I’ve been sort of putting off this post. Like, if I put it out in the universe that it will make it official or something. Even though it’s pretty much already official.

We’re selling our house. Our adorable little brick ranch house in the neighborhood that I love so much. On the lot that is full of deer and flowers from friends and, well, also a lot of weeds. I’m loathe to leave the swingset that Preston built for Conor’s second birthday and the shop that we watched him build from the bay window in the living room. And, oh, my beautiful screened porch which is just the way wanted it.

But, we’re moving on for so many great reasons. And I can thank our house for many happy memories.

We’re moving to a townhouse just down the street. In the same school district in fact. It will give us some things our current house can’t do – more square footage, laundry near the bedrooms (WHY does this make me SO HAPPY??) a two-car garage, no lawn to mow, no weeds to kill, no exterior maintenance. We’ll be simplifying our life in a lot of ways which will enable us to spend more time together and are so excited about that possibility.

Also, since I have something of a habit of being honest and open with you, dear reader, the idea of selling our house in the event something happens to Preston – well that was just too heartbreaking to consider. And I don’t think I would be comfortable at our house alone. It’s pretty darn dark. I have an active imagination.

So, we’re going to make memories in a new house – one that works for us now and long in to the future.

Oh! I nearly forgot! It has lighted, glass front cabinets in the kitchen for my Jade-ite collection and did I mention the laundry near the bedrooms? (and not outside in a separate room that you have to go onto the porch in 22 degree weather to get to??)

When it’s time to move, I’ll be calling in the troops. I will definitely need your help. We’re also planning a yard sale on Sept 22nd, so come by and say “hi.” And if you want to buy our house, give me a buzz!