So, we are on our way. We left Colorado yesterday with quite an impressive entourage; 2 adults, 3 children, 10 large (just under 50#) checked bags, a pack-and-play, 2 booster seats a car seat, a stroller and 10 carry-ons. The carry-on luggage was a sight to see. Both boys with a small roller filled with their "most precious" items, like a megaldon tooth, a flashlight, teddy bear and froggy etc.. as well as a backpack for each loaded with the advertised and the desparately needed "pillow pet," which I am told by my 4 year old is "wishy washable." My camera bag was on my back, the baby bag was on the stroller and both Steve and I were toting heavy tumi suitcases and computer bags. We monopolized an entire security line with all of our stuff for 10 minutes, much to my efficient traveling husband's chagrin.
Leaving our home of the past four years was filled with mixed emotion. Excitement for the journey we are embarking on, but emotional about all we are leaving behind. Leaving my home, my friends, my belongings, my job.... my comfort zone. Saying goodbye to many special people who will be friends for life. You can't freeze time. Things will never be the same again. Kids grow, jobs change, people move on, these are pivotal moments that make you appreciate how many different people touch your life and how fortunate we are for so many reasons.
Pause... everyone take a moment to appreciate how fortunate you are.
Back to our travels. The stress of moving an entire household is amazing, thus sleep has been a luxury I have been missing. For some reason, I have gotten into the habit of waking up at 5:30 every morning since being unemployed, thinking about how to organize this move. Now it is happening and we are our in Chicago, our home away from home, with some of our closest friends. We are staying with the L's whose home is a safe haven for kids and adults. I finally had the opportunity to sit back and relax and enjoy a glass of red wine and sleep. Never underestimate the value of good night's sleep.
Sweet dreams.
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