Walking Backwards

So, I am starting to realize my time limitations are effecting my mood and the quality of everything I do during the day. Because of this, I am going to step back a bit from all of my online activities for awhile. I am hoping to update my journal about three times a week, but I am going to stop feeling guilty about not doing it every day. I am only going to visit message boards I am subscribed to whenever everything in the house is done and the baby is asleep or occupied with someone else. I am going to miss the interaction with adults that I get online, but I just can't dedicate the time I want to my family and spend much time online. My son is a very high-needs child and now that he is getting older, he needs more of my time. We are trying to get him ready for pre-school in September and every day seems to be full. The house is also a monster to maintain as I was used to a much smaller apartment and didn't realize what it was going to take. I probably shouldn't have started all of those home improvements either. Ah, how I miss my towel bars. In any case, my computer is going to be a little lonelier for a bit.

Joe has started the pursuit of a state job here in Austin. I have the greatest hopes that he will get it as I miss having him here with me. Unfortunately, it is a much lower paying job so I may have to go back to work a few days a week or actually do work from home (e-bay here I come). It does require a college degree which Joe never completed, but they are having a hard time filling the position, so we have hope. He has been getting quite a few job offers, but all except this one have been contract positions. Everyone must keep their fingers crossed on this.


Vacation plans are starting to deteriorate in the face of our finances. Joe and I are trying to start up Nico's college fund and that is sapping our hotel fund. I really don't mind. We may end up just going to Sea World or the San Antonio Zoo and spend the rest of the time being lazy at the house, watching movies, and eating (yay!). I will miss going to the beach, but maybe next year. We are going to Washington state in July to spread my grandmother's ashes and that should be enough of an out of home experience for us. We may also go to Vegas in May for a friend's wedding if we can get cheap enough airfare. I don't think that if our plans fall through for Joe's time off in March/April that we'll be wanting for adventure in the long run.