Last Thursday in CA

It’s our last Thursday in California—our first last day. For the past seven months or so, ever since Andrew went back to work and I started having whole days alone with Lucia, I’ve looked forward to Thursdays. Thursday meant there was just one day to go before the weekend, when Andrew would be around; Thursday meant our evening of shows (The Office, Parks & Recreation, 30 Rock), something to look forward to after long, often teary days with the baby. The days haven’t been teary for quite a while now, of course, but Thursday still always seems like a good day, just a short hop to the weekend. Who knows what Thursdays will look like now?

It probably says something about my current mindset—my anticipation of a brand-new life—that I foresee even ordinary weekdays as being somehow transformed by this move.

Andrew, too, is anticipating a life that will be all-new. Last night, coming home after an evening round of golf and dinner with some co-workers, he remarked on the beautiful night—the clear blue open sky, the nice drive home to our cozily lit house—and said it had struck him that no part of that night would be replicated in NYC.

It’s notable that he made this observation without having read my blog from yesterday, which said exactly the same thing. We are, eerily, becoming even more like-minded, if that’s even possible. Last week, as Andrew loaded some things into the car to take to Goodwill, I began having regrets about a particular item as soon as he carried it out the door. I planned to tell him I’d changed my mind about it—and then, lo and behold, there he was at the door, holding that very item in his hand. He, too, had had a change of heart.

Lucia is napping, and I’m here writing a somewhat disjointed blog post because I have absolutely no idea what to do with myself. There’s so much to do; yet there’s so little I actually have to do, since the movers are doing all the work. Aimless wandering may be what fills this weekend.

Comments

PletcherFamily said…
I remember feeling the same way when we moved from California. I HATED that we were moving there - so mad to be moving so far away. Yet, it was Arlington's first home. And we had grown to love the San Diego weather. That we could go anywhere at any time and the weather would be almost perfect.

It is hard to say goodbye. Hard to change. And hard to have someone else pack for you!!

But I wouldn't trade being closer to family for anything. Especially now that I have kids. As scary as it was to move, it didn't replace the happiness I felt.
Sara said…
Best of luck with the move Margo! I don't envy you the actual moving part--the details, the anticipation, the unpacking--been there, done that! I hope all goes well! Enjoy your last few days out West.
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