I cancelled the interview with the shoe guy this morning. I have to call the HR dept. of the new company to make sure I understand all the company policies and what-not before I verbally accept the offer. I wasn't really happy with the stipulations of the relocation reimbursement, but I will clarify that today. It looks like they will not pay for labor, just the truck and supplies...sheesh. The most expensive part of moving is the labor. They put a $ cap on what they will pay. If they are willing to pay up to a certain dollar amount, why does it matter if it is for labor or a truck? Oh well, we'll see how it all goes. Maybe he really didn't mean they wouldn't pay for labor and just forgot to include it in the list of what they would pay for. Surely they wouldn't expect us to move our furniture ourselves? We can't even lift some of it!

I am not happy today. It started yesterday evening. I have every reason in the world to be happy. What gives? I am not the type who fears change. I embrace it, and perhaps even thrive on it. The eminent move is not very appealing, I confess, but is that responsible for my bad mood? I don't understand my emotions. They don't make any sense. I need to go find my inner tigger and bring it back! Bad moods suck. I can choose to be in a better mood. It is my mind!!!

I am thankful for:

Having a hot cup of coffee with the love of my life this morning while watching the sun rise.
Having the sweetest kid in the world who shuffles out of bed in the morning, all warm from sleep, and climbs up in my lap and gives me a long hug.
Having a job doing something that I am passionate about and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our clients.
Having a refrigerator and pantry full of healthy food.
The move to San Antonio and being near the hill country where there will be beautiful hiking trails.
Being able to provide for my family and for the blessing of having my son come home from school every day to parents that love him.
My current employer giving me the opportunity to find a job on their dime.
My God ALWAYS providing for me and my family. EVERY SINGLE MINUTE OF OUR LIVES.

Update: I am feeling much more upbeat now. I have been scouring the internet for schools, homes, gyms, etc. in San Antonio. I need to call the people we are leasing our house from. I don't want to make that call (because it is breaking a promise which I lothe). I.MUST.DO.IT.

The private school that I found for the boy is very expensive. He loves private school and doesn't want to go to public school, but I really need to think hard about this one. We're looking at paying, at least, another $100 to $200 per month. Ouch. That will require a lot of convincing. I made an appointment to meet with the Asst. Principle on Monday afternoon. We'll see.

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