Well, I have come to realize in the last couple of days how much I truly miss living in the south, living in Texas to be exact. When I first moved there, I was a little weary because I have never lived anywhere outside of Wisconsin. I was also a little nervous because I am really bad at meeting new people. In fact, if it weren't for my husband, I wouldn't have met some people down there that I consider lifelong friends, even family. I never wanted to leave the house because I get too nervous!
It didn't take long for us to meet our neighbors on our street. Actually, it was less than a week and we had pretty much met everybody! It's completely true what they say about "southern hospitality". I have never lived anywhere, where people are so kind, caring, and welcoming. I miss living on a street where we all looked out for each other. My husband works out of town a lot, and my neighbors knew that so it was nothing for them to come and check on me if a storm was coming, or to grab something at the store for me if they were already going, or even watching my kids while I ran an errand. I miss the cookouts we would have nearly every weekend, the adults cooking and enjoying each others company while the kids played outside. It's literally the type of street that you hope you can raise your kids. I mean, there were some downfalls, as far as crimes (nothing too serious thank the lord!) But all in all, it was the ideal neighborhood.
The thing I miss the most though, is the dear friends I met while I was there. I still keep in touch with most of them, and hope to continue to stay in touch with them for a long, long time! I miss having so much to do, all of the activities they had in the area for the kids, and all of the sports that our kids were able to be a part of. If I were offered a chance to move back to the South, even if it was somewhere besides Texas, I honestly believe that I would take it. I mean, I LOVE Wisconsin. It's a beautiful state with a ton of wildlife and all sorts of things to do outside with the kids. It doesn't get unbearably hot (I won't talk about the cold lol!), and our family is here. But there is just something about the South that tugs on my heart. I can't quite point to what it is exactly, but it definitely has a hold on the girl!
