Wow, what a week it has been.
Where do I even begin?
Here is a re-cap of our week....
Sunday:Our first full day at my parents. We have taken over the "west wing" of the upstairs.
All of our crap is everywhere.
The girls are adjusting well to living at my parents.
They miss their dog (my parents backyard doesn't have a fence, so my in laws are keeping our dog for the next few weeks)
Oh yeah, and did I mention my parents are getting their master bath remodeled, so we are all sharing 1 bathroom? Good times.
Monday:There were issues with the appraisal & buyer of our house.
We thought everything was going to fall through.
I am FREAKING out. Kevin was calm.
Tuesday:Things with the house situation look up & it seems like everything is going to be okay.
We have a staff meeting at school.
My principal announces she is retiring at the end of this school year.
This makes me sad. I really, really like my principal. (and, she likes me)
I know what to expect with her. Now, a new person is coming.
Have I mentioned I don't like change?
All this change is causing me to almost have a panic attack. For reals.
We get a call from our realtor at 9:30pm on Tuesday night letting us know a house in our dream neighborhood is back on the market.
Wednesday:I am still stressed about house stuff.
Old house stuff, possible new house stuff....it is all overwhelming.
I don't know about you, but when I get stressed, I can't eat.
The thought of food makes my stomach turn.
I think the only thing I ate on Wed. was a peanut butter & jelly sandwich.
I am so stressed that I am breaking out. Hello, am I 13? geez.
We put an offer on the new house & wait to find out.....
Thursday:Kevin leaves Thursday morning for his guys weekend in Lake Tahoe.
All day, I am freaking out (again) & anxiously waiting to hear if our offer was accepted.
Rush around getting paper work signed & copied for our mortgage broker & lenders.
Drive by the potential new house several times hoping & praying everything works out.
Finally find out at 9:00 pm that our offer was accepted. PRAISE THE LORD.
Want to cry tears of joy, but still anxious about our old house closing.
I can't wait to go into more details...it is a total God thing & it is so clear how he orchestrated this entire situation (and for that, I am thankful!)
Friday:
I find out one of our friends is expecting their first baby this November!
Later that morning, I get a call from one of my college roommates letting me know she got engaged the night before!
I email back & forth with our mortgage broker getting everything in order for the new house.
After school, I take the girls to get a chocolate milkshake & then to Target to celebrate that the weekend is here.
Kevin is having a great time in Tahoe with all the guys!
Photos taken by BrianThey went on a snowshoeing adventure Friday afternoon
Saturday:Claire wakes up at 6:30. She never wakes up this early!
Didn't she get the memo that it is the weekend?
I have a photo shoot Saturday morning & then I go back to our old house and finish packing up the kitchen & bathrooms. Then my sisters & Jason come over to help me load boxes & take them to Elyse's garage.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for all your help.
And, a HUGE Thank you to my mom who watched the girls all day.
I wouldn't have been able to do it without everyone's help.
Sunday:I went back to our old house & cleaned, cleaned, cleaned.
Our house is empty, just a few things in the garage.
My mom & I take the girls to go look at couches.
Kevin gets home & the girls (and I) are SO happy he is home.
We go to dinner at his parents house & then when the girls are in bed we head to our old house to do touch up paint (where we had pictures hanging, etc) and to load the final things into the POD.
And, I finally picked a winner for my giveaway using random.org
Congrats to Lori! You won the giveaway!Email me your info!
I am glad this week has come to an end.
I am looking forward to this coming week.
Our old house should close in the next 2-3 days.
I am praying there is no more drama & that everything goes smoothly.
I don't know if I can handle anymore stress. I swear I have an ulcer.
I think I lost 5 pounds last week from not eating. My pants are loose.
Thank you to all of our friends & family who have been praying for us this past week!
It is SO appreciated!
I can usually handle stress, but this last week put me OVER the edge. Yikes.
I know all this stress will be worth it.
You did have quite the week! I can understand your stress on all levels - a new principal is a big deal, a new house is a big deal, lots of big deals! I hope you have a great week this week and I will be praying for all things to go smoothly! :)
ReplyDeletephew what a week indeed, exciting things happening! Your girls are precious! Hope all goes smoothly and less stress this week.
ReplyDeleteWell if you can survive that....you can handle anything!! Hoping this week is much less "exciting" and all goes smoothly with the housing situation! So happy God worked things out so quickly for you and your family- can't wait to hear the details of it all! =)
ReplyDeleteYou don't have 5 pounds to LOSE!
ReplyDeleteEverything will work out. Praying for you. :)
wow..what a week!! I feel al ittle stressed just reading your post:) Hope all goes well w/the house...been there..ugh!
ReplyDeleteYou go girl, I'm exhausted just reading it!!!! Phwweeewwww!! Good luck on your new place, God is good, he has provided for you guys in spectacular ways!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh! I'm so thankful! :)
ReplyDeletebless your heart...what a week! hope this one goes much smoother.
ReplyDeletestay strong...only a few more days until most of the stress is relieved. i'm so happy to hear that your offer was accepted and it's where you, and He, really want to be!
ReplyDeleteOh love! Here's hoping you NEVER experience a week like that EVER again!
ReplyDeleteThat sure is a lot of stuff to think about in one week! I look forward to hearing about the details of your divinely orchestrated home purchase! Good luck this week. And eat!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a week you all had - I'm exhausted just reading that! Congratulations on your new house! Hope this week goes smoothly for you with much less stress. :)
ReplyDeleteI think a sewing night will take care of everything.
ReplyDeleteAre we on for next weekend or what?!!!!!!!!
SO excited about your new house and keeping my fingers crossed!!
Everything is going to work out, I just know it! So excited for you! Ummm...I cried about the retirement news...I don't like change (hoping I at least have a job and I get to stay), but I've been so blessed. It will definitely be different-hope it's good! Scrolled down to your edited DMV post...so gross! And I say that with all the love in my heart, especially knowing that your house is always so impeccably clean! :)
ReplyDeleteWow Mel! Your last week sounds about as fun as mine. We should have shared a box of wine!
ReplyDeleteHang in there. God has a plan so there's no need to stress. He has you, Kevin, and the girls in his hands and knows exactly what you need. Now go eat a steak!
Crazy, crazy, crazy!!
ReplyDeletePraying that everything works out with the new house!
OMGoodness. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteYou have so much going on!!
I know it will all be awesomesauce in the end and you'll look back at this week and laugh.
XO
my goodness. you're right...it will be worth it. i hope this week is SMOOTH and full of happy, little, stress-free moments that encourage you to carry on!!
ReplyDeleteI am right there with ya on the stress.
ReplyDeleteI say we get together for margaritas...at least $700 worth! I hear Heather is not only driving, but buying, too!!!!!!! Let's go!
I have really enjoyed reading all about your move to a new home because I can so relate. We moved to Huntsville, AL, from TN last year, and moving with two children.......that is an adventure! Mine were 5 and 18 mo when we moved. Like you, we bought our first home as newlyweds and left with two children and a dog. It is still hard to go back and drive thru the neighborhood, even though I love our current home.
ReplyDeleteI was reading your decorating posts and keep seeing things that I would pick out, it is cool to see someone who has the same decorating style. I am going to participate in Kelly's Kid Bedroom link party too this week......I gotta get to work!