I always put my jammies in a certain corner of the bathroom floor. I have my coffee upstairs in the morning while I blog. Josh’s feet hang off the end of the bed, which barely fits in our bedroom, so I’ve gotten in the habit of pinching his toes as I walk around the corner. This morning I can’t stop noticing all these things. Now that the festivities are over (that blog post will come later, with photos [thank you, Kari]), our home has that hungover feeling: a messy, quiet, where’s-the-coffee stupor. It feels too big in here without our guests, and the dog is depressed–wandering around in search of Bob and their morning walk. There isn’t a lot left to do now before we move, except pack. Some of our friends from med school have already left. Today, I begin training my replacement at work. Everything is winding down.
And while I love thinking about how to organize the biggest closet we’ve ever had in our future bathroom, and even though I know my jammies will again find a corner on the bathroom floor, I’m really going to miss the little habits and comforts we’ve created here. That’s all.
Jody Sparks Mugele 
🙂 I know the feeling. i’m feeling it about my own house. 🙂
Kari, email me. Why are you all moving again?
As I clutch my coffee and listen to my kid’s barking cough (is it croup? allergies? burgeoning asthma?) and try once again to call our realtor and lawyer to see if our house deal really has fallen apart, I sympathize. I keep waiting for normal to come. But maybe this is normal.
Thank you, Caitlin. I was just telling Josh that we’re just not the kind of people that make decisions the normal way. I hope your kiddos feel better and your home sells soon.
Gulp. Reality is hitting here. But I know once you’ve made the move and establish your routines in your new home, it’ll all be okay. Even if I’m sitting at my computer here missing you while I read your blogs. The next two weeks will be the hardest.
Loved your pictures on Facebook.
I’ve been thinking about you guys … normal (and home) is only what you make it. Each move and stretch will make your family and home stronger.
Thanks, Jamie. There’s a lot to look forward to!
I think I’m getting it all out so that I can make room for all the new emotions to come. I miss you, too, Natalie.