It's seems virtually impossible to keep a house clean, spotless and ready to show when you have children. I must say as frustrating as it can be or has been, my girls have been so good about helping me. It's definitely taken it's toll this summer, I feel like I'm always on my toes reminding them, but all and all we have survived...so far.
#2 (& I think the worst part) you're going to get kicked out of your house...a lot.
It's more than frustrating to be going about your day only to find out you have to leave the house, in the heat, for a couple of hours (aside from one week there has been a showing everyday). The girls haven't been able to have as many play dates because I'm afraid we'll have a showing and working on projects seem virtually impossible. So I guess you could say it's been a challenge to find things to do inside and outside our home this summer to occupy our time.
But, like all things, we've managed. We went out of town to get away from it, we've been swimming, gone to the bookstore and library, enjoyed more than one snowie, played at the park, roamed target (which is never good for your wallet), went to lunch/picnics, enjoyed cool movies, etc.
For example, today when we had to be out in the middle of the crazy 100 degree heat we went swimming. What else can you do?
[In true megan fashion, she's sporting the latest in bandaid technology...waterproof. I don't think we've gone a day this summer without one on.]
It's seems we've been busier than usual outside our home, but what I've realized this last week is our spur of the moment outings are giving us ample quality time together we may not have taken otherwise. So for that reason alone, selling my home has been a welcomed diversion. Don't get me wrong though, I am ready to be done.
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I've never had to sell a house, but it sounds purely hellish for the reasons you mentioned. Good luck!
you gotta call me! the pool would be fun.
I am so not looking forward to this stage...but I do like the idea of forced togetherness :)
Your blues are breathtaking! Those pictures make me crazy to find a pool to hop into! I love swimming. :0) Cute girls. How does the life jacket work out? I've been using arm floaties for my boys, but I've heard there is controversy over them and their effect on a child's ability to learn to swim later on.
It must be rough having such an amazing house that everyone wants to see it every day! I just can't believe it hasn't sold yet! I hope all of the inconvenience and little summer escapes are worth it. Sounds like you're having lots of fun.
Our house is on the market right now too. The last person who came through it wanted to see it at 9am on a Sunday. Talk about a pain in the butt!!
Good luck on selling! : )
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