The Renovation

When we first moved into this house it was a wreck and I knew it would cost a lot, be a lot, and require a lot of patience that I did not have. I tried to talk the Hubs out of the purchase with true facts about the money and time it would take to get it to our liking but he was excited about the one acre of land available for him to play with.

So I took a second look at the house and noticed all of the appliances were more than 20 years old, it had no linen closet (say what?), and the walk-in closet in the master suite was pathetic. I am trying to describe the pathetic closet but right now I can’t gather the words to do so. As I was still upset I had to take a second look the owner lead me outside to the shed that resembled the likings of the house. It was then, during that walk to the shed, I remembered a dream I had four years prior. In the dream I walked on the same tiles I walked on then, going to the shed, with a little girl following me. I then remembered, at that moment, my dream showed me the house while living in another. I thought we would not move out of our former home because we put in a lot of work, and it was paid for, so therefore, we were not moving.

So I took a third look at the house and noticed the mountain view I could see in every room from inside the house. I also noticed there were neighbors but they weren’t close. There were many many fruit trees on the property and the privacy wall surrounding provided the space and seclusion I needed after growing up in the close-quarters of New York City. In addition there was a casita to rent out which made the house an asset and not a liability.

We moved in. Now the time has come to renovate and I am standing in front of my new laundry room. All five of us, me, the Hubs, and our three large dogs, a rottweiler and two mastiffs, all live in the bedroom. It’s hard but the 100 pound eight-month-old puppy is enjoying the closeness as she chews on everything bundled and boxed for fun.

I know my current living situation will come to an end (Halleluiah), and as along as I decorate, our new comfort will last a lifetime and forever.

What uncomfortable situation were you in that was totally worth it in the end?