It isn't the best day to be out and about with an infant... it is pouring rain today, and will continue to do so for the rest of the day and night according to the weather people. I love the rain, but it's hard to get our GIGANTIC stroller out of the trunk and get Madeline in it without it and her getting wet. Her staying dry and warm was my number one goal and I succeeded, but me and the stroller weren't so lucky. It's okay. It's just water. You know, I used to dance in the rain when I was younger so it's not like I was suffering, and I did put on waterproof mascara today. I need to get myself a pair of rain boots so I can do that again! (Birthday is April 8th, boot size 8 1/2 - 9)
It rains a lot here in Memphis. Ya know, I've realized something. In the almost 7 years Paul and me have been here part of me has fought loving my new home of Tennessee. Utah and Tennessee are two different worlds. Weather-wise, people-wise, climate-wise... SO different. I never imagined growing up that I would be the one in my family who would be living far away from everyone else. I always planned on staying in Utah forever.
Glorious, beautiful Utah... with it's vast stretches of towering mountains that surround the valleys below... almost as if it were tucked in by a giant hug from Mother Earth. The four seasons of weather - the sunny warm summers; rainy, color springs; comforting crisp falls; and white wonderful winters. The smell - you know, when it rains in Utah, there is this amazing smell (I guess that depends on where you are really, hehehe). I miss it. I will always love it... but Tennessee, I am realizing, isn't so bad either.
Tennessee is humid most of the year, yes, but that is actually good for your skin. It is so hot here sometimes - that mixed with the humidity - you might as well go commit a crime of some sort because it already feels like you are in hell. But the trees... there are SO MANY trees. They're so beautiful and green. Many of the trees have vines growing up them, the vegetation is so immense. There are tons of roads that have trees crouching over them on each side so it's like a tunnel. The cotton fields, which I imagine as miles and miles of marshmallow bushes, are so fun to look at. Like I mentioned before... it rains a lot, and I like rain. Those months when it is cool - it's s crisp and nice... you want to be outside. We really have met a lot of amazing people here too. Friends - lifelong friends - who would do anything for you.
I actually love the way my life has turned out and the direction it has taken. I love my little family, my friends here, my home, my job... who I am. I love my home of Tennessee. Besides, this is where my little baby girl was born too - which makes it even more special to me.
It rains a lot here in Memphis. Ya know, I've realized something. In the almost 7 years Paul and me have been here part of me has fought loving my new home of Tennessee. Utah and Tennessee are two different worlds. Weather-wise, people-wise, climate-wise... SO different. I never imagined growing up that I would be the one in my family who would be living far away from everyone else. I always planned on staying in Utah forever.
Glorious, beautiful Utah... with it's vast stretches of towering mountains that surround the valleys below... almost as if it were tucked in by a giant hug from Mother Earth. The four seasons of weather - the sunny warm summers; rainy, color springs; comforting crisp falls; and white wonderful winters. The smell - you know, when it rains in Utah, there is this amazing smell (I guess that depends on where you are really, hehehe). I miss it. I will always love it... but Tennessee, I am realizing, isn't so bad either.
Tennessee is humid most of the year, yes, but that is actually good for your skin. It is so hot here sometimes - that mixed with the humidity - you might as well go commit a crime of some sort because it already feels like you are in hell. But the trees... there are SO MANY trees. They're so beautiful and green. Many of the trees have vines growing up them, the vegetation is so immense. There are tons of roads that have trees crouching over them on each side so it's like a tunnel. The cotton fields, which I imagine as miles and miles of marshmallow bushes, are so fun to look at. Like I mentioned before... it rains a lot, and I like rain. Those months when it is cool - it's s crisp and nice... you want to be outside. We really have met a lot of amazing people here too. Friends - lifelong friends - who would do anything for you.
I actually love the way my life has turned out and the direction it has taken. I love my little family, my friends here, my home, my job... who I am. I love my home of Tennessee. Besides, this is where my little baby girl was born too - which makes it even more special to me.
Madeline stretchin' on her changing table
I still REFUSE to adopt the Southern accent though... not gonna do it. Ya'll can count on that!
2 comments:
Look at those chubby little legs. I love her! I just love her she's so darling. I am so happy that you are happy with your life, because you should be it's a story book life Edith.
OHHH dear- I hope this doesn't alarm you.... but I want to eat your baby she is so stinkin' cute!!! ;) ;) Anywhoo- I am glad that you see your life in such a positive light. I can't think of anyone more deserving of a good life. Life really IS good though isn't it? Speaking of good...you are a good example to me Edith. Thanks! :)
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