Two new things to know about me: I have a vivid imagination and I have problems jumping to conclusions.
As a kid, I used to spend much of my time in imaginary land. I think a lot of kids do this, but I was really good at it. Also, my dad told me I too often got my exercise by jumping to conclusions. (Ha ha.)
In recent weeks, these two habits have made for an unfortunate combination.
We are becoming too big for our current house. The five kids can technically fit in two bedrooms, but we would never have room to put the babies in actual beds or their clothes in an actual dresser. While baskets of clothes under their cribs work fine for now, and I can keep them sleeping in those cribs for maybe another year, we're trying to plan ahead. And since our house is a split level, finishing our basement wouldn't give us much extra room.
We'd love to stay in our current neighborhood, but there are only a few homes that would accommodate our family (without having one of the kids have to sleep downstairs, which I don't really want to do for a few more years if we don't have to). And strangely, no one has volunteered to move so we can live in their house. (So much for living in a friendly neighborhood. Hmph.)
We've been casually looking here and there for the last little while, but nothing serious. In the last few weeks, though, we've had a few different new house scenarios present themselves, and every single time, I immediately start planning, scheming, and practically moving us in. And when things don't work out, I get totally sad about it—unrealistically and ridiculously sad.
The worst time happened last week. I found a house online that was 15 minutes away. It was a short sale, so the price was reduced. Beautiful, hardly ever lived in, almost new home. Four bedrooms upstairs, 3 car garage, finished basement with 2 more bedrooms—over 5000 square feet. I started to get excited as I looked at pictures of the house online. My husband kept cautioning me to not get ahead of myself. And I tried (but not very hard).
Then I made the mistake of piling all the kids in the car to go look at it. It's in a gorgeous and quiet neighborhood, in a cul-de-sac, on a lot that's over 1/2 an acre. Got even more excited. Called the agent to schedule a showing.
It's under contract.
*Sigh.*
I asked the agent to call me if the contract falls through, but I'm not holding my breath.
I keep reminding myself that there's no rush, no hurry to move. And frankly, it could take a long time to sell our house, so I'm sure this will all be a lovely lesson in patience. And hopefully, next time I will have learned my lesson to not let my imagination completely take over...
we'll see.
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5 comments:
Oh man don't I know the ups and downs of house woes!! We called the realtor this morning and backed out of our contract to buy the house with the pool....and we are renting once again. It's silly that I should be disappointed cause it means I can now concentrate on this baby coming any day ...and yet today just feels like a go back to bed and cry day. I think this is why my husband started this process without me involved in the first place...I get way too emotionally involved. Maybe it's a Turner trait. Good luck..I'm sure you will find it when it's right!
I'm a totally friendly neighbor. You can have my house! It's definitely big enough for your fam and you'd still keep both of your current neighbors adjacent (one to the side, one through the back)
For the right price, it can be yours. ;)
good luck. oh, and fyi my boys both sleep in the basement and it has been great. it only felt weird for about 5 min. the first night.
There are SO many good deals out there right now. It really is a great time to buy. But, we would hate to see your family leave this neighborhood! We always knew that we would move over here and everyone would move out! :-) Would you sell your current home or rent it out? Tidwell's house is listed for sale on ksl by the way, they just don't have a sign out front. You might want to look at that one.
Ugh... it is such a draining process. I think we made 10 offers before we found our house, and I do LOVE it here! I think you should move into our neighborhood. We are in great school boundaries, and it's only 5 minutes away from where you live. :) I will keep my eyes open for you.
One thing I did learn, is that you push and push for something you want, but the Lord pushes right back until you find the something he wants for you. :)
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