Enjoying the Fall

The weather is unseasonably cold here, but it is a nice chance to slow down a bit. I am feeling unlike myself in the way that I would rather relax then get something done... but I'm enjoying the freedom from clean floors, organized pictures and all the toys being picked up each night. I don't know how long my little break from my obsessive desire to have everything under control... but I will enjoy it while it lasts! It is nice to enjoy the small things and appreciate that Makenzie is changing every day. I know when I get older and it's just me and Pete at home, I won't think "I wish that the windows would have been cleaner" but rather "I wish I would have spent more time playing." SO, hopefully I have finally got that through my thick skull.

God has been teaching me alot in the last few weeks. After being audited by the IRS for several months, we received word that the audit was over with no penalties and fines. I wasn't worried that we did anything illegal but just stressed over the amount of work it was to provide the auditor with what he needed. Also, you just never know what they are looking for. It is a huge relief to have that over. It is crazy to me that we were audited by the IDOT and IRS in the same year (both things are huge fears for most trucking companies) and that we survived them both without any fines. Praise the Lord. It was also helpful from a spiritual perspective because all my anxiety and fears had to be prayed over and worked through, thankfully with the help of a loving God who desires for us to lay our worries on His back and trust that He is faithful.

Pete is good. He is happy to be in an 18 wheeler more and has even done more road work. Last week he went to AL on the 18 wheeler and loved it. He likes the freedom and the excitement... and I am just thankful he is working! He just spent a day paint balling with Collin, Russ, Brad & Luke. It sounded like they had a great time!! If I get my hands on some of the pictures that Collin took, I'll post them! Since he was gone from 4:30am to 8:00pm, Makenzie and I decided to get out of the house and do some visiting ourselves. We went to breakfast with Rachel and then over to her & Neal's new house to visit before we made our way over to Michelle's house to spend the rest of the day. Mich was dog sitting and Mak LOVED the dog. I really wish we could get a dog for her, but with all of our crazy plans for the future and how much we enjoy throwing everything into the car and heading up north... it just doesn't seem to be the right time. She is learning how to use the "big girl potty" and is so proud of herself. I had no idea how much work an 18 month old is... but I guess it's just one of those things that everyone else laughs when you mention it!