Distance

In the last few weeks I have been acutely aware of how far away I will be soon.  700 miles feels like an overwhelming distance when you currently live within 50 miles of so much family (not to mention well within my comfort zone).  And I have watched my sister struggle with this physical distance for nearly three years now.  How has it taken me a year and 3 months since we found out we were moving to Richmond to realize that it is that far away?!

And furthermore, it's not as if I see my family all the time now even living this close.  Between work and school schedules and dividing time between both families and including friends in the mix, it's not as if we see each other that often anyway.

However, the 700 miles does present a challenge for the weekend trips home that I love so much living in Birmingham.  And therefore it means that trips home will be on vacations only...and with Hayes coming those will be few and far between (I am taking some of my vacation for maternity leave).

But I have a plan....I am going to take a cue from Meredith and Beth and make "dates" with family and friends.  Most of us are either on Skype or GoogleChat etc and we are going to start utilizing it!  I think we should set up weekly times to "get together" on our webcams.  I will still miss the many hugs and kisses that are given at home but I will be able to lay eyes on my loved ones and they can eventually see Hayes in more than just pictures!