My Heart Is Going Pitter Patter

Oh, what a spectacular two weeks it has been.  My world has been completely turned upside down, but so far in only the best ways.

I would be lying my butt off if I said I wasn't the least bit nervous or anxious about moving to Germany, but so far any negative feelings have been completely trumped by my excitement.  I can hear the happiness in Colby's voice when he talks about it too, and it's so good for us to finally have something amazing to look forward to and help pull us out of the slump that we've fallen into this year.  I've already been hitting the German phrase books and (probably annoyingly) been dropping random German words and phrases into conversation.  I've been pestering friends with multitudes of questions and have justified the purchase of a few new items based on the fact that I will TOTALLY need new winter clothes for Germany!

On top of that, we found out that Colby will be coming home soon.  I can't say exactly when, but when I tell you soon, I mean SOON.  As in I just placed a call to our IVF coordinator so that we can start figuring out when we'll fit in our procedure between January and March!  SOON!!

I've been wandering through the house all morning thinking about how we'll stage it to sell, what items will come with us and what will go into storage, and all of the organizational projects I have in front of me to make this move as painless as possible.

And then, even in the midst of all the craziness, I made myself relax and enjoy a lovely Christmas at home with my family.  In past years it has become an all too rare incident for all of us to be sitting around the tree on Christmas morning, so I try not to take any of it for granted, and as fantastic as all of my gifts were, I spent most of my effort on imprinting memories into my brain and enjoying our time together.

Of course, I'm also another year older since the last time we met here in blogland.  On December 20th, my life calendar rolled over from 28 to 29 and I am now staring boldly down the barrel of 30.  And you know?  I'm not the least bit worried about it.

2011 has been a rocky year, at best.  There have been countless good moments for which I am truly grateful, but overall, I'm not sorry to be saying goodbye to this year.  2012 will bring with it so many adventures and dreams come true, that I can't help but look forward to it with hope and great expectations.  A new country, a new home, new friends, a new decade of life.  Bring it on 2012.  I'm ready for you!

Comments

[thoughtsappear]

Happy belated Birthday!

I'm glad to hear you're excited about Germany.

[Jenn]

Happy birthday! Your 30's are fine...I can say that for now because I just turned 35 and will not be on the downward slide to 40 until next year. ;)

[Melissa]

Happy birthday, girl! And yes. Me too! So ready for 2012! Great things in store for us! Hopefully a baby will be included in the equation! ;)

YAY for Colby coming home!!

[Thu]

Happy Belated my dear. I am turning 30 next year myself, yikes! Wow, can't believe you will be going to Germany, have never been but would love to go there one day! Have a great trip!

[Kate P]

Just catching up with the moving to Germany news--WOW! That is totally cool. (Uh, not just because you have to get some awesome winter fashions, but that is definitely a coolness factor.)

[Elle Sees]

happy bday love! that's nervous and exciting news! i've visited germany but never lived there.

[erin]

Loved this post so much! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! So glad to hear Colby will be home soon, and so glad to hear you can get some IVF in before March. I'm thinking positive for you and I am wishing you all the happiness in the world!

[Brittany]

Your 2012 seems like it is going to be amazing! And I'm so jealous you are moving to Germany! I've always dreamed of living abroad, and I once was given the chance to, but I let my anxiety get in the way. Biggest regret ever! I can't wait to read all about wait 2012 brings for you!