Running Short on Time
So, it looks like we’ll be leaving for Chicago around the 6th of August. Josh spoke with the senior warden of the church he’s going to be working at, and things are looking great. They would like him out there ASAP, so we’re going to plan to be landed in the city by August 9th. If we leave on the 6th, we’ll be able to take our time (which we’ll need, being that we’re taking three cats and a 14-month-old with us) and make frequent stops. I’m amazed that this is all coming together. I’ve had my heart set on Chicago ever since Josh first applied for the job, and now, in 17 days, we’ll be headed west to our new home in the Second City.
Today Josh and I walked to Manning’s for ice cream. While we walked, we talked about the move and all the things we have to do before we can actually leave. I reminded him that just about six years ago he was packing up his car and driving east to be here in PA with me. I asked him if he would have bothered coming if he knew that he would just be moving back in six years… Why waste the effort, ya know?
It has been a really long day for my family. I have a headache, Jude is passed out after having fought sleep for two hours, and Josh is just plain old beat. I’ll be so happy once this move is over and done with.