Where I grew up, gettin’ dressed up means
Buttoned down shirt and a good pair of jeans
Wasn’t Sunday supper without collard greens
Dad was boss, Christ is king
Friday night was livin’ for them lights to come on
Then I turned to Miller Lites when I turned 21
There’s some things about me that I can’t change
I’ll always be the [woman] that home made
Home made me love a dirt road
Home made me crave some ice cold homemade
Sweet tea only mama knows how to make
Homemade
Home made me love a small town
Home made me wanna settle down in a home made
For the two of us
Everything I love is homemade
~Jake Owen
I spent the last week, plus some extra days, staying busy from morning til night time. This morning, my sister, her husband, and Pj all gave us big hugs, as we told each other, see ya later. No goodbyes. Just see ya later. I stood out on my front porch, clutching my cup of coffee, as I gave them one final wave, and watched them drive away. Adam went to work. Justin went to work. Jackie went home. Mikayla’s not home, today. It’s just Wyatt, Mj, and me now. I came downstairs, intending to clean up. I couldn’t bring myself to push in the tiny chair that Pj had last pulled out. Or to put away the last few toys sat where she’d left them. She grows up so much more, every time I see her! I’m still sad I didn’t get to spend more time with just her and my sister, while they were here. It’s been a very full weekend. We made so many memories, over the course of just a few short days. I spent so many months, weeks, days, and hours planning and preparing for this time that’s come to its end. This chapter is over. We’re moving onto our next one. I’m both relieved, and sad, about it. My most favorite things will always be the homemade kind. The laughs, the tears, the joy, the love made together, with all my people.
Chronicles in Submission 
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I’m in my early 30’s and recently having a very hard time with chapters closing. We are a military family and getting ready to move across the country and I feel devastated to leave the home where we have raised our babies. SO many wonderful memories, I know we will look back on these days as the good ol days and that’s what hurts the most. I’m trying to be excited for the next adventure, the next chapter. This is comforting to read, thanks.
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(Not so early) 30’s here lol Life changes so quickly! As tough as it is sometimes, just embrace the here and now. I look at my babies and think they seem so grown! And then, a year or two passes, and I look back and realize how young they really were. I wasn’t thrilled about leaving our Nashville home, to move a little further outside of our city. I absolutely love our new home, out in the ‘burbs, though. 😉 We’ve met great neighbors, and made lots of new friends. We’ve also hung onto many old friends, from our previous neighborhood. Make the most out of every moment. Tomorrow, today will be a memory. Even the hard stuff seems to become memories I’m able to reflect on and find reasons to smile. I don’t have the best relationship with change, either lol Your story isn’t finished, though. Ending one chapter is the beginning to a whole new and beautiful one. And, before you know it, this new chapter will be coming to its end. Look for all the reasons to smile, and celebrate what you have, what you had, and what is to come ❤️
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Aw, thank you so much! 😭 Making me cry over here.
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I’m definitely no magic wizard over here, with all the answers lol! I can only tell you the things I wish I had known to do sooner, myself. Good luck on your move! ❤️
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