Need to Escape
Phew … Looking for a house is exhausting! It is also so much fun. The kids, J & I looked at different houses all morning with our amazing Realtor. None of them were just right. There is the almost right house, but it almost feels like we are trying to make it right, rather than it just being right. So I think we are going to let it go. I am a little shocked how emotional this process is. I cried yesterday afternoon, not because there wasn’t a home that we could afford, rather just to let out some of the emotional buildup. So our search will continue, in the meantime we will be trying to ensure we are completely ready financially and emotionally. It wouldn’t hurt to winter in the apartment with oil prices as they are 
Next week J will be busy preparing for fall classes. Becca will be in a morning Preschool Aquatics camp, so Ethan and I are going to chill out and enjoy the last week of August. Everyone keeps telling me that Autumn is long, cozy and beautiful here, so I am looking forward to experiencing it.
Today however, we are taking J to the lake so he can witness our children at the beach. The weather this week was not being very beach friendly, however today is looking fine. So we are going to escape from the everyday and head out to the fresh air, sand and water. Since J will be with me I will finally be able to take my camera and take some pictures!!!!! I am so excited!!!
What are you plans for the weekend?
August 22nd, 2008 at 9:48 am
Yea, it’s very stressful to look for a house. I bet I looked at over 20, probably more like 50!
I hope you have a great, relaxing time at the beach!
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August 22nd, 2008 at 10:06 am
I don’t know where the summer went! I’m sad that it’s almost over already. Fall is nice, but I like the warm weather more. I know I live in the wrong place. I should live in the South I guess.
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August 22nd, 2008 at 11:31 am
Cry all you want! It is emotional! Take all the time you need, you’ll know it when you find it! Thinking of you during the process!
Best weekend EVER!!! I’m coming home!!
Where is the camp? That sounds right up Geordie’s alley!
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Good luck looking for your dream home, I can only imagine how stressful it can be. I am no where close ready to experience that. Your kids are growing up so fast…
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August 22nd, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Yes - buying a new house is very very emotional. We spent 6 months looking for a new house. We had a million things on our wish list and found one that had everything, only it needs some esthetic work (relandscaping, painting, window coverinss, fixtures). We love the layout of our home and the lot, those are the two things that we learned quickly in our old home that you can’t fix. Keep looking - you’ll find it, and when you do, you’ll just know it’s right.
August 22nd, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Good choice to keep looking, although in the end, you may have to settle on some things. But, after you’ve looked a bunch, you’ll know what those are.
If you make a spreadsheet of non-negotiable, wanted, and “oh my god, wouldn’t that be nice, but I doubt we’ll ever find a house in our price range with that” it will make it much easier to look past the people’s things to the bare bones of the house.
Good luck!
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August 22nd, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Keep having fun looking! No matter when you do it, it’ll be a once in a lifetime thing and it’s always stressful but can be fun too.
Summer? What’s that? I can’t believe it’s almost over!
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August 22nd, 2008 at 9:21 pm
couldn’t resist checking in to see if you were any further on the hunt.
I cried so much buying this house. Of course we had to do it in a week and I was like 7 months preggo (that didn’t help). I don’t think I slept much either… it is very amazing how emotional it is. Don’t settle though, the perfect house will show up and all I have to say is that it better be close to mine!
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Shopping for a house is AWFUL.
Ethan is SO cute! My husband is worried because he’s on the bike path. I tried to convince him that you’ve picked him up by now…
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August 22nd, 2008 at 11:11 pm
OM Goodness - yes it is an incredibly emotional time. I don’t know why but it is!. I remember crying for 3 different houses before we bought this one - and when we found it,I wondered what the fuss about the other 3 was all about! Good on you for recognising what you want - don’t settle unless you have complete peace about it!
I hope you and J have a wonderful time at the beach with the kids ….. I am so hanging out for summer here (sorry I know that will mean winter for you - BUT IT’S OUR TURN!!!!!!!)
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August 22nd, 2008 at 11:53 pm
In the near future you will know exactly why you decided to let this house go…
yeah, house shopping is fun for about a minute, till you start seeing what’s really out there & what people are asking for their homes & you start wondering if you can even afford what you would like to have but… that house is there somewhere, hidden away, just waiting to pop out at the right time…
Good luck!
Can’t wait to see the pics from the beach.
No plans for us…
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August 23rd, 2008 at 2:34 pm
Oh, my they are so big and wonderful! The emotional aspect of house hunting is intense. There is so much at stake. I know you’ll make wherever you end up perfectly home. Good luck!
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August 23rd, 2008 at 3:12 pm
Oh good luck good luck!
I found that I kept walking in, then I’d walk right out of the house I was looking at and telling the realtor “nope, doesn’t feel right”.
I was feelin’ crazy about doing it, but that was SO one of my major desires was a house with a *good happy family* energy! I drove my realtor nuts.
But, here I sit…. ahhhhhhh. Laughter, Love and Giggles.
You’ll get there!
Mon
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August 24th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Whether you are selling or looking for a new home, it’s not easy. I totally sympathize with you.
Enjoy the beach and your family.
Be Blessed,
Nadine
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August 25th, 2008 at 3:57 am
Yes it can be overwhelming and I am so sorry you have to go through this but trust that the reward would be sweet…very very sweet and I wish you the best
What a great day at the beach Chelle, the kids are having fun ya!!
It was raining here for the past two days but I’m glad the girls enjoyed their swim with their Dad just before rain hit us on Saturday afternoon while I went to the gym
Have a nice week ahead Chelle - Cheer up my dear friend
August 25th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
House hunting is fun, when you don’t NEED a house. But when you are actually looking for one to raise your family in, it can totally take a toll.
Good luck.
And you WILL know when you find THE HOUSE.
August 26th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
House hunting is such an emotional process. I was there not to long ago. There were a few houses I loved and then there would be a fatal flaw that was a deal breaker. Then there were some that were not right and I tried to convince myself they were. Hang in there you will find it (it like buying a wedding dress, you just know).
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