I am lost to MLS. To the insatiable need to find the house. The house that is mostly perfect for us. It’s taking over my life.
To be fair it is really hot out and it’s doubtful that I would be doing much cooking or cleaning anyways. Chips for everyone! And coffee, lots of coffee.
School starts in September and if we are going to move this year I want to be in and settled before school gets going. Or close to it. We’re on a new house deadline. I can’t say that this deadline is making me fun to live with.
I’m learning that house shopping is 5% determination, 25% imagination and 70% dumb luck. Come on dumb luck!
Part of the problem is I am shopping for a house that has it all. And I do mean all!
- Acres, with a pool.
- Private and away from the hustle and bustle but still close to school and town.
- More space but self-cleaning space.
- And for the love of all that is Holy, please a kitchen at the back of the house. Preferably overlooking the pool.
- A rec room for toys and playing.
- A craft room for me.
All that with an ensuite and a mudroom. Wrapped with a bow if you please. Oh ya, and an office for Ken to work in. I guess we need that too.
If you are singing “You can’t always get what you want” to me, you wouldn’t be the only one and I won’t be insulted. It’s the theme song at my house.
UPDATED: It’s very possible that our house searching is coming to an end. The stars have aligned and we’ve found a house. A house with a pool and a creek. The pool hasn’t been functional for 3 years and it’s very possible that it is in danger of falling down into the creek. But those kind of engineering details will not sway me.
It has nearly everything we need and want, and the whole thing needs gutting and renovating. I”m overjoyed! And hysterical with excitement. Or it could be the excess coffee.
We are getting an offer ready this morning. Stand by friends, stand by. Send pixie dust or whatever you’ve got.
TO COME: A blog post, or maybe vlog, series called “OMG, my house is a freakin’ mess and it has to go on the market for sale tomorrow!” Followed by a few posts about “My house is beautiful and in a great school district, would you like to buy it?”
Pixie dust and good house thoughts coming your way! Can’t wait for pictures!
Still freaking out. A little too much if truth be known. Thanks for the pixie dust. I might also need a sedative.
Perhaps you should take a good run. Sedative effects as well as opportunities for the fairies to sprinkle you along the way.
And it’s cool enough today too. But I’m on my own with the kids.
Phew, saved by parenting.
Yay! *fingers crossed* That sounds pretty darned close to the house *I* want, but I need 4 bedrooms and an exercise room on top of all that.
This one is a bedroom short for you guys. Actually the bedrooms are a bit ill configured. Hoping we’ll be able to change them up and move a staircase.
I am so excited for you! Talk about a Homemade Frontier. Keep us posted!
You know I’ll do almost anything for a blog post.
Fingers crossed for you!
Thanks. Mine too.
Fingers crossed. I’m dying to know more about it (where is it?!) Can’t wait to hear more news.
It’s in Greensville. Who knew I wanted to live in Hamilton? I’ll send you that link.
Yay! Sending pixie dust and good juju. Can’t wait to hear and see all about it!
Thanks, thanks, thanks. I’m a nervous wreck.
Funny. You had me at “coffee.”
I am doing everything to try and get OUT of owning a house while you are trying to get IN to owning another one!
Hope you get in!
Moving and renovating should make for some great stories, no? If not, there’s always coffee.
Today’s task is to get OUT of owning our current house. Do you want to rent?
These are wonderful updates!! That’s lovely!
When do you move in with your in-laws?
Uhmm, not ever.
Oh you mean to keep the house clean. I’m starting by sending the dog and if that doesn’t work then I’ll send the kids. Followed by Ken. I will hold out until the bitter end.
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