"Home" for the Holidays

It's been a while since the last post and I do apologize. Don't know if it's the weather, work or my meds, but I have been so exhausted. I've been sleeping in. Going to bed early. No matter what, I'm always sleepy. I'm working to remedy this, so for now, I'm just dealing.

Sleepy or not, tons of great things have happened. So let's play catch up shall we.

Sadly I was not able to make it home for the holidays. My own fault. I didn't have many days left to take off, so I decided to just wait until the new year to see my family. That way I can have a good amount of quality time to play with the kids and hang with everyone.

Luckily for me, I have my Commune Family. I was able to hang out with Megan, Charlie, and her parents who all gathered here at the house for the holiday. Charlie was a beast and made dinner which was insane! I offered up my culinary skills and made ice cream using the Jaberpa's ice cream maker. PS... I need one of those so bad! It was awesome! I followed a recipe I had saved on Pinterest for a "Burnt Caramel Bourbon Ice Cream." So tasty!

I also watched Frozen for the first time. As well as was forced to watch A Christmas Story by Meg's dad. It was basically on in the background, and I played games on my tablet. I've just never been interested in it. I know all the main points that are always used in pop culture, but I just don't care to actually watch it.

Of course I did get to spend time with my real family. On Christmas Eve when the family gathered at mom and dad's, I Skyped in with them during dinner and the unwrapping of presents. It was so much fun. I danced with my nieces as they played with my parent's dancing Santa. Brought out my guitar so I could play along with the girls as they played Reagan's new drum set. I am so thankful for technology. Though I may be far from home, I can still participate in activities and see how big the kids are getting. Which by the way, they need to stop!!!! Stay tiny kids. Stop getting taller than me!! #ShortPeopleProblems

There are so many other things I want to write about, but I'm honestly so tired I can't even think. So let me just quickly say that I am thankful that I continue to meet fabulous people through work and the AFSP. I love being able to hear people's stories and be able to tell them mine. I look forward to more opportunities to be able to help others, meet others, and spread the word about something I feel so passionate about.

Ok. Sleepies.