Houses

Ryan and i are trying to find a new house. The house shrank when Casey was born. We sold the horses to a wonderful family, who rides them everyday. We just no longer had time to ride. But we feel good about where they are. So....finding a house without a horse pasture is much easier....sort of. We still need a big enough yard for 2 crazy aussies, and for Casey, who I am certain will never stop running as soon as he can start. There are so many things to consider...we need a big house, a big yard, which city and which school district, drive time to work and to daycare. I don't like my backyard to back up to anyone elses, I like a country feel and not too suburban of a neighborhood. Ryan wants enough grass that he doesn't feel silly busting out the john deere ride on mower, or get laughed at for using it on a postage stamp yard. We also need enough grass Josh and McKenzie don't destroy it. Do we want a 5 year house? Or a forever house? Do we want to build? But then we have to rent for a few months, but we could build a house and choose the options, but then there is a lot of work putting in the yard and all that. Luckily Ryan is incredibly handy. He can build or fix just about anything, and do a fabulous job!


We also have to sell our house. We have had some interest, and it seems to be going well. But...trying to keep a house look-at ready with a baby and working full time? Not an easy task! I am getting more efficient in the morning, but there are days we just cant leave the house in pristine condition, or even close to it. The realtor offered to run by the house and tidy it up before it was shown the other day, but really? What if my undies were on the floor or something? Do I really want her doing my dishes and cleaning my messy house? Actually, that does sound pretty good upon further reflection...


Hopefully we will have good house news to share soon! I am not in a big hurry, moving with a baby sounds like too much work! Ryan on the other hand is climbing the walls for this all to fall into place.