We have been back in Houston for four and half months and we often get the question, "So, is it good to be back in Houston?" In all honesty the answer is "no." It seems that all we do is take care of errands with very little time for family or fun. Often it feels like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. We have had some fun but those times seem short and few and far between.
Our busyness can be attributed to multiple factors. Many of the items on our "to-do" list relate to getting our house in order. Our son has school related activities which are new to us as he had no extra-curricular activities the past two years. With my teaching job I have less time to manage household items. In Europe businesses were closed on Sundays so by default we had a family day.
A plan is in place to free up time for family and fun: planning of weekly and daily activities, establishing a routine, maximizing available time during the week, evaluating wants and needs, prioritizing needs and most importantly making time rather than looking for time. Taking the initial steps in getting our house the way we want it is bringing some relief. We have been in this position before and survived, so we will persevere and thrive again.
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