In Miami we are, and in Miami we will stay.
After many months (longer than 24 to be exact) of thinking and wanting to move out of Miami, your pai and I have made the decision to stay.
Even though we have fought it real hard, both pai and I have realized that we are Miamians after all.
This is where we have been for the last 10 years and for both of us, it’s the longest we have ever lived somewhere.
You will not be closer to family but, you won’t be farther away either.
You will however continue to be close to the family we have created for ourselves.
Sure Miami is hot as hell half the year. (trust me, you WILL here me complaining)
Sure it’s flat and there are no seasons.
But, you know what?
No place is perfect.
Raleigh, NC could definitely provide us with some things that Miami can’t, but the same goes for Miami with Raleigh.
We are here, this is our home and we are ready to make the best out of it.
We have made the commitment to raise you as a true born and raised Miamian.
And that you are Lily.
You LOVE the water and the beach and how could we ever take you away from both?
I hope you grow happy here.
I hope that here in Miami, we can provide you with a good education, culture and everything else you will need.
I hope this is the right decision, our hearts are telling us that it is.
I love you,
your mama.
we rock heart Miami!
Sad for us but happy for you, lily and Will. Maybe one day we can get the girls together in WV. Have a wonderful week and I will keep on voting!!
@Meghan,
thanks Meghan. we will be in WV most likely in august. hopefully we can get together then.
i think this is great! seriously! lily looks so happy all the time, she’s a beachy kinda girl.
@Jess,
thanks Jess. guess i will just have to wait a bit longer for that yard…..
Good for you on making a choice. My hubby and I had to break up with San Diego twice in order to get away and it’s been tough. We had friends there, our favorite restaurants, local insider knowledge, a love of the beach, etc. It’s so hard to move and start over. I’m happy for you guys!
@Kelley,
thanks, it feels like the right decision.
We’re thrilled that you’ll be here! Beautiful photos, as always, Claudia.
@Nancy,
thanks Nancy. we are happy. hope we get to see you and Abby soon. xo
wow Claudia, must have been a hard decision, you guys do seem so happy there! Love checking in on you daily bits of your life and daughter.. gotta go with your gut and who knows where you will be down the road!!
@Melissa,
thanks mama. yeah, it was a hard, long and exhausting decision but, we are happy with it. i’m glad you check in on us. i can’t believe how big Darius and Zoie are!! xoxo
I’m so happy you’ve made a decision that feels right to you. I hope you are doing well these days
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I love Lily’s face here … so cute!
@Juliana,
thank you Juliana. it feels like the right decision. i feel light finally. hope you and Luna are doing well also. much love!