Everywhere I turn right now, people are talking about goals and resolutions for 2014.
I have some large goals that I am keeping to myself and people close to me and then of course, there are my usual goals. You know, the “be more organized, eat better, read more, exercise more,” goals. I feel like those are pretty standard yearly for me. Who doesn’t come out of December feeling like they need to eat better?! I think I ate my weight in sweets over the past 3 months.
Since my life is pretty hectic at the moment with our impending move, I feel like I can’t even begin to list out all of my goals and hopes and dreams for the year ahead.
That’s actually just fine by me.
I will let them marinate a bit longer and maybe over the next few weeks, they will become more solidified.
The past few weeks have been full of so much joy, but also full of stress.
Moving is stressful.
It tests you a lot. I’m not even moved out of my house yet and already feel at the end of my rope and wonder how I’m going to make it through the next week, let alone, the next few months. I keep thinking that if only our new house was finished that it would be so much easier. Not easier to move, but easier in the aspect of, we don’t have to live somewhere temporary for a few months. I wish we could move into a place that has everything, including kitchen stuff and all we needed to bring is clothes. But that’s not the case and it is what it is. I’m hoping that it’s going to be way easier than I am imagining it’s not going to be. I think I have finally come to terms with the fact that I can’t change it by stressing over it. That’s huge for me.
It’s easy to feel down and sad with all the change that’s about to happen and if I’m being honest, it’s been a hard few days. I just feel so blah and sad. It comes in waves, one day I feel at peace and the next I don’t. As I write this, it is one of those days. It could be a million times worse, but today, today I am not ready to go.
But, in two days, the rest of the house gets packed up and we go.
I have cried a lot lately.
I’m a crier in general, but this is way more than usual. I suppose it’s pretty standard when you have a big life change like this.
The next few days are going to be tough as we get ready to leave this house that we called “home.”
I’m distraught to leave friends and family.
I am not a fan of goodbyes. They are never easy. Ever.
I wanted to have a focus word for 2014, but I can’t ever narrow decisions like this down, so, I have two words for 2014.
One of them is, laugh.
I go through pictures from 2013 and one of the main things that I see and recall is how much joy my little fam has and how much we all laugh on a regular basis.
Laughter. It’s going to be key in the upcoming months.
They say “laughter is the best medicine” and I have to agree. I spent ALL weekend packing with the HUGE help of my sister. It could have been all sad, but there was so much joy too. Mr. Fancy’s flight out on Saturday was cancelled, so we all ended up having one of the most fun nights that we’ve ever had.
We laughed and talked for hours.
I’m talking the crying laughter. The kind where the tears just stream down your face.
So, cheers to laughter and tears…but not just sad tears, happy tears too. Although, I know there will be lots of sad tears over the next few days. I’m sure of it. It comes with the territory.
And cheers to an adventure that I hope and pray will be one of the best decisions we have ever made.
Like I said back in October, “Home is home and as long as we are all together as a family, it will be home. But, I’m sure going to miss this place.”
I know moving and leaving your family is not an easy thing to do at all. I’m praying you quickly feel settled and at home and that God brings along those friends who become more like family!
What a sweet little family! Happy new year! Happy to be following along!
Meg
Babydolan.blogspot.com
Hugs to you and the whole fancy family throughout this transition.
Sweet post! I know you don’t know me but in friends with Erin! 🙂 I lived in manhattan beach for a year while my husband was working in Korea, and then we moved to San Antonio. Texas is my home(Dallas) so I was elated for the transition, but leaving beautiful, sunny California was hard! Texas is a wonderful place and I sure hope you love it as much as I do! Enjoy your last days in Cali!
I totally understand how you feel!! My family is moving from Houston to Atlanta and I have so many conflicting feelings. I keep reminding myself that home is where my little family is and I can still be a Texan even if I’m not living in texas anymore!!
Moving is such a bittersweet thing! So glad you are finding joy in the journey!
I’ll be praying for you. You’ll always have your memories of this home. It’s not easy to go. We moved only 20 min away but I miss my little house. I see lots of laughter anfd joy in your pix. And you know what… It’s almost always with your kids. And thank god- they’ll be with you. The laughter will continue!! Location may change but family is forever!!! Hugs!
I’ve been dreading this move for you. I know it’s hard but I have no doubt laughter will follow your fancy family no matter where you go. Can’t wait to follow y’all along in this chapter of your life!
Best of luck with your move. We were in a very similar situation in 2012/2013 and in the end it all works out. it takes time to adjust and crying is okay….at least that is what i told myself every time i balled my eyes out for no reason! haha
kate
Such sweet, sweet, sweet pictures!!! I love that you’re laughing more…especially during this season of moving!
Love your word! Still struggling with my word and goals for 2014. Glad I’m not the only one still letting them stew in my mind for a little while. Good luck with packing and the movie!
I’ve been following you on Instagram for awhile, but this is my first time to your blog. I just wanted to say that I know exactly what you’re going through! We moved from dc to charlotte in July, but we’re in a temporary apartment until the end of December. I had times of sad and feeling sorry for myself, but it was a really hard time! We’ve been in our new house for 2 weeks now and it’s still a disaster, but, we are so happy and grateful to finally have a home again. The time will go by faster than you expect! Good luck!
Praying for you and keep laughing! Texas is about to get a wee bit fancier thanks to yall! 😀
Praying for you over the next few weeks. Change is never easy, but I know that God’s strength and peace is something that we can’t even begin to fathom!