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Havent posted for a while... My internet was acting up for a MONTH while the

stupid farmer up the road had an electric fence for the sheep that was grounding

out into the phone lines... ARGH! Now, the clicking in my ear is gone, and I am

able to be on the net for more than 5 min at a time. The stress was making me

insane =) though, I am glad that my BS didnt climb too much.

Now that the weather is nice, I would love nothing more than to be out in the

garden working and planting and making sure that I have lots of veggies to

preserve for the winter. BUT... We are going to be making an offer on a house

Friday. In town. It has been decided that it's time for us to move off, and be

our own family. I cant live with my brother in law any more. I need my own

space, to paint or decorate or do whatever I Want to do. I live in a home where

the paintings on the wall have been there for 50 years. Grandma had them there,

the inlaws had them there, and now the " boys " have them there.

Now, while I am dreading moving into town, I also am aware that its just

temporary. If I am in need of quiet and country I need only drive 3 min and

will be in the country again... I refuse to live in a large town, and am

excited about living in a small town very close to mountians, lakes and rivers.

Many many hiking trails and lots to do with the family.

So, while there is stress piling up arround me here, trying to get the attitude

that I still need to care about the house I still live in, I honestly have to

FORCE myself to do the dishes or pick up a mess... HAHAAH. I would rather take

my kids to the park, or go for one of my nice long walks to the river to let the

dog swim.

I Hope to keep a few chickens. Three or four, possibly five or six, depending

on how I can work that out in the yard there. I will have to take the dog on

daily walks! Yah for me!! then I have an excuse to work out and possibly get my

mom to workout with me (she lives close to the town) It's always easier to walk

with people!!! And kids dont count. There are only so many things that I can

discuss with my 6 year old, or 6 month old.

My daughter broke her arm at the park last week. Want to talk about helpless

feeling. It isnt a bad break, but she hates it. I am honestly glad that she

dosnt have to be in a cast. Just in a brace and wrap. I can air it out, or put

her into the bath.

I cant wait till friday!!! Its a HUGE step for my husband and I. On top of it

all, hubby is taking a new Job. We will see how it works out. If he hates it

soo much he can always go back to the co that he works for now.

And through all of this, I have almost kept stress free. I atribute this to my

walks. I am trying to refuse to be stressed out about anything. (it dosnt

always work).

Angelia in OR who has dreams of flowers and gardens!