Our Move

So, if you follow me on Facebook, then you know that we moved from the wonderful city of Spruce Pine, NC to Piney Flats, TN.  We moved a little over a year ago, and well it was an adjustment. Our house in NC was kind of off to itself and we had a huge front yard, and a fenced in back yard. I really liked it. No neighbors to worry about and no one could really see our house from any kind of public road at all. I felt safe.  Now, we live in a subdivision right off the road. It has been hard to get used to the fact that if I walk outside in my pjs...everyone can SEE me. And then I get all nervous if the kids are outside playing.  I have to constantly check on them because we are close to the road and I worry about psychos picking them up.  We just recently got new neighbors. We haven't had any up until now. This is a brand spankin' new subdivision and we were the first house here! We still have yet to meet any of these neighbors, mainly because I'm afraid of looking like a dork with a basket of baked goods.  And well, the fact that our kids have been germy for about 4 weeks now. First it was some horrible cold, and now it's hand, foot and mouth! But all things considered, I love living in a larger city.

There are a few things I enjoy the most about living here, I will list them!

-The Mall

Ummm...hello! Before I had to plan an ENTIRE day to get my shopping fix! Now, it's like a 10 min drive! SCORE!

-Resturants

I'll just say that I'm packing an extra 20 lbs. since our move! Yummy!

-Schools

There are so many schools here! Just having something to pick from for my boys made me feel better!

-Church

We found an amazing church to attend. We love it, the kids love it. It's been a great fit. We haven't officially joined yet, but we will soon.

-Socializing

It is so nice to actually make plans with people and do something. We have had so many play dates for the kiddos. It is pretty awesome to have a convo with someone over the age of 6 every now and then...

-Being 'Unknown'

This has to be my favorite. I grew up in such a small town, where everyone knew you. I enjoy not being known...or gossiped about.

Yep, I'm adjusting to this move.  It took a while. Some days I still like to just stay home in my pjs and do nothing, but most of the time I am out picking up my chai latte from Starbucks, and picking my boys up from school. :)