This Old House

Every once in a while I will catch myself complaining. The tile in the downstairs bathroom is falling off, the dining room flooring needs replaced, the back deck could use some work, and don't even get me started on the kitchen. We have lived in this house for 2 1/2 years. That is a record for our 7 1/2 year marriage. It is the first house either of us has ever owned. Our road to home ownership was not an easy one. Luckily we ended up with a realtor who really put our needs in front of his and with a few other miracles here and there we found this place.

Cliche as it is, it was love at first sight. Coming from a two bedroom apartment it seemed like a mansion at the time. Much to our delight the backyard was fenced, there were three fireplaces, and a sidewalk out front. We didn't even have to think it over, we were sold. There were a few more bumps, but three months after our first walk through we moved in.

We've made some improvements. Every room has been painted and we have definitely put our own touch on things. It's easy to get comfortable and to forget how lucky we are to have what we do. I can't promise we'll live here forever, the future just isn't that predictable. But I can say that we will be here for a long time barbecuing on the deck, playing games in the family room, and watching out for the pizza guy on the comfy front porch window seat.