Barbra and Iris tagged me on the Wikki Meme, I have done the post twice only to lose it when I hit publish or save. So I will wait until I don’t throw this computer through the window. =)
Well our house if officially on the market (wanna move to Florida?), this the first time I have ever sold a house. I am thinking it might be my last 
I have been painting, spackling, painting, laying carpet, painting, organizing, vaccuming, painting…. do you get the picture?
I told hubby my fear in all this, is he is going to get to use to having the house this clean all the time, hehehe. My oldest son asked me this morning, “has anyone even looked at the house, why do we clean so much?” (the term “we” is used loosely). I said because when you are finally sitting in your new house, in your own room, you will think it was totally worth it. But just like everything in life, you have to put effort into something to get the reward. Then he said, “I dont know Mom.” Well fortunately for him, that I do know, and it will be worth it.
I do have to admit, selling a house is a challenge for the unorganized (me).
I now make sure the bed is made with all the pretty pillows on the bed, before I threw the sheet up and called it a day.
The floors are vaccumed before we walk out for the day (I work while kids are in school). Before, I vaccumed once maybe twice a week.
On a good month my floors would be mopped twice, three times a month. Now they are mopped almost daily, if not every other day.
The kids felt freedom of eating and snacking. Now they snack, with me standing over them with a broom to catch all the crumbs.
To say that this is going to drive ME, and the boys a little crazy is an understandment. Hubby is the only one loving it. But I know it will be worth it. Right?
Have I told you guys how much I appreciate all the kinds word, encouraging comments you leave for me. I fear life has got me busy and visiting has been sporadic, but I want to tell you thank you for kind words and comments that really encourage me.
Have a wonderful Wednesday. And maybe I will try that Meme here again soon….
Ugh. The thought of having a house up for sale makes me itch. I loathe the whole process. Oh and oddly enough my husband is speaking with a recruiter about a job in FL right now!
Laurel Dear,
I have just counted to be sure I remembered correctly but I am now certain the preacher and I have moved 13 times in 17 years…This does not include the two times we lived with his parents while remodeling homes.
I tell this so that you will know – I FEEL YOUR PAIN. Boy how I hate those days of everything having to be spotless because just when it isn’t is when the phone call comes from someone who wants to stop by in half an hour.
You have my prayers girlfriend…I sure hope you are moving to Alabama!
Oh say it isn’t so because it’s taking enough out of me just to get the house ready in the first place.
And already the kids have heard me say numerous times, “If you touch any wall, I will remove your fingers one at a time…”
Preparing to sell the house really brings out the best in my mothering, don’t you think?
Are you moving to Alabama…or is that only wishful thinking of the preacher’s wife?
There is no cleaning…and hence no stress…like cleaning for potential buyers! You just never know what someone’s pet peeve is! Hang in there!
Praying it will sell quickly so that these days will be over!!!!
I know selling the house been really stressing you out. I pray that the rest will now very easy for you
. I have to admit that I would not be looking forward putting our house on the market, because I would stress out just like you.
Wow – vacuuming before you leave – every day…
Blessings to your day and always.
Praying for you as you endure the moving process sweetie.
It’s so hard! My BIL brought home a puppy right when they were trying to sell their home. I felt so bad for my SIL!
I pray it sells quickly and you can enjoy your new home!
Oh my! Hubby and I have talked about moving. We love our house, just not the neighborhood. I think you are helping me make up my mind to stay. I’m saying a prayer for you Laurel. I can’t imagine the stress of trying to sell a house with children.
It’s amazing the amount of work it is. I pray it sells quickly for you.
Girl. I feel your pain! Actually, I’m looking forward to getting past all the icky work and moving into the crumb-catching phase. This is our second house to sell, and at least this time I don’t any preschoolers.
It’s SO hard for me to fake like we live like civilized people…
Oh Laurel – don’t drive yourself crazy with this thing. I’ve heard people say the one day their house was a total mess is the day it sold. Now I’m not going to say that’s a proven formula for success, but I don’t think it hurts if the house looks a bit “lived in”.
We did all that “restoring” work before we sold our home too. I kept thinking how ironic it was that all the things we had planned to do were getting done so we could move out!! Life is funny.
I’m going to pray it sells quickly.
I HATED selling our condo when we moved back home (and I had a baby and a toddler). I hope I never have to do it again (PRAYING–Texas is still a possibility.) My grandmother lived/lives like that and I never wan to have to be like that, it drives me nuts.
Praying you through. (Look at me, I am finally learning to type without looking!!!)
Having to keep everything perfect is the pits. But you’re right – once it’s all behind you, it will have been worth it. Besides, think how much fun it will be to NOT have to live like this.
Laurel Wreath, my realtor neighbor says the best thing you can do to sell a house is to pack over half of everything you own and put it in a storage facility somewhere.
I’d need TWO storage facilities.
BUYING a house (our first one – exactly a year ago!) was stressful enough. I can’t imagine selling one.
I hope it goes well for you.