After nearly 20 years in our beautiful home in Weston CT, our move is now complete!
In addition to relocating to a new home in NY, about an hour north of NYC - which now makes us residents of a different state (albeit just a couple of miles over the CT line) - we have also moved into a very unique, small, fairy tale cottage on a private dirt road bordering a country club. Yet, our new location over time will likely represents the SMALLEST component of the many new changes bound to affect our futures. We are both extremely excited and eager to begin this transitional journey!
Our new cottage home is approximately 1200 sq ft residence on a beautiful property. It is quaint, quirky, lovable and really, really, tiny. One of the most significant realizations that Susan and I are coming to understand is that this new home is all about us and our future lifestyle. We have been beyond grateful that our last home was always the epicenter of activity for all four generations of our family (Mom and Dad, Susan and I, four children, and five grandchildren). It is clearly now time for us to focus on each other! We have been blessed by our family and they are in our hearts every minute of every day… but it is now time for reflection, refreshment and a little bit of self satisfaction, as well as retirement.
It is also true that it is clearly time for us to pass the proverbial generational torch. We are incredibly proud of all of our children… and we believe that our CT home and property had a lot to do with their upbringing. The mature and passionate parenting they all now exhibit, and the love of family and home that they all are manifesting, is our proudest legacy. It is time for Susan and I to step away and look forward to being invitees to the homes of our children, instead of the other way around. And, occasionally, invite them to stop at our little fairy tale cottage for a cuppa and a chat, as well as a hug with our grandchildren to hear their stories of daily accomplishment.
Meanwhile we plan on doing a little traveling, reconnecting with each other a little more at the soul level, and move out of the “go/do” cycle and identify and pursue passions that motivate our interests and spark our hearts. We need to appreciate and acknowledge each other for our hard and joyful parenting and trust that our children will find a way to honor us as both parents and mentors, which truly has been the honor of our lives (so far!). Be well and thank you for reading, and commenting if you want to share your thoughts.