First of all, I have an announcement to make…
I started a new blog, and it’s simply just to house my reviews. It’s still a major work in progress, but this way I will have a place to talk about stuff I love or don’t love…and for those of you uninterested in that “stuff,” you don’t have to read it. Lovely, right?
Go check it out: The Haute Stuff {Wanna help me design it? Create a button? Anything? I’m all ears.}
Did you know I’m a Haute Mama too? You know, I’m sure, but just in case…here.
Now, here’s what up in the things that matter…
I’m having to be a grown up. I’m making grown up decisions, and they aren’t pretty or appealing. And I blame Suze Orman. Better yet, Oprah. Because something has to be her fault sooner or later.
So, Jimmy and I sat down on Friday night to party it up big time. We watched Oprah. We thought, “Oh ya, let’s watch that Suze lady so we can feel good about how we’re doing everything right in this recession. It will be so fulfilling.”
An hour later, we were stunned into silence, as the entire show was about people who had been “doing it right.”
So, we got to talking (still on our Friday party night). Talking turned into looking on craigslist out of curiosity to see what kind of place we could afford.
That turned into Saturday where we made two appointments to see two different apartments, to Sunday where we turned in our deposit on the new place and gave our notice on our existing one.
Fun fun party time weekend.
We are walking away from a large 2 story 3 bedroom 3 bath home on the golf course. It has an amazing and private backyard, and we’ve transformed the 2 car garage into a playroom for Taylor. I mean, that kid is hooked up. But, we’re also walking away from a ginormous water bill, expensive rent, and lots of rooms to clean daily. (We all know by now, that daily doesn’t really mean daily, right?)
I adore my house, my neighbors, and my neighborhood. But, I adore being financially secure more.
This will be good. Good good times. Good growing times. I know I will be challenged for sure, and not just in creating organization for a small space, but in my attitude.
Desperate times call for desperate measures. And while I will miss this place, at least I still have my family. Which I love. And thank goodness I do, because we will all be so very close together in that apartment for a year or so.
Being a grown up is so much freaking fun, I can’t stand it.
So, get ready. I have a feeling I’ll be very into home decor this next month. I’m determined to make this apartment awesome and adorable….
Yup, so now you’re all caught up on stuff!
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I think you’re making the right decision — even if it’s a hard one. We’re probably not going to be able to move (even though we want to) for the same reasons. I hate the economy, but I don’t have anyone to blame.
You guys are in my thoughts. 🙂
Wow – those are some HUGE changes. Sounds scary and exciting, all rolled into one. You guys are so smart, and I applaud you for what you’re doing. And I hate being a grown up a lot of the time. I wish I could just dig for worms in the garden to go fishing with, watch Rainbow Bright and Fraggle Rock and go to gymnastics class. And that’s it.
Isn’t moving grand? And by “grand” I mean “who in their right mind thinks moving is grand?” Good luck, lady. Good, good luck. 🙂
Wow, huge changes. I am proud of you for what its worth. The thought of moving terrifies me.
God Bless.
Lots of luck! We have been in discussion about living on land, should we find some, in our camper. Yep, me, cougar bait and the 2 chillens. I better start looking for pink flamingos and gnomes for the front yard, er, area? Oy… If I become trailer trash, you promise to tell me??? I think you guys are being really smart, and I think that big houses are nice, but sometimes you find something you like in unexpected places. There may be something totally cool about this change that you have yet to consider. Way to be a real grown up!!! With all the money you save I think it totally constitutes new shoes in the budget! Keep us posted!
oooh…I watched Suze the other day on Oprah too. Thankfully we have already been doing alot of what she said to do – but it’s still VERY hard.
Hugs to you!!
This will be an exciting time for your family. Keep up with the positive talk!
Wow what a weekend! I can imagine the change isn’t easy…trust me I went from being a 24yr old living on my own for (4yrs) to a 25yr old living with my parents. The transition times aren’t always fun but sometimes they are necessary. I think you will definitely find comfort and peace in your decision, it may take some getting use to but it will come!
