I'm loosing my mind. And because I'm taking a vacation in loony land I probably will not be posting very much. I am far too busy, tearing apart my basement, rearranging and cleaning everything I see, fixing all the dents/scratches/pen marks/holes in our walls, organizing the closets, fancying the yard, putting up new fixtures and lights, finding a place to store all of our excess, and getting the house pretty for an open house.
And once in a while I have to give the boys a little attention too. Ya know, just a little head nod here and there. Maybe toss some Cheerios on the floor for them so they don't starve.
Oh, and there may be a problem at the new house that was found during the inspection. It could quite possibly cause us to call off the whole deal. So that's great. I didn't really need sleep anyway. I'd much rather stay awake all night thinking about inspection problems.
And I don't really need food either. Who has time for that? I'll just drink my dinner. Great way to loose weight!
So excuse me if I'm not around much in the next "Oh God how long is this gonna take?" while. I'm busy becoming an alcoholic.
Moving is fun.
And yes, I WOULD like some whine with my cheese. And yes, I CAN hear the world's tiniest violin playing my sob story.
I have been there, my friend. It's just frantic, isn't it? Deep breaths.
ReplyDeletejust breathe, it will all eventually be a distant memory one way or another.
ReplyDeleteI have learned people CAN live on cheerios.
ReplyDeleteHang in there.
Moving is the WORST! I'm hoping this house is big enough for us to live in the for the rest of our natural lives.
ReplyDeleteUgh, I don't envy you this craziness one bit. But I will send some happy positive thoughts your way, especially in regards to the inspection. What a pain that all is. I hope from here on out it goes more smoothly.
ReplyDeleteYuck, yuck, yuck.
ReplyDeleteThe only comfort is, I guess, that a month from now pretty much all of this will be resolved. Not really great comfort, I'll admit.
Ok ready? In.....out.....in.....out.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could help you. My moving scars are very fresh so actually, I thought that was a pretty pathetic whine (it was funny and coherent and the hair never stood up on my neck). Do you need whinging lessons?
Drinnking only makes you lose weight if it's water. Put the gin down Kat.
I just LOVE all of that fun garbage that pops up. Hope it all pans out. (we've all been there~yikes*!*)
ReplyDeleteMaybe you could throw the kiddos some baby carrots...they need a veggie too and they're not very messy.
Honey, anyone trying to ready a house to sell and get ready to move? Deserves whine, cheese and more wine!
ReplyDeleteokay- I just want you to know that your sarcasm is AWESOME.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to my world.
My kids have even caught on to Hubby's [and my] sarcasm about life- and they are observant enough to pitch in.....and it's hilarious.
Here is an exact quote from Caleb,
"Oh awesome. I left my homework at school, and it wasn't finished, so now I have to do it all over again in class in the morning. [*laughs at himself*] That's terrific. I can't wait to go to school early!!"
HANG IN THERE GIRLIE!!!
Moving and buying and selling a house is HORRIBLY stressful and since we just did it a year and a half ago it is still FRESH in my mind. So fresh that I can still say with certainty that we are not doing it again until the kids are out of college. Seriously. And maybe not even then. Hang in there....
ReplyDeleteHave a drink for me! And I hope it all works out!
ReplyDeleteYou know, come to think of it, I would like some wine and cheese too. Although it's just a tad early...
ReplyDeleteGood luck with it all and keep us "posted" when you can! : )
Good luck! I hope it all works out.
ReplyDeleteNow see I'm rethinking us moving...so much work ;)
ReplyDeleteOh that sounds miserable. Hang in there. This too shall pass. I know whatever is supposed to happen will just work itself out. It will all be for the best in the end.
ReplyDeleteBeen there... have fun!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the inspection and your new house.
Everything happens for a reason... though I have a good feeling here!
Vodka over Hawaiian Shave Ice in your favorite flavor. Or a snow cone. And cheerios. Virgin Snow Cones/Shaved Ice for the kids. AND...you are a hero.
ReplyDeleteHang in there girl!!
