The windows, screens and windowsills are now perfectly clean.
Every bed in the home was made bright and early this morning.
The gardens were lovingly watered by Lexi.
The garage has not a drop of dirt in it.
There are freshly picked flowers in a vase on the kitchen table.
The vacuum saw some serious action yesterday.
After a very crazy encounter with our babysitter's mom's car,
a lovely new mailbox greets visitors.
A very ominous for sale sign stands out front.
The news was shared several weeks ago with immediate family and our closest friends.
And then it was shared early this week with extended family and friends.
It was even posted on Facebook,
so I guess it is officially official....our house is for sale
In March of 2008, I saw a photo similar to this one.
I knew instantly it was going to be not just our house, but our "home"
...just from that one little picture.
I opened my email, saw the photo and told Vic, "that's our home!"
And, it has been all that and more from the moment we moved in.
It is devastating to think of leaving this house, this town, our beloved friends and family.
And until our house sells, I don't really and truly have to deal with the flood of emotions.
For now, I will focus on savoring every last minute we have here.
Fairfield is at its best over the summer.
And we will live it up like it's nobody's business.
And, of course, there is something to be said for a new family adventure in Dallas.
There is something to be said for the amazing opportunity with Cantor waiting for Vic down there.
Luckily, there are some friends ready to give us a big Texan welcome.
There are a lot of positives to focus on.
Now, if I could just tell myself that
EVERY SINGLE TIME I pull down the driveway and see that ominous sign.
4 comments:
I just hopped over here from FB and had already sent you an email which also harped on how much I love your house in Fairfield (and how much I know you love it.) But you've got a great attitude about it all...live it up this summer and then get ready for new and fun memories in Dallas. I know the changes are all hard though. I just remembered being in my room in high school when I told you we were moving to Atlanta, GA. And you burst into tears. As did I. :)
xoxo,
Kelley
here's to soaking up every last second in that beautiful home! congrats on the move!
As you know, I cried when Cam told me. Really, I did cry. You guys were our first friends when we moved here and our favorite to this day. I'm so sad but happy for you guys. It seems like a great opportunity! It is hard at first but you will meet so many great people plus you'll have everyone here. It's nice that you still have family etc. here so you'll stay connected. Life is crazy!! It will be a fun adventure :)
Beth
I had a moment today where I got really sad. Everyone keeps asking Eric how he is going to handle it, when it's just as hard for me. This summer has to be epic!
-A
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