This week;
*James’ new catchphrase is ” We spent a year living on the water and now it feeling like we’re living under it”
* We had lots of middle school drama but I am happy to report that Paloma will start at a wonderful school on Monday.
*We moved into our new apartment, with the stuff we flew back with, borrowed air mattresses and the bounty from our obligatory IKEA trip.
* James left on his first business trip on the same day we moved.
* I spent a lot of time buying stuff and then unpacking it from boxes. I kept saying I want to live with less stuff. We ended up with no stuff. Now I think the universe is having a good laugh at my expense.
* I messed up my first Freshdirect order. I thought I was ordering 10 apples but I was ordering 10 packs of 4. Apple crumble anyone.
* We’ve enjoyed our new view of the Hudson river, even tho the sailboats make us a little wistful.
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Skye is experiencing a similar struggle for balance. He’s enjoying the new job, making a difference, inspiring change and all that. But he misses us. We miss him.
We’re here with him now, for 3 weeks, and it’s better, but going from being practically within arm’s reach of every member of our 5-person family, 24/7, to spending weeks 1,000 miles apart, has been a shock to our systems.
We’re seeking long-term adaptations to build in more balance. Taking small steps for now.
Our best to you and your crew as you find your way
Paloma’s Skype says “I miss my friends”. But since I started working – which I enjoy – I miss my family. Balance. I feel like I’m likely to live without it.