Well, perhaps not LIVE, since you are reading this after I've posted. But anyway, we're in Denver! I started my new job last Monday. Maya started her new school the day after. Hubby stayed here through yesterday when he flew home. So, this is it. We're on our own for awhile. Since hubby's departure yesterday, I've tried to keep Maya entertained. We went to the pool yesterday (our condo complex has one, luckily). We had 'girls night in' last night by watching movies and eating junk food. Today we went to the Denver Zoo and then this evening went to play in her school playground. I hope that soon we'll develop a nice rhythm so that she can get some stability back in her life.
She did ask my yesterday why I took her away from home. That was hard to hear. It's hard to explain to a 6-year-old how major life decisions such as relocating can actually be a good thing in the end. Yes, it's hard to live apart as a family. Yes, it will be hard to make new friends. But I would not have moved her all the way out here if I didn't believe that this will be a good move for us in the long run.
I believe my new job will get even busier starting this week. I move into my new office tomorrow (hopefully) and will hit the ground running after last week's more introductory phase. There's a lot of great things to work on and accomplish and it's exciting to start a new challenge.
As for the 'diva' part of me, theater will have to be on hold at least until next summer. As a 'single parent' temporarily, I have no support system out here to allow me to do a show. It will be tough, but I've gone longer between shows. I've also thought about living through my daughter and having her sign up for some youth theatre programs.
So, here's to new challenges and opportunities. And to keeping my sanity...
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