Adventures in Deutschland: Back to Normal?

Well, here we are two and a half weeks since we first arrived back in the US. Therese was ecstatic to rediscover all of her toys. She still acts as though every day she is entering a toy store. Our first day back she insisted on wearing her ladybug costume, which is fitting. She is now in a bit of a princess phase (we really are hoping this is a phase), wanting to wear big, poofy dresses. Tonight as I put on her pajamas she was telling me that she lives in a castle like princesses. We do have a rather nice house, but I don't know that you could really call it a castle...

I have been back at work since our 3rd day back and Todd's school year is in session as well. Reese had her first day of school today (you can see pics on her blog) and did very well. It took a good two weeks to get back on the right time zone, but I think we're finally there. I'm still not used to having to clean a whole house...

In all seriousness, it's still a bit strange to be back. I love having my bed and pillow again, but I miss having the entire day to spend with Reese. I walked her to the store yesterday and it reminded me of Germany and I got a little sad. As soon as we got home I had to run around like crazy trying to get myself and her ready so I could go to work. We've had lots of fun having our friends over for dinner, another friend visit for the weekend, a visit from Todd's parents, a few meals with his brother and his family, and even a few cook-outs with "American hotdogs." We've also rediscovered Netflix and our Roku (the little box that allows our Netflixs watch now to be viewed through our TV). I'm looking forward to going home for Labor Day weekend and seeing our families again and for some events that are coming up at work. Overall things are very good, we're just all still adjusting to life as "normal." It's hard to imagine that we may never walk through the city center in Radolfzell or even see Lake Constance again. Good thing I have plenty of pictures.

Well, my friends, I guess this is it. It's been fun, but I think it is time to go. It's not you; it's me. I don't know that my life is interesting enough for ME to write about, let alone having you read about it. They say if you love something, you have to let it go...like a butterfly...I want to give you your freedom to do other things with your time. Ok, I want the freedom to do other things with my time too. Of course, you can always keep up with our family at Therese's blog (little-therese.blogspot.com). I fully intend on keeping up with it much better now that I am used to this whole blogging thing. So this is it - Good-bye!