Big News!
Mark and Soph
Originally uploaded by rachelh71. So, Sophie and I are going to move in with Mark. After much discussion with trusted friends including tnhand1022 and jessindenver, I've come to realize that this is a very good thing, eventhough I'm a bit nervous. If it was just me, it would be a super-easy decision to make. But, first and foremost, I have to consider my 8-year-old.
Financially and practically, this makes complete sense. Why pay for two separate households when we could live in one and just share the expenses? We spend most of our nights together anyway. My biggest worry is me being silly and traditional in that there is no ring on my finger. You know, that whole thing about free milk and a cow. We've been together for almost 10 months, and we're both happy. For the first time in my life, I am not thinking about finding something better or the other person finding something better. I'm not worried I will grow bored of this man ever. My only irrational fear is him dying. I have no idea what I would do without him. This is what I want. Sophie and Mark get along very well. He is so good with her, helping with homework, supporting her at cheerleading and school functions, being a calming force to my occaisional mania...
Logistically, this isn't going to be easy. We have 5 sofas between us with room for only 2. I'll be posting some stuff on craigslist. We each have a washer and a dryer. I'm sure it will all work out. However, time is an issue because the landlord said it would be helpful if I was out of my place (oh, my beautiful home with hardwood floors, scarlet walls in the LR, and huge backyard) by the end of the month. This month!