Officially in Home Limbo
Categories: LifeContinuing the saga of selling and buying a home.
All our main furniture has been moved out of our house and into storage. The stuff we need on a daily basis, like clothes, plus the boys’ bunk beds, has been taken to my mother’s-in-law home. Cowgrit and I spent our first night at the MiL’s house Saturday night, and last night was the boys’ first night here (they spent the weekend with my mom). Our home is completely empty, now (well, 99% empty) — voices echo off the walls and wood floors it’s so empty.
I set up my computer on a small table next to MiL’s desk. Although she says it’s not necessary, I’m trying to avoid infringing on her normal space. I’ve only got my basic computer set up: box, flat monitor, and wireless mouse and keyboard. Cowgrit’s laptop is set up in the den.
Selling our house so quickly, and deciding to build a new house rather than buy one already in existence, isn’t looking so great right now. MiL is being very generous by letting us stay with her between homes, but it’s looking to be pretty stressful for all of us (except maybe the boys who seem to be taking it as an extended vacation).
She’s sharing her house with four more people, we’re living basically out of our suitcases, and the boys are both confused and excited.
At least we’re not truly homeless. We’re just in home limbo. Hombo. We’re homboes.
Bullgrit
My first husband and I did the same thing when we built our 2nd house. Slept on my MIL’s floor for three months. I can’t believe everyone survived it with all limbs intact but I don’t think I could EVER do it again.
“My first husband and I did the same thing . . .”
That sounds ominous for my marriage.
I’m not sure I could do this. If it were my in-laws, I’d seriously consider buying a nice tent and living in a campground during that time.
Your mother in law must be a saint to invite your whole family in for months. And you must be crazy to accept.