Day Off!!

I took a personal day today. I always end up usually taking a personal day in order to play "catch up" rather than doing something totally crazy or totally indulging!! Oh well!! The peace of mind and the feeling of being "caught up" is priceless!!!

We have only 2 more small things to cross off the Repair list given to us by the realtor representing the buyer. YAY!! And we have 17 days left to close. However, I think that date may be pushed up a couple of days.

On a different note....our new house is getting ready to break ground this week. The weather is gorgeous and I'm pumped!! Having something to dream about that is going to be reality in a couple of months is so fun!!

On yet another different note....I have sooooo neglected working out and even healthy eating!! It's nearly impossible to fit in a fitness routine when you are moving and having to prepare for temporary living quarters on top of it all. When we finish the closing, I will have quite a bit of time to devote to a healthier me. I just need to decide how I want to go about starting this new routine. I have a few thoughts in mind...I just to think about it a little bit more.

Whew!!

Whew!! What a week!! I've had to endure some "ups" and "downs" this week. Yesterday was a roller coaster ride for me. And I'm still having the affects of it today!!

Our home inspection was Tuesday. So was the appraisal and the termite inspection. So, we had to take our little dog and leave for 3 hours. The inspection came with a report full of surprises. Mostly, it had to do with the roof. Anyway, after reviewing the report, I got a little nervous that maybe our buyers were going to back out. They didn't get to come to the inspection since they live out of town...so when my realtor called yesterday morning before 9:00 a.m. and said they were coming into town to look at the house again....I got nervous!!!! And that's an understatement.

After a very stressful day and much praying, we finally found out last night that the buyers just wanted us to fix 4 out of the 13 things found wrong on the inspection. YAY!!! More great news is this: the builder that is going to be building our house told us to call him if we needed anything fixed on our house. I had to take him up on that offer and he's already been here and he's planning to start working tomorrow!!!! God always provide....not just with money stuff either. He always provides people to help in sticky situations. He always gives us the friends and the support we need it. It's kind of funny...but as I was in my closet praying over all this yesterday morning, I asked God for some encouraging words during the day. And on my way home from town, a friend called me. She's not one that calls often...and mostly when she does it is to let me know of some plans between our daughters. But we go to church together and I love her sweet spirit. Anyway, she called and just started talking to me about our moving and etc. I explained to her the events that were happening yesterday and she promised me she was going to pray for me (cause i had a severe headache) and our house situation. I know she was praying!! Eventually, my head ache healed and although I had to wait for what seemed like forever about our inspection from the buyers....we finally had some resolve to a very stressful day!!!

I have gotten very emotionally attached to the idea of building. I am overflowing with excitement about the floor plan and the tweeking that Kevin and I will get to do with certain features. This has always been a dream that we've shared...to build a house together and design it without having to cut corners on things. I knew in my heart that I wanted to be able to share this home with my family and friends before the next round of holidays in the fall/winter months. I'm blessed beyond measure!! Truly!!!!

Spring "Break"?

Well, for all practical reasons it is spring....and I'm supposed to be on break. Ironic!! Cause I'm not!! It's been over a week since we signed a contract with a buyer for our house. Now comes all the "stuff" that has to be done to ensure the sale to be complete!! Tomorrow is the home inspection and the appraisal. To be completely honest, I was a basket case yesterday. I even asked God to please calm me and just let me know that it's all going to be OK. So, today I'm sitting at the eye doctor waiting for Ryan and I get another call from my realtor. This call I know was God's little way of calming me. She told me that both inspector and appraisal guy were going to be here at the same time. Furthermore, she said that mostly the timing doesn't happen simulataneously. I asked her if that was a good thing, she said it meant that the buyer's lender is moving forth on the loan!! Isn't God so sweet?

So, here's our plan!!
We are going to live at my dad's house for the next 3 or 4 months after we sell our house. And we've found a perfect spot to put a home. It just so happens, that a builder is getting ready to start a couple of houses in this sub-division and he has let us pick out a 4 bdrm floor plan that has lots of neat surprises!! One neat surprise is an unfinished 700 sq. ft space above the garage. Another neat gift is a butler's pantry and built in desk. Yet another is a HUGE master closet!! There's more...but I would have post pictures for one to appreciate!!

Here's another bonus!! Because my dad is letting us live at his house rent free...we're going to be able to save a bunch of $$!! That's always a great bonus!!!

Amazing!!

I haven't blogged lately because there have been a whirlwind of thoughts and ideas running through my mind these past few months. Kevin and I put our home on the market in September. At the time, we had picked out something that I had truly fallen in love with and I was dead-set that we were meant to have that house. I was smitten!! I had a time-frame in my head as to when our house would probably sell and how long it would be before we took on this "dream home"!! (I'm a planner...so that's why I had this imaginary calendar going on!!) Anyway, I began realizing that maybe I was taking more control in this issue than I should!! Just maybe I should be consulting with God and even my husband as to these ideas. When I was praying, I was telling God what and how and when things should take place and hoping He agreed and then move right along. Instead of the way things should have played out. Anyway to make an incredibly long story semi short....it wasn't until a few weeks ago that I finally gave in to myself and gave it all to God. I am slow to learn. I realized that God needed to have my undivided attention and I needed to let it all go!! I began to realize maybe it wasn't His plan for our house to sell...maybe He wanted us to stay put...maybe He wanted us to build on a room...or maybe not. And I began to tell my husband that perhaps we needed to stay here because just maybe God was happy with our life here. In turn, I began to accept this and actually tell others and truly was content in that. I even was looking forward to our house NOT selling. Crazy huh? I have cried like a baby because I wasn't getting MY way...I have tossed and turned dreaming about a home that I didn't own...and I was even angry that we were so deep into this house being on the market and nobody looking at it. So the emotions have been very strong these past few months.

