Well, thank you, @sumatranate. I've decided I need to up my game as far as engaging posts go, so we'll see how that goes.

That's quite a move—first to Indonesia, and the back! I don't know much about it, but I would imagine that there would be some things you would be giving up to live there. The fact that your children are remembering much more the good times over the hardships can be chalked up to their ages and their self-awareness perhaps, but really, it should also boil down to good times. :)

Work is a hard thing anywhere. Finding the one that provides you what you need without sucking away life and soul isn't easy. It should be the means to a better life, but too often, it becomes life.

As a parent, I can't blame you for wanting opportunities that are stable, better paying, and able to provide for your family. It's not all fun and games, even if it should be. :)

re: wedding ring

Good choice. Interesting that it's a gift, though. I take it you didn't purchase it then?

re: blue

Blue is hard to beat. Lots of shades are great. I tend toward darker blues than I do lighter.

re: want something more

That seems to be the consensus that's building. Work toward goals, improving, bettering yourself or situation, but don't lose sight of what you do have and always appreciate it.