A New Chapter in Our ‘Little House on the Prairie’

My dearest children and readers at large,

I’m writing this letter as we prepare to leave our current home and move into a new one. I know there are aspects of our current home that we will miss, but I want to explain why we’re making this decision. Although we’ve talked about it openly with you, years from now, you’ll have this letter to remember some of the nuances.

Why We’re Choosing a Simpler Family Life

We’re moving to a rustic cabin, a place that will allow us to live more simply and focus on what truly matters: our family, our faith, and our connection with nature. I’m calling it our “little house on the prairie,” and that speaks to you because you’ve watched many episodes with mom and dad and with grandma.

This new home will allow us to build our forever family homestead, where we can create lifelong memories and make our dreams come true. It’s my dream that the home we build will stay in our family for generations to come.

We’ll continue to live the little house lifestyle we love, with our animals, garden, and the freedom to explore and adventure.

Helping Our Children Through the Move

You’re both so wise and cool, so while I know deep down it’s hard for all of us to say goodbye to our current home, we’re all doing okay with the change. I think this is because Mom, Dad, and Grandma have openly communicated our thoughts and feelings with you and always include you in our conversations. Far be it from me to shuffle you off for adult conversation. I want you forever involved and engaged, my loves.

I promise this new chapter will bring us joy, laughter, and a deeper connection with each other and the world around us. I’m increasingly becoming excited to live our “little house on the prairie” lifestyle, when we’re not kicking it at the finest places we can find, that is!

Home Is Where We Are Together

Remember, home is where the heart is, and our heart is with each other. I love you all so much, and I can’t wait to see what this new journey brings us.

With all my love, Mom

Frequently Asked Questions About Moving as a Family

How can parents help children prepare for a move?

Talk about the move openly before it happens and give children opportunities to ask questions, express worries, and participate in age-appropriate decisions. Even simple involvement can help children feel that they have a place in the transition rather than feeling that the change is simply happening around them.

Is it normal for children to feel sad about moving?

Yes. A child may be excited about a new home while also missing familiar rooms, routines, neighbors, outdoor spaces, or memories connected to the old one. Those feelings can exist at the same time, and giving children room to talk about both can make the transition feel less overwhelming.

How can families make a new house feel like home?

Familiar family routines, favorite belongings, shared meals, outdoor time, and traditions can help create continuity after a move. A home’s meaning often comes less from the building itself and more from the relationships and everyday rhythms a family carries into it.

Why include children in family conversations about moving?

Including children in appropriate family conversations gives them opportunities to understand what is changing, voice concerns, and feel like participating members of family life. They do not need to carry adult responsibilities to know that their thoughts and feelings matter.

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