July 2, 2008

I’m So Excited!

It’s starting to hit me that this moving thing is really happening. It could be because of today’s events.

I spent the day packing about 20 boxes of things that we won’t be using, loading them into the van and taking them to one of our new storage units, aka my parent’s house.  We also wrote out the biggest check we’ve ever written (10% of our new home’s price), which means we’re eating only things in the pantry closet for the rest of this month.  Along with the check, we signed the official paper removing the contingency and giving our builder the green light to get building. 

Our realtor is also making our appointment to select all of our exterior house colors, interior colors, flooring, cabinets, hardware, lighting fixtures, etc. for next week.  NEXT WEEK!  They should be breaking ground within the next two weeks once they have the permits and we’ve signed off on the final plans.  They have committed to a settlement date on or before October 20th, which is much better than I thought it was going to be (Our 10-year wedding anniversary is October 17th so that is pretty cool). 

I also started putting things on Freecycle to get rid of things we don’t want to take to the new house and hopefully get some moving boxes for free within the next week or two.  It’s working fabulously so far.  One woman’s trash is definitely another person’s treasure. 

In addition to all of these other signs that are pointing to this really happening, I have also started to break out (as in teenager face all over again).  Who says that the stress is gone once your house is under contract? 

When Halloween rolls around, I’m going to be one happy girl. 

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Posted by on July 2, 2008 in House Hunting | 8 Comments

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8 Comments on I’m So Excited!

  1. Lisa (aka Martial Arts Mom) on Wed, 2nd Jul 2008 10:28 pm

    2. All joking aside, I wish I was closer to you geographically, I’d really help you with all that packing & moving. I am so excited for you. Any chance you can show us plans/colors/etc. once you’ve picked them out?

  2. Avitable on Wed, 2nd Jul 2008 11:12 pm

    3. So, since you’ll be in your house by Halloween, you’re coming down for my party now, right?

  3. sizzle on Wed, 2nd Jul 2008 11:40 pm

    4. Woohoo! You can totally make it until Halloween. I mean, that’s like the NEXT major holiday. (Labor Day doesn’t count in my book.) Keep up the good attitude. 😉

  4. Christopher_39 on Thu, 3rd Jul 2008 12:42 am

    5. I’m thrilled for you but remember just because you’re building a new house, this is no excuse for limiting your participation in fantasy football!

  5. jody on Thu, 3rd Jul 2008 11:15 am

    6. WhoooHOOOOOO!! Great news.
    Happy moving!

  6. Marguerite on Thu, 3rd Jul 2008 1:24 pm

    7. Congratulations! I am so happy for you!
    I wish I had a way to give you boxes and help…I know you’re going to need it. I’d cheerfully send you tons of sangria too!!

  7. Myrika on Fri, 4th Jul 2008 11:51 am

    8. Hi BBM! I’ve been quietly keeping track of your home owner situation and I’m really glad to see that things are all working out for you and your family! Good luck with the big move!
    ;o)
    Myrika

  8. rv dealers on Sun, 6th Jul 2008 4:20 pm

    9. I love your photo on the left side. I feel sorry for bad guys around your neighbor

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