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Decisions, Decisions...

July 26, 2005 | Category: In My Life



And from the "it's about damn time" files...

We've decided to sell the house. First to take out a home equity line of credit and take 6 months to fix up the obvious issues: finish the kitchen, the bathroom, the front door. (Oh, how I wish it could be faster!) Once we realized that we wouldn't be making it perfect for us, it was clear that we could make these things nice enough without nearly as much effort or investment.

We've decided to move to a nearby town that is quiet, green, and has an excellent school system. But is still close enough to Bear's current Montessori school to keep him there as long as he needs.

We've decided to buy the house that is right for us and to no longer hold ourselves to the rule that we must only buy enough house that I could pay the mortgage with just my salary. If CD wants to finish his education in Robotics, he will find a way - nights, weekends, whatever.

I know this is just a little baby step, but for me - a giant leap.


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Baby steps add up, and fast.

Way to go!!!

Posted by: ben on July 29, 2005 09:07 AM


You have a plan! Yippee.

Doesn't it feel great?

You've got forward momentum, my friend!

Posted by: Eyes for Lies on July 28, 2005 11:10 AM


I know that it feels good!!!! I am so proud of you (don't know you but proud, very proud). The right decisions are not always the easiest. You go girl!!!!

Posted by: The Diva on July 27, 2005 01:02 PM


HURRAY! I am so happy for all of you. I think these next six months will be fabulous also, especially with an end in sight and a plan in action.

Good luck!

Posted by: halloweenlover on July 27, 2005 09:32 AM


I am really, really pleased for you Sweets.

Posted by: Helen on July 27, 2005 01:25 AM


I love hearing great news like this! Have you started scoping out the new town?

Posted by: Grace on July 26, 2005 11:06 PM


Woo hoo! I bet a great weight was lifted off your shoulders once that decision was made and spoken aloud. Now it's in writing, so you have to keep moving forward!

Posted by: Tammy on July 26, 2005 10:10 PM


Yippee!! Good for you!! I am so proud of you and happy that you will be leaving "the hell hole of your house!" Pat yourself on the back!!

Posted by: Azalea on July 26, 2005 07:11 PM


Congrats on taking a leap forward!

Posted by: Jazzy on July 26, 2005 05:00 PM


Baby step? No way. This is *huge*. Good for you, Elizabeth. Good for all of you.

Posted by: Jennifer on July 26, 2005 04:40 PM


Good for you. I bet it feels great to just have made the decision!

Posted by: A.K on July 26, 2005 04:33 PM


Sounds like a good plan to an outsider. I know I felt an awesome amount of relief (and sadness I'm not gonna lie)when we made our decision to do almost the same thing. Good Luck!

Posted by: CursingMama on July 26, 2005 03:18 PM


Congrats, Elizabeth. Sounds like a great plan. It must be a huge relief.

Posted by: Kris on July 26, 2005 02:59 PM


6 months from now? That makes sense. That would put you at the beginning of the spring market which is where you need to be to sell a house to a family who wants to be in the house in time for school. Are you sure that a contractor you trust will be available to do the work? Ah, hell. Advice stops here. Let me just compliment you on your choice and wish you the best of luck with the process. It does suck.

Posted by: RP on July 26, 2005 02:37 PM


This is great news. I hope the experience provides the much-needed mental relief that you are seeking. It certainly worked for me and I've never been happier or more at peace. I also wanted the process to happen rightnow. But it took a few months and it did happen. The excitement and anticipation turned out to be part of the healing. Best wishes to you and your family. jk

Posted by: jill on July 26, 2005 02:34 PM


Good for you! I hope this removes a huge weight from your shoulders!

Posted by: Melissa on July 26, 2005 01:50 PM