Getting There

To say the last three days were busy would be an understatement!
Saturday we had an early birthday celebration for my daughter. It would have been relaxing had it not been for the thought of the eight hour drive the next morning. We still had a good time though, splashing around in the bay and Savanna got spoiled as usual.
The next day started at a quarter after seven, not early by some standards, but early by mine. Savanna thankfully, was wonderful on the what turned out to be a nine hour drive. She kept busy between books, DVD's and a toy pony. Wayne and I tried to point out the sights but all she would say was, "Can I read my book now?" By evening things were getting a little edgy but we were all thoroughly exhausted.
Yesterday I tried to adjust to the fact that it was just me, Savanna and the dog in this strange place while my husband went off for his first day at a new job. I was happy to see that everyone appears to be very friendly and there seems to be a fair amount of children around for Savanna to play with. If I could just get used to all the helicopters flying overhead and blasting noises in the distance I'll be good.
Having never been on a military base before its all new to me. Its actually a huge community, they even have their own Tim Hortons! There's recreational complexes, playgrounds, stores, subdivisions-everything a regular city would have. I can't wait to be able to check it all out. Living here does make me a little nervous though, and I have visions of being hauled off to the barracks for driving down the wrong road.
Last night was still so busy though. We went out to eat as we hadn't gotten groceries yet and then we had to do our shopping, put it all away and make phone calls home to relatives anxious to see how we were settling in.
Today life is settling in a bit more-I don't feel as exhausted and overwhelmed and I'm starting to feel a bit more like at home. I've got a roast in the crock pot, the trailer is getting in order, the birds are singing and the shade is lovely.