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Nov. 27, 2006

Adjusting to the city life....

Posted in Family

Well, as much as I hate to admit it, I guess I am a city girl now. We left our little house in the country for a big house in the suburbs. As I type that, I am realizing I am the opposite of many large homeschooling families- who sell the house and move to the country! As I have now lived in civilization for a little over a month, (after spending four years in relative isolation) I am making some observations about life here in the 'burbs.
First- no one, no one has more than 3 kids, and everyone feels the need to tell me how many kids I have... as if I can't count.
Second - everyone is in a hurry, I can't seem to figure out what they are all hurrying to, but they need to be exactly where they are not, at that very minute.
Third - I don't think anyone eats dinner at home, my husband and I waited over 30 minutes for a table for two on a Tuesday night at 8pm.
Fourth - Even in a big city (where you think they would be more informed) people kind of give you a strange look when you tell them you homeschool.
Fifth - Cities and neighborhoods like rules. They like to tell you how to park your cars and what you can put in your garbage.

I could go on, but I think you get the point. I am still adjusting to this different way of life, where the boys have longer hair than the girls, and all the kids have tennis shoes that are also roller skates.
My kids are still trying to understand why they can't use the BB gun in the back yard to pick off squirrels, and why they can't run free in the street.
In spite of this, I am thankful for the new friends we have made, the new church we have found, and the pharmacy 4 minutes away. It is nice driving 5 minutes to the store and not an hour, it is nice driving 10 minutes to the doctor instead of 30. And, although I hate to admit it, it is nice to stop in to TCBY and get frozen yogurts for the family after a long day. City life can be good... if you make it.
I guess what I am trying to say is that, even though our lives might not go as we planned, it is always God's plan. So I plan to make the most of every day we are here, as long as it may be.....

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Nov. 27, 2006 - Welcome back!

Posted by reformingmama

:)
Great observations about city life! :)
And- funny about the flashlights to hunt down your Christmas tree!
~Stacy

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Nov. 28, 2006 - Ick!

Posted by ThreeLittleLadies

I can't imagine living like that. I am not a city person, and I love my rural life. Well, here's praying for lots of grace for you and your entire family. God has a good plan for you - for a future and a hope. You can trust Him in the burbs too, I imagine.

Thanks for your prayers for our family.
Carol

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Nov. 29, 2006 - So happy for you............

Posted by Blessed2BMom

I know it must be a huge change, but I commend you for looking on God's side! :) You seem to be adjusting and looking at the good in things, not focusing on the bad. That is an accomplishment in and of itself. Hope that the transistions continue to go smooth.

And, thanks for stopping by my blog!! I did change the design myself, but I found the backgrounds and stuff elsewhere. It's pretty easy that way! lol

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Nov. 29, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by hugs4Him

We moved to the country two years ago from the burbs. Although we're in a development, so it's not as "country" as it could be; we still have lots of neighbors. I'd prefer more isolation LOL. I know what you mean about the burbs though; I don't miss that frankly. But I do miss having a Whole Foods within a 30m drive! Our "local" one is now 50m away with no traffic!

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