Well, tomorrow is the big day. The big truck will be here, the boxes will come out and all of our stuff that makes our home will be packed and hauled to College Station. It seems like we just did this, even if it was 13 months ago. I finally get adjusted to life in the big city and we decide to move back to Aggieland.
Sam was offered a job in November to teach a class at A&M and finish his PhD. At the time we thought he was going to have to start in January, so the answer to the opportunity was "thanks, but no thanks." You see, Sam loves his job here. He adjusted to being in the office easily, and has grown to love being "on-call" when there is an emergency. Although moving here was quite an adjustment, especially for me, we grew (although it was very slowly) to love Fort Worth. We love our house, our "big backyard" as Carter calls it, our neighbors (there are three families within 6 houses that have kids the exact age as ours), our new friends, the shopping, the zoo, etc. However, we always said that if there was an opportunity to move back to College Station and have Sam be home every night that we would do it! So, back to the story...we found out that Sam could wait and start the A&M job in August, so that was a little more optimistic. It still was not an easy decision, but definitely an opportunity that we could not pass up. I am sad to leave our new big city, but I am also looking forward to getting back to small town life in College Station!
I am excited to be around our families again. To be in Aggieland. To be around my best friends. To reestablish old friendships. To be HOME.
It should take Sam two years to finish his degree, and we aren't sure what the future will hold from there. I am trying not to worry about it, to not be sad that we might end up moving again. I know God has a plan for us, even if it is not the exact plan that I have for my family. All I can do is trust in Him and know that everything will be alright.
The next few days...and months...are going to be hard. It wasn't easy moving with two young kids the first time, and I'm pretty sure that it won't be easy this time. Sam will continue working in Fort Worth (he'll be home on the weekends) until August 1, which means that I will need lots of patience as I try to put together a new home and try to keep two busy kiddos entertained! Whew...I am tired just thinking about it! It will also be hard for Sam to leave the company and the co-workers he loves so much, to begin a new job as a lecturer and a student, but I know he will do awesome at both!
Thankfully, my Mom is here to help. If it wasn't for her, I'm pretty sure that I would have lost my mind by now. Thanks, Mom. You're the best.
We visited the zoo for the last time today, which we will miss terribly!!! Our sweet neighbors also hosted a small dinner in our honor, where we ate pizza, played outside and roasted marshmallows! What a way to unwind before the beginning of a very stressful week!
Ally loves flamingos - they just might be her favorite thing to visit at the zoo!
Carter and Ally love playing in the stagecoach in the Texas section of the zoo. I actually took my camera today and caught a good picture of them!
I'm not sure if Carter actually listens to the voice on the other end of the phones at the zoo, but at least it looks like he is actually learning something!
Our wonderful neighbors. We will miss them so much, and I am hoping to get them to College Station sooner than later!
6 comments:
As much as I know you hate moving, I am SOOO happy you guys are moving back! Let's have play dates this summer...
While I so wish you were moving back in next door- we cant wait to have you all back in town. We can keep each other busy this summer while I am on leave and you are playing the solo game
Emily & I are sooooo excited yall are moving back! Although it is sad to hear that yall had just adjusted to things and had a wonderful set up with your house, neighbors and Sam's job there in FW. But the opportunity for Sam is very exciting! I know you have lots of family and friends here already, but email me anytime you need some extra hands with those crazy kiddos of yours! Good luck with the move - see you soon hopefully!
Hoooray!! So happy to have you back. We will have to hang out at the pool this summer!!
Abbie told me you were coming back. I can totally understand your mixed feelings but am sure you will be happy to be "home".Lets all get together once you are settled.
I can't believe you're moving back! I imagine you're getting settled in (again) at this point, and I'm sure we'll see you around town! Best of luck to you guys as you embark on this new journey!
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