Our house is for sale. It is a very exciting and strange time. Ryan and I are used to moving with just the two of us, not a family. So here is the individual update.
Ryan is planning all the supplies for the next house. Since we will be getting property he has enjoyed looking at: bigger chainsaws, ATV's, ATV attachments (tillers, graders) riding lawn mowers, tractors, generators, splitting axes, trailers, etc... I know he is having a blast. We have brochures-a-plenty. He sits in the evening and says things like: "Won't it be fun to take the boy out in the morning and mow the lawn together on the riding lawn mower?" or "In the fall we'll ammend and till the spot for the garden." Ryan and I like to garden together. He likes everything I don't about it, and I like everything he doesn't. I am sure glad he likes to water it.
I feel a little like a fish in a bowl. Just now someone has walked up to the house looked in the window and taken a flyer. It's weird. I get up early everyday and do chores while serving breakfast. Then the house is clean and ready to show before 10 AM. I am trying to cook less with salmon, garlic and onions. I am chasing the children and the dog with Windex! Luke likes to put his hand on the window and see the imprint. What a hoot! I feel like that dad on My big fat Greek wedding. In my spare time I am making county calls to see if specific properties have any flood issues, zoning violations, zoning restrictions, errosion problems, and sink holes. I am also researching wildlife. There are many cougars, bears, coyotes, and eagles in the area we are looking at. Ineed to know more about these critters.
Luke is not sure what to do. He doesn't like big change. When I am packing or moving things around. He gets upset. So now I have him help me sort things and we talk about who will buy this house (not our house), and the new one God has for us. He initially thought that everything including our dog would stay with the new owners. HA! So we went through the whole house and talked about what we will take with us. I think he feels a little better. He is currently anticipating camping with Grandpa and Grandma in June. He told the chechout lady today, "You got to be careful for rattlesnakes so they don't bite you. There are rattlesnakes camping with Grandpa and Grandma. We get to take their BIG, BIG, TRAILER."
Daphne has decided now is the perfect time to begin blowing bubbles on our sliding glass door. From her perspective, maybe the bubbles look way better and stand out on a cleaner window.
Smokey (mini-dachshund) has decide that she will be on the couch. She was banned from the couch when we purchased a leather one. She sits on the couch when things are not right, from her perspective.
In the end, everyone needs more cuddles, hugs, rest and kisses. I am thankful to the Lord for His provision for us. He always knows what is best for us. He always delivers in His perfect time. What a happy adventure to have, as a family, together.
