Vermont
Dear readers, Last week we moved to Vermont. We began looking at houses in March. We looked in every New England state, drawing a woozy balloon on the map for a 2.5-hour drive to Boston. I’m writing the detailed hows and the whys, but I’m saving it for a chapter. But I’d like you to know that we found an old farmhouse in excellent shape with land, a lawn of grass that isn’t seeded but has the right kind of weeds, a barn that needs a new roof and maybe floor. Cricketed-silence in the morning. Cricketed-deep darkness at night. Fireplaces, some that don’t work. Yet.
It’s exactly what we hoped and prayed we would find and we are in a state of shock at how happy we are to be here. We will be homeschooling, Joe will be working regular hours remotely, we have so much to learn and be humbled by in the process. It is so exciting.
19 Comments
Anna Winchell
I am so excited. What a grand adventure this will be. ???
Jess
welcome to Vermont! you’ll love it here!
Jennie
Wow!!! What an update! I’m so excited for you and your family!
Looking forward to all the exciting details…and pictures of the new home!
Katharine
What an amazing change and an exciting adventure! I’m sure you’ll miss your city rambles, but what a lovely place for your family to settle and grow. ?
Margaret
Congratulations! I can’t wait to read the chapter.
Susie
Wonderful! I’m looking forward to hearing about this new phase in your lives!
Elizabeth
I’m so happy for you! I love your writing and can’t wait to find out more.
Eliza Lois
What an adventure! Congratulations. Vermont is so beautiful this time of year – what a perfect moment to begin settling in. Warmly, Eliza
Jenny
Yes yes yes and more yes. There’ll be hard days but the good days will outshine 500:1. I’m so happy for you guys. (Also planning a trip up there now that there’s room ☺️)
Erin
Heart-achingly beautiful, all of it. Congrats!
Jess
Welcome to the ‘hood – nearby transplants from Boston living. There’s no going back, except of course to visit! Enjoy the new adventures that await (and invest in solid snow gear ?)
Erin
Sounds dreamy. And perfect for you! Can’t wait to read about your wonder-filled adventures! Congratulations! ✨?
Taylor Norris
So so so happy for you! How cool! I’m sure you’ll work hard, learn lots, and absolutely love it.
Erica
Amazing news! Congratulations! I’m so excited to hear more about your move, your decision to homeschool, and how the girls are adapting.
Erin
? so glad the first days are wonderful
Cynthia
How lovely for your family! Can’t wait to hear more and see how it unfolds for you. You’ll be able to get your city fix with regular trips back to Boston without being tied to a school schedule. I think you’re all going to thrive with all the freedom!
Claire Traganos
Oh my goodness! How incredibly exciting. So happy for you ?
Sarah
I’ve never commented before, but I just want to say ‘how wonderful!’
What a fabulous update to read.
I live in rural New Zealand and I strongly believe a country upbringing is such a fabulous base to give your children.
Erin
Lovvvvvve Woodstock. My work retreat is there in a few weeks and I just can’t wait!