We're under contract!!

At long last (4 months to the day we listed with Ms. Penny and 47 showings later) we're finally under contract. I cannot even begin to express the relief I feel that this situation is (hopefully) coming to an end and very, very soon.

I'm actually in Houston right now with the kids staying at Michael's apartment. Worked out nice that he was in Lafayette for the tournament.

Our buyers have two contingencies that need to get lifted so we can enter into the inspection period (they need to lease out their current house that they are keeping and they need to get a settlement check in their hands for the down payment) and after that, we're free to make an offer on the house we want.

We made our way here before the ink even dried on our contract to try and find our new home and I'm happy to report that the trip was a great success! The house we fell in love with is an amazing deal and hardly has to have any work done to it. It came on the market two days ago so we're anticipating it going quickly and I'm trying to keep my chin up about it and have the attitude that if it's meant to be, it'll happen. It's tough tho ...

Even with our previous trips out here, and even after deciding on a house, I still never felt like it was home. But I walked into this one on Leatherwood today and fell totally in love. I even considered calling in a favor for a loan on a down payment but after I came down from my high (with some coaxing from the dear husband), I realized that doing so would be totally going against the grain. If this house is meant to be ours, it will be. It's that simple.

The other house we found, and the one I'd probably prefer if it weren't for this horrendous tile in the entry way (way worse than one could even fathom), really is spectacular. The more I look at it, the more I love it. It's got gorgeous wood flooring throughout most of the house and it's huge. 3300 sq ft! That's 1300 more than we're living in now ... I can hardly imagine it! And it has the most awesome built-ins throughout the house. It truly is a sight to behold once you can look past said entry way and the equally repugnant kitchen countertops and backsplash.

But I really do know in my heart of hearts that God has a plan for us. Had we gotten a contract four months ago, we'd be living in Cinco Ranch in this terrible McMansion with no character. And probably at a ridiculously higher interest rate than we'll end up with now. So if that worked out for a reason, I have to trust with all my might that the latter end of this deal will work out whatever way it's supposed to as well.

Nonetheless, I'm enjoying my "contract high" and living vicariously in our new "homes".

WE'RE GOING TO BE TEXANS!!