News of sorts.

It's amazing to me that I have managed even a moment or two to find a little blog time. It's amazing to me even more that some of my favorite bloggers were able to continue to blog through the holidays. Those of you who have, well, you just are the bloggy best! I haven't the foggiest what sort of time management skills you possess, but I am wickedly jealous of those.

I am sitting here stealing a moment from washing clothes, cleaning the bathroom, and kitty litter, and bedroom, all the while setting up some files on my dh's computer so he can share with his mother our Christmas pictures when he flies in to Ft. Lauderdale on Saturday, just to take this moment in time to blog for you. Well for me too, because I like it. I like blogging. Shoot, the truth is out.

Anyhow, I thought I would go ahead and let you guys in on something. I am extending my stay here in the states. I will be here for an undetermined amount of time. We have had some issues with our home, and we are hoping to get those resolved soon. I have a plan to find a job. The holidays are over, so the search is on. I feel terrible about our family being separated. I do. But sometimes life doesn't always follow the path that you had planned out. So for now I am going to get comfortable and start looking for work.

I wanted to let you know. Say some prayers for my family, if you are the praying type. We could certainly use them. Thanks again for always coming back. You have no idea how much your kind words make me smile throughout the day.

I have a bit of news.

I want to share something with you guys. I have been a bit bummed out about the high cost of ticket prices I have been finding for me and the kids to fly back to the states. I have been wanting to take a trip to see my family. The other day, I was browsing the AA (American Airlines) website, and I came across a message. It was a sale. For AAdvantage club members. If you purchase air miles, you get air miles for free. And in order to make the trip, the kids and I needed a lot of miles. I did the math. I figured, and I thought. And then I called my mom.

She offered to help out and buy some air miles for me and the kids to come home. And believe me, I was beyond thrilled. And even more thankful. Because there is nothing more that I want than to go home right now. I still do consider it my home. Even though my clothes are here. And my shoes. I miss it like I never imagined that I would.

So I'm leaving. It's just that simple. And there isn't a word big enough to describe the joy that I feel. It's insurmountable. And simply saying that I am happy is just an understatement. It truly doesn't do justice to the feelings that I have inside.

Oh yeah, and I get to watch Twilight when it comes out in the theaters. How cool is that? So I thought I should share the news with you guys. I'm so psyched and I can't wait to pack. Oh yeah, and the kids are excited too. Although I'm quite sure Alexa doesn't understand fully why she is. She is just feeding off of Eddie's energy and enthusiasm.

Time to get some rest. My plane leaves on November 21. Anyone as thrilled as I am?? I think not. But you can give me a high five or something. That would be cool!