I am overwhelmed right now. Not only is it May, the most busiest, wildest time at the school, I have 3 photo sessions this month and two weddings, a visiting teaching conference this Sunday to plan, AND we are also moving!
You may wonder why we chose to move at such a crazy time of year. Well, we didn't really- we put our house up for sale and hoped to sell it and move in July, but it sold in five days. SO! Now the new owners want to close June 1st, and said we could stay till June 15th. That is 5 weeks away.
I need to find us a place to live! So here are the details. We are moving to Walnut Creek, the town where I grew up, the place where my parents live, the city that two of my brothers and their wives are moving to this summer (yay!) and most importantly the town WHERE DAVE WORKS. The one and only reason we are moving is to be closer to Dave's office. He has commuted from Brentwood for 7 years and he has had it. I've had it to. Call us babies if you want to, but we can't commute any longer. We are hoping to find a house as close as possible to his office. He wants to ride his bike to work and I want him to get to ride his bike to work. Commuting is no way for us to live. I want a simpler life with a less-stressed Daddy and more family time.
I will miss Brentwood SO much. We have loved our seven years here. There are amazing, wonderful people in this town, I adore my kids school and the teachers they've had! My kids have awesome friends in church and at school. We have had great sports teams, coaches, neighbors, preschool, everything. I started my business here! I've met so many nice people. The Streets of Brentwood is two minutes from my home, not to mention our favorite Mexican restaurant, we are getting a new chapel, etc. etc. There are a million reasons to stay. But Dave and I both know without a doubt that this is the best thing for our family. The good news is Walnut Creek is only 40 minutes away so we can still see our friends and come to Brentwood whenever we want.
My kids are nervous and sad. But I've said it a million times and I'll say it again, I have great kids. They are being totally supportive of our decision and trying to see the positives of the move. Logan is bummed to miss out on being a big 5th grader at Loma Vista with all of his friends and his drama club! He will miss his soccer team as well. Lexi is nervous to start middle school in a new place. We are both praying constantly that she will find good friends (and I'm praying that Foothill Middle - where I went- is not as bad as I remember it being!). She is sad about dance too- but her awesome teacher is helping us figure out where to get her in. Macey and her BFF's cry occasionally still, and write love notes to each other. They have plans to face-time when we're gone. We are also planning a big party for them- I told them they could have all of their friends over to say goodbye (wish me luck on this one- the list is already up to 30!?!?!)
We will be renting in Walnut Creek until we save for a good home to buy. Things down there aren't exactly easily affordable. If you know of a place- let us know! The market is crazy and rentals go in hours. We have our application in for a darling little home we found, and we may find out today if we got it! If not, I know something else will come up.
So that is our news. If I survive May and June I will be proud of myself. I know we can do it, just take things a day at a time. I need to stay organized with our family calendar, and stuff some boxes with junk in any spare moment. It will all work out. Sometimes times like this can be so good too. We've already had our prayers answered about this big decision and selling our house! Have I mentioned how much I love my house?? I do. I will miss it so much. It's funny how a house can hold so many memories. Mack came home to this house. We've been so happy here.
Things will work out, and before I know it the rush will be over, it will be summertime and life will slow down again. Wish us luck!
p.s. I think I didn't say enough about Walnut Creek in this post because I was going off about Brentwood. But I LOVE Walnut Creek and can't wait to live there. Not only for the no commute thing, but the trees, and the hills, and the cool evening breeze, the shopping, restaurants, closeness to the freeway, the trails!!! I love the bike trails. The quiet community, the beauty, the parks. I love it all. So, yes, we're are so sad to leave Brentwood but Walnut Creek is my first choice for a new town. I am very blessed.
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Walnut Creek will forever hold my heart. I know what it's like to leave a home you love and friends who feel like family, though, and it's hard - especially on kids. Sounds like they're being troopers. Awesome. Good luck finding a rental!
That is huge news! But how nice to be closer to family and especially almost 2 hours less of driving to work for DAVE!! I love your house too, it's no surprise that it sold so quickly. I can't imagine leaving a place after being there so long, we get sad when we've been somewhere for 2 or 3 years and have to leave. It's hard, but there is good everywhere and if you're doing what's best for you family it works out for the best, but you seem to have such a great attitude about it all and probably know that. Good luck in the next few months, so crazy!
Thanks you guys. And Julie- me too! I probably didn't say enough about walnut creek in this post but I love it and can't wait to live there.
That was so fast! Congratulations! I can't believe that Dave put up with that commute for seven years! Happiness awaits you in Walnut Creek!
Good luck Denae, moving is really hard work. I'm so impressed you sold your house so fast. I think that is awesome because now you don't have to keep your house clean all the time just in case someone comes to see the house.
you know...Clayton's not too far from WC. Only 12 minutes! :)
Good luck with the move!! I know the b-wood crowd will miss you but having a shorter commute will be awesome for you all! Congrats!
How exciting! We live close to downtown, and my kids go to Indian Valley. Can't tell you how much I LOVE the area and the school. I recommend checking there. Good luck to you in finding a great place :)
WOW! That is both so exciting and so sad all at once. I hate transitions and I get all sentimental so I can imagine it's so hard to move. I am glad that you'll be a tiny bit closer to me though so it'll be easier to get photos taken, take Brooke to meet you when she visits, etc.! Walnut Creek is SOOOO nice and I'm so excited for a more convenient life for you guys! P.S. Your house is beautiful.
That's exciting news!! Yay, you'll be closer to me and maybe we can see each other more than once every 5 years. lol. Best of luck these next few weeks. I'm sure it will be crazy, emotional, exciting, etc.. Have fun!!
That is exciting and stressful all at once! I am very happy for you that the house sold quickly...but I know that can bring on the stress, too, though. Yay, for getting to be so near family!
I love it when I get an undeniable answer to prayers...great job listening to the Spirit. Sending good vibes your way!!
Um, don't tell anyone, but I am a little jealous. Good luck with it all. xoxo--Aut
I am with Aut, I am jealous as well. I haven't been back "home" in six years! I am being held prisoner here in the hot, humid east coast!!! I miss is there. Good luck with your move and transitions. We are planning on a move when my oldest finishes elementary. You will have to let me know how Lexi does. I hope you find a great house.
Cory's work commute is 10 min, and mine is 5. Makes going to work a lot less stressful. We are both wimps about commuting. We are buying our first house, doing the whole end of the school year and moving thing. Very stressful. Good luck!
Walnut Creek! How exciting! I'm so jealous and happy for you---- good luck with all the work... but I'm sure it will be so worth it!
Welcome back to Walnut Creek. Very exciting. Good luck with the move.
Sad you're leaving Brentwood, but happy Walnut Creek gets you. Danny loves riding his bike to work and I love having him home for lunch. It is so fun. Congrats on selling the home!! So exciting.
Will miss you guys - I was just thinking Rebecca is almost old enough to go around the corner to ride bikes with Macey! Walnut Creek is very nice and theres a great hospital is there too ;)
Did you get the rental? I will look in the newsletter at work for something and email it to you if I see something.
Oh ... Super excited for you too - that will be awesome to have Dave so close to home.
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