On the flip side...

Here are a few of the U.S. comforts we are looking forward to:

• Only a few hours drive/flight from family
• Friends
• Being a 2-car family
• A disposal
• Garage and driveway
• Two full bathrooms
• Closet and dresser space... :)
• A playroom
• TARGET
• Warm swimming pools
• The piano
• Plenty of kitchen counter/cupboard space
• A pantry!
• Separate microwave and oven
  
• Public, free library with lots and lots and lots of English books!
  
• Easily-accessible babysitters
• 5-minute drive to church
• 2 very, very comfortable couches
• The recliner
• Being able to wash and dry a large load of laundry in 90 minutes flat
• Being able to run the washer and dryer simultaneously
• Free parking, toilets, and drink refills
  
• Gym membership
• Stores (besides the grocery store) open past 6 PM
• Toddler-friendly parks
• Check-out baggers!
• Our house that is our home and we can change whatever we want to make it more of a home for us! :)