I had my annual well woman exam recently. It was an odd experience to sit in that waiting room with no pregnancy to check on. I watched all of the other pregnant women come and go and I felt a little sad. Don’t get me wrong, I am very happy with L and E and feel very grateful for what I have. With my health issues, I don’t think having another baby would be worth the risk, but this was the first time that I really thought about never having another child. E is growing up so fast. She crawls, tries to pull up, claps her hands and loves to interact with everyone. There is almost no evidence of the newborn that would fall asleep on my chest. L will be two next week and rarely has time to stop for a hug or kiss. It’s just go, go, go with an occasional break for Sesame Street. My babies are now children.
This weekend we are finally moving into our new house. It has new tile, carpet and laminate floors as well as a new fridge and all new bedroom furniture. It’s going to be a new life in a new and bigger house. It is long overdue. I curse our current house at least once a day. It’s not the house’s fault, we’ve just outgrown it. I get a little teary eyed when I think that L and E won’t remember this place. We brought both of our babies to this house and this house was the last visit that M’s dad made before he passed away. As ready as I am to move, and I am VERY ready, it has been our home for the last 5 years and I will miss it. Life goes on, though, and we are fortunate enough to have a new home that we will fill with new “firsts” and new memories. Closing doors and moving on is a part of living and I don’t mind feeling a little sad and nostalgic. I think that when you remember something, you honor it.
Take lots of pics before you leave your old home, so you can keep your memories fresh! Cheers to new memories!
ReplyDeleteAs you know, I despise our house, our home of 12 years. But yes, we've made all our memories there. It will be weird if we ever leave it. We may HAVE to eventually, as we don't maintain it, so it's fallin' apart around us. :-0
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Sowas! I send you much good juju for life in your new home. xooxox
Good luck with the move!
ReplyDeleteHoorrraaay! The day is finally arriving. So happy for you as I can imagine the road to actually being in the new house has had its fair share of potholes and bumps. Can't wait to see some pictures of the new place (if you decide to share).
ReplyDeletei completely understand how you're feeling given our recent move. leaving that house was incredibly difficult, but we know we made the right choice. good luck with the move!!
ReplyDeleteLove your post, describing feelings I have often had...
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your move! Sounds like your new house will be a home in no time!
I am so excited about your move into your new place. The other house will always be a good memory that has held such special times in your lives, but this new place is ready and willing to make such great new memories. How very exciting. Good luck. Keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the move, I'll be thinking about you!
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
ReplyDeleteIt'll be a few years until we build but I am already sad about leaving this house even though I complain about it more often than I should. It's where my babies were brought home to and where they have done and will continue to do all of their amazing feats!