I've written five blog posts in the last two weeks but never published them.

After reading through what I wrote I've decided to keep our situation private online (for our beloved children) and just let you guys know that we are moving to Chicago late this summer. We have put in countless hours into our decision and weighed out all options (from Cleveland to Abu Dhabi!) - there have been many sleepless nights. This decision has totally consumed us, these past six months. Our children know just as much as you do - that we are moving to Chicago. They haven't asked many questions, they're sad to leave their good friends behind but are over-the-moon excited for a new adventure. No need to worry them (or you) with dramatic Lifetime TV screenplays. All of our good friends and family know the details.

We've lived our lives thinking we would never ever leave the area and have worked hard to build a beautiful life as a family in a ridiculously awesome community in the Cleveland that we adore surrounded by amazing friends. The husband and I spent the better part of this evening reading through my blog archives with heavy hearts. This blog has been a testament of our love affair with life and Cleveland. It's a bittersweet time in our lives.

So sad to go, but looking forward to the future.