momotogo responded July 3, 2007 at 1:53PM

  

Sometimes it feels like we have to walk through a wall of fire (read, big discomfort) to get to the other side of a bad situation or to get to what we want. Most of the time, our worries (imagined) are far greater than the reality of the inconvenience.

The big move is a major p.i.t.b. but once you're in Oregon, you'll breathe a big sigh of relief and then inhale a completely different place. There's a ton of adventure & discovery you'll all get to make together. Tillamook Bay isn't a nice warm LA beach, but you won't be too too far from splashing around on the Pacific Ocean.

  Sticky_Mommy responded July 3, 2007 at 2:58PM

  I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

It's kinda like going to the denist, it's no fun getting your teeth cleaned & hanging out with your mouth open, but after you have a million dollar smile.

Think about what you're moving toward & that may help give you some perpective and what you're taking DD away from. I know as a former CA gal, my body image is much better now that I don't live there! And I'm not what I drive.

I'll be honest, the weather is the thing I miss most. It blows anywhere else! However, I love summer and have something to look forward to. And each season has it's good points, but really the weather in CA rules!