The right decision

Sometimes you need to step back, to make a big leap forward. That was the decision we made when selling our condo and the future in mind.

Selling is always difficult. I’ll try to follow up shortly with what was an incredible ordeal and  promise you won’t be disappointed.  

But after seven years, it was time to part ways with our first home.  As expected, we simply have out-grown the place.

When we moved in, it was perfect for just my wife and I. Small but enough space for the two of us. It is in a wonderful, vibrant neighborhood with the scent of freshly roasted coffee a few blocks away on Wickenden mixed with the chatter of Brown and RISD students and faculty making their way towards Hope Street.

Less than a year since moving in, we welcomed Brady, our little, beloved and self-proclaimed “rock star” of the neighborhood puppy dog who fit right in. Our family continued to grow with the addition of our beautiful boy Liam.

As he continues to grow, and yes, he is quite active, space became an issue. Simple things such as riding a bike, playing pass, running around the house, were nearly impossible on a busy city street. Several wonderful parks were within a short walk, but it was time to get out.

While sad to pack up and move away from a place we created so many memories, thankfully we will always have those memories to look back on and photos and videos to share one day return to.  Maybe once Liam gets a little older.

But it’s time for another chapter in our lives. Cheryl and I have moved before and we thought it was going to be tough moving from a wonderful spot in California. We’ve managed. 

The time is right for another challenge and looking out for Liam. Already he’s mastered riding his bicycle and is a proven slugger with the baseball bat.

The coffee may have smelled good on Wickenden, but we could never have captured those two moments on film.

We made the right decision.