Homesick

Today I woke up and was ecstatic to find this blog post. I keep harassing Jess to post more daily things instead of just the big events (and sure wouldn't mind if Teisha posted some things, perhaps on Facebook, here and there). This post made me very excited. I spent so much time over at Jess's house while living in Ames the past year and a half (I was over there at least once a week) and this craziness became a part of my normal every day life. Whenever I could stand to study no longer or was stressed out from classes I would go over to their house for a fabulous gourmet dinner spaghetti, then usually take the boys to the park or for a walk or just goof of with them for a while. This ALWAYS put me in a better mood, and I so badly wish I could have seen Alexa and Avery just as often. While watching the videos on Jess's post, between laughing hysterically, I started crying. I suddenly realized that for the first time since I arrived here almost a month ago I am homesick. Now, don't take this to mean that I haven't missed everyone like crazy. I have, every single day, especially when I webchat once a week with my family. I've had other moments too in the process of getting used to things when I've severely missed home. But until today I never considered myself homesick. I watched those videos probably 5 times each. Then showered. Then watched them a few times more, and I keep going back to them and watching them again. I will probably do this over the next couple of days (at least until I have some new material to work with... hint hint, Jess).

 I miss these crazy girls...


And of course these silly boys


And it is especially hard to be away from this little girl while she is growing and changing so much every day


Now, don't take this the wrong way. I'm still doing absolutely wonderful and loving every minute I spend here. I'm very excited for the next five months (especially with my parents coming in little more than a week!!!) and I will be very sad to leave in July, but I love my family. I miss them like crazy, and it will be wonderful to see everyone again when I get home.

"Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family."



Comments

Mom said…
Awwwww...love and miss you like crazy! Can't wait to see you next week. :o)
February 3, 2013 at 2:41 AM
Jessica said…
Now I'm tearing up. We miss you like crazy too. We havent had spaghetti in forever...it just isn't the same without you. :)
February 3, 2013 at 9:40 AM
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