Once it's said, it's much easier for it to be done... for the most part.

I would say I needed a break from blogging, but with only one entry, that would be a pretty pathetic excuse. I had to let all the worries become decisions, so it took a little time. I'm amazed at how finally making a decision, verbalizing it, and letting it be known can give so much relief.

It's official. In a few weeks, we'll be moving to Chicago. When all is said and done, we have some pretty amazing opportunities there - for the entire family. It was by far one of the most difficult decisions we've had to make, but I'm excited to see how everything plays out. After spending several years traveling, I think I'll enjoy a break from that, especially now that I have that adorable little girl to come home to. She knows how to make me feel guiltty when I'm leaving for a trip, so I won't have to endure that torture as often.

The sad part to all this excitement is that I have to leave behind some pretty amazing friends. I've found that some friends are simply friends of convenience, and while you may hang out a lot, when things change - someone moves - that friendship quickly fades away. While I have those friends (and appreciate them still!), I have also grown closer to some friends who will still be wonderful friends when the miles are too high to count between us. I know we'll still talk, we'll make arrangements to see each other on vacations, it's harder still because they're exactly where I am in life right now. Finding a great friend is hard enough, but finding a great friend with a new little one makes it even more rewarding. You get to share the little moments that touch your heart, the funny stories that make you laugh so hard you cry, and the curious moments when the little ones get together for a play date. I'm saddened that I'll miss those moments with these wonderful people.