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Just think- another opportunity to decorate! And now the decision to go through all that stuff in the back of the closet has been made for you.
Your post reminds me of something my husband said. This family called into some financial talk show (because my hubby listens to AM radio, how grown-up is that? I will never be that grown-up, but I digress …) And the couple said that they had no credit card debt yada yada and wanted to know if they should use their tax return to buy a new car. The host of the show said, “nope. You are broke.” They were confused, and he continued that until they had savings to last months and no food storage contingency plan that they were broke, living month to month, and that there is NO way they should buy a new car if they didn’t need one!
Pretty sobering, if you ask me.
You did the right thing!
You’re doing the right thing. Usually making the right financial decisions causes some pain but it’s worth it in the end.
good luck! downsizing sucks… i mean, we’ve finally taken the “sensible” route and are switching to cloth diapers JUST because it’ll mean saving $100+/month. two kids in cloth diaper- sigh. as for everything else, well, we’ve learned it IS possible to feed a family of three on $40 a week or less… we CAN survive without cable and a bunch of other ‘necessities’. eh, it’s tough but look at it as a challenge: how creative can you get?! 🙂
Your family is truly what is important. Nothing else matters. God knows his plan for you, good things are in store.
You are up for this challenge my friend!!
Yes, isn’t being a “grown up” just so much fun??!! We have our house that we bought and well, we just may walk next year cause how much we’ve lost in equity. We’ll see.
Good luck on the apartment thing!Apartments sure take some patience, that’s for sure. I guess it all depends on the neighbors.
Good move to save and then purchase your own. :o)
Ouch! I am so sorry… Think of all the stress lines (wrinkles) you won’t be getting! Good luck with your move.
You WILL NOT regret this. Seriously, we have made major major major sacrifices this year and are soooo glad. We’re on the Dave Ramsey plan. It can be hard core, but you get used to it very quickly. I’m really proud of you! Your new apartment WILL be adorable and you better post pictures. I love me some before and afters.
Moving is fun expect for all the packing, now that sucks.
Me, Im a Haute piece of ass.
Outstanding maturity and smarts by YOU!!
Wish we were that levelheaded about our finances…probably would be a lot better off.
Great moves, sweetie.
Jay
Oh goodness, moving. That is grown up stuff. Well, I’m thinking about you & hoping it all goes smoothly! Good luck! How much longer do you have in your current place?
By the way, I hope you don’t mind but I whored you out for my first fashion post today. I made you like my own personal paper doll. Sounds creepier than it is.
we’re currently in that small apartment and it takes major creativity to make it work…but fun creativity. thanx for your super cute sense of humor, it makes me grin every time 🙂
Good luck with the moving process. I know you will do a great job decorating your new place.
That is a big big change … but you gotta do what you gotta do. I think you guys are wise to do this. And it is hard being the grownup, isn’t it? Making these hard choices. But you are doing a great job…in the end, it will be worth it. And one trip to Ikea should help tremendously … they do amazing thing with small spaces … and they are pretty cheap.
Gosh…where have I been? I read about your new apartment and wondered how I missed the part where you were leaving your house. Aparently I have been madly neglecting my favorite blogs. I can’t wait to see how you make that apartment your home. I know you can do it.
Gosh… it sucks being a grown-up sometimes, doesn’t it? Well you are making the best choice for you and your family, so good for you. Who cares where you live as long as you are together… I totally believe that is true. As long as your home has love and lots of laughter, you’ll be totally fine. If I got to thinking seriously about our financial situation, we totally should downsize, too…
Summer, thanks for sharing and always being so transparent! Your sassy sense of humor on real issues hits home for many of us, I’m sure….downsizing is a good thing…a cleansing process to help you find your center. We’re having to sell our SD condo on a short sale and waiting for the bank to approve the bidder’s request. After that, we’ll remain renters for a while, at least, until after we get an assignment in Europe in a year or so. By the time we get back, we’ll be ready to settle somewhere, be it San Antonio or San Diego….depending on where the jobs are…. Anyway, good luck on your move! You’re making the right decision!