That didn't happen.
The house is still on the market (for sale by owner now). We are getting several calls, but doors aren't opening right now. To say I'm "okay" with this would be a lie. BUT, I am trying to put on my optimistic glasses and stay focused on the positives. Lower mortgage, less house to clean, rubbing elbows with the loved ones, you know the sappy things people say when they live in small houses (and for the majority are true but at times you just want to scream GET UP OUT OF MY SPACE!!).
Truth be told, we are fine. We know there is a reason we aren't moving, unbeknownst to us. Someday we will look back and that reason will be so clear and we will be thankful. But, one must not live in the future or one will miss out on the present. So... I do what I do best, I make a list.
I had a come to Jesus with the husband last night and went over the list with him. I have categorized things by monthly goals and waved my hooray pennant in attempts to fire him up to get on board of the project "keep my wife from going insane by renovating and changing a few things in the house." Up first is the guest room.
Our house has two, technically three, rooms. Our tiny room is devoted to Henry's space. This used to be our office/library (because we have more books than we know what to do with). So, when Henry was cooking in the oven, we decided to keep the guest room as is, move the desk to the living room, store several books, and transform the tiny space to a lovely nursery. Because we would totally be out of here by his first birthday. Note to self, don't put a timeline on life events.
Now that Henry is getting a little older and his toys are TAKING OVER MY LIVING ROOM, plan C is going into action. Our guest room will be changed into an office/play room by the end of September, so help me. Because we have a tiny house, the bed has camouflaged nicely as a storage unit. Under the bed are several bins of shoes, wrapping paper, and who knows what else. Project purge is underway currently. I am finding new homes for the shoes (and getting rid of several pairs, sigh), selling my large stash of gift bags in a garage sale, and clearing out closet and drawer space.
The donate and sale boxes runneth over.
Once I have cleared out under the bed, the bed itself and my beloved bedding will be posted for sale. Then, the magic happens. A blank slate to do with as I wish. Painting will happen (cough, cough, husband doesn't know this yet), a new furniture piece will be bought, and I will have my office space back. Not to mention the toys will have a home.
So, here's to the first thing on the list. Now I finally have something to write about!!!
If you know of anyone looking for a magnificent queen bed, adorable gray bedding, and striped sheet set, you just let me know.
I found myself nodding my head while reading this. I feel content/at peace until moments like today when I am reorganizing the boys' tiny closet to fit in their clothes, shoes, blankets, some toys, etc. and seeing the large dog cage that we now have in our living room. (ugh) Is it not in the will of God for me to have a basement and a little more closet space??
ReplyDeleteBut we are where we are for at least another year - and then we'll (maybe) try to sell our house again.
Thanks for your transparency here, Ashley!