I have this little fantasy built up in my head about the new city to where I’m traveling across the country with two very small children and setting up residence.
My fantasy includes a mommy-utopia complete with neighbors who actually say hello, access to babysitters, and best of all I’m suddenly very toned.
Poor New Town, IN has a lot to live up to.
There are only nine days left in which I’ll be a resident of the state of Alabama. It hasn’t been all bad living here, it also hasn’t been all good.
I won’t miss our neighbors…
Or the black bears…
(Why yes that IS a black bear in my backyard at 2:54 PM, the middle of the day!)
I definitely won’t miss boarding up for hurricanes either. This is when we boarded up for that little bitch known as Katrina…
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But even with all the hiccups here in Shitty Town, AL, there have been some good things, too…
I became a mommy.
(Early evidence of my quest to become Le Binky Bitch with Carson, age 2 weeks)
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(Ella at 2 weeks old.)
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I also met some great friends.
With these last few days ticking away, the air feels thick and I can hardly breathe. I’m teetering on the edge of panic. I feel sad, euphoric, and overwhelmed all at the same time. We’re leaving the house where we brought our babies home, the only home they’ve ever known. I worry how will Carson handle the move. I fear having to start all over in making friends. All of the little tasks are starting to eat away at me. I just want this move to get over with so that we can get back to “real life.”
I’m dreading that when we get there and finally get settled in, life will still be, well, life. It won’t be any easier, or better, friendlier, or more prosperous. The only difference will be that it’s not Alabama.
New Town, IN can’t be all it’s cracked up to be.
Also, I’ve heard that there are lots of Cubs fans there. And THAT scares me more than anything.
(post # 6 about moving)
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I think moving can be so exciting and then sort of a let down too. Probably NO new town can live up to great expectations, but I bet it will still be wonderful!
I doubt you’ll have trouble making friends, and you’ll probably be very toned from all that moving you’re doing.
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Moving is so hard no matter what age you are. Especially when you are moving a family. But exciting too! New places to discover and new people to meet. I kind of like those first few days of waking up in a strange house and realizing that it’s yours.
I had a lot of the same fears (although our move was within the same state) and expected everything about our new house and new town to be perfect. It’s a lot for a house or town to live up to.
No matter where you are, you’ll be with those you love and you’ll meet new, interesting people. It’s all good…!
LifeAsIKnowIt’s last blog post..Ouch!
Moving gives me hives. I am not moving in any foreseeable future and I still have nightmares about it. So I feel your pain.
Aimee Greeblemonkey’s last blog post..Crosses and Flags for Profit
Moving is excitement, anticipation, let down, happiness, and sadness all rolled into one. With a big honking side of anxiety.
Indiana won’t live up to your highest dreams, but it won’t let you down either. Much as I complain about the hick state…it’s been a good place to raise my kids so far.
And you don’t have hurricanes here…but you have tornados. The occassional foray into the bathtub (unless you have a basement) is required…but not boarding up your whole house.
We’ll get together after you get somewhat settled at a kid-friendly restaurant. Well, if I have a car by then. *hrms*
Try to take deep breaths and relax. It will all come together
Sadie’s last blog post..Is he psychic?
I can understand how hard it will be to leave the house where you brought BOTH your babies home. That was the hardest part for me when we moved out of our townhouse four years ago. I remember standing there thinking how much I wanted to pull up into that same driveway with another baby.
One good thing … it will be easier for your kids to move now than when they’re older …
Sending you lots of good wishes. I have a feeling you’ll be making new friends very quickly. Who could resist Le Binky Bitch?!
tulipmom’s last blog post..Middle of the Night Musings
I don’t envy you in the least – I am the WORLD’S BIGGEST WEENIE when it comes to moving. I am not quite sure why – I don’t remember any tragic moving experiences, but I can’t seem to make myself move anyway. I need therapy.
Cubs fans?? Surely when you move there you can show them the error of their ways…
Maggie’s last blog post..Loving Lips
welcome to my world every 2-3 years! Believe it or not I have actually become used to it.
I know you are a list maker. I have several awesome “things for moving” lists. I am pretty sure I even have them in a Word document. If you are interested, email me, and I will send them to you. There is even a great link at a military website I think anyone can access.
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I know how you feel. I went from TN to GA to PA in less than a year. Your kids will be fine and your new house will be great and if you have a hard time finding friends go to Meetup.com and sign up for a local group.
I have met quite a few friends there!
Once you get past this chaos of actually moving the stuff out of your old house and into your new one, everything will be fine.
*hugs*
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Yes, the Cubs fans are troublesome, but there really aren’t THAT many of them. It’s more of a basketball kind of place. If you can manage to come around to cheering for the Pacers (even when they suck), you’ll be just fine. Besides, when the move sucky suck sucks, you can immerse yourself in a little retail therapy. The shopping in New Town ROCKS. I suggest Castleton for drowning out your sorrow.
