welcome to bellingham

One month ago today, I officially resigned from a job that I loved.  A job that I had been working at for 9 years...investing my time, energy, love.  I did this so I could watch my children grow up.

I've had some time to get used to being home with my kids.  I haven't been working since Charlie was born in March.  I love it.  I love being here to see all the small things.  I love waking up in the morning knowing that I'm here for them when they need me.  I love not having to juggle so much.  So many people have asked if I miss my job.  Right now, I don't miss it at all. 

There was a lot that had to change in order for this to happen. We had to move.  Anyone who has done that after being somewhere for 12 years knows that the transition to a new place is huge. So, we put our house on the market in June, sold it in August, and resettled in Bellingham in September. 

Leaving my job was actually a result of moving to Bellingham.  It was the move we decided on first...so, I guess I am a bit out of order.  And that move was prompted by an amazing cohousing project that we are now involved in.  So, I guess that is what started it all.  We start building our new house in March.  2009 was certainly a time of change for us and, so far, this has been a very welcome, very loved, change. 

So, with that, I'll get back to the kids.