Key

I closed on the house yesterday. I took my kid with me to the signing, it felt so right to have him with me by my side. My kid has been patient and encouraging during the long process. I was given hugs when it was not going my way and a “don’t worry mom” when worry was apparent in my eyes. Sitting in the room with the closing Attorney and Loan Officer was a bit chilling but I felt their good intentions as they explained what I was signing and provided me with copies. Classical music played in the background of it all as I realized I was finally at the moment where I could check off my long-term goal of purchasing a house. It was refreshing but I knew I was only passing the baton, a transition from the old to the new. I have to cancel all my services at my apartment, start service at my home, clean up, pack up, load, unload, unpack, organize, fix, paint, TRY to decorate (Lord knows), and host (maybe). The list goes on and on but in my heart, I am ready for it.

After the closing my kid and I stopped by the house to celebrate. It was Nathan’s first time seeing inside of the house and I was happy to see him rush inside to pick out his room. My kid told me where his bed will be positioned, I made a slight rebuttal, he gave me his reason why it should be where he wanted it. I smiled and agreed. The first thing I purchased for the house is an A.C. filter because the one that came with the home was filthy. I purchased a filter that will help cleanse the air and limit allergens.

Tomorrow a plumber will come by and check out the plumbing, or what I would like to think of as the guts of the house. Yes, the first thing I think about before moving into the house are the guts. I like to get down and dirty from the inside first before tackling the outside. There is nothing pretty on the outside when the inside is dirty or broken. This is a tested, tried, and true wisdom that can be applied anywhere at anytime. Before leaving our new home, we prayed together, setting our intentions and giving our thanks. I mark this as another nice moment of having my kid by my side.

I am looking forward to a late-night drive tonight to see the house again in the late hours. It will just be me, the breeze, and music.