Burgh Baby’s Mom’s last blog post..Warning: This Will be Extremely Boring for You . . .
Do you all know how much you rock??? Well, you do, each and every one of you.
Your comments are making me feel a LOT better.
It will be great! Exciting and new and the kids will do better than the adults, cause they just do with most everything.
And you have a really cute nose, btw…
amy’s last blog post..Nearly Wordless Wednesday – About Disney…
awww, moving is so hard. I don’t envy you. But I know that with your excellent personality and spirit you will find many new friends and have many new milestones in your new home. Hang in there!!
bananas’s last blog post..Too embarrassing not to blog
Moving is hard, I’ve sworn that I will live in my current house till I die.
We moved when my son was 2. I thought it would be really hard for him and I worried, a lot. He was fine. The first night, he was so excited to sleep in his new blue room (we had him help pick paint). I think often our imaginations come up with things that are much worse than what will actually happen.
Good luck.
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It will be fine, and hey, you will still have all of your blogging friends there to cheer you on! Keep smiling and remember you are La Binky Bitch and you rule!
justmylife’s last blog post..Dogs and cats, horses and fish….OH MY!!!!!
New Town,IN will be lucky to have you.
Yes, moving can suck and yes it can be stressful but it can also be a fresh start in a new area that might offer a ton more in the way of fabulousness then where you’re at now. I wish you all the best!!
Worker Mommy’s last blog post..On Old Flames and Fiery Friendships
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Queen of Shake Shake’s last blog post..I Pee On My Feet
You know, one wonderful thing about wherever NewTown is, is that you’ll be in MY neighboring state. So if you wanted to, say, email me and let me know the NAME of NewTown, I could possibly arrange to be waiting on your doorstep with a plate of cookies when your moving van pulls up! There is one pretty large city in Indiana which is seriously only an hour and a half from me and I go there several times a year to shop…
Sarah’s last blog post..Pictures! And No More Crazy!
The new town will have all kinds of new opportunities and fun waiting for you. And if it doesn’t? Well, think of the blog fodder, right? Kidding, kidding…moving is always scary, but I think you’ll find a place for yourself in your new town. And if you get really down, there are lots of other bloggers nearby to pick you up. (OK, I’m a 3+ hour drive, but that’s still not too bad…)
Personally, I can’t wait until I finish school so I can flip off my neighborhood as we move away.
Christina’s last blog post..I Should Be A Nominee For Clueless Mom of the Year
We are thinking of putting our house up for sale in the spring and, despite bitching about how much I hate living here pretty much every day, I know I will be a wreck when I actually have to leave because THIS IS WHERE MY KIDS WERE BORN! (not in the actual house, yo).
But you’ll make new memories, and I’m sure the Queen of Shake-Shake will trek up to the frozen north to see you
(Sobbing now, thxbye!)
rimarama’s last blog post..Germs Are in da House
I understand your issues. As much as you don’t like a place, you still have connections to it. It will be hard to leave your friends, but hopefully you’ll be able to make some new ones fairly easily — I think the blog would help. You’ll also be closer to your family, right? That’s got to be a plus.
We left the home we brought LB to, the Shitty Town, OR (that I always hated) where I made great friends.
And you know what? I love our new town. LOVE IT. Don’t regret the move one small bit. I miss the people but not that shithole. And people can travel. The shithole will stay put.
Bring on the new!
Mrs. Flinger’s last blog post..Appropriate and not-so-much: Names we call our children
I felt the same way as you did about Indiana….but it has worked out pretty well. And heck, who wouldn’t want to be friends with you? You rock! Good luck to you!
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I agree with Burgh. Indiana is going to be like most places. It is much more of a baskeball place. You are pretty much required to love both Indiana basketball & Notre Dame football. There will be Cubs fans, but just think, you’ll be able to go to Wrigley once in a while & cheer the Cardinals. Other than that? You will fit in amazingly well. Don’t worry about Carson. He won’t even realize he’s moved.
Anglophile Football Fanatic’s last blog post..He Now Thinks Less of Me
you are going to love it, i’m sure! but, like you, i’d be terrified…
oh, i feel for you Jennifer. really! even though i’m moving CLOSER to friends (in 35 days….ahhh), i’m moving away from the home we brought both our boys home from the hospital to…i can get so sad at times thinking about it. you know what i’m doing, though? i’m taking a video of a walk-through of the house, and i’m going to talk about each room and what we did there as a family. i know the boys won’t remember their first home when they are older, but they might want to know about it and see it. plus, i think making the video will make me more at peace with leaving this house.
take care!
