So, for those of you who do not know. Our little family is going to be moving in the near future!
Recently I had been working freelance while hunting for a full-time job either here or down near the town where I grew up. We have always known that we wanted to end up back in that area (Western, MA) by the time Joshua was school age, because we aren't big fans of the area we live in here, for one, and because of the school systems in our area, which is a biggie.
Job hunting has been tough, and slow-going. It seemed like I'd get a couple bites, and an interview here and there, that I always though went great, only to find out they eliminated the position, filled it from within, or decided to go with someone who's experience matched more closely to what they wanted. So, earlier this week I had a short phone interview with the people down at Whole Foods Market about a graphic design/ in store sign maker position they had open. I was on the fence about it, because it's a big move, a big change, different that what I'm used to, but I felt like I could not afford to not at least go in for the live interview and see what they had to offer, and see if I'd be a good fit.
Long story short. I left that interview, pretty sure that it was the worst interview I had ever had in my life. I went out to lunch with a friend, grabbed a beer, and, beer in hand, got a call asking me if I wanted the job. (WHAT?!) I knew I was the last one being interviewed and that they were calling that afternoon, just didn't think it would be that soon!
So I drove back up North to my boys, and we thought long and hard, and weighed out the pros and cons, and ultimately ended up deciding the best thing for our family right now would be for me to take the job. Jay should be able to transfer to a position down there, and we can live with my parents while we work on selling our condo and getting settled into our new lives down there.
I am so, so happy, to be able to get out of the city, especially the area we are in. Joshua loves being outside, and there just isn't anywhere really safe for him to play outside where we are without driving him to a park or something. It will be good timing, because my mom will be done with school for the summer soon and can provide some live-in day care for the summer too :) That said . . . I am SO SAD thinking about all the friends and family we can't take with us! Seriously. Can't everyone I know and love just move within a half hour driving radius of my parents house? I have such an amazing group of friends, and fellow moms, and family that have been so amazing to us, and such an amazing help when we've needed it. It's hard to imagine being so far from them. Though, on the same note, I have great amazing friends down there too! And now we will be driving distance to some more of my family! Which is awesome! Besides, we aren't moving across the country, just a couple hours away, so we can visit all the time! Plus, you can all use winery tours, and wine tastings as an excuse to come visit us. Plus the
Big-E is coming back in the fall... who doesn't love that?! (If you haven't been, and enjoy fairs, you must go!)
So I'm sorry for the long post. But I just wanted to update everyone, and also thank everyone for the support and love you've shown us with this decision, I truly have the best people in my life a girl could ask for! And in return for your constant awesomeness. A cute video of Joshua jumping on the bed (sorry it's dark, it was nap time).
