We closed on the house Friday, May 20th. I would like to sit here and tell you it went through without any drama or hiccups but I would be lying. And it continued even after we signed and handed over the keys to the new owners. Jeff and I had so many problems with these buyers that it made us and our realtor not want to sell to them. I truly feel sorry for my neighbors on Western...they are getting some doozies. But as of 7:00 p.m. Monday evening, we are done.
We have finally closed the last chapter to the Jeff and Missy story...no more edits. Its gone to print. And I couldn't be happier and more relieved to finally begin a new life. I don't say that as a jab to Jeff because he is just as happy as I am. We both have wanted this moment for a long time now. Sure we will always have the memories together and our children...but the story has ended. Time for both of us to write a new book.
I am looking forward to new beginnings and this new chapter in my life. I am going to continue to believe all the bad is behind me now and that good things will come. I am going to do my best to keep the blinders off, hold my head up and see what's in front of me rather than looking down and wondering what I could have done different about the past like I have done for long.
As a good friend of mine said just this morning..."Let the fun begin!!!"
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Go Lady Cats!
Highlight of my day....watching our Lady Cats softball team kick a little Galveston Ball butt.
Round 1 of play-offs - Check!
I just happen to be related to the coach....she's my sister.
I'm so proud of her and the girls. I've told her I'm planning a trip to Austin this year. They have the talent to go all the way to State and I would love to make that trip with them to cheer them on.
Round 2 - Coming up!
Round 1 of play-offs - Check!
I just happen to be related to the coach....she's my sister.
I'm so proud of her and the girls. I've told her I'm planning a trip to Austin this year. They have the talent to go all the way to State and I would love to make that trip with them to cheer them on.
Round 2 - Coming up!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
House, Easter and A Question
The inspection went well on the house. There were a lot of nit-picking stuff but nothing major. For the age of the house, this was a good report. So...Jeff did a few things to make the buyers happy and we're still moving forward to closing May 20th. Woo Hoo!!
I was looking around the house last night thinking about what I could start packing up and decided I would start with the few things that are hanging on the walls. The closet in the computer room would also be a good start as I rarely need anything out of there, except a bag. And I could start packing up some things in the kitchen. Maybe if I try to do a little each day it won't seem to hit all at once? Yea okay, we'll see how that goes.
Our Easter weekend was great. My nephew Paul came in from Florida for the weekend so its always good to have him here. My niece Cori completed her RCIA classes and was initiated into our Catholic family. So proud of her for sticking out the classes and all the requirements. It was a long process but well worth it! We spent Easter Sunday at my sister's house celebrating with family, food, egg hunt, confetti eggs, water slide and more good times and memories made. I love being with family...its therapeutic for me. Just feels good.
So now my question to you is how do you go about doing something that you really want to do but afraid to do? Do you just swallow hard and go for it or do you just put it aside and forget about it? You would think at 39 years of age I wouldn't be afraid of anything. I'm experiencing things in my life I thought I never would have to again like getting back out into the dating world. Yikes! Its not that I'm afraid really (well maybe) but the idea just boggles my mind. And how do you take blinders off when you've basically had them for 18+ years? These are all things I am still trying to figure. Part of the process is fun and exciting but the other part of it is just down right scary. Yes I know, suck it up and be brave! Live life to the fullest...grab it by the horns and go for it, life is too short to be afraid or scared. I'm real good at saying that to other people but horrible at listening to my own advice.
So I have more to learn...we knew this.
I was looking around the house last night thinking about what I could start packing up and decided I would start with the few things that are hanging on the walls. The closet in the computer room would also be a good start as I rarely need anything out of there, except a bag. And I could start packing up some things in the kitchen. Maybe if I try to do a little each day it won't seem to hit all at once? Yea okay, we'll see how that goes.
Our Easter weekend was great. My nephew Paul came in from Florida for the weekend so its always good to have him here. My niece Cori completed her RCIA classes and was initiated into our Catholic family. So proud of her for sticking out the classes and all the requirements. It was a long process but well worth it! We spent Easter Sunday at my sister's house celebrating with family, food, egg hunt, confetti eggs, water slide and more good times and memories made. I love being with family...its therapeutic for me. Just feels good.
So now my question to you is how do you go about doing something that you really want to do but afraid to do? Do you just swallow hard and go for it or do you just put it aside and forget about it? You would think at 39 years of age I wouldn't be afraid of anything. I'm experiencing things in my life I thought I never would have to again like getting back out into the dating world. Yikes! Its not that I'm afraid really (well maybe) but the idea just boggles my mind. And how do you take blinders off when you've basically had them for 18+ years? These are all things I am still trying to figure. Part of the process is fun and exciting but the other part of it is just down right scary. Yes I know, suck it up and be brave! Live life to the fullest...grab it by the horns and go for it, life is too short to be afraid or scared. I'm real good at saying that to other people but horrible at listening to my own advice.
So I have more to learn...we knew this.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Inspection
The inspection on the house is tomorrow and I'm a bit nervous about it. Not because I think they will find anything wrong with the house but because I'm worried our buyers will want everything little nit-picking thing fixed on the house. Trying to stay optimistic and think all positive thoughts. And while I'm at it, I'm throwing some prayers out...crossing my fingers and my toes. :)
I have not started packing yet. Waiting for this to be done and then I'll think about it. Tomorrow will be a month out from closing so I still have some time. It's all good.
Tomorrow is also my sweet niece Makenna's 9th birthday. Can't believe my goddaughter is 9. Wow...time does fly doesn't it. We had her birthday/swimming party this past Sunday. I got a little sun myself thank you very much. If my sister doesn't watch out, I might catch her in the tan department (yea right!) I know that will never happen.
Other than that, we're trucking along. My boy passed his TAKS reading and math. Woo Hoo!! Science is up next. My girl is still keeping us on her toes and getting prissier every day...and I love it!
I know this is hard to believe but I'm already wishing summer was here so we could be at the beach house. You won't hear me say that often but I do love hanging out at the beach house...its makes the summer heat tolerable for me. :) At least for that week we're there! ha!
I have not started packing yet. Waiting for this to be done and then I'll think about it. Tomorrow will be a month out from closing so I still have some time. It's all good.
Tomorrow is also my sweet niece Makenna's 9th birthday. Can't believe my goddaughter is 9. Wow...time does fly doesn't it. We had her birthday/swimming party this past Sunday. I got a little sun myself thank you very much. If my sister doesn't watch out, I might catch her in the tan department (yea right!) I know that will never happen.
Other than that, we're trucking along. My boy passed his TAKS reading and math. Woo Hoo!! Science is up next. My girl is still keeping us on her toes and getting prissier every day...and I love it!
I know this is hard to believe but I'm already wishing summer was here so we could be at the beach house. You won't hear me say that often but I do love hanging out at the beach house...its makes the summer heat tolerable for me. :) At least for that week we're there! ha!
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