Rain without the Umbrella

I think last night was one of the first times I REALLY realized I was actually living in my house. As the rain was falling and the dog needed outside, all I had to do was open the door and wait for her to come back. This may not seem very special but this was not always so easy. I would have to make sure I was dressed warm enough for the weather, get my shoes, find the umbrella, and walk down three flights of stairs only to stand in the rain and wind and wait for my dog to do her business. As I looked out at our yard I was so happy to be here. It has only been three weeks, but it seems I can't even remember not pulling out of my own driveway or simply walking in my front door with all my groceries. I think its that I don't need to remember the bad things of our old living situation, I might as well just be very happy with where we are now. Not only do I love my yard and my driveway, I also love my new location. I am now closer to everything I love to do with Max. My new location is also better for my new job. I knew everything would be better once we moved, and here's proof : Just two weeks after moving in I got a job offer. It is only part time, but it pays well, and it won't stop Max and I from doing everything we like to do. We are happily getting used to our new life in a house. It is amazing to think that somehow we had all of this stuff around me crammed into a two bedroom apartment.... because we are still wanting more space. There are only two boxes left in the house, they are my "junk" boxes, you know that junk you can't get rid of but you also don't have a good place to put it {more like hide it}. The third bedroom still needs some organizing, but overall the home is put together, which is great. As the rain continues today I look forward to watching the snow fall in the backyard, and it is nice to know I won't have to get all bundled up to take the dog out anymore, she can brave it on her own now. Sometimes small things make you realize how happy you are about the big changes in you life, and last night the rain helped me see how happy I really was about this move.

Kelly Callahan