I've always known that I'm a loner by nature. But it's definitely become more pronounced since we've moved out here. Eric has the car most days, and I'm spending most of my time getting stuff put away and organized. So when I do get out, my tolerance for traffic and crowds has seriously diminished. Walmart on a Sunday just about did me in. I'll be honest with you - I enjoyed getting my husband and son out of the house today ;).
Lessee - Halloween. Nathan's class was having a party that day, so he dressed up as Batman. We didn't see any other kids wearing costumes as they walked to school, so we were a little nervous that Nathan would be the odd man out. But he assured us that everyone in his class were suitably attired.
We live on a cul-de-sac, with about 20 homes on it. There is another street that branches off it, and together they look like a wishbone (turkey, not football). We're only the 5th house down from the entrance, and I don't have much reason to go further down the street. I knew that the house across the street from us was decorated, as well as the one next door, but I had NO idea how much the entire street had gotten into the spirit of Halloween. I walked with Nathan around the neighborhood. Its was like a tailgate party - even if people hadn't decorated their houses, they were sitting out in their driveways in lawn chairs with their buckets o' candy. It really was a lot of fun. I think the biggest crowd we had at one time was 75 or so. Once we got back to the house, we popped the back of the Mazda open, turned on the dome light, and Nathan and I sat out there to pass out candy. Eric alternated between calling people the phone and yelling 'boo' at unsuspecting kiddies. I didn't get any pictures of Nathan in his costume. He striped out of that puppy ASAP when we got home.
Saturday was typical football day. Eric had a departure ceremony for the Texas national guard unit that had been training here. Got home in plenty of time to watch the game. Now, if we can just bet Tech!
Sunday we watched a marathon of "Living with Ed", a "green" show with actor Ed Begley. Very inspirational. Then we decided to burn some fossil fuel by driving around post. I wanted to go find another island or a swamp. You know, get out there and explore Georgia. Didn't make it that far off post. Did find one of the recreational ponds on the post. Signs clearly say fishing allowed, no swimming, watch the alligators, don't feed them. !!!!!! We didn't find any gators, but we did see lots of potential habits.
I've rearranged the living room again this morning. I think I could actually be comfortable hanging things on the wall now. Although, considering I hung the curtains in our bedroom last night crooked, perhaps I should wait until Eric gets home for his input. Nahhh.
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