As I type this, our house sits in a mess of boxed-up belongings. The U-haul is scheduled for tomorrow morning. And I guess we're ready. I have been so emotional today. I hate good-byes. And I struggle with change. Man are we going to miss this place...these friends. As our time here winds to a close, I am growing more and more sentimental. I got choked up when I walked Mona down our street this morning. As I drove down to our local grocery store, I wondered if it would be my last trip there. I have been fighting back tears all day...it's probably only a matter of time before I completely lose it. Maybe when we're pulling away from our home for the last time. Or RIGHT NOW as I even THINK about that! Sure...we'll be back to visit. And as great as that sounds to help us cope with the reality of this change, the truth is that it's just not the same. As I make promises to stay in touch with our beloved friends here, I wonder deep down if I will truly be able to keep my promise. I hope with all of my heart that I do! I guess time will tell.
I think Isaac is handling the move quite well. He has been sleeping in his pack-n-play for three nights in a row now, since his crib is in pieces. And at the risk of jinxing myself, he has slept for 11-12 hours STRAIGHT for all three nights! WOW! It has been AMAZING. He is doing so well!! And after three full months of "teething" guess who FINALLY has a REAL tooth popping through!! :) It's on his lower front and middle. His precious smile will start looking differently from now on! Here are some recent photos of our little guy...
Grama and Grampa Ober came this past weekend to help us out with packing up! Grama is staying through Wednesday to help us pack! And boy has she been a help!! Isaac also loves spending time swinging with his Grama.
We decided to try on our Halloween costume. What a cute little ducky he is! :) Let's hope he still fits in it in a couple months!!
This neighborhood that we're leaving has LOTS of loving children. Here is one of the girls holding Isaac at our surprise going-away party. We're going to miss living on this awesome street!
We spent Sunday afternoon hanging out with our friends at a local park. Isaac was exploring dirt, grass, and sticks on the ground for the first time!! Surprisingly, they didn't go in his mouth!
4 comments:
LOVE the pics! He is SO adorable! I got teary reading your blog about your neighborhood - I'm so happy everyone there has helped provide a loving home and atmosphere for your new family. It has sure helped me not worry as much. We will all open up our doors for anyone who wants to visit once you're settled here. It has been so hard on us not having little Isaac nearby, not to mention my daughter and son-in-law. I can't even imagine how much our lives will change. For the better. Here's hoping your new neighbors will be as loving and supportive as your present ones are. Thank you for "keeping watch." - Leslie's Mom
Finally she missed us. I though it would never happen. The first time you told us that you were leaving was such a terrible sock. I am really going to miss you and do not looking forward to a life with out seeing you on a regular basis. Everyone up north is going to be lucky to have you back. I agree it will be hard to keep in touch. I personally have never been good at it either. Maybe we can plan a once a year reunion as a group? At least I have family up your way so I will always make sure to stop in and see on my travels up north. My prayers are with you and I loved (although brief) to be with in the same space and time as you. LOL,T
I teared up when I read about you packing up and leaving that wonderful street! I can't WAIT to have you back here and get to see Ma little boy, Isaac, all the time! Oh....and I LOVE the new pics! Especially the duckie ones! He just looks like such a happy little baby! - Leslie's sister
Isn't it weird how changes -even with good things ahead- are nearly always so emotional? What a gift to be going home to your families....and to have more 'family' here in Cincy who will be missing you and cheering you on! AND...what a gift to get 11-12 hour/night sleeps from that sweet baby boy just in time for the big move!!
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