Life is funny sometimes. Conversations happen, opportunities arise, and then you plunge. Plunge right into something new, something different, something a little "out of the plan". The last month has been one of those funny times for our little family. We decided, as a hypothetical situation in conversation, unfolded rather quickly and smoothly, that it was a clear nudge to go that direction, so with calm happy hearts we have embraced it and are enjoying the journey of a new chapter of our lives, the change involved saying goodbye to our closest and last family here in Aiken, as they move on to a new adventure of their own, and we are excited to see them pursue that but certainly sad to see them go.
We have moved to a new home, with some land and are working on getting all settled in. Everyone is really enjoying the change so far! Chris and I always imagined our next move would be to a nursing home, we never planned to leave our house, but we are thrilled and so excited about this opportunity! The family has several acres to roam around on, it's quiet and private, and although we gave up a little on the house space the outside space is well worth it! It required us to minimize a bit on the "stuff" and honestly that was wonderful learning experience, too. The kids and I worked together to evaluate each and everything before we moved it. Is it something we love, can we live without, why are we keeping it? I tend to be a person who craves organization, order, and cleanliness (I think it's been something that has helped me through different stages of life), and the wonderful thing of minimizing is that with less stuff, the task of being clean and organized is so much easier! :) And a beautiful reward of decluttering is that with less "stuff" crowding your life and space, you have more time and space for the people and things that really matter, and most of the time you will find those are likely not material things...which can be so crowding and weigh us down so much in our lives. The kids have already spent countless hours exploring outside, using their imagination, making forts in the woods and just being together!
Through this adventure, my eyes have been opened even more and I have gained an even deeper apprectiation for my sweet man, the one I do this life with.
Here we are, expecting our last child, living in a new home, living in a town solo and taking on a new season of lasts together! I have no idea where I would be without this wonderful man of mine. I'm so grateful that he understands me, empathizes with me, meets me where I am, and is so willing to work tirelessly for us, his family. Just us. He does it all for us and we are so undeserving. Although circumstances might not always be easy, having him makes it easier. And together, we have fun. It's fun with him. Life. We learn more and more everyday that it's us. It's just us and whatever it takes, we will get it done and we will enjoy the journey!
So here's to a new season of settling into our new home, awaiting the arrival of our very last little one and raising these little people to be just who God designed them to be. I'm so grateful for this man, for this life, and for this season. And as we adjust to being solo here in Aiken and finding new routines, having some extra space to roam and play and foster contentment together, may be just what we need.
At our new home, things are set up a little different from what we are used to...each big kid has their own room, for now, and our new baby will be with us for a good while and then share with whichever younger sibling they match, our living area is also used for school, which is much different from what they are used to but will work out very nicely, I think! Everything is open, as far as living space goes and of course we have 7 times the space outside than we used too! The drive is not much different from what we were already doing so that wasn't a factor at all. We seriously are thrilled with the change and look forward to the new memories and adventures our new home will have for us! :) We are all very excited about our first Autumn in our new house! Grady will celebrate his 4th birthday soon, we will welcome a baby and we will cruise right into our first holiday season in our new home! I can only imagine the fun we will have! :)
We are so incredibly grateful that things have worked out according to His wonderful plan for our lives and seriously overwhelmed with happiness and thanksgiving to those who helped us along the way with all the details. So...let the new adventures begin!
**Sidenote, as we get settled in, bear with me as I plan to catch up the blog on the summer and new school year and baby bump's progress! THIRD trimester, y'all!! We are in the last third of this thing and the excitement is building (along with the fatigue! Ha) and we can't wait! :)
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