I am kind of in a bad mood...so maybe it's not exactly the best time to blog. But I haven't blogged in a while, and I feel like I need to. Besides, writing about my epic life will probably make me feel better about what I am currently upset about.
That being said, my life really isn't that epic. The day to day is taking care of kids...which, if you have ever done it, you'll know, is not glamorous in the slightest. I pretty much always dress like a 12 year old girl- baggy shirts, old jeans, braided or unkempt hair, no makeup. Even though I take a shower most mornings, I always end up smelling like spit up. I change an inordinate amount of dirty diapers a day. I use words like poopy and toots and sippy and bugger on a regular basis. And my favorite pastime is actually a workout disguised as a child's game as I make throw the kids around, usually in order to distract them from whatever was about to make them cry.
But the great thing about my work, is that I truly enjoy it. Okay, obviously not all of it. I miss looking good. I miss only having to worry about whether I need to go to the bathroom. I miss enjoying a relaxing meal. But all in all, I play with kids, I hold babies, I love and I am loved. And who doesn't want that.
So, needles to say, my job is not at all what has put me in a bad mood. Actually, it's my vacation that is doing that. I was planning a trip to see my friend in the Czech Republic, and now it looks like I don't have a place to stay. I could probably still go and figure out my sleeping arrangements once I get there, but if you know me at all, you'll know that isn't my style. Maybe in America...but definitely not in Europe...definitely no in the Czech Republic. I have done my fair share of spontaneous things, but this time I prefer "safe" to "sorry" (as the old adage goes). So, now I am pretty bummed because I had really been looking forward to this & now it all seems to be falling through my fingers.
On the VERY bright side though, I have my PARENTS coming! They just so happened to book a trip when I was going to be in CZ, so now I will probably get to spend the whole two weeks with them! I can't wait to see them! They are coming on Friday and I am PUMPED.
Wow I am tired, but I am a bit behind on all of this, so I will just mention a few key things and then sleep away.
You might have seen that the wonderful and beautiful Karla Heath came to visit me all the way from Denver, Colorado. We spend a fabulous week together hanging out with the kids, hiking in the Alps near where I live (when I say near, I mean 15 minutes), sightseeing around Geneva and Milan, swimming in the Mediterranean in Cinque Terre, and unsettling some policeman and train inspectors as we made our train compartment our own private dance floor. It was amazing. I must say our day in Cinque Terre will go down as one of the most perfect days of my life. We walked along the coast, jumped into the sea, laid out in the hot sun, ate Foccacia near some topless sunbathers on the rocks, and drank wine looking out at that beautiful clear water. Life doesn't get much better.
It was sad to see Karla go. Life is so rich with here around. God was so real as we explored his beautiful creation together. We talked freely and laughed deeply and Jesus joined in. We shared our Italian wine with him, and an Italian guy named Paulo on the train home actually. It was quite a weak. I won't quickly forget it.
That's all for now. My bed is calling my name.
