In less than 14 hours, all of my kids will be out for Summer Break. (Pause...blank stare...no words...) No, just kidding. But I have noticed the conversations between moms right now can go anywhere from, "Yeah Summer! I cannot WAIT for pj days, no schedule, pool time, beach trips..."to "Oh no! I am scared to death! Its going to be ALL ME 24/7!" I have to say honestly, I am right in the middle of excited and scared at the moment.
I am very excited for the kids. They have been working hard and playing hard at the same time lately. They are worn out. I can see it in their eyes. They really do need a break. They need to sleep a little later, relax a little more, and play on their own terms for a while. But, this summer is presenting another challenge for our whole family. We are moving. Go ahead, cry for me.
What I really am is overwhelmed. I imagine what those two days that the movers will be transporting our things will be like everyday. Where will we sleep? What will I unpack first? When can I realistically get things back to normal? Maybe you cannot understand, but I REALLY want this to go smoothly. I want the kids to have a great experience and love their new home quickly. They have all been very involved in the building process and are super excited about being closer to lots of their friends and school. They picked out their room colors and decor. (Bright aqua, pink, green and brown for E...Go Dawgs for G-UGA quilt, and Purple with white polka dots for C) They all look great.
So, it is not the house I am worried about...it is me. Can I stay calm and not freak out on everyone because I cannot be at two houses at once...cleaning for the buyers and making sure furniture gets where it is supposed to be in the new house? I also have this weird thing where I don't like to go back into my old house after all of my stuff is gone because it makes me too sad. Even when I am happy to move, it is hard to leave. So, it would be easy to say get the furniture placed and then go back and clean, but that sounds like torture to me.
Did I mention that M has a 2 three-day golf tournaments, we are going to the beach for a week, E has a B-day and a party, I have a b-day, we are giving my brother-in-law a 40th b-day party, VBS, and Father's day all happen before we move in exactly 4 weeks? And the day after we move, M and I celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary! Anybody else need us to do anything? If you see me before June 25th and I seem to be staring into space...check my pulse and check on my kids...there is a good chance I have lost my mind.
In all seriousness...these are true raw feelings, but I know we will all be fine and it will go smoothly. My prayers are for quiet time during the chaos, laughter, love and faith through it all. Everything we will be doing in June is a BLESSING in my life and I thank God for all of it!!! I just ask for a few prayers for us this month, we need all the help we can get!
Happy Summer!!!!
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You will look back someday and think, "how did I do that?" It will all be worth it, you will go into mommy mode and pull it off. Just keep thinking about the end result. . . settled in a new home. . settled in a new home, etc.
wendy
I completely understand your apprehension about the move. Adrenaline and excitement will carry you through that first week and then you will collapse (hopefully at the beach)and say to all who will listen, "I AM NEVER DOING THAT AGAIN."
We're praying for your family and for a smooth transition.
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah!! YOU have a blog!! I am so excited. I'm adding you to my list. Hope that's ok.
You'll manage just fine (moving, etc) I would be sad too, though about leaving a place that you have raised your children in. But just think about all the many great years ahead! I'm so happy for you. There is no sweeter girl than you...you and your family deserve this awesome new house!!
Love you! Glad you have a blog!!
E
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