We had a good time. It was pretty mellow and the long weekend was very relaxing. While I did not join the masses at 4am or even 7am, I did manage to get a little shopping in here and there throughout the weekend. I am happy to report that I am nearly finished with my shopping. Boy, it sure pays to simplify and buy less! It is such a huge blessing to be ahead of the game in getting ready for Christmas, especially this year. Why you ask? Well, we have been going round and round about what to do with our house, fix it up, build, sell, and on and on. Recently we decided that selling and moving would be the best option for us, so it ends up that we found a house. Yes, before we listed our house. We made an offer several weeks ago, they countered, we countered, they countered again and then we declined. So we let the house go, trusting that the Lord had something better for us. Week before last they called our agent and asked if we were still interested and we are. We make another offer on the house and if all goes well, we will close on Dec 21st. That means one crazy December. We will leave for California to my parents house for Christmas two days after we close. Nuts huh?! The good news is that we will have two months to get our house ready to list and we will also have time to slowly pack up and move somethings out before hand. Also, we will work on painting the new old home and getting a few things ready for us to move in. It is a smaller house, and I will need to declutter my cabinets and storage places but I am looking forward to simplifying my life. More stuff means more to take care of and more stress. I am ready to let it go. I am excited to be in the new old place (it is about 50+years old, likely the same builder as our current home). It has a better floor plan than ours and it is in a culdesac in a quiet neighborhood. Right now we live on a busy street. The kitchen in the new house is about 2 years old and so is the bathroom and laundry room. The bathroom is a good size but there is only one. We hope we will be able to add on to this house. The best part of this house is location, location, location.
Such a strange way to end the year. Oh well.
Susan
but an excellent way to start the next year. new house, decluttered. i hope it all goes well.
Simplifying is the best!
I thought I simplified when I was packing… but as I am UNpacking, I am beginning to realize that I still have waaaay too much stuff! The sad thing is what to let go of… my current storage dilemma is of BOOKS and ART supplies. Surely there must be another way! Maybe IKEA can save me from my troubles.
One more thing…
I hope you get your cul-de-sac house! A peaceful neighborhood and yard is an amazing thing to have. It can bring so much peace.
And being able to move some things out of your current house before you list it is a great blessing!
Yay! Congratulations!!! How much fun to have a new-to-you home to paint and make your very own! I know you have been thinking about all of this for some time now and I’m glad to hear it has finally happened. And I know you thought about building, but I love to hear of people being able to find something “used”. I don’t know what it’s like there, but out here is just constantly trees being leveled for new developments. Can’t wait to hear how it all goes! I’ll be praying.
Oh, did you see the pics of the new Suarez baby? I’m sure you did. Thanks for including me in the prayer loop; I was glad to do it.
Jennifer