tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post7470349879738725229..comments2024-03-18T18:00:25.042-05:00Comments on The Amazing Trips: signsThe Amazing Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-66614063348143182142010-04-05T10:48:21.510-05:002010-04-05T10:48:21.510-05:00Well, are you really coming or are you staying?? ...Well, are you really coming or are you staying?? You know how I feel about it, but I would really LOVE to have you closer, just think, Noni will be hopping on one foot, we will come and help you unpack, I will take the kids out and you and Noni can work your little tails off. Seriously Jen, do what is best for you and Charlie, that is what it is all about! Excited about Eileen's news, hope we see her soon also.Aunt Gracenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-51382333625293711072010-04-04T22:31:22.283-05:002010-04-04T22:31:22.283-05:00Hi Jen :) Praying for you obviously... But also wa...Hi Jen :) Praying for you obviously... But also wanting you to know that we still live here in VA. Just outside of NOVA in the Shenandoah Valley. I'll be homeschooling the kids next year, we belong to a great church, there's a ton of homeschooling options here, and the beauty of VA surrounds us... Is it CA? No. But I'm happy to not pay their taxes, or deal with a lot of the other little headaches that come along with living there. <br />Anyway, drop me a line if you need anything. I can certainly give you an idea how it is out here in my neck of the woods...<br />*hugs*Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10959230952402464092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-48756051219630454282010-04-03T21:11:57.711-05:002010-04-03T21:11:57.711-05:00We live in DC. Yes, the traffic can be horrific, ...We live in DC. Yes, the traffic can be horrific, but you know that already and can confine your house hunting to a reasonable distance/time for commute. <br /><br />I was reluctant to move here when Dh was transferred 3+ years ago. All the wonderful things that the DC area has to offer makes it worthwhile. We spent most of today walking around the Tidal Basin for the Cherry Blossom festival. Our twins ran up and down the steps of the Jefferson Memorial. We had a lovely picnic under the trees by the FDR memorial, strolled by the White House on our way back to the Metro and even had the President fly over our heads in Marine One. A couple weeks ago my twins and I attended an event with Nancy Pelosi and had our picture taken with the Speaker. No matter what your politics are, it's pretty cool to be "inside the beltway".<br /><br />Experiences like this are unique to this area. What I know about you from your blog leads me to believe that you and your family will find the adventures where ever you live, so you will easily take advantage of all the fun things. <br /><br />Two resource suggestions for you - <br />1. Subscribe to the our-kids.com weekly newsletter for DC. I think the fee is $26 per year. There is also a facebook page with great suggestions for area activities, many of which are free!!<br /><br />2. check out DC Urban Moms (and Dads) http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/forums/list.page<br />It's an anonymous forum and there are some crazy posters and threads, but if you ignore that, it can be a good resource for school info, neighborhoods, etc.<br /><br />I wish you all the best with the move!!<br />AmyAmy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436898895476461855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-52647632716852514882010-04-02T22:12:29.001-05:002010-04-02T22:12:29.001-05:00change is hard... my advice to you: don't loo...change is hard... my advice to you: don't look back. don't regret it, don't question it...you will be fine... all 6 of youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-80514852405242947092010-04-02T20:53:28.449-05:002010-04-02T20:53:28.449-05:00Jen, when you're 6o how do you want to look ba...Jen, when you're 6o how do you want to look back on your life?? What will you be proud of?? Will you be proud that you raised 4 loving, capable and confident children or will you be proud of the career woman that you were!! I think you know in your heart what really matters you to most. Trust in God and everything will fall into place!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-61943511006650589172010-04-02T19:06:51.450-05:002010-04-02T19:06:51.450-05:00If you will be commuting in the Fairfax, VA area, ...If you will be commuting in the Fairfax, VA area, you should check out the Greenbriar neighborhood (in zip 22033). It has smaller homes from 1500 sq ft ramblers to 2200 sq ft colonials, large yards, lots of trees, two elementary schools to walk/bike to, and great neighbors. Good luck with everything. I think you guys will enjoy a change!Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-64432929609743623852010-04-02T18:11:10.569-05:002010-04-02T18:11:10.569-05:00Lorie,
