Hubby and I are currently in the process of packing up our house and moving everything into storage. It didn't really bother me until I started taking pictures down from the walls. That has always bothered me though, even when I was moving home from college. I struggle with transitions and endings. I know that everything is going to be okay and it's only a matter of time until I'm moving to be with DH, but I start thinking about everything that has happened in this house. We came home as newlyweds, found out we were pregnant, summer get togethers will all of our friends, getting the baby room ready and finally bringing her home, our first Christmas with MC (even though she slept through most of it), sitting out on the front porch with my hubby talking about our future together.......there are so many memories and we've only been here two years! While it might not seem unusual to walk down memory lane when moving out of a house, this is something I do when anything comes to a close....like summer. Around the beginning of August I start to get a sick feeling in my stomach because I know that summer is almost over and I will be going back to work soon. I start to think about all the things I will miss once work begins. I know, I know, this is something I REALLY need to work on. With DH going back into the military is going to force me into new situations that I normally wouldn't be comfortable with and I have come to realize that my attitude is going to be a huge factor in our families success. I look forward to the changes to come and hope to use this as a growing opportunitity.
Here is a picture of our dining room before......
.....and here it is after.
On a lighter note, the other night we came home from my parents house to find that Cappy had helped herself to the trash bag we left out. She loves getting into the trash and I'm sure she had a delightful time rumaging around. I have attached pictures of the trail she left; sometimes she reminds me of a racoon. It's kind of hard to see, but notice the wing sauce on MC's baby blanket. Nice.
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great post, kell! made me feel nostalgic about all the changes i've gone through in my life. i bet you'll enjoy the road though, especially looking back at it once it's over. living with parents is never easy, but i bet it will be nice peace of mind for nathan while hes away, knowing you'll be safe and with those you love most. it's funny because i was updating tim on you and nathan and your move, and i was reminded that just a little under two years ago, we were doing the same type of move, out of our first house and in with parents! it is so emotional! we're here for you guys! especially if you and the bean want to come stay with us some time! how fun!
love you! hang in there!
Thanks Melissa! I really appreciate your support, you are always so encouraging. I forgot about you living with Tim's parents, I'm sure that was a hard transition for you as well. I can't help but feel like we are regressing even though I know we're not. It's just a stepping stone until our next big move....
Are you coming in town again this week?
I'm really confused. What's going on? Alright, I'm off Thursday and off at 5 cal time. I'll call you! I haven't talked to you in forever so open up at least 2 hours to chat on the phone with me... that means, tape your favorite shows, do all your errands in the afternoon and find Mac a babysitter! ha. talk to you soon.
Jenny, read the girls blog. Nathan is going back into the Marines, I am moving in with my parents so we can rent our house out and at the end of my school year I will move to Virginia to be with my hubby.
I didn't realize you were moving in with your parents, is that a new thing? Does that mean you guys already have a renter? Good luck, you will be fine and it will be a great chance for them to bond with Mac and for you to hang out with them before you leave. I hate the feeling of living out of boxes and/or a suitcase, but remember it won't be forever!
Moving is a major pain in the you know what. I feel for ya. Joe and I have moving down to a science now. I can pack our entire house up in one week all by myself. Wish that was not the case!
Ugh, packing and moving. No fun at all.
Kelly, I hope everything is going well for you. I am sure that you have tons of people looking out for you while Nate is gone, but if there is anything you need don't hesitate to ask.
Nate, I hope everything is going well at OCS, I can't believe I am going to have to salute you.......unbelievable. I was looking at some pics from the first deployment and I happened to find one of our old friend Peter Drinkens. Take care
PS.I love the pic at the top
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