My New Dwelling (Lulu)

I am so greatful for Bex and the Pot-Stirrer.

I had so many reservations about moving in with them. Not that it would be horrible or anything....just didn't want to cause any strain on them. I knew the friendship I have with Bex is strong enough to handle it but I still just wasnt sure how this would work. Anytime you add one more adult and 2 kids to anything its bound to be trouble. Then add in the factor that its a stressful time for everyone and....well...you get the idea.

Let me tell you just how wrong I was to worry!

Don't get me wrong...I cannot wait to get my own place....but not because living here is bad...its just because I want my own place.

Our families have really blended so well. My big gray hair and itchy have a tendancy to pair off, as well as my little gray hair and the Reesie-Pooh. I actually think my kids fight less now than they ever have! I think we have all kind of just gotten into some routines. We have family time where its all 7 of us....and we also have family time when its just our own individual families. They have really made us feel like this is our home too. I no longer spend every minute worrying that I am a burdon, or the kids for that matter.

Reese melted my heart the other day when I picked him up from preschool with the following conversation:

R: Look what I made at school today Aunt Lulu

M: Oh my goodness Reese! Is that your house you made? You did such a beautiful job!!!

R: Aunt Lulu its your house too!!! And Cody's and Lea's Too!!! (Then preceeded to show me all the windows and who they belong too)

M: (fighting back the tears) You are absolutely right Reese

We have had to make some adjustments (like me learning NOT to talk for the first part of the morning LOL) and my kids now think they should have chocolate milk every night before bed....but its all good!

I know it is because I see it in my kids smiles every day...I feel it in the hugs all four kids give me...I hear it in the advice and support I get from Bex and The Pot Stirrer.

I am very blessed. Thanks guys!