Our cup runneth over, people! Our house was listed on Friday night around 6:00 pm and we accepted an offer yesterday (Tuesday) at 6:00 pm. That is FOUR DAYS; what a blessing!
If all goes as expected, we will close in four weeks, which means as soon as the buyer’s 10-day option period is over, THE PACKING BEGINS. Thankfully, our new home isn’t too far, but it is significantly easier to move when things are packed in boxes and bins and properly labeled, right? Right!
Today, Kenny, Meredith and I went through ALL the games in the house and packed-up those that they have outgrown, or no longer want to play. Already in the back of the Suburban, the games are designated for our local SAAFE House.
Next up is the clothing purge. We are not packing anything we cannot, will not, or have not worn recently (Winter coats are an exception since they get worn about twice a year here).
I’ve completed the linen closet’s editing; in other words, I no longer have three dozen pillowcases and tossed the stained, lumpy pillows.
The attic needs a bit more work. I’ll use the endless amount of empty plastic bins (Don’t ask, I have no idea.) to transfer linens and other things to our new place; so, that’s good. We also have a number of suitcases we’ll use too–and then, donate somewhere because WHY DO WE HAVE SO MANY SUITCASES?
We need about 30% of what I can see in the photo, and the rest will be donated, sold or discarded.
No, you cannot have dibs on the old sewing machine stand. It has a lovely glass topper and will have a home in the lake house.
Overall, we are in a good position.
Here’s a sneak peak of the lake house from the road. The stairs you see on the back, left side of the house lead up to the very large, covered back deck.
I wish I could start packing TODAY; I’m ready!