Carolina in my mind

I always loved this song from James Taylor, in fact I think it's probably one of my favorites by him. Funny how I never realized when I listened to it years and years (and years...) ago that some day I'd be living in Carolina. At times I can't quite believe that I'm so far from home, but then there are other times, most of the time actually, that I've never felt more at home than I do now. Is it because of where we are? Or is it maybe that Kevin and I have grown much closer as a result of our move?

Before the move my life was quite full with all sorts of distractions from friends, neighbors and family. But now it's really just us. I mean, we're beginning to make some new connections with people, but those relationships are all so new, and I really haven't made the effort to take them to a different level. So Kevin is the one that I talk to, and share stuff with, and it's his office that I wander into when I'm looking for a bit of adult interaction. And that's a good thing. I'm so glad that after nearly 12 years of marriage, and over 15 years together, he is still such a vital part of my life. I feel like we're stronger now than we've ever been.

So I guess it's not so strange that I'm feeling more at home in North Carolina after only 8 months of living here. The reality is that home is so much more a state of mind, than the state where you may live, ya know? And my home is where Kevin is. Gosh I love that guy! I am such a lucky girl to have a man like him to come home to.

This isn't where I had intended to go when I first wrote the title for this post. I was originally thinking that I'd write about how much we are enjoying the weather down here--spring sure does spring early around here! And working out in the yard is one of those things that Kevin and I really enjoy doing together. And we sure do have a bunch more yard to work on. Sometimes it's a bit overwhelming trying to figure out what we want to do and trying to get it all done, which means we'll be spending LOTS more time together! There. It does all tie together, doesn't it?