feeling content...

So...I know my next post was supposed to be about our recent trip to Pittsburgh to visit Neama's family...but now, I've waiting so long to write it, I can't really remember anything specific that happened that would be worth reading. It was absolutely wonderful to see everyone again, that's all I can really remember. That, and the fact that I wish we could all be closer together more often. I hope they come down to see us soon...I'm so excited for the fam to see our new house!

Speaking of, if I've been there fore three months now, can I still call it my new house? I mean, the house I lived in on Ping Drive for 8 years will always seem like my old house. But this one is starting to feel more and more like home...I'm totally loving our new diggs...it's great to finally feel like you have space again. Call me crazy...we lived in 2500 sf at the old house. It was four bedrooms and nice and bright and airy...I loved that house! But, after Cam came along...I felt like the walls were closing in on me. His stuff was EVERYWHERE!!! And the bedrooms felt small. (our guest room barely had room for the bed and dresser!) Now, we're in 4200 sf, 4 bedrooms, and lots of space! If I ever feel like we're growing out of this place, check me into a mental institution! I've got the furniture on place, boxes unpacked, paintings and pictures on the walls...I LOVE IT! Life is good...God has really blessed me.

So, this weekend, I was really aching to get together with friends, but it seemed like everyone already had plans. So, I'm hanging out with the hubbs and kiddo. That's always good, too! ;) Next weekend, I will be celebrating my 30th birthday. Oprah made it cool to age a long time ago, so I'm not really upset about hitting this landmark. I am however, beginning to realize that I'm not exactly a kid anymore. I value life a lot more now. One of my students a couple of years ago asked me, "Mrs. Monajami, what were you like in your prime?" I responded, "What makes you think I'm not in my prime now?" geez...if high school was my prime...ugh! I have so much now...a great family, wonderful friends, a husband I love more than I can express in words and a child that lights my life on levels I never knew were possible. I'm not afraid of dying, because I know what's waiting for me is far better than what I have here, but I'm not ready to leave life behind with all these blessings!

In recent months, it seems like things have only gotten better...it's been one great opportunity after another. This house worked out perfectly, we were able to get some great deals on new furniture and a couple of new toys...I just hope people don't think I've changed or "moved on up" or anything...I'm still me.

On a less serious note (because it wouldn't be ME if there wasn't a random thought or two...) how do you throw away a trash can? No, really...you put it on the curb and the trash collectors dump the trash out and toss it back in your yard. I don't want it anymore...how do I get rid of it? I'll let you know when I figure it out!