Friday, November 20, 2009

It's MINE...

Things I love about my house:
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It's mine.

I can plug in the vacuum into one outlet and vacuum the entire house.

It's mine.

It has a really cute manageable yard, but it's still big enough to enjoy.

It's mine.

Kids will continue in the same school system that I graduated from.

IT'S MINE.

When I unlock that door each night after work and walk into my house, it's a sigh of relief. A sigh of pride, a sigh for dreams left to aspire to. It's mine...OURS.

After the initial viewing of the house, my excitement for the house is still with me now that the house is mine.

Like the little girl that dreams of her wedding, I've dreamt of this house. It may not fit EVERY dream I had, but it does fit every dream I had emotionally. This house is a new beginning, the start of me, being me, being a mom, just BEING.

There's a calmness to the house, I felt it the first time I looked at the house. Though we have filled it with our madness, there's still a calmness. It feels like house is hugging me, patting me on the back, telling me THIS is what was right, THIS is your life, live it. This house snuggles me with love and stability.

Lately, I've gotten glimpses of the me that was me before I married Ex#2. It catches me off guard, but in a good way. I knew this person was still there, because I could get bits of her when I was with friends, but now, she shines even when friends aren't around to bring her out.

I think the foundations, literally and figuratively are forming and it's GREAT.

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More Madness from Stacie's Madness at 11:07 AM
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  1. There's just something so incredibly warm to return to a home that belongs to you and not just a pile of bricks. Sometimes, a good home with wonderful members in them brings forth the best in you..

    First time dropping by here. Have a nice day :)
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  2. It kind of reminds me of our little ranch house. I've been hinting that I think we need a bit more room my husband is perfectly content and most days so am I.
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  3. I love your front window!
    Yep, there is no place like home :)
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  4. I really am so happy for you. And I am loving that huge front window. I can't wait to see your home all decked out for the holidays. Did you ever get that picture frame? The family one?
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  5. Isn't it great when it is YOURS. Not something you share, but it is all YOU.
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  6. Awesome post Stace... I'm very proud of you!
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  7. The house is adorable.. looks retro
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  8. That is awesome. And I love the way the front door is open in the picture, like it is welcoming you. Every day it will get better.
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  9. Will you be decorating outside for the holidays? or should I say "end of the year celebrations of which you may or may not partake?"
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  10. click your heels together three times and repeat after me...

    there's no place like home...
    there's no place like home...
    there's no place like home.
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  12. Wow. I like where you are at, Stacie. You seem so.......happy. That's a nice place to be. :) Happy THanksgiving, pally.
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  13. You sound so completely happy! I'm glad you love your house as much as ever.
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  14. It's adorable! Congratulations and I know the feeling! (well, almost.)
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  15. I pass your house everytime I go to my daughters house and one of my friends lived there when I was growing up. It's a good house. I'm glad you are happy again.
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  16. Yay! I'm so happy for you all! Here's to new beginnings!
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  17. Wonderful! I get see you grinnin'. LOL
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  18. What a lovely home! I am so jealous of those enormous windows!! I'm so happy for you, Stacie!! Congrats!
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  19. beautiful house...looks peaceful and pretty...
    Enjoy this fantastic change!
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  20. Beautiful house, I'm glad it's all yours and you are getting yourself back. Congratulations !
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  21. Okay...almost needed a kleenex for this post! You sound like you are in such a great place right now. Literally! lol Yeah you!
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  22. I'm glad for you Stacie. It looks like a warm cozy house that is also your home.
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  25. Great post Stacie! Love your house.
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  26. Awesome post. And it's YOURS! ;)
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  28. Even though we are sitting in our first home, I wish for that settled home. The one that I know we won't be moving out of in a few years. I won't feel settled until I have that.
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  29. LMAO! Yes - he IS that young ... and Yes - he is that fine. No need to be embarrassed - we were all thinking the same thing.
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  30. Aww Stacie, this is so awesome, the house is adorable, but seeing the glimpses of you, ah, so sweet!
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  31. So I'm finally working my way through my blog reader, not really reading most of them. Shhh, don't tell anyone. But you I read.

    And this one made me weepy in a good way. I'm so freaking happy for you!
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