Ok--I had to wait to post this until we told the parents and siblings (if you're Andy's siblings and he never calls you I'm sorry!) first because I feel like buying a new house is sort of like having a baby--there's an order in which you have to tell people.
The house we didn't think we could get--we're getting it. The owners came with a really great counter-offer so we're looking to close by mid-October and move by Nov. 1. So, what's this new house like? It's in an old established neighborhood (built in 1955) with huge trees (not to be taken for granted in Lubbock!), no rental houses, and just two blocks from Taco Bueno! It's 3 bedrooms, 2 baths plus an office (which means bedroom #3 will be a full fledged guest room!) and huge sunroom. It's got a huge living area with gas fireplace with windows across the back of the house plus a large open kitchen ready for that butcherblock island that I've always wanted and still probably won't get (at least it's an option now though!). The yard is completely landscaped and there's a fish pond and waterfall in the backyard. The best things--more space (!) and little work to be done before moving in! The worst thing--leaving Cody & Ashley and the Carrascos on the westside and letting someone else live in our first home that we love. It's going to be hard to move.
Andy's on call today/tonight and I'll probably make a trip up to the hospital later to take him a toothbrush and a treat (aka anything from Sonic). I remember one time when we were engaged I took him food while he was studying and we saw a resident having dinner with his wife & kids in the hospital caffeteria. I thought that was so sad. Now I see it differently--I like visiting him at work and seeing what he does. It takes a while to get used to the "sick people" environment, especially when he walks me through the ER or ICU, but it's not bad on the pediatric floor. It's kind of exciting. I love the college environment and I love teaching at Tech, but sometimes I think I get jealous because Andy's job seems so exciting. At least I don't have anyone's life in my hands--just their minds & tuition dollars! I don't think I could take that kind of pressure.
Well, I just looked at the tv and for some reason during my channel surfing I stopped on ESPN--better go so I can get that tv back where it belongs--on HGTV or FoodNetwork!
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No words to describe my feelings on the move.....no words, just tears.
I am so excited that you got the house. I am SAD that you are moving to the "other" side.
So sad, but super excited for y'all, especially since I have seen the house before and know that it is great and will be wonderful for the future Baby Bowman. We can meet half way at a park to take the kids.
Jennifer and April inspired me to rethink my comment. And.....I guess I am mildly happy for this exciting blessing and I guess I hope that the rest of the process falls into place so easily, and I guess that I need to remember that anywhere in Lubbock is 15 minutes....Ugh, okay, congratulations. :)
I don't know what your friends are so upset about. It takes me at least 45 minutes to get to any of my friends' houses. That's if the traffic isn't worse than usual.
That's awesome Amy! Congratulations! I can't wait to see it! Maybe we can plan a trip to Lubbock that weekend and help ya'll move.
Hello Amy and Andy-Dad and I were talking and thought if it is okay with you, maybe we could come and spend a little time with y'all during the Christmas holidays while I am off. We could help with the new house in some way. Anyway. I want to see you in full bloom!!!!
Hey Amy I can relate to your feeling re the ER or ICU since I worked in the PEDS ER for a couple of years and at times you love the excitement but other times you think "am I crazy or what"...like Andy you just have to love kids....
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