Bittersweet

Thanks to Ang, who posted the question, "is this a happy or sad thing?" in regards to our house being on the market.... bittersweet, I'd say.

Tears come to my eyes when I look at it from an emotional standpoint. The first house we've ever owned. We bought it in a flurry of split-second decision making, lured in by the promise of a free dinner from Outback Steakhouse- just for touring the model. Brillant, right? Hey, we were only 23 and 25- who wouldn't make the trip for a free meal?

I had told Martin that I wanted a cute little white house with green shutters and a front porch (inspired by my Anne of Green Gables love affair of old), a deck, and a garden tub. All the important things in life. I laugh about it now. But then, the guy took us right to it. And there she sat. I was hooked, and Martin wasn't very good at telling me "no" at that point- we were only 6 months into the marriage. Honestly, I think he was too. Hooked, I mean.

The memories surrond me now, 7 years later. Martin and I joined the Arbor Society immediately, because they said they would send us 12 free "trees" for our donation. "12 inch sticks with roots" would've been a better description. But we planted them, and of the 12, two remain- one of them now a lovely Bradford Pear that is growing by our deck, and will next year, probably provide great shade.

Bringing Mason home from the hospital, and seeing that my neighbors had decked out the front porch with Baby decorations and a giant stork on the front door. The CRAZY fourth of July parties- especially that one where Tim burned his hand on the fireworks- Mason for some reason STILL remembers that- even though he was only about 3 at the time (I think). Ping-pong with the guys in the garage; Mason's birthday parties- and now, Coen's first- COVERED in cake- thank you, Mom for handling bath duty; the three of us planting my "Mother's Day Garden" around the deck on Mother's Day this year- scrambling to beat the looming thunderstorm.

Ugggghhh. To leave them behind. But thank God for cameras, and pictures. And this time, don't worry- we're making very careful decisions. We've even enlisted the help of a realtor, AND a mortgage broker. And, right now, I'm about to come out of my skin, because we're so excited, and ready to move on, but God is saying, "WAIT", I think. "But I want.... and it's available, and....", "WAIT". Sell this house, first. I guess. Do any of you know how hard it is to be me, and WAIT???!!!! We bought a house based on an Outback gift certificate!!

Cutest Lil' House on the Block

Cutest lil' house on the block seeks new owner to love. I am a cozy 3 bedroom dwelling with 2 1/2 baths. I am most proud of my bonus room, deck, garden tub, and my perfect little front porch (which I think gives me that charm that others don't have). I also have a great wooded area in the backyard, which gives my owner the chance to enjoy their deck privately when they wish.

My previous owners have enjoyed me immensely, but are ready to move on to a more mature, permanent relationship.

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