Just Keep Swimming...

The house is sold and I have to constantly remind myself not just run to the heartland right this very second. We are a lot closer in the quest to move West, woo-hoo! I had the kind of day at work in which I tell myself this is the last straw but then there's always another day, I suppose. Originally Tom and I had worked out that we were going to have the kids stay in school one more year while we pay off/down debts. Today has me feeling more like I will use the kid's tuition money to rent and gas up the U-Haul and get the heck on out of here. My sensible side tells me that sounds insane and the other side of me is saying that's the greatest idea I've had all year. I can report that finding jobs in the boot heel is easier said then done; there appears to be nothing out there. So...I might have to transfer to Springfield, MO or Overland Park, KS (if they want me) and hope Tom can find a job?!?!?

Additional lessons learned for today: don't ask your parents advice on moving. This will turn into a guilt trip and may involve tears.