To Move or Not to Move

We deemed 2011 to be the year of change, transition, health, and decision making. We are approaching thirty so we should be close to figuring it out all out, right? I now get it that your twenties are a time for growth and definite learning about yourself and how the world works around you. But having that all figured out by thirty probably isn't in the cards for us. We still can barely decide where to eat on Friday night. But on the flip side I totally turned down the "Do you want to make your hands look flawless with this lotion?" guy at the mall the other day.

I guess the biggest decision we decided to make this year was to move. Hence the convenient photo above. Many of you know that we live in a fairly small home, but big enough for our family. A three bedroom, two bath, two car garage, perfect little house. But will it be big enough in two years and another baby? Jack starts school (tear. sweating. anxiety. heartbreak.) next year, should we settle somewhere for good? Will we get out of it what we would now in a few years with the economy at a perfect place for us to sell and buy/build? And most importantly, would we have neighbors we adore like we do now?

Chances are, yes we will. But in this year of decision making and change, we took a more important look at what we want in our life right now. For so many it is a nice big house, or car (we have two nice cars, so we are included on that one), the ideal wardrobe. For us we decided this is where we want to be at this time. In our home that fits us like a glove. The home that grants us the ability to fly off to almost where ever we want. Gives us access to half our family within minutes. Walking distance to parks and schools. Plenty of room for dancing at night. We may all have to squeeze and get nice and close at family parties, but I don't mind bumping shoulders with all of you that I love.

For now, this house is what we want and need. Don't get me wrong, our eyes and minds will always be open to something different. I think that is only healthy for us as people. So the change will be in our home, not a new home. At least not yet........