We had hoped to stay in our amazing dream apartment for the next 5-7 years until we could buy a house. We have been incredibly happy here, but with our student loans in full effect and Scott's car being given the "lucky if you make it one-more-year death sentence" last week, we really need to be able to save up a good sturdy nest-egg. My parents (Scott's in-laws) offered us a place to live with them, and while it would normally seem embarrassing to move back in with your family when we're both almost 30, I'm actually looking forward to Shabbat Dinners, sharing meal responsibilities, and getting to spend time with Daisy (my parent's third child... er, dog.) And isn't it every Jewish Mother's dream to have her married children move back in?? (Only kidding!)
At first I wasn't completely sold on the idea... after all, we are still newlyweds. But, our משפחה (family) tends to be very close... think "Full House" or "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" ... so now we'll be close again in the same way as I grew up. And what could be more important than משפחה?
We'll also be downsizing A LOT. If there ever was a time to get rid of junk, this is our golden opportunity. Everything else (such as our kosher sets of dishes) will temporarily have to go into storage. Which is funny in a way, because I am reminded of Sukkot when I think of our "temporary storage". As we are reminded on Sukkot that our time here on Earth is only temporary, so is this living arrangement. And while a bit of a challenge, putting the majority of our belongings into storage is indeed humbling.
I'll also be able to teach privately again, which is something I have missed terribly over the past three years. I love my job as an orchestra director, and wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. But I miss being able to work with students one-on-one and having individual relationships with student's families.
I don't think there is much of anything I dislike more than moving. Its just such a pain. But we are incredibly grateful to have family willing to help us build our future, and as we move once again, we're hoping, PRAYING that the next move we make after this will finally be into our own Jewish home filled with friends, family, and lots of love.
