Well, it's official. We closed on the house today and we're moved in. I can hardly believe it. We never imagined when we listed our house on April 20th that it would sell in 9 days and that we would own and live in another house on May 29th!
Yesterday was an emotional day. We emptied our old house and cleaned it for the new owner. What an enormous job!
Memories of the last six years went through my mind all day as I cleaned each room and dusted, cleaned toilets, tubs, sinks and floors, vacuumed, scrubbed out the fridge and wiped down the counters one last time.
Andy and I bought that house - our first house - the summer of 2003. I was offered my teaching job over the phone in August of 2004 in that house. I took a positive pregnancy test in October of 2004 in that house. We brought Lily home from the hospital to that house in June of 2005. I took a positive pregnancy test in November of 2007. We brought Taylor home from the hospital to that house in July of 2008. We had countless get togethers, parties, lunches and playdates with family and friends at that house. We celebrated Lily's 1st, 2nd and 3rd birthdays in that house. She graduated to her big girl bed in that house. We played many rounds of Settlers of Catan in that house. We watched many Vikings games in that house. We painted every room in that house at least once. We added crown moulding in the kitchen, new faucets, new light fixtures, new window treatments, a new deck, a new fireplace, and a new roof.
As we pulled out of the driveway for the last time we were both in tears. We loved that house and are so thankful for all of God's goodness to us in that house. And it's not so much the house that we'll miss, but we get emotional when we think about all of the significant milestones that have happened as we've started our family.
So today we start a new chapter! The closing was this morning and it went incredibly smooth. We're moved into the new house (although not unpacked! ugh. that'll take awhile) and it's already starting to come together and feel homey.
If you would pray for Lily, we would appreciate it. All of this has been really overwhelming and a little confusing to her. She really likes this house, but she keeps saying that she wants to go home and that she wants to live in "her old house". We know that she'll get used to it before we know it, but we'd just like the adjustment to be smooth for her. It'll help when we get her room unpacked and put together. But please say a prayer for her.
One of my favorite things about this house is that we have a guest room! I don't think I can describe the joy in my heart!!! I have wanted a guest room for ever! And now we have one. The new sheets have been washed and the bed is made, so come stay with us!
And now I think I'll check my email one more time before bed. Oh how I've missed you, internet!
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I've been praying for you as I imagine this past week has been crazy! As we pray about selling our house I understand all the emotions that go along with it. And we'll be praying for Lily too! Try to get some rest tomorrow! :-)
(((Hugs))) for Lily! We moved into our current house back in 2003 and our of our first home. It was difficult even for me (Micah was almost 6, Eden was just turning 4, and Caleb was 2). I *still* fight the urge to drive by our old house and ask to come inside. :) Imagine that! One funny thing that happened was in all the busyness of moving we forgot to forward our mail. So we actually did go by the old house to pick up our mail later in the same day after we closed on the house. What a strange feeling that was!
If there's anything we can do to help, please let us know!
By the way, we enjoy Settlers of Catan too--and it's been way too long since we've played. :)
I'm thinking of coming and using your guest room once in a while... just me. LOL
And it's funny that Steph mentioned Settlers of Catan... I immediately thought of the Theis' when I saw that. We should all get together and play sometime! (I'd like to learn.)
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