Almost Home

We are getting so close! Friday we are getting the final walk-through and closing on our new house! It’s officially been since July since we decided to build and go through the process of picking out tile, carpeting, cabinetry, hardwood flooring, and everything that goes with it. Looking back, four months is a short time, but it’s been a loooonnng 4 months waiting in limbo and living packed-in like sardines. I wouldn’t trade it though because we’ve made some great memories but I know Jim and I both feel like little kids, just giddy and grateful to finally have this process complete! We decided to actually leave for WI on Saturday, Christmas Eve and start packing our old home early. That means we’ll be celebrating Christmas Day…one more year in our Green Bay home. My parents are going with us to help, visit old friends, and see my brother for the holiday too. I don’t think it matters to the boys where we are for the big day and in some ways I think it will be a fun adventure! We are packing the tiny Christmas tree to bring with us and leaving a note for Santa to look for us back at the old house.:) I guess my only major apprehension I have, is worrying that our WI home will NEVER sell! It seems like everyone we asked, says it took them 2, 3, 4 months to sell their house, and for us it’s been over 6 months and still no takers! To me, it’s the greatest place ever, and I wish I could tell each realtor and person walking through what wonderful blessings we’ve had under that roof, and how it’s the ideal family house but…I guess it just hasn’t been a perfect fit for anyone yet. It’s so nerve wracking to think of paying 2 mortgages and Jim and I have both just been STRESSED out at the mere thought! We are so responsible when it comes to money, and we really felt after researching the market and talking to “experts” that we would’ve sold our house by now!! yikes. So I have to say that’s a bit of a black cloud hanging over us right now. Anyway, I’m sure I will post a picture or two when we walk through the new house on Friday! Talk about a great Christmas present, this beats a Red Rider BB gun any day!:)