So, we are either completely nuts or well....we're just completely nuts. We have decided to put our home up for sale and look for a larger one. Not that we are expanding our family anytime soon...we just think that the three of us have expanded ourselves a little too far in our current residence. I am full of mixed emotions now- excited, nervous, sad, nostalgic...just a mix! We bought our home 5 years ago with the intent on living there for 5 years. I thought I would want out after Brooklyn was born- I mean, how could we ever fit a BABY in this house with all our scrapbooking stuff and Dukes of Hazzard memorabilia- but we managed to make it a wonderful home. Though I know a new house is exciting and fun, I have this sense of "oh wow, that is where Brooklyn slept in her swing, started crawling, took her first steps, threw fish sticks on the floor"...the list is endless. BUT, we are excited about the adventure ahead and can't wait to see where God leads us next. I have found that working with a realtor is very strange. Here are just a few things I have discovered in the process:
1. You now share your house with someone else. It is not unusual for your realtor to stop by at 6pm with throw pillows and candles to "stage your house."
2. You may think the house is clean, but it's not clean enough.
3. Storage bins must leave the house. They belong in a storage shed, which I have had to purchase this week. A 5x10 holds a good amount of stuff.
4. Family pictures are great to have around- but they must be the right size, orientation, color, and amount.
5. TV trays must leave the premises immediately.
6. The Magic Eraser is your friend.
7. Greased Lightning is your BEST friend.
8. Parents are wonderful to help store your "valuables."
9. Children will get freaked out by the process of moving and a very perceptive two year old that I know has noticed every detail like the microwave changing counters, a stuffed animal missing, and the bed shifted over 12 inches.
10. Your home's sentimental value does not play any part in the "actual retail value." :-(
1 comment:
Yay Jaclyn! Welcome to blog-land. I hope you love it here! I hope you find the perfect house and you guys can have an easy move. I know what you mean about selling and moving... when we moved it was really hard... especially leaving the beautiful yard and large kitchen behind!!! I look forward to reading your blog! Em
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