Bass Eh Bo & Bob Dylan
Just a minute ago, while I got ready to blog, I heard my daughter say one of her first 3-syllable words. She says her name (3-syllables) and Edison's name (again, 3 syllables). But, this was a first.
The word? Basketball (bass-eh-bo) Music to my ears!
I'm sure Bob Dylan pronounced "basketball" the same way. He still may, I'm not sure. But, as he also said, "Well, the times. . .they are a-changin'. . ." That statement has never been more true around our house.
We are moving!
I have always had my eye on a house in the next subdivision over from us. It's at the end of a cul-de-sac. It's bigger. It's the same age. It belongs to a sweet lady from our church, who is in her 90s.
In a couple weeks, she will be moving to an assisted-living facility, and is selling her house. . . . to us!
We are thrilled. . .scared. . .overwhelmed. . .stressed. . .excited. . .and frustrated.
Frustrated, you say? Yes, frustrated. Eleven years' worth of stuff has accumulated in my home. In corners. . . nooks. . . crannies. . . cabinets. . . closets. . . attics. . . it's everywhere. And, now it's my job to go through it all, and decide its fate.
I remind myself that on my favorite show, "Clean House," they do all that purging in about 2 days. That's about the amount of time I have. We are hoping to take posession of the new house on May 15. That's a month from today.
So, rather than blather. . . I'll purge and pack.
Oh, and listen to my sweet daughter talk about sports and Bob Dylan!
The word? Basketball (bass-eh-bo) Music to my ears!
I'm sure Bob Dylan pronounced "basketball" the same way. He still may, I'm not sure. But, as he also said, "Well, the times. . .they are a-changin'. . ." That statement has never been more true around our house.
We are moving!
I have always had my eye on a house in the next subdivision over from us. It's at the end of a cul-de-sac. It's bigger. It's the same age. It belongs to a sweet lady from our church, who is in her 90s.
In a couple weeks, she will be moving to an assisted-living facility, and is selling her house. . . . to us!
We are thrilled. . .scared. . .overwhelmed. . .stressed. . .excited. . .and frustrated.
Frustrated, you say? Yes, frustrated. Eleven years' worth of stuff has accumulated in my home. In corners. . . nooks. . . crannies. . . cabinets. . . closets. . . attics. . . it's everywhere. And, now it's my job to go through it all, and decide its fate.
I remind myself that on my favorite show, "Clean House," they do all that purging in about 2 days. That's about the amount of time I have. We are hoping to take posession of the new house on May 15. That's a month from today.
So, rather than blather. . . I'll purge and pack.
Oh, and listen to my sweet daughter talk about sports and Bob Dylan!
posted by Angie at 1:58 PM
5 Comments:
Wow, Wow and more Wow.
To all of it! That little girl a-growin' up and y'all a-movin'!
I cannot wait to talk to you and I sooooooo wish I could be there to be the "Clean House" people. I'm so good at organizing other people's stuff, just not my own.
Big hugs and prayers for a smooth move!
Love Melly :)
You should write a column or something Angie...I would read it...oh! I do and daily! It's great! Congrats on the house moving....a hard task - especially after 11 years for sure - but look at the reward! Isn't it great to hear so much more come from our babies mouths!! So exciting...I am with you 100%
"It's the same age." As you? The house must be 39, then!
What was that other show on television . . . This Old House. I'm sure it's no reflection on you. Of course it's not!
Anyway, serious congrats to you and all of yours.
as someone who jsut finished moving, I honestly wish I could appear there and help... eeeeks... but it is an excellent opportunity to blog in a fascinating way to briing humor and delight all of your readers, and to get rid of STUFF
Oh, how exciting... both Carolyn's progress and the big move! I may be in your same position soon.. we looked at a house just the other day and are going to bid on it! It's out in the country with 47 acres!
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