Saturday, February 13, 2010

Grass is Greener or Something else?

Today, while out with my mom and sister at a conference, we breaked for lunch and were discussing how life is going right now for my sis and us. They just graduated and got a job and my husband is job hunting like crazy with no callbacks. We are beyond frustrated and it doesn't help that everyday the kids remind us that big houses with stairs are much cooler than ours. We moved in 6 years ago and had tons of empty drawers and room, but now we share rooms, have a garage full of stuff that won't fit inside and are ready for a "next house." Yes, I tend to complain about it sometimes (okay...a lot) while still feeling grateful we have a house, and wishing we could jumpstart into the next phase. Well, my mom reminded me today at lunch that I said years ago while living in an apartment that I couldn't see us moving into a home of our own and that perhaps I should just accept where we were and be happy. Apparently, I am still singing the same sad song. I don't think I'm envisioning anything that is extravagant or selfish. I just want a house with room for the kids, a yard to run around in with grass and a trampoline, room for a garden (so I can learn how to grow one), and a pantry for food storage. The way I see it, we've got all the pieces to the puzzle and are waiting for them to fit together-beginning with a new job for my newly graduated hubby. Sigh. So, is this grass is greener or is it a prompting for the family? I'd love your thoughts...

2 comments:

Arizona Native said...

Your so right Grass is greener on the other side. As for me, I live in a big house but all my kids are grown and live away from me. I prefer to have them around but for now it is me and Bob. I would also like to plant a gardner and flower I am hoping that when my classes let up I will be able to do things that I dont ever get a chance to do. Just enjoy your family while they are young because they grow up so fast and that is the best gift of all.

A mother heart said...

I feel your pain. Literally! I feel the some pain and complaints you explained.
We are still in our same townhouse. And no room for kids, no yard, and I complain A LOT. And we don't want anything extravagant, but yard for a garden and a trampoline would be nice. And another bedroom. And a garage.
We know it's coming, but it sure seems slow. Somedays I feel like we are stuck.
So I offer no advice really, but a lot of empathy.