This isn't an April Fools joke, altho...Lorie, <br /><br />This isn't an April Fools joke, although I really wish it was. I'm more stressed today than I was yesterday. Today, all I want to do is resign, let Charlie take over and homeschool the children. <br /><br />Wait. Isn't that what I wanted to do last year at this time??? <br /><br />Yeah, well. I need to just pull the trigger.The Amazing Tripshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-8085313963975886732010-04-02T13:30:32.342-05:002010-04-02T13:30:32.342-05:00I think it would be perfect if you go to Virginia ...I think it would be perfect if you go to Virginia and Charlie takes the position for you, so you can BOTH have a dream job :)Joy Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746570281283136391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-31125596578663177392010-04-02T13:10:43.276-05:002010-04-02T13:10:43.276-05:00Wow! Congrats to you for taking the leap. Change...Wow! Congrats to you for taking the leap. Change is always tough, but my guess is that you all will be happy!<br />Can't wait til next winter to see pics of your kids in snow! They're going to LOVE it!<br />;)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12130346985631115376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-52288507153703871052010-04-02T12:51:29.596-05:002010-04-02T12:51:29.596-05:00I'm sorry you're faced with such a tough c...I'm sorry you're faced with such a tough choice! I'm in NOVA if you need any help or info. :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510201846215438011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-75201790316417804262010-04-02T12:03:23.718-05:002010-04-02T12:03:23.718-05:00I often find that God speaks to me through the fee...I often find that God speaks to me through the feeling of peace. I will pray that you and Charlie find a "peace that passes all understanding".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-43440241865515150112010-04-02T09:35:22.378-05:002010-04-02T09:35:22.378-05:00Happy Easter. It will all be fine. Your kids are r...Happy Easter. It will all be fine. Your kids are resilient, and your love endless.<br /><br />It will all be fine. (Commuting isn't wonderful, but I've learned to cherish the only alone time I get, even if I hate to drive.)Sadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042551936789254047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-78683645785554213252010-04-02T09:00:12.585-05:002010-04-02T09:00:12.585-05:00Good luck and sending prayers. I'm sure you...Good luck and sending prayers. I'm sure you'll make the right choice!Kahlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09062732728748588097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-60662697015410207262010-04-02T08:14:13.717-05:002010-04-02T08:14:13.717-05:00Wow! Lots of decisions!
I've spent some ti...Wow! Lots of decisions! <br /><br />I've spent some time driving through VA - got stuck one Friday on the beltway in DC for 4 fricking hours and promised myself I would never again drive through there! However; you will be closer to family - there are changing seasons (IE SNOW) - and you will have what sounds like a very secure position. Hey - go for it -the kids are young - they'll adapt easily - you can always go back to CA if things don't pan out the way you want! <br /><br />Shall we start the Congrats? Congrats!<br /><br />Say hello to Eileen!Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261294453490462048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-46856786277827224612010-04-02T01:50:41.776-05:002010-04-02T01:50:41.776-05:00We live very, very near Fairfax, just south on the...We live very, very near Fairfax, just south on the interstate near Quantico MCB, but my husband commutes to Fort Belvoir near Alexandria. We have lived here for 6 months, giving up our home in GA to move to a unit here that is non-deployable, avoiding another deployment. If you really need someone to talk to about the area, I can give you the honest truth, and how we feel about living here. Let me know.<br />JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08485444249643507966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-59394108471039462252010-04-02T01:13:16.370-05:002010-04-02T01:13:16.370-05:00Well, I can't say I'm surprised. Being cl...Well, I can't say I'm surprised. Being closer to family is a big plus and change is so exciting. On the other hand sitting in that traffic and being cooped up in an office 40 hours a week is a big negative for me. As terrible as this sounds, I'm so glad I'm not in your shoes. Although twenty years ago I was. I moved away from my family, friends, and the only world I knew and made the move cross-country to California. That was one of the most difficult decisions I had to make. I prayed and listened for direction and here I am. I am so positive I did the right thing. You will too!<br />Praying and listening for direction is the best thing you guys can do right now. Please know that we are praying for your family and will support whatever decision you make.<br />By the way, did you find the Red and Chocolate?Debrahttp://www.HilariousGivers.Orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-84888169842599936552010-04-02T00:54:14.665-05:002010-04-02T00:54:14.665-05:00Oh, I get it... APRIL FOOLS! haha! good one!Oh, I get it... APRIL FOOLS! haha! good one!Geologychickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326271846932273163noreply@blogger.com