We're going on one month of Joe's employment and what a month it's been! We're getting into a routine slowly, but, surely. Joe leaves for work on Monday morning since he doesn't work until later in the day. That leaves 5 "Daddy-less" days and then comes the beloved weekend! Two wonderful days together as a family before work beckons again.
We had considered moving closer to Joe's work in Pacifica, but the commute proved to be too much for him. Bay Area traffic is not his thing! I think the thing that solidified our decision was when we returned to Mount Shasta on the weekend after the storm was over. We realized that we have a wonderful network of friends that help us anytime we need it, whether it be to plow out a driveway at 11:45 at night or to lend an ear when one of the little ones is sick. We have a HOME here. We have friends that care or us and our children, just as we care for them and theirs.
Home is not just a place you spend your time or lay your weary head. Home is where you share experiences and where you love one another. Home is my favorite place in the world.
