We left Utah on February 5th... I think? Anyway, a Wednesday morning and made the 12 hour 836 mile journey to Forest Grove Oregon. We got here safely with little adventure on the way, and unloaded the U-haul that we towed behind bringing up what necessary items we couldn't leave behind. The first day after arrival Chloe got to visit her school and was thrilled to learn that she gets to ride the bus to get there. We got to meet with her new teacher named Mrs. Wolfington, she was a little tentative to go to a new school and meet new friends but after 2 weeks she seems to be settling in and doing just fine. She doesn't have many friends to play with after school so she gets bored a lot here at home but otherwise there are no complaints... She considers herself one lucky girl to be able to live with her Mimi and Papa!
Colin has been insanely busy with opening this new office and getting things set up. It has been his responsibility to furnish, decorate and stock the office with all of the necessary office things. He has also had to meet with tech people to get phone/internet/data lines in place. It has been a very very long list of to-do's but he has done well considering he has no helping hands on a daily basis. I have tried to do what I can on the weekends but the girls can only handle so much shopping and camping out at the office! Colin is excited for this new opportunity and is meeting with the new clients and is looking forward to getting the office to be a little more self sufficient so that he doesn't have to work 12 hours a day like he has been. He spent one week back in NY meeting with the engineers from Germany and it seems Colin is going to be a valuable asset to his new company. I will post pictures of the office at some point but I don't have any right now... Sorry!
So I have been busy with integrating back into the Hansen family culture. I sincerely appreciate my family making room for us during this transitional phase... I never thought I would have to move back in with my parents! It is definitely a different experience living with parents and siblings again with a family of your own. More playmates for the kids though!
In reflection of the last couple weeks I have definitely not been the most optimistic person about this move. It has been tougher than I ever imagined and I have been missing Utah more than ever. Considering what I know now, I can't say that I wouldn't be thrilled to change my mind about this job opportunity if it meant I could and pack my stuff and be back in Utah by tomorrow. With that being said, I am working on adjusting my attitude. This is tough and with Colin working as many hours as he has been I have been missing my friends who were my sanity when Colin travelled or worked late before. This too shall pass and hopefully sooner than later we will sell our house in Utah and be able to purchase a new home here somewhere closer into town and to Colin's workplace. Then I will be able to really integrate into a new neighborhood and see what friends I can make... I just need to find the emotional energy somehow somewhere to do that.
Through all of this adventure and change and adjustment and transition, I hope that we come out of this chaos a happier, stronger, and closer family. Now I just pray for the patience to see it through!
We miss our friends and family back in Utah and hope that all is well for all of you! I will try to be better about posting more frequently.... but for now this is where we are and what is going on! Loves to all!
3 comments:
I can only imagine the stress. I hope all is well and that you find as much love there as you have here!
I am so glad to see you post! I want to keep in touch so keep telling about your cute family! It's weird to think you aren't here, I miss seeing you around!
I'm so glad you posted too - i've been wondering how the transition has been for you. The day before the move Mark actually said,"Do you think we can change our minds?!" So we know exactly what you're feeling. How nice to have family there though, and the friends will come soon no doubt.
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