ReplyDeleteFeel free to take as much time as you need. And remember, problems that are found in the inspections, have to be fixed by the current owners. :)
Now fix yourself a drink, and give those kids some cheerios. Oh yeah, and order in dinner! :)
Hang in there, girl!!! :) I must say, tho, that you have such a comical way of describing it all!!! Thanks for the laugh!!!!! :)))
ReplyDeleteCan you hear that . . . ? That's the sound of a hug thrown all the way from California! Eight-and-a-half years ago we moved here -- I can still remember the pain and anguish ... but joy after the move washed it over with a great coat of "happy" (maybe that should read: "Happy it's over," stated emphatically while I glare over at hubby with a don't-ever-bring-another-real-estate-flyer-into-this-house-again look).
ReplyDeleteHang in there ...
Can you hear that . . .? The sound of women dropping to their knees in prayer for you ALL OVER THE GLOBE. Relax ... you're loved.
Oh, I've so been exactly where you are right now. I hope things go alright, and I wish I could help. Believe me. I truly understand where you're coming from.
ReplyDeleteGood luck.
Yeah! I am glad you had time in your busy-ness to stop by and comment on my blog. So nice to see you there.
ReplyDeleteAnd... everyone deserves a little whine with their cheese. Good luck with everything involved with the move. We landed in our current house 9 months ago and I still can't find things. I am 100% happy we did it though, so just keep your focus on the light at the end of the tunnel. :)
Good luck!!!! Considering it's the biggest purchase you can make, of COURSE you're stressed!
ReplyDeleteWe'll be here when you come back.
But hey, on the upside, since crap multiplies like rabbits - think of all the stuff you're cleaning up (junking).
ReplyDeleteOkay, best wishes K!
Hey, one of the MOST stressful things we can do is buy and sell a house. There is SO much involved and at stake! I sure hope the inspection problems can be resolved, but if not? At least you found out about it NOW and not after the lovely lemon was yours... (Hoping it's NOT a lemon!!)
ReplyDeleteI'm don't envy you a bit right now! Take care and see ya when things calm down. ;)
ReplyDeleteHa, Ha. Some whine with your cheese. Ha.Ha.
ReplyDeleteIf I lived closer I would help because I became a pro (after your first move you become a pro) but because I live here (dang it!) I can only offer my laughs, er..., I mean support.
BTW. I would so join you on your new found diet. Cheers Sister. I swear I am coming to see you this year!
Be afraid
If I lived closer, I'd drink dinner with you. Moving is like an alternate universe of it's own. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteBreath. Count to 100. Breath.
ReplyDeleteIf that doesn't work, just get yourself addicted to iced lattes and Mt. Dew - that'll get you and keep you going at all hours of the day/night. Oh, No-doz works great, too.
My to-do list is similar, and I'm not even moving!
ReplyDeleteAm I?
Kathryn, after living in FOUR houses in 11 months, I.FEEL.YOUR.PAIN.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with the insane life that will be yours for awhile. Wish I could come help you pack. I've gotten pretty good at it lately. ;)
You deserve a couple of glasses of wine and cheese to go with in my book!!! Like you said if it doesn't work out at least you have a clean house. Maybe I should just pretend that we are moving to get me motivated to completely dismantle and reorganize my house?
ReplyDeleteJust thinking about it makes me want to drink a bottle of wine!
So what's the major problem in the inspection?? I hope it all works out. I'm sure things will get back to normal soon.
ReplyDeleteOne day at a time! Do what you need to get through this...hope it continues to work out!
ReplyDeleteHubs and I are house hunting for some new digs, so I feel ya pain. When we are finally ready to move, you'll have to send some tequilla my way.
ReplyDeleteYou are losing weight, teaching the boys independence and getting your house clean and decluttered. Whatever happens, that is all good stuff. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteQuick, Kathryn, give me your address and I'll come round and help you move.
ReplyDeleteI'll even mix the margaritas for you.
Bless your heart darlin.
