Sure enough, Spokane met and decided they needed to find a position in their group to offer Jake a job. So now we have 2 AMAZING places that Jake can be working for. The discussion with the kids has been completely open and honest about both groups and cities. I knew that with Owen moving away before freshman year of high school, it might be hard. Especially since he had been going to school with his friends since kindergarten. But he was very excited with the possibility of being an "in state" college student at his DREAM college.
Allie was planning to start 6th grade at AMS. She not only was worried her friends would forget her, she had taken the time to get to know several of the teachers and staff at AMS through the meetings I attended regularly. We already knew that middle school in Washington was only 7th and 8th grade, so Allie would be attending an elementary school next year. This thought didn't help sell the idea to her. So I took the interests angle. Before we were planning to move, Allie and I had already looked into getting scuba diving certified. We were even thinking this summer would be perfect, but plans were changing. I explained how easy this training would be in Washington. I also had her looking on line with me at possible homes for us to check out in June. She wasn't enthusiastic but at least on board.
The evening of May 10th, we came home from dinner and were about to play a quick game of basketball. We decided that a decision needed to be made so we can start the process of finding a home. So we let everyone get a vote. Allie went first. She made her shot and announced Spokane was her vote. Owen made his basket and stated Spokane for his vote. I went and announced Spokane for me. Jake smiled, sunk the ball and said, "Spokane it is!"
I'm not sure if that's how big decisions are normally made, but we AREN'T the normal family.
Now with a group and city selected, we start the process of selling our home and getting serious about what our next home will be.
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