Ah, it's beautiful here in New Orleans. Bright, blue sky, no clouds. The air is crisp, humidity is low. The leaves are falling, adding a colorful pop to the landscape. Everything outside is just lovely, and it brightens the mood a bit. I'm loving having a bit of seasonal change this year!
We've been here in New Orleans (well, Kenner, but that means nothing to people who don't know the area...) for a little over three months now, and boy has it been busy! We started off here with Heather in the hospital, and discovering that she has a bit of a kidney issue. Then, I got in to an endocrinologist to get back on thyroid medications, only to find out that my thyroid cancer is active again. So, I quickly learned how to get around three different hospitals in a very short space of time! However, treatment for both of us is under way, and hopefully things will be right soon.
We're really settling in, too. The girls are starting to love their school and make friends - Aliceon was named student of the year, and Heather already has a boyfriend! Hans is enjoying work, even if it is challenging at times. Me, well, I'm me. I'm trying to make friends, but it's always a slow go. It'll come, though - it always does.
That's not to say that we don't miss everyone in Florida - we do, so very, very much - but such is our life as a construction family. The downside is that we have to say goodbye to friends every few years, but the upside is that we have so many friends in so many places, and have made lifelong connections that, if we weren't as nomadic as we are, we never would have met. Friends that have been there with, and for, us through some great times, and through some tough times. Friends that we will always love. Friends that are more "family" than "friend."
But I digress - forgive me, my brain is bouncing around inside my head like a rogue rubber ball!
So anyway, since we've been here, things have been moving quickly, and the unpacking/setting up house hasn't gotten done as quickly as I would like, but it's getting there. Right now I'm working on getting the family room completely finished. It's unpacked, however there's nothing organized on the shelves, with the exception of one bookcase. We're also getting the dining room set up, because we're hosting the holidays here this year. I'm excited about that, too!
Today is cleaning and unpacking. Trying to get it all done while running a busy household isn't easy, but I think I'm up to the challenge! Marathoning today, then tonight, it's off to the French Quarter for a Christmas Tree Lighting with the girls, Hans and his parents.
Settling in. Yep, we're getting there! Just another day in the paradise of our making.
