Day 18

It rained like crazy here today; a perfect excuse to stay inside and work!
My daughter and I hung lots of pictures and put some things into storage.  We really worked together and got a lot accomplished!
I needed to go register my son for soccer.  I wanted to wait until after 3:00 to go because parking is free after 3.  I was in the line of traffic waiting to turn into the correct building, right by the train station. 
The line consisted of a city bus, my van, and then a streaming line of cars behind me.  I began to hear lots of honking.  It became more and more frequent.  I began to wonder what all the commotion was about.
All of the sudden, the bus driver got out of his bus and came over to my side and started waving his arm flagging me to go around the bus!!!!!!!
Oh my goodness!  All the honking was directed to me!  I didn't know I could do that!  The street seemed too narrow and the traffic was so fast, I just didn't think it would be safe.  Well, now I know.
It doesn't matter how fast the traffic is flowing, it doesn't matter how narrow the street...you just GO!
I was so embarassed at first, but then I just started laughing. 
I am learning.  Slowly but surely, I am learning this new lifestyle.  I was just proud of myself for remembering that parking was free in my location after 3!  I was happy to save some money! 
I am trying to learn all of the recycling and garbage rules, the school rules, the village rules...crazy!
I'll be leaving the Illinois plates on my car for quite awhile because that can always be my excuse..."I'm not from here, so sorry!!"
In other news, our first visitor arrives two days from tomorrow!  Yay!  Then our second visitor arrives 5 days later.  They'll both be here to celebrate my daughter's 17th birthday!
The kids are still begging me for a dog.  I, being a major dog lover, am really having a hard time with this.  I want to give in.  I never thought I'd be the parent to say, "No, we can't have a dog."  That's just not me.  I'm really undecided.  I say "no" to a lot of things, but this one is difficult.
I have been praying for people to come into our lives; people that we are destined to meet and connect with. 
I emailed a lady on a list about school supplies for my son for the fall.  She emailed back and then called me.  She was so helpful and asked if I had any questions about the community, school, etc...She invited me to the park this Monday morning so that our little boys can play and she can answer some of my questions. 
I'm really looking forward to it.  I love meeting new people!
I've got peace like a river, joy like a fountain, and love like an ocean; I also have lots of hope...