All in one day…

They say that the winds of change blow swiftly, and that has always been my experience. The last several days have been so bad, I haven’t even wanted to write. I’ve come to WordPress, and petered around, but I haven’t written.

After the ridiculous LG house, we actually ran around all afternoon, seeing more houses.

We saw a great house, and talked the guys ear off, but in the end, he wanted someone in on Aug 1, and we could not figure out how to make that happen.

We went to the Kehoe place again. John liked it as much as we do. We dropped off our credit check forms, and the money for said check, and met the other owner.

Aside from the lime green master bedroom, we really love the house. We got a call today, and he said everything checks out, but he still needs to talk to his wife. I’m tenuous about getting too excited, but honestly, I want the house. There, I typed it. I want to live at that house. It’s pricey, but it’s a great home, and honestly, the owners want it well taken care of. We want a steady place to live, where we feel comfortable taking up some roots for a bit.

Jess and I fought like insaniacs on Sat. night, because of all the stress. We’d spent too many days high strung, and too much time in the car together. It was one of those ugly but not screaming fights. She cut a little low, in an effort to stop the fight. I was so pissed when I left, I was seeing red.

At my friend’s bday party, I talked to two of my “Mommy-friends” and they both reassured me that this is normal. Almost instantly, I felt so much better. Feeling less alone always helps.

When I came home, Jess had packed most of the office. Apparently our arguement sparked packing. On Sunday, I got some free boxes off Craigslist, and we drove by another house.

I was peeling our wall art down when T called. I wasn’t expecting him too, as I knew he and my mom were celebrating his birthday. He said he had a question for me. I said, “Shoot”.

Then…he lays this on me. “So, I’ve been doing some thinking, and I was wondering if you’d let me pay for the rest of the stuff for the wedding?”

I was speechless, and instantly, tears streamed down my face.

I knew his intention was pure, and honestly, the offer meant more to me than any money in the world.

I talked to him for a few more minutes and then had to go because my cry had turned in to a sob.

That is what is “supposed” to happen. A Dad is supposed to pay for a daughter’s wedding. Except he’s not my dad, and I’m not his daughter. But, the feeling was so overwhelming, I had to take some time.

It is a rough time right now, and that…was an amazing moment. That certainly frees up other money. But, it’s so much more than that. And, nothing that words can seem to cover. I can’t seem to express why it means so much to me.

Today, when we heard from the owner of the Kehoe place…I started to feel like things are turning up.

And, as I was typing this, got a text that my “other mom” was informed today that now her house is going on the market. (She has been in a long time rental situation, 10+ years) Yup. Times, times are tough right now.