It's a Hate/Love thing...

Hate: that we had to spend a lot of money and time on a new water heater
Love: that we have a new water heater sans the sound of falling rocks

Hate: that I have to find a brown dress for my bro's wedding in the spring
Love: that my bro is getting married and I get to be there!!

Hate: the freezing cold temperatures and snow that keeps falling
Love: that spring is just around the corner and I can feel it.

Hate: the messy state of my home at the moment
Love: all of the play time I have been spending with the boys

Hate: that Tave is no longer nursing (for the past 11 days) or drinking formula or milk
Love: that he is sleeping through the night finally now that he doesn't wake up to nurse

Hate: how much Jeff is gone due to full-time school
Love: how hard he is working, the pay-raise we'll get when he's done, and all that we are learning about sacrifice

Hate: that James & Amy are moving away with my darling little niece in one month
Love: how close we've gotten over the last few months and how much fun we'll have when we visit them

Hate: how confusing and scary and crazy things are with our government
Love: that no matter what, we still live in the Lord's blessed land. I love this country.

Hate: that I still haven't gotten my hats listed on etsy
Love: that I just need a few more days for picture taking and then they will be up!!! Yay!!!

Hate: that there are only 24 hours in a day and we are required to sleep 1/3 of them.
Love: every single minute I get to be here with my family!!

Hate: that I am putting these in Hate/Love order instead of vice-versa. Love/Hate is just how it's supposed to go.
Love: that I am ending on a positive note and finding the silver lining!