Did everything just taste purple?

Well, it's New Year's eve and I've decided to stay in tonight. I just got back into town a few hours ago. It seemed to be a longer drive than usual tonight. I'm not sure why. Maybe there was more traffic, maybe I drove slower, or maybe I was just hesitant in getting back to Norman. Whatever it was, I made it here finally, safe and sound.

I went home for Christmas last Wednesday. It was quite a visit home. Not in a bad way--mostly. I got to spend time with my boys, which is what I was really looking forward to. I didn't get to see all of them the first day back, but I did on the second day. Trenton is getting so big. I can't believe he will be 1 next month. Time has gone by so fast. It amazes me how much all of the boys have grown. I sound like a parent. lol. But I know I'm missing so much with them. Isaiah is so tall. He is going to be just like his uncle. He followed me around all week. It was cute. Jeremiah is becoming quite the young man. He seriously can't be 13, right? I got to see him play basketball with his new team. That was really fun. I just wish I enjoyed basketball more. I had more fun when he and I were playing. :) My boys are growing up and learning more every day. It's awesome to see them maturing in so many different ways. I definitely appreciate my time with them. I am never happier than when I am with them.

More things that happened while I was at home...I got to spend time with my cousins that were in from Kansas. They both go to college up there. I rarely get to see them--usually b/c we are never home at the same times. I talked to a friend from high school. We got to catch up a little bit. Not much has changed, it seems. I caught up with an ex and his wife. That was a little awkward...it's usually not when I see them. But this time it was a little different, I'm really not sure why. I also ran into an old friend of mine. I had not seen this boy in years. We talked for a little bit and it turns out that he may be moving back to Oklahoma soon. It was really good to see him. I don't think we had seen each other in about 15 years or so. Maybe not that long, but definitley over 10. It was crazy to see him so grown up. Kind of strange. But it was really good to see him. Maybe I'll run into him again sometime. Jay is pretty small.

I spent a lot of time with my parents and soem time with my sister. It was really good. My parents are doing well. I worry about them a lot. I think it would do me some good to go back home in a few months. We'll see how I feel in a few months. :) My sister is about to burst. She could give birth at any moment it seems. However, if nothing happens by Jan. 26, then the baby will be born that day. I'm so excited! I found so many things for the baby this weekend, but I didn't get anything b/c we still don't know if we will have a boy or a girl. It's really not a big deal. I don't really care either way. I know I kept saying that I really want a niece---and I do, but I would love another nephew as well. He or she will be very loved and cherished no matter what. Karm & Gerald are getting a little anxious. :) They are such great parents to Jer and Za...I know that they will be amazing with the new baby. I can't believe the next time I go home, there will be a new little person there. *sigh* It's all so very exciting!

Well, I'm exhausted from today and all week. I haven't had much time to rest. And now I'm back in Norman, so that means that I must work again. But that's okay, life will go on...that's the beauty of it. Life is good...so, 'til next time...