I have big news!

[pooh8402]

We're moving! As of today, we're under contract on this cute older home in a new city across the state. We're moving to be closer to family, all DH's side. I'm a little overwhelmed, a lot excited, and sad to move farther from my family. It's a 6 hour drive from our current city, and 8 hours from my side of the family. The current owner doesn't want to move out until end of February, which is fine by us. We are now getting our current home ready to show and are hoping for a late February closing on our current home as well.

I haven't told my mom yet. My dad's side knows, and of course, all of DH's side, but not my sisters or my mom. I'm scared to tell her. She is going to be so upset and hurt and I don't want to hurt her. I think once she gets past the fact that I'm taking her oldest daughter (me) and her grandson away from her, I think/hope she'll be okay and will see that it's a good move for us. I need to find time in both our schedules to tell her in person.

I've also applied for a job up there, and have a phone interview scheduled for Monday. I'm excited about this job, it's a great hospital with amazing benefits, and it's an L&D position. The only problem is that it is night shift, boo. They filled the day shift positions internally.

If you know me on FB, please keep it off there. This is my first public announcement and it cannot get back to my mom before I've had a chance to tell her in person.

Eek!

[katespade]

This is so exciting! What made you guys decide to move?

[luv2rn4fun]

Super excited for you guys! Good luck telling your mom! I hope she takes it ok and understands that you have to do what is best for your family.

[bk1]

This is super exciting!!! 

So what made this the right time to move? Are you close to your H's family? Tell us about the house!

[pooh8402]

Jan 5, 2017 10:55:38 GMT -5 katespade said:

This is so exciting! What made you guys decide to move?

It's been a gradual decision. This city has been a consideration for a while, but I was digging my heels in because of leaving my family. I would say the deciding factor was this past November when DH had to travel and we had to scramble and cobble together childcare, and it included me calling in to work! We said this is BS, we need to be closer to family. This house came up in BIL's neighborhood (it's literally 2 houses down) last Thursday, and we loved it from pictures and it's well within our budget, so we flew up last weekend and saw it before it even hit the market. We just signed the contract today.

[MrsMB]

Congratulations!!! I hope everything goes smoothly with the closing, move, and telling your family!!!

[pooh8402]

Jan 5, 2017 11:08:15 GMT -5 bk1 said:

This is super exciting!!! 

So what made this the right time to move? Are you close to your H's family? Tell us about the house!

I just answered first.

I am close to his brother and SIL and their daughter. Less so to his mom and dad, but they won't live in town, at least for a while. They'll visit frequently. BIL/SIL though, I love love love them. We always say we don't see enough of each other, and they love E.

The house is super cute! It's older, built in 1957. About 300 sqft larger than our current home. Exterior is red brick and some yellow painted brick too. It's farmhouse style inside which is PERFECT! Red brick paved floors in the main living areas, wood paneling on the walls, a little banquette in the breakfast nook. The kitchen is a little small, but I'm used to giant kitchens. We'll live in it for a while before deciding if we need to renovate the kitchen. The original garage was converted to a casual living space and an office, and another garage built on. Lots of built in storage. Fun little details. Nice sized backyard. And we're 2 locked fences away from the community pool, and across the street from an elementary school with awesome playground equipment (we tested it out this weekend, of course).

[grover]

Exciting! Hopefully once you're there and loving the house and started at the job, you can make the switch back to days sooner than later? Until then enjoy your days with E?

[bk1]

Everything sounds perfect!!!

[pooh8402]

Jan 5, 2017 11:53:51 GMT -5 grover said:

Exciting! Hopefully once you're there and loving the house and started at the job, you can make the switch back to days sooner than later? Until then enjoy your days with E?

Yea I'm hoping to make the switch back to days asap. Of course, I have to get the job first!

[cowgirlcutie]

That's so exciting! Good luck with everything. I hope your mom takes it well.

[HoneySpider]

Exciting!! Congrats on making the decision and finding a house so quickly!

[estrellita]

Yay! GL on your interview!

[wanderingenough]

Congrats!! That's so exciting. Moving back near family has been such a great move for us. Navigating two careers without people to help is such hard work.

[luv2rn4fun]

Jan 5, 2017 15:25:31 GMT -5 wanderingenough said:

Congrats!! That's so exciting. Moving back near family has been such a great move for us. Navigating two careers without people to help is such hard work.

Ditto, except just having help period has been a huge blessing (obviously didn't need help with childcare but it's nice to know I can make doctors appointments, go to the dentist, have a date with DH, etc is SO helpful and the best part of our move).

[awick14]

Yay! I am excited for you.

Moving away from your family will be hard but at least you will have some family close to where you are moving.

I'm glad you found a house that you like, and I hope your house sells quickly. Can you afford the new place without selling your current one?

[melsamoony]

Congratulations!!!

[travelbug]

Everything sounds perfect!! Good luck on your interview! Congrats

[pooh8402]

Jan 5, 2017 16:33:00 GMT -5 awick14 said:

Yay! I am excited for you.

Moving away from your family will be hard but at least you will have some family close to where you are moving.

I'm glad you found a house that you like, and I hope your house sells quickly. Can you afford the new place without selling your current one?

No we can't. And we are under contract with selling our current home as a contingency. The local market right now is booming though. Our local realtor doesn't expect problems. FX!

[ewall]

Awesome! Congrats! I hope everything goes smoothly for you guys.

[awick14]

pooh8402- hopefully it doesn't take too long to sell your place.

Does your H have a job in the new town? (I think you've said before that he does, I can't remember.)

[krystee]

Congratulations on the move and good luck with your interview!

[tacocat]

Congrats on the move and good luck with the interview!

Being near family is awesome with a little one. It's just a little less stressful when you have that option.

[pooh8402]

Jan 5, 2017 21:32:18 GMT -5 awick14 said:

pooh8402- hopefully it doesn't take too long to sell your place.

Does your H have a job in the new town? (I think you've said before that he does, I can't remember.)

His current job will allow him to work remotely.

[wineandcheese]

Congrats!!