Sunday, April 17, 2005
Phil says I have a paint problem, do you think so?
We are one step closer now
Phil and I have tentatively found a house. I say it like this because I am the queen of not getting my hopes up too far.
After an exhaustive 2 weeks of looking and one week of torture, after a donation from the Bank of Mom and Phil and I sulking after the rejection of a second counter offer, after going from neighborhood to neighborhood comparing them all to this one house, we have put a contract on it. It’s a fairly unattractive 1977 cape cod. But it’s HUGE and it has so much possibility. Let me also mention that it has a shed that was built especially for motorcycles (which is really the only thing that sold Phil). It is double what we have now on the same sized lot.
I have been decorating this house for a week now. I woke up at 630am this morning deciding what sink I must put in the upstairs bath. I had the IKEA catalog out at 645am, perusing through colors, ideas and furniture. For those of you that know me well, you already know that IKEA is calling my name about now. It’s taking all my self control not to start marking up the catalog like a Christmas list.
When our Realtor, who I just love, called tonight to deliver part one of the good news, my thoughts immediately went to my house binder. I had a binder when we were moving into this house. It had a section for each room. I taped colors, furniture photos, fabric, ideas, sketches of rooms, and the like all on paper that was in this binder. Everyone (everyone but Ronni, thanks) made fun of me until the house was put together. Then they started asking how I did it. Neener Neener Neener.
I thrive on this and just can’t tell you how fun this will be. Even with a 2 year old and even under stress of selling my current home, I am so excited about having a big, new project. (Did I mention the 1977 carpet *shudder*).
I am hoping my updates will be more frequent now that phase one is coming to a close. This house will go n the market on May 1st. Please wish us luck and someone with deep pockets. We sure could use it now.
Take Care!
Meredith
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