We were very aware that we were listing our house at a slow time. For our family specifically it was challenging timing because if we were to move, it would mean changing schools after a few weeks of the big transition into Kindergarten. We just sort of felt like if we were going to move, we might as well try it all out now when Madelyn was 5, rather than in 3 or 4 years when she was more settled into a school. So, we roughly put an end date of 8/31 for the listing of our house. As that day approached and we had lots of activity and interest, we were torn on what to do. But, sometimes life just has a way of playing itself out... and you have to just hold on and hope for the best. We left it on for just a few days past that and sure enough, we got an offer!
So, the negotiating, the inspections, and all the mortgage "stuff" has been a little consuming over the last few weeks... and finally we're almost at closing time. We found a new house that'd we'd been eyeing for some time, and again as luck would have it, she "waited" for us, and the seller accepted our offer. We had a very unique and nice experience when buying our current house, and oddly enough a similiar experience with the people we're buying from next. More on that another time, but that cliche saying rings true - if it's meant to be.... it will be.
On another good note, my second month of PT was more successful than anticipated and I actually got cleared from my orthopedist last week - no surgery! Phew. My arm is essentially back to full motion, with some pain here and there... but I'm SO relieved to have most of that behind me and to not need surgery is a big relief. I've also wrapped up my twice-weekly PT appointments that I'd been doing for the last two months. It may never be back to normal, but I'll take it. So, I have both hands and my strength, in time to do lots of packing, moving and unpacking :) Perfect timing!
Madelyn has LOVED Kindergarten, and everything about it. Her very first day was a little rocky with a few tears, but she really settled in well at her old school. We went to a few birthday parties, and she made a few sweet friends. Then, just two weeks ago, we got the clear from the Superintendent, to switch her pre-move, to her new school. It was honestly gut wrenching... I felt terrible for her, and that she had to go through such a confusing time, just after getting so settled and acclimated to her first school. Especially for little ones like Madelyn, who need consistency, who need things explained and like to understand all details of things going on. We did it all over again - got a tour, met her teacher, and then poof - we just showed up on a Monday and off she went.... never.looking.back. She has impressed me beyond words. Kids... you just never know sometimes :)
With all that's been going on, our time at home has been trying on everyone. We've managed to keep the girls bedtime routine right on track, which is awesome. Otherwise though, more take out than normal, the house is a mess, Mommy and Daddy are stressed, and tired... the kids are emotional, nervous and all that fun stuff. Poor Quigley just paces all day and night, literally. So, I am very, very much looking forward to our closing next week, and getting the move officially underway.
As it is nearing though, I am more sentimental than I expected about leaving this house. I totally pinned for this house, I thought about it all the time and was elated beyond belief when the dream was a reality and it was ours. Even though I have poked fun of it over the years, it has been so good to us. The character, the charm, the extra space we wanted, the opportunity for projects that I love and the proximity to our family, friends and work. This house meant SO much to us in our 3 short years here. I remember when we moved out of our 1st house, I thought - there will never be anything like our first house. However, I'm pretty sure this house will forever hold an extra special place in my heart. There is a young couple moving in, and they are equally as excited as we were (I think!) to be able to move into New Canaan. I am happy for them, and hope they enjoy it as much as we did.
Probably not the best timing (or maybe so, depending on how you see it!) we have a jam packed weekend of F-U-N coming up. Who knows when the rest of the packing will even get done. I wanted to do something fun for the girls since they're weekends lately have included a ton of time at Home Depot, Benjamin Moore, and furniture stores. So, we're going to the Circus tomorrow, catching up with cousins tomorrow, and then having school play dates, a visit from Gramma and Grandpa AND a visit with Uncle B all on Sunday!
How's that for a novel? ;) It may be 2 months again before I can find the time to write, hopefully not though. Hope you and yours are well - and have a great Fall weekend!!
XOXO
Some pictures of recent shenanigans :)
It was maybe 50 degrees out - I turn my back at the playground and Anna was like this! #totalham
Madelyn has LOVED Kindergarten, and everything about it. Her very first day was a little rocky with a few tears, but she really settled in well at her old school. We went to a few birthday parties, and she made a few sweet friends. Then, just two weeks ago, we got the clear from the Superintendent, to switch her pre-move, to her new school. It was honestly gut wrenching... I felt terrible for her, and that she had to go through such a confusing time, just after getting so settled and acclimated to her first school. Especially for little ones like Madelyn, who need consistency, who need things explained and like to understand all details of things going on. We did it all over again - got a tour, met her teacher, and then poof - we just showed up on a Monday and off she went.... never.looking.back. She has impressed me beyond words. Kids... you just never know sometimes :)
With all that's been going on, our time at home has been trying on everyone. We've managed to keep the girls bedtime routine right on track, which is awesome. Otherwise though, more take out than normal, the house is a mess, Mommy and Daddy are stressed, and tired... the kids are emotional, nervous and all that fun stuff. Poor Quigley just paces all day and night, literally. So, I am very, very much looking forward to our closing next week, and getting the move officially underway.
As it is nearing though, I am more sentimental than I expected about leaving this house. I totally pinned for this house, I thought about it all the time and was elated beyond belief when the dream was a reality and it was ours. Even though I have poked fun of it over the years, it has been so good to us. The character, the charm, the extra space we wanted, the opportunity for projects that I love and the proximity to our family, friends and work. This house meant SO much to us in our 3 short years here. I remember when we moved out of our 1st house, I thought - there will never be anything like our first house. However, I'm pretty sure this house will forever hold an extra special place in my heart. There is a young couple moving in, and they are equally as excited as we were (I think!) to be able to move into New Canaan. I am happy for them, and hope they enjoy it as much as we did.
Probably not the best timing (or maybe so, depending on how you see it!) we have a jam packed weekend of F-U-N coming up. Who knows when the rest of the packing will even get done. I wanted to do something fun for the girls since they're weekends lately have included a ton of time at Home Depot, Benjamin Moore, and furniture stores. So, we're going to the Circus tomorrow, catching up with cousins tomorrow, and then having school play dates, a visit from Gramma and Grandpa AND a visit with Uncle B all on Sunday!
How's that for a novel? ;) It may be 2 months again before I can find the time to write, hopefully not though. Hope you and yours are well - and have a great Fall weekend!!
XOXO
Some pictures of recent shenanigans :)
Hanging with our newphews- how cute is he?
Cousin time!!
Dinner at the park!
Our adult weekend in Lake George - so.much.fun
Anna is 2 1/2!
Previewing the playground at her new school :)
It was maybe 50 degrees out - I turn my back at the playground and Anna was like this! #totalham
It's really happening....
Obligatory front-stoop photo
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