We've been here in Independence, MO for about three weeks now. Dane has been here longer, but as a family, three weeks. It's really nice up here. I really miss friends and family, but I have really enjoyed it here. Quick fun fact: Independence is the 4th largest city in Missouri. The humidity is much lower here, and it's just a smidge cooler. I am NOT looking forward to the colder weather in the winter though. I hate cold weather. We probably will not stay in Independence, but this is where our apartment is for now. Did I mention we're renting an apartment? Just until one of our houses sells and then we will buy something. Dane's office is in Independence, but all the suburbs of Kansas City are so close that it won't matter. There are a couple of areas that we like better. I am looking forward to continuing to explore up here.
We went to the zoo on Saturday and it was huge. I should have worn my running shoes. It was a little crowded because they were running a special that day where all teachers and three guests got in free. So you can imagine. Our favorites were the polar bear and the hippos. Hollis especially liked the polar bear.
The mall in Independence is cool because it has a kids play area that will be great for something to do when it gets cold outside. Hollis has already enjoyed it many times. :)
We have enjoyed living in the apartment so far, because there's no maintenance for us and because there's a pool and a hot tub and a gym. So, we kind of feel like we're on vacay. I haven't been into the actual city yet, but look forward to doing that soon.
I have been very lonely, but my kids bring joy to my life. We tried out a church for the first time on Sunday and we really like it. We'll probably try a couple more but we might have hit a home run on the first try. I'm looking forward to that so that we can make new friends and hopefully I can find some other SAHMs. Dane really likes a fellow manager up here and it seems they already have a "bromance" going on. :) I'm glad.
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