I just have to say that I'm so proud of Claire. She is so brave! Here she is at her first ever batting practice for spring softball. She was unsure of where to go, what to do, and generally what was going on. She took it like a champ! I'm hoping that with a little more practice she will feel more confident and have a great first season.
Not only is she handling learning a new sport so well, but she is also digesting the news of our upcoming move with a great amount of courage. For those of you who haven't heard, our lives apparently weren't complicated enough. Our stay on the east coast is coming to an end. Chris accepted a job with Netflix in the bay area of California. He starts in a week and a half!! The kids and I will be staying here until school is out. I feel some deja vu as I type this. Thankfully, he will be flying back every 2 weeks to be with us.
I am at the moment a giant ball of mixed emotions. On one hand I'm so excited for this great opportunity and for the chance to get back to the west coast. It's so much closer to our families. I love that we'll be able to hop in the van and drive to see them whenever. (only a 10.5 hr drive). On the other hand, moving sucks and I've come to really like the things that we have here. I'm sad for the kids who will be leaving good friends.
I know that it will all work out though. Already it is going smoother than last time. At least I know what to expect. That really helps. Now I just need to keep my sanity as I try to single parent on and off until June. With two kids in different sports, I'm not quite sure how it will all happen. In the meantime I will be taking notes from Claire. She's so brave and I hope that I can at least come off that way some of the time. :)
3 comments:
Congrats guys! Moving is hard but you're right, you know what you're doing now! And sports will just help you guys stay busy with Chris gone!
Whoa!!!! Totally didn't see that coming! So glad you will be closer and hopefully we will see you more often! Let's chat soon :)
Crazy! Hey, it's not here, but I'll take a 10 hour drive to see you! For real though, it actually sounds like a blast. Maybe we figure something out for when people aren't trying to throw the beached whale (me) back into the ocean, lol. Next year! GOOD LUCK with everything! I couldn't imagine having to move again so quickly and leave behind all the fun things you guys have been enjoying. Hopefully it'll continue to fall into place nicely for you all!
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