Almost 5 years ago we moved from Oregon to Minnesota. At the time I needed a drastic change. There were some serious family dynamics that I felt like I couldn't handle anymore and was afraid of having my children have to handle. It was a reactive move. And while Minnesota has brought us so many good things, I find myself longing to go home.
Bob's family is here and for that reason alone where ever we live, we miss people. (There are no plans to move back at this point so no one freak out.) But my nephew has just been born and I so badly want to be there to celebrate with my family. I love him already and want to hold him. I want to babysit him for my sister so they can go on a date. I want to spoil him and my niece rotten. I'm missing so much and it's only getting harder for me.
Boys, I know some day the time will come where you just have to leave. You will feel suffocated and upset about some family dynamic. You will want your own adventure and your own space. And I will support you. But I will always hope that you find your way back home. Either that, or we will move to where you are (be warned).
Distance has definitely provided me with some much needed perspective.
Cooooomeeee hooooommmeeeeee!!! :)
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