Time marches on Tuesday

[dreemkin]

Here we go, Tuesday. What's in the plans?

Bonus: did you have a NY resolution or goal for this year? How are you doing on that?

[aggiebug]

Morning. Another day of couch snuggles here. C slept well which was good for everyone.

I told S we got to watch a movie today so of course she has whined about all our options.



Bonus. I don't really set resolutions. I like the idea of a word but I don't feel creative enough for it haha. Maybe present? I want to be more engaged with the kids and my husband and my friends. More intentional to grow those relationships. Given this year is the 3 yr old year maybe patient is a good word for the year

[dreemkin]

Today we are doing the mall play area. I feel like after the string of colds we've all gone through, it's been a while. It's great for them to run around. Plus I needed to get a GC at the mall so 👍 We are going to stop by my parents house to see their tree before they take it down, on the way home.

Bonus: I have a goal to be more positive. I find myself to be judgey or negative when I feel myself getting defensive or insecure (defense mechanism). So I want to be more like my daughter N. She is a sweet, complimentary, lovely being! But it's a work it progress because this is what I want to say 😋:

[lilyelayne]

aggiebug sorry little man has the flu!

We may really buy a house soon. Had a plumber meet us at our top contender to give us an estimate on running a gas line to the kitchen island. It was way less than we expected, and he says he’s done this exact thing in 4 other houses last year.

Of course our other top contender house reduced its price yesterday, bringing it within budget. We like the house better but the lot on the other one is so much better. Ughhhh. Wish someone could just tell us the right thing to do.

Bonus: my usual end of the year / beginning of the year meditations got interrupted with the DH situation. So I don’t have a word like I’ve been doing the last few years.

[dreemkin]

Good luck deciding lilyelayne. I would say if you really like both, go for bigger/ nicer property and or location. House stuff can be changed (to a point) eventually. But you can't change location/land size. That's exciting but nerve racking!

[aggiebug]

Hey that is exciting lilyelayne good luck with the decision making process.

[dreemkin]

lilyelayne I was gonna say that the layout of the house is a biggie for us too!

[kartish]

lilyelayne good luck with the decision!

dreemkin I'm trying to be more positive also. I used to be so optimistic and cheerful, these days I feel like Oscar the grouch. I'm also trying be more outdoorsy and hands on with my life.

[seamonster]

House shopping is stressful. I'm glad you can run a gas line to your potential island.

I want a gas stove, but we aren't plumbed anywhere for gas. 😭 Next house I'll make it a must have.

[lilyelayne]

seamonster I kept trying to get over it, but I’ve lived in places with electric only before and I just can’t stand it. And there is gas already in the house! Wish whoever renovated the kitchen had run the line to the island. But at least it is doable and won’t break the bank.