Honey, We Have to Move

So, here I talk about how to handle the move with the wee ones. It was VERY emotional at times before we moved. Hearing little Viv say she didn't want to move was a knife in my heart. I I think from the comments I get from all of you and from my own experience, a reversal of fortune is harder because you have kids, but it's what also makes you get through it. Also, my stepson is a no-drama kid. I say, "So, your room is going to be smaller; is that okay?"

"Sure, that's fine."

Later, "Um, there isn't enough room in the house to hang all of our art work; would it be okay if next to the Simpson poster we hang these art photographs?"

"Sure, that's fine." Phew.

When I was single and childless, and I was unemployed for a while or had ive with my parents after college because I didn't have a pot to piss in and student loans to boot, it wasn't great but not that big of a deal. You know other friends who also don't have much. You get a six pack together and watch TV. In my 20s when I wanted to go to Europe, I put it on my credit card and then ate cereal for a few months at home alone till I made some payments on it. Nothing that kicks you in the gut. But when you feel like you are letting your kids down, when you aren't giving them the life you had dreamed for them, that can send you to a dark place.

But if it wasn't for my kids' If it weren't for my happy-go-lucky daughter, my even-tempered stepsons, my supportive step-daughte,r and a newborn boy who needs me totally, I could have easily gone off the rails. To be jolted like this without my wee ones, well, I'd probably be shooting heroin in my gums.

Happily, a fresh coat of pink paint and white shelves really made the difference for Vivien in the new house. I shelled out the money for that happily. She has not missed a beat and loves her "new, pink room."

For anyone else who has had to guide their kids through a similar transition, I welcome hearing about how you did it.

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[abonawas]

nice baby....better than all the money in the world

[maureen1002]

I think you rock!! You inspire me to get up and brush myself off :)

[sassygalady]

It's hard moving kids at any age.

[stemikger]

I commented on your other video, but I have to say, you got a great head on your shoulders.

[brittaniwalling]

I would recommend to continue what you are doing. Find things around the big house that you don't like and tell them that the other house doesn't have them. Or say it hurts mommy's back to walk up the stairs or something. Don't make them all scared for your health but you know? :D

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[Dividend]

Hopefully someone will beat Madoff senseless.

[tumbleweedbeth]

At least your not having to say like I did at one time. "It will be fun living in the little old trailer house, you know honey , just like when we went camping in that camper the bank came and got." lol.

[tumbleweedbeth]

I love your videos. Right now I need the chuckles you provide. You are a great mom, I can tell. =0)