Well we got the offer accepted yesterday afternoon for an excellent price.
The sad part about it, is it is being sold by a couple that is divorcing and they have a little boy who seems to be about 6. Supposedly, the H was having an affair with a mutual friend of theirs. Regardless it is just sad.
The other house we looked at was actually in the process of going into foreclosure. The family was actually home when we went to look at the house. They were so friendly and the kids were so cute, it just broke my heart to think they were going to lose their home.
The house is on about 1 acre of land in a pretty good subdivision and is only 4 years old. It is set up for kids. On one side of the house are two bedrooms and a very small bedroom that could be a kids media room or.....nursery. Upstairs there is a bedroom and bath which my Mom has claimed for when she comes to visit. The rest of the living areas and master bedroom are nice. The house will also be good for entertaining with a Tiki bar and a very nice deck and 6 person hot tub. The laundry/mud room has extra storage for kids sports gear, etc
My W seems very happy with the whole sitch....though she is dreading moving. She told me last night "officially" that I needed to let our friends know that I am renting from that I will not be needing the house anymore.....I was thinking "well yeah...." She is seeming to be more like her old self, though improved slightly and I am feeling more comfortable now.
Overall I am very excited, but nervous about selling W's home. I guess I shouldn't stress out too much.
TwinDad Me 39, W 36, M 11 W - MLC, WAW???? 2 Kids B/G 3 YRS Old Start of the Long and Bumpy Road..... On the verge of piecing.....a new beginning
Congrats on the house, and on moving back with the wife. Take careful steps here. You know that.
Me 36 Husband 35 D5 S2 separated: 10/29/07-present Served divorce papers 1/22/09 "When the world gives out beneath your feet, it is time to learn how to fly."
The weekend was pretty decent. My W had a couple "tantrum" moments that I just didn't take any flak from and they went away. I was understanding in those instances but wasn't going to take the verbal lashing. Aside from that the weekedn was great. We took the kids to their GYm class which they love and picked up some supplies for their birthday party coming up in a few weeks (it is a CARS - Tinkerbell party.....go figure....lol)
Sunday we went to a Crab Festival and it was HOT out. Probably the highlight of the weekend for me was my W made me a MS page. Before she didn't want me to have one, because she thought I would be spying on her....even though I felt she was using this as a conduit for an EA. She had been making pages for her friends at work. I had been joking with her about having to make pages for people in order to have friends. I view this as her saying that she is more and more comfortable. She seems much happier to me now.
It seems we are both a little wishy-washy about the new house....not due to us but just that we like the neighborhood we are in and it is a more expensive house.
The highlight for the kids for me was watching them run around the house just laughing and giggling....and we thought we were going to get them to go to bed.....lol....they carried on for about an hour
Thursday is the 12th anniversary of our first date, so I aplanning something special since things are going 100% percent better and our 11th Wedding anniversary pretty much sucked.
TwinDad Me 39, W 36, M 11 W - MLC, WAW???? 2 Kids B/G 3 YRS Old Start of the Long and Bumpy Road..... On the verge of piecing.....a new beginning
Oh, that's so cool. I'm glad you are enjoying your kids and that things are still getting better. It seems like you and your wife are finding empathy for each other again which is so important!
I haven't done MS yet, I stick to FB. I think that is so good that she is letting you into that part of her world. It seems like it was her retreat from you before and something private for her and now you're a part of it! Maybe she is using her tantrums to get your attention and test you to see if you respond in a negative way, or to see if you have gone back to 'old ways'.
I'm so pleased that things are still going well. I think a tinkerbell and cars party sounds ace!
I am thrilled over the MS thing, thoug I only showed a little bit of enthusiasm. It always bothered me because it made me think.....why do you feel you need to keep secrets from me.
She has always had tantrums (a flair for the drama), but I do think she is watching what I am doing. I think she is mainly looking to see if I will stand up for myself. DB has helped me out a lot there, through the emotional detatchment part. It has really allowed me to not let those things bother me , but yet have the presence and calmness to stand up to them politely
TwinDad Me 39, W 36, M 11 W - MLC, WAW???? 2 Kids B/G 3 YRS Old Start of the Long and Bumpy Road..... On the verge of piecing.....a new beginning
