Our backyard and trees that won’t exist soon…
Wow, it’s been a while. I’ve been much more active over on Instagram lately (asmalllife) and ye olde blog has fallen by the wayside. But, I thought I’d pop in with a little life update. Sometimes it feels weird sharing my life specifics online, regardless, I thought I’d let you know why there’s been some silence.
So, here’s the hot goss: Recently we found out that the woods behind our house sold and is going to be developed into townhouses. The thing that won us over about this house is the privacy and the natural surroundings. (Trees! Turkeys! The occasional bear!) Pretty soon that will all be gone. (Well, the bears may stay, but they’ll be digging through our new neighbor’s trash.)
We never planned to stay in this house forever, but I thought we’d at least be able to enjoy a finished house for a few years and save some money before we buy our little, dream farmhouse in the country. The farmhouse that I would die in as an old lady because I’d never want to move again.
Now we’re in a mad rush to finish our current house. We’re looking at moving to who knows where within a year and there’s too many unanswered questions. Should we build a house? Should we move back into an RV? Can we find something in our price range? Should we move closer to our parents where the land is cheaper? SO.MANY.QUESTIONS.
Maybe I’m being overly dramatic, but we were working toward a goal and thought we had a lot more time to make it a reality. Now we’re at this weird crossroads where there are too many and not enough possibilities.
Thanks for listening, y’all. I know this isn’t my diary, but sometimes I feel like I need to clue ya in. (My diary is way more emo and way more embarrassing btw.) The moral of the story is that it’ll all be ok. Everything. Always.
Thanks for listening and I appreciate your support,
Melanie
You have no idea how much your description of your life, and the changes that are on the horizon in your life came to my email at the perfect time. I so want you to know that your point of view is like a breath of fresh air for an old lady who is living in her 5th wheel with her cat. Your life decisions are affecting your husband, and doggy too, it made me feel good for you because you are not alone.. You are a very smart young lady and my heart and prayers are going with your adventure.
Thank you so much. It is a wonderful feeling to know that people are thinking about me. Much love to you!
Sorry for your loss. It sucks that they just keep building out and destroying woods and farms.
I know. It doesn’t seem like I can do much about it, but maybe buy a larger plot someday. 🙁
Oh, Melanie, that sucks. I’m sorry to hear that, but I know you’ll sidt through all the options and find the best one for you. Thank you for the update.
Thanks so much for the kind words. I know it will work out eventually!
Yeah, this would bother me too. Have been disappointed over failed land deals myself. I still would love a tiny wooded lot to park our little Airstream. ..a little family plot for our older kids to enjoy too. Good luck 😃
Thanks so much, Debby. I’d love a little piece of land one day too. I hope it works out for you!
Oooooof that sucks. Don’t rush, the house won’t go anywhere. Just stay there until you find the next one, no? Or rent it out and go back into the trailer..whatever is more logic to you. We bought a house too this winter (moving with a 2month old gave me premature ageing), and we made sure all around was not boildable grounds and never will be. I fully intend on never moving again. Buying property is so stressful.
It is stressful! I think to get a loan unfortunately we’ll have to sell before we find another home. We have a small business and our income isn’t always steady, so a large downpayment is going to be necessary for us to get approved. 🙁
Ah I see. Look for the best advice you can get and stay open to the answer..I think of you and hope you find a solution that fits. Keep us updated!!