I got a phone call Friday afternoon at Walmart while shopping for groceries that a realtor wanted to show our house the next day (yesterday) at 10 a.m. I called this lady back and said we needed to push it back to the afternoon...b/c we all wanted to sleep in!!! Crazy!!!! She consented. I had this feeling all day long that this person was probably going to like our house. Don't really know why...but I did!! After not hearing anything fairly quickly on the feedback, I resolved to the fact that we really were never going to sell our house. Then, I get a phone call at 6:30 p.m. from our realtor saying that she needed to present us an offer. I should have been happy...but honestly, Kevin and I both were in total shock. What in the world is God doing????

The offer came in a little low, we countered, they countered and now we're officially under contract. So, unless our house fails inspections...we're closing April 16. Guess what???? We have absolutely NO clue where we are going to live!!! Now I'm scared. I'm a little scared for another reason too...this means we're going to buy something that is bigger and more expensive....I don't do well with spending more money for long periods of time!! It scares the crud out of me!!!! I guess this is where I need some reassurance from people I trust. I firmly believe that God places people in our lives and then speaks to us through them.

Anyway, it helps to write this blog...getting everything out and seeing it in front of me is helping already. I'm praying for clarity, direction and some much needed sleep tonight!! I need that peace!! God really is in control...and His timing is really perfect...I am truly trusting Him for taking care of all of this for us!! Thank you God that You are in control. Thank you God for being so in love with me that You always care for my needs even before I knew there was a need for another HOME!!! I love you!!

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!!
I've been taking the facebook challenge of posting daily something that I'm thankful for...so I've been celebrating Thanksgiving for a while now. I don't want to stop once Thanksgiving is over...

I love this time of year...more than any other. I love the crisp weather...colorful leaves....the coziness of curling up with a blanket, candles, and a sweet romantic movie!! I love that it gets dark early...meaning that all my children come in earlier from playing outside. Of course in a couple of months...I'll change my tune and decide that spring is my favorite time of year...I'm fickle!! :)

I'm looking forward to seeing my sister-in-law and her kiddos. They are on their way home from Indiana. They won't be here for Christmas...so we have to do this holiday up good!! Maybe a movie tonight...yummy meal tomorrow...perhaps a little shopping and of course we have to celebrate Christmas on Saturday with them.

Holidays are wonderful....having family to celebrate with is PERFECT!!

Kinda Bummed

Well, today was our Open House. I spent most of my Friday night tightening up the loose ends of getting the house spic/span. Since Kevin got hit with the Hiny flu this past weekend, and had to miss work...it was his turn to work today. So, I really didn't have a whole lot of help from him. Which was a little frustrating...but couldn't be helped. Anyway, when Kevin woke up this morning at 5:30...I did too. He went to work and I began all of the last minute chores.

I was very optimistic all day long, til I heard from our realtor at 3:00. She called and said there were no lookers. Then she called a few minutes later and said that as she was leaving...someone came to look, so she stayed and let them look. So, I'm a little bummed. I know God has the perfect buyer for our house and I know everything works out according to His timing. So, we sit and we wait.

I wonder if I've ever mentioned that I'm not a very good "waiter". Patience is definitely not one of my strong points. Now, Kevin on the other hand, reminds me frequently that we are NOT in a hurry to sell. And I say "I know"....but then I am secretly shooting daggers....I don't like hearing him say this!!!! :)

Well....even though I'm kinda bummed....I've still got hope. I know once the right buyer likes what they see....we'll be so pleased and awed at God's perfect timing!!!!

Another Sick Day

Yep, we're home again today!! I guess I spoke too soon yesterday about the girls feeling better. Last night, they began running another fever and having killer headaches. This flu is stupid.

I haven't done a whole lot today...b/c I have a headache. I can't stand the thought of wasting a day at home...but I do believe I'm entitled every so often to just kinda be lazy.

I have alot of things floating around in my head. Maybe that's why I have a headache. I sometimes wish I wasn't a "thinker" all the time. Here's why: I overanalyze anything that anyone tells me....I tend to make more out of observations that I have.....I notice quite a bit...in general...I'm the kind of person that goes to Braum's and watches people. I have always wondered why big people order a banana split and then a diet drink to go with it. Seriously...what's the point. Just go ahead and order the hard stuff....you've already decided to intake over 1000 calories...what's 200 more??

Here's another thing floating in my head....FAT. The idea of the fat is floating in my head...but the reality is seeing it overhang on the sides of me. YUCKY....so now I have to do Weight Watchers again and I need to work out.

Well....I suppose I should do something that makes me feel productive today...