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Did you say “suddenly very toned?”
I’m there! Bags are packed!
In all seriousness, good luck with your big move.
Jamie’s last blog post..For Anna
Yay for the photo of the day!!!!!
Moving sucks, I know.
You’ll be fine. I just know it.
~JJ!’s last blog post..Our newest story…
New adventures await you and your family. While it’s sad to leave one place, it’s fun to think about all the things that will develop in the new one. Think positive and it’ll be a positive experience.
I’m wishing you well, always!
Secret Agent Mama’s last blog post..Project 365 (146/365)
Oh man I’m baby crazy. Those are some beautiful newborny’s there.
Moving sucks and it will take some time to adjust. But as much as you dislike Alabama, I’m sure you’ll enjoy New City.
P.S. Love the house…it’s so cute, even boarded up. I hope your new one is as cute if not cuter.
Phoenix’s last blog post..Fifteen degrees
just tell the new neighbors you’re the binky bitch … it’ll be downhill from there.
oh, wait. was i supposed to be making you feel BETTER about this? sorry, i misunderstood.
don’t worry, hon, you’ll be fine — and out of alabama. doesnt that make all the difference?
janet’s last blog post..And then there was spewing
Jennifer….I know that this is a hard time. I wish I was there to help you. Trust me, I know how overwhelming this can be….went through it twice with Tate and his sister. I know that IN will be a good move for you guys… and I’m excited to have you closer . I’m already thinking —Christmas shopping trip to Chicago again ! See you in a few days. I’m here for you.
Moving is tough – we moved last March and I still find the friend thing a challenge. But I know you can handle it. And if you can’t, it will just improve your blogging life so there’s a silver lining for the rest of us.
Carson will be just fine – he’ll probably see it as a complete adventure. But, um, I apologize in advance for the weather.
Jerseygirl89′s last blog post..Make It Stop! Part 2
Oh, I’m so there with ya sister! As Phoenix said, your house now is so pretty. Do you have a pretty new one waiting on your arrival?
Mommy Utopia, nice neighbors, babysitting AND very toned. YES! Send some of it to “Other” New Town, IN.
cubs fans aren’t so bad. their tenacity makes them pretty good people to be friends with. if they think the cubs can do well, they will also stick around when you are covered in spitup and have been up all night….
hang in there — indiana is full of very nice people. and it’s close to chicago if you get bored:-)
phyllis’s last blog post..Facts About Trees & Green GIVEAWAY
Wow can’t believe it’s coming that fast. Oh that’s right you just told us you were moving like yesterday.
Have you already found a house in Indie or you just going with the flow?
Damn..I so meant to capitalize INDIE..it’s gonna drive me insane.
I am now addicted to moving, so I’m slightly jealous of the chaotic, my-whole-life-is-in-boxes thing you’re probably going through right now. I totally love the blank slate feeling of walking into a new house in a new city and making it “home” for a little while. It is stressful though and I hope it all goes well and you like your new town and your new house!
By the way, I may be totally out of it, but I linked to your blog from my blog for Haiku Friday. Haiku Friday is probably not at the top of your priorities right now with the whole moving thing going on, but I just thought I’d let you know!
Thanks for the blog. It’s very fun to read!
Elizabeth’s last blog post..Haiku Friday
first of all…you and your hubby made some seriously cute kids!!!
second…i only moved towns but, that was hard…starting over, making new friends in my area, even though my old friends are only 20 minutes away. the good thing was having kids…they are a common denominator. through them, i’ve made a bunch of new friends…not the kind that won’t be friends with me anymore, when our kids go to different high schools but…real friends!! you’ll meet people in parks, at your preschools..you know the drill. it’s scary, i think…but, it always ends up just fine!!! besides, in indiana…you don’t have to worry about hurricanes and, imho…that would make the move, completely worth it!!!
besides, the midwesterners…we aren’t so bad!!!
good luck and take care!!
LOL hey what is wrong with being a Cubs fan? I am sure you are going to love your new town. IN is not a bad little place to live. People are friendly and it is not too noisy. No hurricaines but the tornados are sure a B*tch. Hope you like snow.
Jess’s last blog post..Open honest lines of communication or also known as be careful of what you ask your friends.
Moving sucks. It does.
I wish you the smoothest of all transitions.
xo
ps. you make really, really beautiful babies!
the new girl’s last blog post..Where Oh Where Has My Content Gone?
*sniff* Great post. I dont know what else to say about it. Hmmm… you’ve got me speechless. ME! That never happens…… Must be all this… emotion.
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Oh, honey. After a brief period of adjustment, I’m sure it will be so much better than Bama. Your new neighbors won’t be able to resist your charm and your kids will still be adorable even though you’re not the in the first house any more.
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