So. It’s been over a year since I’ve posted. It’s been about that long since I knew there was a possibility we would move, we would very likely move, we were most definitely moving, and now we have moved. I sometimes have to repeat to myself, “We live in Ohio. We live in Ohio.”
I get lost… not too much while driving, as far as not remembering how to get places, because of my handy-dandy GPS on my phone. But I’ll be in the store or on the road and not remember what state I’m in, or what should be down the street, or even what month or season it is. Mark suggested the other day that we should go take some chairs and sit in the backyard, and I couldn’t remember what that was supposed to look like. I didn’t tell him that. My mom always jokes- well, it’s sort of a joke, sort of a worry – that she’s getting Alzheimers. I never think she’s serious, everyone forgets things. But it just occurred to me that maybe this is what she’s talking about?
The kids… this move has been good for most of the kids. One of them is really having a hard time. He misses his friends and reminds me every night that he wishes we didn’t move.
Josh made the high school marching band and they are really really good. It’s fun to watch them.
My kids are getting too old, I can’t talk about specifics anymore on my blog. And their problems are getting more complicated. And their lives are getting busier. We are very lucky to live in a town that has bus service and encourages everyone to use it, otherwise I’d be in my van all day with the 4 kids in 4 different schools and all the different schedules and activities.
So anyway. That sums it up in a nutshell. We have been in the house for 2 1/2 months and there are still some boxes to unpack… Am I in denial?
One neat thing though… I have found pinterest.com to be a fun diversion, and it’s inspiring me to actually work on the house and get things done. Here’s my Pinterest stuff… Come see me!

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September 19, 2011 at 10:15 pm
Natalie
I don’t envy you your busy schedule and teenage/preteen problems. I am NOT looking forward to that stage of life.
I wonder about Alzheimers, too. I know Mom jokes about it, but sometimes I wonder. But your memory loss and hers are much different. not remembering where you are? Steph, that’s serious stuff there. Perhaps a trip to the doc???
Glad you’re settling in & I’m totally digging your pins! I can’t wait for my new house so I can implement them for me, too!!!
Love you!
September 19, 2011 at 11:01 pm
stephsterr
I think it’s more just confusion of being in similar places over the past moves, and roads looking the same from state to state, and every, say… Target is laid out similarly… the repetition of suburbia is playing tricks on me. But maybe you’re right, maybe that’s something to be concerned about. And your pins and your hats are darling. I love you too.
September 20, 2011 at 12:51 am
Lisa
I have been in CA for 7 years (in the same house even-I’m ready to go again!!). Before that we were moving about every 3 (Erie/GA)….but I STILL have that same confusion when I try to remember what my yard looks like or where Target even is! Funny-and sad. Who knows why that happens, maybe it is because every city is now the same as the next one….
Hope your kids find their place there. I always say it takes a year, but hopefully it will be a quick one for you!
I quit blogging a while ago. It happens-big kids big problems
September 20, 2011 at 5:35 am
stephsterr
Thanks Lisa, I appreciate that