House update
I feel like I just got caught up and now I'm totally behind. I don't remember the last time I took out the camera...okay, I actually do, and it wasn't too long ago...but I'm going for the dramatic effect. Did it work?
On said camera are pictures from Jack's first day of school, so that will be one of the first in the backlog of updates.
But, I really just wanted to come here and say that after many months of trying, and after keeping it a secret for a few weeks now, we FINALLY sold our house. AND, we are in the midst of attorney review on a NEW house. It's been such a long time coming, I'm not even sure how to react. I'm thrilled, I'm nervous, I'm sad (more on that later), I'm anxious, I'm stressed out. It's a weird mix of emotions that I simply was not expecting, and it kind of took me by surprise.
I'm SO thrilled, because at this point, it looks like we will be out of our current house in time for the new baby. Actually, way before. This is a major plus. I will have about a month to get things together at the new place before he makes his arrival. Christmas this year is going to be amazing...new house, new baby...I can't wait!
Having to pack and unpack while pregnant isn't really on my top 10 list of things to do. I've done this before and it sucks. So, I'm taking it a box at a time, a day at a time. I will leave the bulk of it up to Greg, but I will do what I can.
Jack has to switch schools. I'm not happy about this. He is comfortable where he goes. I'm comfortable with where he goes. I love his teacher this year, and loved his teacher last year and was looking forward to Emma having her next year. So, I'm bummed about that. But, the more I hear about the school he will be attending, the more I'm getting over it. I've heard wonderful things, and I'm looking forward to meeting his new teacher, and getting him settled in his new school.
Now, the sad part is leaving the Almond. In my mind, this was always a transition home. We had to leave where we were, and needed a place for a few years until we could afford our forever home. Almond was that place. Never did I think I would love it as much as I do. Truth be told, if we had an extra room, and maybe a basement, we'd be staying. We simply jut outgrew our house. It was always our plan to leave in 3 years...so why am I sad? There is such a community here. Our neighbors (especially those people who live over that way *points to my right*) are incredible, and all of the kids get along so well. It makes me sad that the kids won't see their "best friends" every day. It makes me sad that 2 of my favorite little girls won't be knocking on our door every day. There is always someone to play with here on The Almond, and I mean for the kids and for us. I wasn't expecting that to happen when we moved in 3 years ago, and it did, and I'm sad it's going to change. However, we did drive by the new house the other night after dinner time, and there were a ton of kids outside playing. Not the same, but it's nice to know that the kids will have friends. (And if Elizabeth Bea is reading this, please know that I'm serious about once a week dinner/playdates. We need our Beas!!!)
So, that is that. House sold. New house purchased. We've been waiting a long time for this moment, and no matter how bittersweet it will be, it simply HAS to happen. I always want to do right by our kids, and this is the right thing, and it's the best thing for us.
So that is that. More on this as it develops. I'm cautiously optimistic because things can go wrong, but with what we've gone through already during this process, if this isn't meant to be, I don't know what is.
Kids; Mommy and Daddy (well, really just Daddy) have worked hard to get you a new house. I hope you like it as much as we do. It will be an adjustment at first, but I know that you guys will love it and love all of the newfound space you will have. You better like it because we are going to be there for a looooooooooooong time!!! Love you guys!
On said camera are pictures from Jack's first day of school, so that will be one of the first in the backlog of updates.
But, I really just wanted to come here and say that after many months of trying, and after keeping it a secret for a few weeks now, we FINALLY sold our house. AND, we are in the midst of attorney review on a NEW house. It's been such a long time coming, I'm not even sure how to react. I'm thrilled, I'm nervous, I'm sad (more on that later), I'm anxious, I'm stressed out. It's a weird mix of emotions that I simply was not expecting, and it kind of took me by surprise.
I'm SO thrilled, because at this point, it looks like we will be out of our current house in time for the new baby. Actually, way before. This is a major plus. I will have about a month to get things together at the new place before he makes his arrival. Christmas this year is going to be amazing...new house, new baby...I can't wait!
Having to pack and unpack while pregnant isn't really on my top 10 list of things to do. I've done this before and it sucks. So, I'm taking it a box at a time, a day at a time. I will leave the bulk of it up to Greg, but I will do what I can.
Jack has to switch schools. I'm not happy about this. He is comfortable where he goes. I'm comfortable with where he goes. I love his teacher this year, and loved his teacher last year and was looking forward to Emma having her next year. So, I'm bummed about that. But, the more I hear about the school he will be attending, the more I'm getting over it. I've heard wonderful things, and I'm looking forward to meeting his new teacher, and getting him settled in his new school.
Now, the sad part is leaving the Almond. In my mind, this was always a transition home. We had to leave where we were, and needed a place for a few years until we could afford our forever home. Almond was that place. Never did I think I would love it as much as I do. Truth be told, if we had an extra room, and maybe a basement, we'd be staying. We simply jut outgrew our house. It was always our plan to leave in 3 years...so why am I sad? There is such a community here. Our neighbors (especially those people who live over that way *points to my right*) are incredible, and all of the kids get along so well. It makes me sad that the kids won't see their "best friends" every day. It makes me sad that 2 of my favorite little girls won't be knocking on our door every day. There is always someone to play with here on The Almond, and I mean for the kids and for us. I wasn't expecting that to happen when we moved in 3 years ago, and it did, and I'm sad it's going to change. However, we did drive by the new house the other night after dinner time, and there were a ton of kids outside playing. Not the same, but it's nice to know that the kids will have friends. (And if Elizabeth Bea is reading this, please know that I'm serious about once a week dinner/playdates. We need our Beas!!!)
So, that is that. House sold. New house purchased. We've been waiting a long time for this moment, and no matter how bittersweet it will be, it simply HAS to happen. I always want to do right by our kids, and this is the right thing, and it's the best thing for us.
So that is that. More on this as it develops. I'm cautiously optimistic because things can go wrong, but with what we've gone through already during this process, if this isn't meant to be, I don't know what is.
Kids; Mommy and Daddy (well, really just Daddy) have worked hard to get you a new house. I hope you like it as much as we do. It will be an adjustment at first, but I know that you guys will love it and love all of the newfound space you will have. You better like it because we are going to be there for a looooooooooooong time!!! Love you guys!
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