One year ago I got the bug to put our house on the market. Our sweet little home that we have loved has grown smaller with the birth of Lyla. It's amazing how much stuff a small little thing can bring with her. And as Lyla has continued to grow so has her toys, books, clothes, etc. So on the market our house went, and I just knew our large kitchen and quiet col-da-sac would sell this house in no time. Boy was I wrong.
We went through a year of showings, keeping the house immaculate, dropping the price 3 times and yet still no bites. It definitely took it's toll. It's frustrating to hear over and over, the house shows well, but.....no garage, weird shaped back yard, too small, priced to high, etc, etc, etc. The last two showings we had the people didn't even come inside. Let me tell you how frustrating that is after spending time cleaning up and putting everything in it's place! But as I said all a long, if it's meant to be, God would sell our house.
One year later, our house still hasn't sold. Last night our realtor came and took the sign and the lock box. I have to say, I am so relieved. I am ready to have my house back to looking like my home; family pictures and all. I thought I would be sad or feel defeated, but instead I feel fine. My main reason for wanting to sell this house was to have more space so we could have another baby. We've now worked out a plan (which will probably include the next baby staying in our room longer than I would like and then sharing a room with Lyla). We plan to switch Lyla's room and Andy's office since he has the bigger room. That way Lyla and future baby will have room for a bed, the crib, and a play area.
I still hope to sell this house at some point, but it won't happen in 2011. I do believe God protected us as we've had some unforeseen budget cuts (increased insurance rates, state budget cuts for teachers, and increasing gas prices). What we had monthly last year we just don't have this year. Had our house sold last summer/fall we would be in a very tight place right now. I'm so glad God knows the future when I don't.
So our plan now....enjoy our sweet home just as it is. Hopefully purchase a storage shed to help with, well, storage, and work on paying down some student loans to clear up more money when the time comes to really sell this house.
I am thankful to God for the journey. I have learned to trust Him more, lean on His timing, and pray for that He is preparing the perfect future owners of this home as I'm sure He is also preparing the perfect future home for us.
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