A Season (or Two) of Change

It’s been 6+ months since I’ve written a post – and wow, has life really changed… A LOT.

I sensed last fall that I was ready for some major changes, but one never knows if events will play out exactly as you would like them to.  I’ve always been one to take on a lot of change all at once, and the end of 2014/ beginning of 2015 was no different.

So how much life upheaval was I anticipating? Well let’s see… a job change (from corporate to agency), a lifestyle shift (from city to suburban living) and a cross-country move (with a two year old!)… that’s a good amount to take on.  Yes, that’s right I had my toddler to think about and help through the many transitions,

Through it all, my daughter amazed me at every turn. She is a remarkable child – smart, funny, adaptable, joyful and a child who lives in the moment. During our “moving phase”, we lived in an almost vacant condo with limited toys, stayed in a Lincoln Park hotel for a couple of nights, took on a cross country flight and then another few days living in a semi-empty townhome in California.  Even during those early days in CA, my daughter made a smooth transition to her new daycare and seemed to take it all in stride. It was a couple of days later when our furniture arrived, that I witnessed the impact it had all had on her.  We walked into our new home, and she noticed all that had arrived,  Her reaction,,, “Oh mommy, a TV, my books… and as she walked into her room she exclaimed (almost crying with joy) “my crib!”  How difficult it must have been for her to “go with the flow” – not understanding the bigger plan and that one day life would return to “a new normal” with toys, furniture and all of the modern comforts of home.

Since then we’ve been settled into California living and are really enjoying it.  Today we celebrated her 3rd birthday… and reflecting on the day (and the last year) I am filled with joy and gratitude.  While many days have their normal struggles, I am blessed… and thankful.

Until next time (hopefully not 6 months from now!)