Random thoughts

I really don't have anything in particular to write about tonight, but for some reason I feel like writing. In my former life (before kids) I liked to write a lot. I was actually kind of good at it once upon a time. It's not secret that a career in nursing doesn't really lend itself much to writing unless you're doing research. I'm not quite into that type of writing. So anyway, here's your chance to move onto another blog tonight. My thoughts are random and may even be wandering from topic to topic.
The past few days have been pretty great. In the past I've never thought of myself as being the stay at home mom type. Usually three or four days at home are enough for me. Usually I'm happy to get back to work. But I have to admit that having this time off for the holidays has been awesome. I'm not planning on turning in my nursing shoes just yet, but this is the first time in a long time where I've thought I might be able to do the stay at home thing for awhile. I think part of it goes back to the fact that this is the first time in literally as long as I can remember that I feel "settled". As long as I can remember Earl and I were always planning for something or knee deep in some project or big plan. A house, the wedding, a baby, ANESTHESIA school, another baby, a house....it just has seemed to go on and on. Now that we're here in the new house, unpacked and with the holidays behind us I have found a new sense of calm. Agreeably, our lives have never been busier or more chaotic with two kids and two full time jobs, but for the first time in so long we are not aggressively chasing some goal...we can relax. IF, we can remember what that means.
We tried relaxing this weekend. Today we all stayed at home...until 2:30pm. As soon as Cooper woke up from his nap we put on our coats and headed out the door. So much for a day at home! I guess we're just not that type of family. We talk a good talk, but when it comes down to it we love to be on the go. After a quick trip to Lowes, Earl is eagerly hanging the six blinds in our sunroom. And I think he's actually enjoying himself. The kids have been asleep for awhile now. The break from daycare has been good for them but McKenna has already asked when she goes back to see her friends.
I guess I can't really say that I'm looking forward to returning to work on Monday. I guess it's time though. I'm so grateful for the past two weeks and I'm so looking forward to the months ahead. I know that it will be spring before I can blink. That terrifies me some, but so far I haven't found a way to slow time down at all. I'm open to any hints so feel free to leave a comment!
I guess that just about wraps up my random thoughts for tonight. I hope all of you were able to relax over the past couple of weeks or can at least do so in the weeks ahead. For those of you on the blogs, I'll continue to look forward to your posts! Keep those great stories coming.
I promise more pictures of the kids on the next post!