The Deal is Done

We signed on the house yesterday so the deal is done. I saw this smiley face and thought is was an accurate depiction of the mixture of feelings. On the one hand it feels good to be able to have my husband happy with more room to move around (and let's face it... I will enjoy a larger kitchen with everything fitting - theoretically- in the cupboards).

There's a hint of excitement in the smiley face with having a sewing/craft room all to myself and each boy getting their own room to cut down (again... theoretically) on the arguing/messing around in the early hours of the morning and at bedtime that causes so much stress and conflict.

But there is also a little look of crazy fear in there don't you think? Starting all over? Will I have another nextdoor neighbor just like Dede who makes me go to Enrichment or am I just going to have to do these things on my own now? Spread my wings and fly as it were. oh wait... I just realized something... the lot next door is... EMPTY!!!! and it is 1/2 acre!!! any takers???


It can be hard when you know you are doing what you are supposed to do. We have felt right about this house and even though I am nervous about starting over and a little crazed about trying to prepare this house for sale and sad about leaving my friends (my eyes are actually tearing up as I think about it) - we have to do what we feel is right in the big and little choices from day to day. I make mistakes all the time but I can say that I have been surrounded by some amazing examples of people who have and continue to inspire me. That is just one of the reasons why I have loved living here. My friends and neighbors have been my example in so many things.

So really... if you need info on that lot next door...