The dust has settled from our near cross-country move. Camping out in an empty house for a week whilst waiting for your goods to show up was an experience. It wasn't horrible, but I have no desire to repeat it.
The kids are sharing a [very pink] room and have adjusted quite well. Better than I had hoped. They are stressed out, though. Naptimes are random and unpredictable, middle of the night awakenings more common than not, tantrums more explosive, appetites wane and wax. Despite the disruptions, they've been flexible and forgiving. It is wonderful to open the doors separating the master bedroom from the deck that leads directly to the backyard and have dinner there. The kids next door have taken a shine to my kiddos, and it's sweet to hear them playing together, albeit in our respective yards.
My happiness at being here is tempered by melancholy. I miss Chicago and the friends I left behind. I have great love for a number of people, places, and things. I'm glad that I had the opportunity to live there and to develop relationships with all sorts of wonderful characters. I have to believe that these ties I established will never be severed. We may drift apart but will come back together. I have friends from the LA years whom I've rediscovered recently. I hope that holds true with my midwest peeps. For me, it's always about the people.
1 comment:
Awwwww. Amy!!! So glad that the transition has gone (relatively) smoothly! We miss ya here, especially at Hip Mama, with your even tone and good common sense... Glad you are in your Home-base again.
Ironically, we are secretly thinking of a similar move to DC in the Fall to be close to family when we want to have Baby #2 later on. We discovered that although we like Chicago most of the time, we both REALLY want to be in DC, and that G's job is the only pressing reason for us to be here now. So, he is quietly looking around DC for a similar gig, and I have been cruising the housing market... We'll see what Fate has in mind for us.
Hope the new job is GREAT, and that there are many, many trips to see D. Call me if you're ever here and free for coffee, lunch, etc....
Best to you!
Mickie
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