Thoughts for the day:
It's true that I don't really like Mason City. It's also true that I am such a homebody that being at my parents house is where I am most comfortable. However, I've decided it's also true that home is where your heart is.
Addison and I spent the last 4 days in Chetek at my parents house and although it was a good time, I couldn't wait to come back to, eh hm, Mason City. While I was driving home I kept thinking, almost home, almost there and then I realized what I was calling Mason City, home.
My home is, and always will be, where my husband and children are. I couldn't wait to get to the place where we have created a life together. And although I don't really like Mason City and although this house isn't 'ours' it's my home now because my family is here.
Then something else hit me, I have my own family. Addison, and soon Evie, is mine to mold, create, love and teach just like my parents did for me. I don't need to worry about anyone else's opinion and therefore need to quit asking for it. I need to set the boundaries in which I am going to let both Billy and my parents live in. It's my job for her (them) to turn out to be an incredible human being.
So I guess it's true. No matter where I rest my head. No matter where my mom and dad are anymore. My home is where Billy, Addie and soon Evie are, even if it means Mason City.
Hey Megan! I have had some of the same experiences with moving. It was really hard when we moved to Fargo. I seemed to always want to be back in the Twin Cities. But after a while, I liked my little family in my little town. My house that Casey and I lived in became my "real home". My parents house was not my home anymore. Now that we are in Eau Claire, I am loving it. Thanks for your writing, it really resignation with me today:) BTW, when did your parents move to Chetek? I have some friends who grew up there from Eau Claire.
ReplyDeleteHi Rachael. My parents moved in Septemeber of 2006 I think. It doesn't seem like it's been over 3 years but I think that's right!!
ReplyDeleteHope your enjoying Eau Claire, it's one of the places we've talked about moving too!