The Beginning or The End (whichever)

Here I go again. I've attempted this blogging thing before. My life is boring. There is little to write about that can hold a reader's attention. It wasn't until a few weeks ago that I finally convinced myself (again) that blogging might be the best way to document our life and keep in touch with those I love. My little family is embarking on a bit of an adventure. We are counting down the days until we move from our home of eight years and start fresh in a beautiful, rainy city.

As I have contemplated leaving this home I love, these people who are my people, these familiar roads, stores, parks and schools, I have often been brought to tears. My tears as selfish. I love my life, the doings of my every day in this place called home. I don't want anything to change. Yet, I want everything to change. I know this adventure is right for us. I feel it. And because I feel it, I want it desperately. I can't wait to start fresh, to introduce my children to the level of change that will shape their lives. I know my family will be better in our new city. I know we will have more time for each other and be able to make more memories together. We will be happy. But, how do we say goodbye to the only home our children have ever known? How do we convince them that life will be greater, better, wetter, happier than all the greatness and happiness they already know?

When JP and I made this decision, we knew that our attitude would make all the difference. Thus, this is our grand adventure. For many, this may seem like a trivial move less than four hours away. But to us, this is like moving to a new country, filled with so many unknowns. And in the meantime, there is so much to do, to figure out, to research, TO PACK! All of that is mighty overwhelming for a girl like me. But, I am endeavoring to take one day at a time, to fill it with the things I need to do most (even if that is to sit and read a book). I know it will all work out - we will find the home we are supposed to live in - our children's school will fit their needs - they will find friends - I will find friends - we will be home. Now, I just have to make it to tomorrow.