We moved all of our worldly belongings into a Uhaul and packed it away into a storage unit. We picked ourselves up (and way too many clothes, shoes, and personal items) and moved into our 'temporary home' aka. my husband's childhood bedroom at his parents house. Our dog, Lula, unfortunately isn't allowed to stay with us, therefore, my parents are taking care of her. Towards the end of the moving process I drove to the airport to pick up my brother, who was flying in from Florida, for our Grandma's funeral. Afterwards everyone who helped us move had a cookout at my in-laws house as a 'Thank you' to everyone.
Then we packed up some stuff again to drag down to my family's town, so we could attend my Grandma's visitation. We stayed the night there and attended the funeral the next day as well. Afterwards my Dad and his siblings went to my Grandma's house to start sorting out belongings, as they don't feel comfortable leaving a lot of stuff in the house until they get it sold. It was broken into when Grandma lived there, so they know it would more than likely get broken into now that she is gone.
There were a few belongings in the house that have always had special meaning to me. They didn't have many belongings because they were so frugal, and you always felt like you were walking back into the 1940's-1950's when you went to their house. Many stuff they bought was original from their wedding in 1954.
*A large World Globe on a Stand (my brother and I would always look at it when we stayed there - half of the countries aren't countries anymore!) I've never seen another globe this big or old. (My brother will get this, which is okay with me. I know he's just as attached to it as I am.)
*Grandma's Cookie Jars - Grandma specifically wanted me to have them. <3
*Grandma/Grandpa's Sugar Bowl - Grandpa made it out of wood, and it always sat on their kitchen table.
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*A Holy Water Stoup (hung inside my Dad's childhood bedroom wall) It was a plastic hanger with a little boy holding a lamb. It has a cup that holds holy water. I was always fascinated by these whenever I would stay at Grandma's house, and I would play in the water!
I'm currently sitting in my husband's boyhood room, not really sure what to do with myself. I keep joking with everyone saying that, "I'm Homeless!" I wonder how long it will take us to find a house, but then again I'm not too eager to do the moving process again just yet. I imagine by the time we find a house we want, and go through the whole process of showings, offers/counteroffers, and closing that we will be more than ready for our own home.
I guess I should say, "Let the House Hunting Begin!"
That's great you sold your house, what features are you looking for in the house you're hunting for?? Can't believe you have to live in your hubby's childhood room, lol.
ReplyDeleteThankfully his childhood room doesn't look like it did when I first met him. Since then his mom has redecorated it into a guest room, so I feel like I'm in a little bed and breakfast!
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*3-4 bedroom (2 bedrooms for potential kiddos, and an Office/Art studio (for me)/Lula's room)
*2 Car Garage
*Wood Working Shop for the hubby (Additional Garage (3 car), Storage Shed, or basement area)
*Lot with Mature Trees, preferably over .50 acres
*Basement - I have grown up seeing WAY too much tornado damage, so having one would make me feel more comfortable. I AT LEAST need a crawl space under the house for safety purposes.
*2,500 sq.ft. (give or take)
We're a pretty DIY couple of people, and I have a lot of carpenters/licensed contractors on my side of the family. Not to mention I grew up having my parents completely gut our house and make it our own. We aren't opposed to a little (or a lot) of blood, sweat, and tears to make it what we want, but the bones and foundation of the house have to be good. *SIGH* It's a tall order to fill in the area we are looking at for the price we are wanting, so we'll see what we can come up with!
Crossing my fingers that we'll have our own home by the time Santa decides to visit, otherwise I'll have to start singing "All I want for Christmas is (my own house to decorate)"
That's a pretty serious list! haha. I always watch House Hunter on HGTV. Is your hubby big on lawn mowing, cause that's a big lot you're looking for! I'm guessing you're looking outer suburbs or country with that?!
ReplyDeleteIt's a pretty serious list indeed. The houses we like that meet those requirements are usually pending sale within the 1st week they are listed, which makes it hard to find any! If we were looking in the country it would be easy-peasy, but unfortunately we're looking in a very desired area (top rated schools, family type communities). All-n-all I feel like I'm looking for this dream home along with millions of other people in this area, SO actually FINDING one may be hard. We'll probably have to settle and give up one or two of our desired home traits.
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