It's been snowing a lot here which is crazy because I've never really woken up to a snowfall at my own house before! The kids even had a snow day!
Since January I've been to Dublin about 4 times and have officially passed the half way point of my time here!
I think the newest news I have is that I met an American Au Pair! Who would have thought there would be another one so close to me. She's from South Dakota and her name is Megan. She lives about 20 minutes outside of Dublin so meeting up is pretty easy for us!
On a sadder note, my favorite Spaniard, Helena, has gone back to Spain and we miss her like crazy but she promises us she will come visit!
I'm definitely staying social and falling in love with the kids every day. Just yesterday actually Cillian, who will be 17 months this week, hit me in the face with a light saber. Yeah, thought my nose was broken for a sec haha. But he literally gives me the sweetest cuddles so I can't be mad at that. Then Realtin came up to me and asked if I wanted my mommy and daddy and I said yes. So then she said that when I go home I must tell them that Cillian hurt me. Haha that girl is so smart.
I'm really starting to miss a lot of things about America like a good California burrito, or the amazing tri-tip sandwiches I used to get at work. However, I have found other loves here. I'm obsessed with taco chips, which are French fries smothered in anything you would find in a taco and more! Like seriously I cantget enough. Also, apparently I like veggies now. Bell peppers, onions, turnips, yep I eat those now too. Oh and I can officially cook steak by myself!
What I've learned in this 6 months so far is that I am nowhere near ready to start a family. Everyone on Facebook is getting married and having babies and I'm so far from that its not even funny. I'm still so selfish I can't imagine having to share my life with someone right now. I also want to travel so much more and establish my career and be completely independent so that I never have to rely on anyone to take care of me. People in Ireland don't really grow up until their thirties so I've realized that it's ok that I still want to be a kid. I don't think I'm capable of being loved or loving anyone else right now but God is definitely helping me through that.
On a brighter note, my daddy is going home! The latest of tests have showed that there's absolutely no more signs of cancer in his body! He just took his last bag of chemo last night and the doctors think that the cancer is gone for good! Seriously this has been the worst 2 months of our lives but God brought us out of it and daddy is well on his way to growing his facial hair back. Shout out to my mom for spending the last two months in the hospital with him and keeping me updated 5000 miles away. But man has this been such a great week!
Finally, my mom and grandma LoLo can start planning their trip to see me which is fabulous because I can really use come cuddles from them right now. Everyone says that Ireland is beautiful in April so they should be here next month and I can't be more excited!
I'm heading to Dublin on St Patrick's day and I literally can't wait. This day celebrates the birth of Christianity into Ireland and is celebrated on the death of St. Padraig. So technically, it's a religious holiday but we won't go into debate about that.
All in all, besides missing my Fam, I'm doing really well and loving my life. Being youn, having fun, seeing the world and living outside of my comfort zone. 6 months have been incredible and I can't wait to see what the next 6 months will bring!
