The appraiser came yesterday.
And while we won’t know the actual number for a while, he told us ”It’s done enough for me” and will send the information to the bank.
We feel like we can breathe again!
We’ve still got some details to finish up, and I feel like I’ll be cleaning up construction dust the rest of my days. But you know what? Now we can do it on our own time. We no longer have a scary deadline looming. We aren’t hemorrhaging money in our rush to finish. We can breathe.
Last night, for literally the first time in months, we spent time together, the three of us. D was able to go with me to pick up Junior at my inlaws, instead of staying behind to work. He sat down for a minute, which looked odd after seeing him in constant motion for so long, and Junior jumped at the chance to blow some bubbles with his daddy.
We ate leftover casserole together and talked of things other than what needs to be done. D gave Junior his bath, and threw in a sudsy mohawk for good measure. They were both happy and smiling and my heart exploded on the spot.
We’ve really missed having him around.
I hope that this particular milestone marked a curve in the road, one that faces us west into the sunset of this nightmare.
We’re ready to enjoy the view!
I bet that felt so wonderful to not have deadlines or projects hanging over your head! Well done you two and now you can enjoy it! By the way, that pic of Junior is adorableeeeee! Love his little teefs and happy laughing eyes.
Look at those chompers! That’s a smile that says, “Hey DADDY!! I love seeing you!!”
Glad you can take a breath (and several gulps of wine) finally!
Yay! Congrats that everything is pretty much done and you guys can breathe again. Now start making memories together.
So glad everything for the deadline is wrapped up! I’m sure you’ll really be cherishing this time together without the appraisal looming!
I’m so glad everything worked out and now you can breath easier. Junior’s little teeth are adorable… I think Noah is close to getting her first ones.
So happy to hear that you are getting some relief!! It must feel so great to get the deadline out of the way- so freeing! Enjoy each other and your new home!
What a relief! Glad to hear you guys were finally able to get some quality family time in =)
I’ve got tears in my eyes reading this – I’m so happy that things have taken a turn for the better – you can see light at the end of the tunnel. Congratulations!
Oh this post made me happy.
I know all too well the feeling of not being able to breathe or sit down. We are just at drywall stage of our self-build. I am glad you guys are at the point where you can finally enjoy your house
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And you guys sooooo deserve to enjoy the view! I’m so happy for you, D and Junior!
PURRAY!!! So Deserved!! Are you still exahaling?? And, love the pictures <3
WOOOHOOOOOOOO Good for you guys. So happy you can finally breathe…sometimes I forget what that feels like too! Enjoy enjoy enjoy enjoy….then you will find some more projects
Awesome! That’s so exciting and I’m sure a HUGE burden off your shoulders (and D’s!). Congrats!
Love, Love, Love this! Yipppeeeee!!!
…”and my heart exploded on the spot”…That made me smile. I’m so happy to hear you’re having time to enjoy it all now! Junior is so precious
Yea! At last! Everything’s looking great, and it will be nice to settle in.
So cute! Congrats on getting the appraiser out of the way and getting some relief. You guys def deserve sometime to yourselves!
Yay Amy…..Congrats! The smile on your sons’ face says it all. He sure is a cutie!
You’re almost at the finish line – good things to come! Junior’s smile brightened my day!!
Kelly
Amy,
I’m so happy that you’re working on your own deadline now! And that you and D and Junior had a chance to just be a family in a home …
Linda
Congrats! That’s great that you guys had time to spend time together. While I’ve never built a house from the ground up, my parents did. My mom told me that I should never do it because the process gave her nightmares for years. So I commend you guys for pouring your hearts into building your dream home.
That is awesome. Congratulations on passing that milestone and I hope things chill out for you guys. Enjoy it!
I’m so glad things went well! Make sure to just relax and just enjoy your new home this weekend!
Congrats! Relax and enjoy all of your hard work! You deserve it!
Great, you deserve to breathe that fresh country air with a bit less worry:)
Jessica
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