FAQ

So I keep getting these frequently asked questions, and I figured I'd just answer it all here....

You sold your house? I didn't know it was for sale.

Yes. We sold our house. No, it wasn't really up for sale. What? Well, J and I were planning to list the house in the spring on com free. We did have 2 Realtors come in and assess the house, but I didn't like what they had to say. So I asked J if I could put it on kijiji, just to see what would happen.

Well the first time I listed we had a lot of Realtors emailing about listing it for us, but I ignored them, and re posted it, and re posted it, and re posted it every few days. We had some people email questions and set up viewings (that ended in no shows). Then we received an email from a woman who asked if she could come that day to see it. I figured, why not?! So although I didn't clean the house, stage it, or really do anything to prepare for their visit, I did allow them to come by. It was a couple and 2 kids. About 5 days later they made a verbal offer to us. After a little bit of negotiation, we settled on a price and possession date.

So what were you planning?

Well originally we had thought we would rent a home in Bissett, however the people couldn't get it finished in time, and Joel's company refused to pay live out. So we thought maybe we would rent an apartment, but then we were offered a place to stay at my moms. This would save us 4 months rent, and allow them to leave their dog here while in Mexico. So the month of December is a little crowded, but come January we'll have the place to ourselves, and will rent an apartment for April.

What's going on with J?

Well, he has quit his job in Bissett to take another opportunity. He will fly in and out of Winnipeg to Red Lake, Ontario. It's a mining town and although he could drive to it, it really doesn't make sense because of the distance. He will still be on a 4 week work schedule, with 2 weeks off. It is still being an underground electrician, but it is a shaft electrician. He does his first run starting Sunday.

Are you okay with that?

Yes. J is my partner, and would never take an opportunity without first discussing it with me. Ultimately though, he needs to be happy with work. He is a planner in his own way, and would never risk his family's security.  He is taking this new job to increase his experience in the mining field, but also because it is a 4 year contract and will provide more stability and security. 

How do you do it with 2 little ones and a hubby who is not home?

I think I have the better deal out of our family. J is our sole provider and that is a huge responsibility. Now that's not to say I could never get a job, but he is doing what he does so that I can stay home with the girls. He selflessly works this schedule so we are financially secure, and so that his girls grow up having their mom full time. Although I know he misses his girls (all of us), he is doing what he feels is best for his family. It works for us in many ways, and he wouldn't do it if it didn't.

Where will you live and what's your plan?

We plan to rent an apartment in April (the ones in Sage Creek that are month to month) while we wait for the home we are building in Sage Creek to be complete. We have selected a builder and a lot, and just need to sign the paperwork which will likely happen at Christmas time while J is home.

So here is the FAQ answers, but if you have more, just let me know. :)

Life as I know it.....

Life these days has been.... stressful. This move hasn't been easy for me, and for someone who prides themselves on being organized, I have been far from it during this move. Actually I down right sucked at this.

So what's going on these days? Well I've moved into my parents with the girls. We are all here for the month of December, btu then we will have the place to ourselves from January - April. J's company declared a shut down to show profits for the year, so he has applied and been accepted in the same field but a different location. He will fly right out of Winnipeg on a charter flight. The job is a more lucrative area which for his career he is really excited about. He has really thought a lot about this and I'm happy to see him finding his way and proving himself. He gets excited talking about it, and that is really nice to see. He likes learning new things to provide a backup plan in case the industry changed. Talking to him in person these last couple of days has been wonderful. We have had a lot of miscommunication lately due to stress on both parts and this was just what we needed to get back on the same page. J will jump into the new career quickly, likely before Christmas, but I am on board 100%.  Depending how this works out will depend on when the girls and I go to visit our family in Riverton. Joel would like to come with us to spend some time with his newphew (and S&J), but with the change we're not exactly sure if that will work. We have also been house hunting and found something we really like. We are going back tonight to relook at it, compare it to a build, and have other opinions weigh in. I have a few boxes to finish up today and then we have a cleaner coming over the weekend to get the house ready for the Dec. 1 possession. So all in all, I am feeling much better now that my hubby is home. I miss him when he's gone and I think more clearly after talking and spending time with him!

For those who are trying to keep up

So plans changed yet again. ..... For those of you who are trying to keep up, here's the latest.

I have been house hunting for a finished show home or newer home that i can see our family in and have found two. I dragged the troops out with me yesterday in a whirlwind of viewings. It was a long day and we saw so many but i narrowed it down to two possibilities.

J comes home Wednesday night to move us into my moms and into storage. We will sign the paperwork in the morning on Thursday then view the homes. If he likes them we will make an offer for Dec 15 possession when he's home for Christmas.  If he doesn't we will head over to the apartments in sage creek and rent something for Dec 15. Then when he's home in Dec do one more viewing of homes on the market and if we still don't find anything sign the paperwork to build. Very crazy very busy but something will work out within all of our plans.

Fingers crossed

What's a plan?

So after about 30 different plans, I think we finally have one.... We're renting an apartment. Where? Sage Creek. When? Im not sure. Until? Im not sure. So you see details are still slim but we're getting there..... This adventure sure is just that, a crazy adventure!

Good luck

Bug has her shots today and i wish her luck!