Well here we are in beautiful Norwood, MA. The move was way easier than I ever expected. It was as seemless as possible- aside from the VERY long airport jaunt which included having a full pat down by a lovely TSA agent who tested my hands, clothes and "boot" for explosives and also a 25 min wait for a handicap cart to escort us to the gate. I made a mental note once we got here "Self, don't ever move across the country with 2 small children alone while still suffering from a broken ankle and being unable to walk". Awsome!
The first morning I woke up in Mady's iCarly bed (the kids slept with Daddy) to hear Noah getting up and helping himself to the kitchen where he found his Grandma who he calls "ThaTha". I listened to them playing and talking and having a great time. It made me realize that we are in the right place and we made the right decision. I was so happy I can't even explain. I felt truly at peace- a feeling I haven't felt in a long time.
Later that day Noah asked me "are we gonna stay here forever, and ever, and ever"? I said "Yes, is that ok?" and he said "YES!" They spent the next 2 days playing with their Dad, Thatha, Auntie Kelley, and Auntie Cheryl. They were so happy. Me too!
I've surprised myself. I moved here about 15 years ago and I was not this brave. I think I cried non-stop for at least 2 weeks after my sister left. Before this move, I prepared myself by meditating (something that is new to me). My friend Dianne taught me a technique and it seems to have really helped. I haven't had that feeling even one time. I miss everyone back home and I'm sure I will get home sick once the vacation feeling wears off. For now I'm just going to ride this ride and enjoying for once, the feeling of my cup actually running over :)
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