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May. 6, 2008 - Prep for Vacation
I disappeared from the blogging world there for a couple of days because life got so busy. We are preparing for our vacation and trying to get things together before we leave - our house, our new home, schoolwork, etc...
Our realtor was able to work out the details in the extra fee that the sellers were holding off on telling us about. Everything worked out in our favor! We will have to face some of the extra fee but the sellers agreed to pay a larger portion of it! Thank God for his grace and thank all of you who had prayed about the situation for us!
Yesterday we had the inspection for the house. The man doing the inspection said that it was in wonderful condition - there were a few minor things that need to be repaired, but not much. There were also no insect problems and apparently the house had never been treated for any problems in the past, which the inspector said was a really good sign! All in all the house is in great condition - Thank God! We are now out of attorney review and I think the next step is for the sellers to go over what has to be fixed in the house - after that, I honestly don't know what happens.
We are leaving for vacation to the Outer Banks on Saturday morning. Leading up to the vacation every year I tell myself that I don't need to start getting things settled until about a week before - and every year I make myself crazy for a week before vacation. This week happens to also be filled with things outside the house that have to be taken care of and I just feel so overwhelmed. I need to shift my focus though to be grateful that God has given us the ability to go on vacation instead of feeling weighed down by the tasks that need to be completed.
I came up with the brilliant idea that it would be better if we came home from vacation to a very cleaned house. Why I create extra work for myself, I am just unsure of! The first task I am currently in the process of is emptying the closets of all winter items and putting them in vacuum storage bags to save some space and make it easier for the move. This turned out to be a bigger task than I first assumed though as I had worked most of the morning and some of the evening hours on it. I know that it will make things easier for when we return, so I will drudge on and finish it up tomorrow. I was surprised to see how much fit into the space saver bags. I am seriously contemplating opening one up and taking a picture of it before and after the air is vacuumed out - we'll see if I get the gumption to do it tomorrow and post the pictures here.
Well, I'm off to plan schoolwork for my little one... I'll try to contain myself from the excitement of it all  .
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May. 7, 2008 - Wishing you a relaxing vacation!
 Posted by strs
Hi, just reading your post about getting ready has made me tired. I like coming back to a clean house,too. Over the years, I have learned to only hit the hot spots and do a regularly cleaning. You will eventually learn what will works best for you and your family. It may take a while, but it will happen. LOL.
I am so glad everything seems to be working out with your new home. We purchased a new home several years ago. All the hassles and headaches just about drove me crazy. You seem to be handling it very well.
Are there any baskets that may be going on your trip?
I couldn't agree with you more baskets are such much pretty than metal /plastic containers. I sure you will even find a way to incorporate them into your move.
Have a safe, relaxing, and wonderful vacation!
Tafy Sills from Blackberry Lane Farm
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