6/24/15 Wednesday
I was putting pajamas on E the other night and said, “I think we’re going to get a new house. And you will have a new bedroom.” She said “what house Mom? What bedroom Mom?” I told her I wasn’t sure yet. But we’ll find one. She just looked at me with her wondering blue eyes. Soon...
6/26/15 Friday
Is this actually happening? Is it real? We have spent so many days scrimping, saving, waiting and dreaming. It doesn’t feel real.
I want to shout it from roof tops, tweet it, post it on Facebook and tell every family member, my co-workers, my boss, every one. But R believes that the less people know what we’re doing the more likely it will happen. I believe him. But it sure is hard not sharing the news.
7/1/15
I think we found the one. Is that possible? Do I get excited? What if we don't get it? This house in Spring Lake would be perfect for our situation and plans for the future. I don't want to get my hopes up but honestly, I think I already did.
7/2/15
We put in an offer. And now we wait. Im so antsy I can't focus. I want to pack boxes or Pinterest ideas for the yard, the bathroom, the kitchen....eek!
I've been telling myself for so long that someday we'll get a house. Someday is now. I don't know how to adjust to this. I'll get there I'm sure.
I am about to take another one of the biggest steps I'll take in my life.
7/7/15
There's a lot of behind the scenes details with our situation. The conversations, the communications with the lender, the realtor and more. I've decided to leave all that out. All that matters is that we accepted the counter offer. I am still crossings my fingers with a huge grin on my face hoping that all goes well with the lender, processing and inspection, etc. I'm teetering on the edge with excitement.
I am also still wondering if this is really, finally happening. Every little piece of news R gives me is exciting. I feel like I just can't wait to talk to him, text him and see him. I always imagined the home buying experience would be stressful and tiring. So far, it's been pretty good.
7/19/15 Sunday
I went up north to celebrate my moms 55th bday and to see her forever friend, Diana. Such a blast and so unreal to be able to show photos of our soon to be home. Believe it or not it still hasn't set in. Everyone was so excited for us. It's actually happening. Getting a home has felt like a far off dream for so long.
I even packed my first box today. All the Meijer bags that have been slowly filling the closet are coming in rather handy to pack the breakables. I'm packing anything that we don't use on a daily basis. And hopefully getting rid of some stuff as I pack too.
8/4/15
It has seriously been 1 and a half months since we looked at the house. There was some back and forth communications and then we finally found common ground and the final paperwork is being done. I am so thankful R has been doing most of the communications with this. And he has been pretty good about passing on all the info to me. I understand things easier coming from him anyways.
I think we will be signing papers by the end of the week.
For now we sit tight and wait. Or pack boxes. Which I don't mind so much. I am a little OCD when it comes to packing. I want certain things packed a certain way so we know what box goes in what room when we arrive. I think it will make it easier to unpack. Not that I care all that much because WE ARE GETTING A HOUSE!
8/12/15
The second inspection has been ordered. I think we all agree that it took way to long and felt like weeks had passed since we heard any news or updates. So we all stood in the kitchen and yelled hooray and yippee! Me and M even did a little dance! We CANT wait to get the keys.
8/13/15
We're half packed. I think... Kitchen is mostly done. Living room is half done. The girls room is as done as it can get for now. My room, well, that's another story.
I kind of felt like panicking tonight. Okay, I admit it. I was overwhelmed. I feel like the walls are closing in on us and there's so much to clean and pack. I didn't know where to start.
But my MIL and FIL jumped right in to help and we packed most of the boxes we had. I am so thankful for their help! Every bit of it.
8/17/15
Only a few more days and the keys will be ours. I have to give us all some credit on our patience. We've been waiting for this day, anticipating its arrival like kids anticipate opening gifts on Christmas morning. Wow, this is going to be the best and biggest gift we've ever received. I can't wait!!
8/22/15
We thought we would be in the house by this weekend. We're a little bummed. But, just a little. R kicked a box and yelled out because it hurt so bad. Yeah, boxes are every where. I sarcastically tell everyone, "I'm moving out!" They laugh at me because we're all moving out. :D
I'm curled up in bed next to E. R is next to her. It's not even 8 yet abut the morning light has slipped into our rooms and we're awake. E is watching "donkey" (aka shrek) and I'm sipping a cup of French vanilla coffee. Even though I want out of this apartment more than anything I am perfectly happy right here. As long as I am next to the two people I love most in the world I am happy.
8/25/15
We get the keys Thursday!!! 2 more days! Finally!! Yippee! I an so excited I can't even focus or think straight! Ahhhh! Only 2 more days of waiting. It's almost go time people.
9/3/15
We are officially homeowners. The road has been a long one. We signed the papers yesterday and got the keys! We have a house!! I can't believe it. The waiting is finally over.
Now there is so much to do. I can't wait to spend time there and make this house a home. Yippee! Stay tune because I can't wait to share before and after photos, pool pics and many more stories.
Keep loving.
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