As most of you know, we're planning a move this summer, and our house is going on the market. It was supposed to list yesterday, but I haven't turned in the listing paperwork yet. Just as well, too, since the house is still not ready to be shown. Our Realtor said not to worry about decluttering, just to make sure it's clean. Yeah, well, it's not. So we're not ready.
But we are making progress, which is good.
First of all, it helps that we have no pets right now. It's hard enough to keep a house clean with 3 kids, but add a dog and 2 cats, and the clean-up increases exponentially. Thank you again, Mom and Dad, for taking on 3 more animals for a few months. I know it makes more work for you guys, but I know our animals are safe and happy.
It's nice to know that we can dump a load of clean clothes on a bed without getting cat hair all over them. Or to vacuum and know that the floor will stay clean for longer than a few hours.
We tackled the downstairs last weekend. We didn't quite get it all show-ready like I wanted, but it's close. Most everything from the cabinets is boxed and, the sofa cover has been changed and all the sofa pillow covers have been washed. Our sofa is cat-hair and dog-poop free! I know, you're probably thinking "You had dog poop on your sofa?" But Frenchies sometimes get "poopie-butt," and an accidental rub of butt against the side of the sofa = poop on sofa. Thank goodness for IKEA sofas with their removable, machine-washable covers.
The kitchen even got a little decluttered: the candles, oil lamps, and trinkets on the top of our cabinets are cleaned and boxed, and two cabinets of dishes have been pared down and boxed. Cristina still has her sewing stuff all over the dining room, so it still needs some work.
Nice thing about a short sale: I don't have to worry about painting over our green kitchen or blue living room, nor do I have to replace the carpet (the animals have torn up the carpet in a couple of small places). When you're getting a house for a steal (I'm sure that's how Wells Fargo sees it) you get it as is. Clean, but not perfect.
So that's the latest. No pictures, but just thought I'd give an update, for the 2 or 3 people who care. Mom. Dad.
7 comments:
:} thanks for the update. I like pictures but I know ya'll are busy.
I totally care about what happens with all of your family. I especially care about where you go and when you leave. Even though we have not spent much time together lately, I still have a warm feeling in my heart for the entire family and have shared many great moments with not only you but the children as well in the last 4 years. I will miss cristina and my heart aches to say good bye.
Sounds like progress. The pets are fine. 3 of the four cats got outside today as the door was left open too long without supervision. Little kitty was the only one who did not venture out. Ling ling got under the ramp and was coaxed back into the house. Big kitty was captured and carried back into the house and Cash gave us a run for his money as he was the hardest to locate. He gladly came back in but it took us a while to locate him.
Vivi and Cadie are still vying for whose the most Alpha but we now have a bull horn to distract them when they get antsy with each other.
Good work, guys! Keep it up! :) Moving and packing has to be one of the hardest things there is to do, but you have a lot of support and are going towards an exciting new opportunity!
Are you sure you won't be able to just sell the house period without doing a short sale? I guess you have already gone through all of that. Well, good luck with it all. When will you know about your summer school?
Well, I was curious. Has the landing spot been determined?
Thanks for the update and keep us posted! Between Cristina & I both working at different places, we've had a hard time keeping tabs on eachother. You guys will be missed. And, wouldn't you know it, the boys have been asking for playdates?!
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