ReplyDeleteIf the deal falls apart then you got your wish to keep your darling place and will probably solve your storage issues with all this cleaning and stuff. OR you may get mad and say but I WANTED to move really I did, and then its a WIN WIN deal so go ahead and whine a little. Nothing in life worth getting comes easy.
Oh, girl. I really hope everything works out for you all.
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking of you lately. We too found the perfect house for us and it looks like we'll be moving soon! We don't have all those memories to leave behind, it was such an easy decision for us and we are thrilled!
Let's hope that soon, both you and I will be happily settled into our new homes.
Hey, you don't have to feel bad-- I hate moving even more than I did before I ever had to do it and just hated the idea of it.
ReplyDeleteI know you already know, but I'll say it anyway-- you can't change much of everything by worrying about it, so you may as well get some sleep and just find out whatever the deal is when it's time to find out.
I'm hoping for the best!
IT is all going to be OK just breath! Breath and HEY think about this...your house will be so well organized and clean if you do not move!!!! YAY!
ReplyDeleteI'll be thinking about you!
ReplyDeleteAnd this is exactly why they invented delivery pizza!
Becky
No matter how you slice it, that is just no fun...Hang in there:)
ReplyDeletebreathe deep
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captain morgan & coke will do the rest (that's coca cola btw)
Hang in there...good luck with the packing and moving.
ReplyDeleteAnd, it's totally okay! We all need to whine every once in a while! It makes us feel better.
ReplyDeleteI hope everything works out!!
Take a deep breath, dear. I think it's all going to work out. Enjoy the decompression that comes from going through and throwing out loads of stuff you didn't realize you owned.
ReplyDeleteTREAT YOURSELF! I think someone needs a pedi or mani. Maybe a spa treatment! Come on.... you NEED it :) Right?!
ReplyDeleteoh.. i always gain weight when I move because we eat so much fast food in all the running around, no time to cook craziness.
ReplyDeleteTake a deep breath followed by a sip of wine. Repeat until bottle is empty :)
ReplyDeleteI'll be thinnking of you! Hope it all works out!
Kimmy
Ahhh!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you. Breathe. Deep breaths. And eat every once in awhile too. :)
I hate moving and don't envy you at all! Hang in there girl, there is absolutely nothing wrong with a liquid diet!
ReplyDeleteI took a break, came back and your on a break..lol I know the feeling! It gets overwhelming when your life gets hectic and then your trying to blog and keep up with a gazillion blogs. Take the time and let us know when your back.
ReplyDeleteKirst
That is very funny. "Throw some Cheerios on the floor"--funny indeed.
ReplyDeleteI've been there too, I completely understand. We had a TON of small(??) stuff to do on our place before we opened it to public viewing! I was 4.5 months pregnant at the time too! (With a two yr old!! And alone for 3 weeks.) So, I feel your pain.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with everything. I am glad you got an inspection, sounds like it was a great investment. It's hrrible that they cost so much, but good to find out now...
You are so not whining . . . the thing is, a problem found AFTER you are set on going! That just stinks.
ReplyDeleteTake care, you!!! I hope everything works out!!!
no, but I do hear the tiniest record player in the world, and it's playing "You cain't always get what you wa-haunt"....
ReplyDeleteHope it gets better...
J/ (goteeman.blogspot.com)
Don't feel bad about writing that sometimes life sucks. Even when we know we're lucky, sometimes it's just hard. I found it hard to complain this week TOO MUCH that I had to throw away two refrigerators and a freezer full of food, because Hello? lucky much? Still, it did stink to take that financial hit, and what you're going through is incredibly stressful. Good luck. Breathe. Hope it all works out for the best. We'll be here when you are.
ReplyDeleteIs it a cricket or ladybug fiddling there?
ReplyDeletejust kidding.
Hugs about the inspection. That sounds awful.
and throw in a few pieces of cheese for the kids protein. 'Kay?
Hold up...kids can't live off cereal alone?
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to rethink some things. Good thing Huddy Buddy is only in the exclusively breastfed stage of his life.
Hang in there and count your lucky stars that you get to experience something as exciting as a new home!