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January 04, 2007 | Category: Family, It's a Trip



I don't know how my son managed to have fun at such a half-hearted attempt at camp - but when I picked him up (about 2 hours early), he was smiling.

I had gotten nothing done, nothing.

In a couple of months we are selling this house. I look around. And freak the hell out.

So much to do. We'll be working right up to the minute our first open house starts.

And? And? We still haven't decided where we're moving. What comes next.

Leaving Dee's party on Monday, I was disengaging from a conversation. I think I was talking about swimming with the dolphins last month off Key largo.

"Wait," she asked - "what's new with the house?"

"Oh," I said. "Well, we picked out a kitchen. And we have some kind of plan. Whatever comes together by April or so - that's when the house goes up for sale. "

"Then where?"

"Well, we think Iceland for a visit this summer. And maybe England."

We looked at each other while I pulled on my coat.

"I don't know where we'll end up," I admitted. "Maybe back here. Maybe Canada. We've decided to be open."

And I thought 'That sounds insane. That sounds utterly nuts! When in the world did I go from coffee-talk about my job and Bear's life to being the off-kilter loony tune who doesn't know where she and her family are going to be living in 6 months? This woman is about to give me such a look! Such a comment!.' And I even braced myself a little.

Because this is all wrong, right?

But she just called "Good Luck!" as we started down the stairs to the car.


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I stumbled upon your blog a few days ago and have been playing catch-up ever since. Just thought I'd pop in and say BOY does this house stuff sound familiar! Good luck with everything. :0)

Posted by: Molly on January 6, 2007 03:13 PM


Don't worry, you'll be fine! My family have made two big moves the last few years; from Norway (where we come from) to Kenya, and from Kenya to New York. My husband works in international aid. We truly enjoy learning to know different cultures and places, and I think you will too! We have four kids who I think have grown with the experience. Our house is rented out and most of our belongings are in storage, but we are in no hurry to go back. Who knows what our next destination might be? Good luck in exploring the world!

Posted by: Lise on January 5, 2007 11:36 AM


God, I envy your courage. It's not crazy - it takes a brave person to just let go. I wish I could.

Posted by: Hexe on January 4, 2007 08:37 PM


I think it sounds FABULOUS!

Posted by: kalisah on January 4, 2007 05:39 PM


I don't think it's crazy at all. If we all just sat down and planned out our lives every step of the way, everyone would be bored out of their minds. From my perspective, it's an incredible adventure you are embarking on...enjoy the journey!

Posted by: Jenn on January 4, 2007 11:01 AM


Good Luck - what a perfect response.
Personally I don't think its all that loony to not know what your next step is. Quite frankly if you look too far ahead you might focus on what you're doing in 12 months and not get the stuff done today that will make the dream or path available.

Posted by: cursingmama on January 4, 2007 09:45 AM