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In the movie Lost in Translation there is a scene in which Bill Murray's character explains that, upon having your first child, "your life as you know it is gone...never to return." The movie has been one of my favorites for years. I just wish that I had known he meant my life.

In early 2010, I gave birth to the world's most perfect child. (Is there a parent who doesn't think his/her child is the world's most perfect?) In addition to being beautiful, he is brilliant and sweet and funny and hands-down the best thing that will ever happen to me. This kid is my entire world. I had somehow suspected through most of my life that he would be, which is why I fought very hard to have him. But about the post-childbirth apocalypse, I had absolutely no clue.

To say things have changed would be misleading. EVERYTHING has changed. Most of it has been good--some not so great--but everything is without a doubt different. And now the world changes once again. My little family and I find ourselves journeying from the big city to beautiful, calm Montana. Will the change be for the better? As with anything, the answer is sometimes "yes," sometimes "no," and always sought with massive quantities of hope. Come with me as I navigate the roads from fast-paced, big-city lawyer to Montana Momhood. Is there a line that can be walked? We'll see. But I can guarantee, at a minimum, it will be an adventurous road trip....

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Here we go...

Hi folks,

Well, I promised you lots of adventure and adventure is what you will get.  We're experiencing a lot of changes here at Fast Lane.  In short, after a decade-plus of fast, fun, expensive, big-city living, I am packing everything I own and my little guy and we are headed to Montana.  Yes, you heard that right--Montana.  Yes, people actually live there.  No, they don't still ride horses to school.  Well, most don't anyway.

Montana's not actually such a huge leap for me as I grew up there.  But I grew up there itching to be a part of something bigger.  Something better.  And now I am.  It's just not the same "bigger" that I had thought.  I am trading in my Chicago law firm life for a future for my son.  Whether this particular trade was voluntary is for another post--preferably one that follows legal proceedings.  My lawyer says to tell you I am kidding.  Anyway, it has been a difficult transition for me, not the least of which includes (physically at least) leaving the family that I have created here.  But on the (very big) up side my kid will get to know his Grandpa which is thrilling for him and for me, and which is only fair after Grandma got a year.  And I am looking forward to being with friends and family.

I will be able to express better my love of Chicago and all of you who are based here, another time.  For now, let's focus on the hurrah for new adventures!  At a minimum, this blog will be more interesting.  And for those of you saying "thank God," bite me.  You're the ones who are supposed to be working right now.  So stay tuned folks--nothing could be further from the fast lane than peaceful prairies.  It's going to be one hell of a ride....

P.S.  As a result of preparations, I will not be posting regularly for the next week--only if I get a chance.  Re-read the glorious posts of days past and look forward to the total craziness that is about to ensue....
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Wow! Moms have to be so courageous for themselves and their kids. Good luck. Rooting for you!

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  2. Fastlane to CarpoolApril 17, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    I very much appreciate the support. Thanks for your kind words!

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