A Constructed Life

It’s for real now

Our house if officially on the market, as that lock box on our original 1913 doorknob indicates. We have our first showing tomorrow (Tuesday) from 5pm-6pm, which is a totally convenient time when you have 2 little kids. Not that we expected this to go any differently.

I am a mix of anxious, excited, proud and sad. I feel like I’m sending an injured animal that I nursed back to life out into the wilderness, seeing how she fares on her own without me to protect her.

In so many ways this house was our first child. We equal parts loved it and cursed it, and I feel certain that it liked to mess with us, challenging us at the  most inopportune times (You have no heat and limited electricity? Let’s see how you do without a water heater, too! Hahahaha!). But now I feel there’s a mutual respect. In my mind, this house is a beautiful bitch, probably in part because I know how frightening she once was – totally neglected, but loaded with vintage charm. And we brought her back to life, adding modern touches to keep her relevant.

Joey’s cousin, a professional photographer who is married to former real estate agent, came over last week to take the pictures that appear with our listing. You’ve seen many photos of my home over the years and in various stages. Here’s an overview of what she looks like now.

She’s been a good home to us, even when she was run down. And now it’s someone else’s turn to introduce their family to her and make a zillion amazing memories within her walls, just as we have.

You guys. I am already crying and technically no one has even looked at her yet. I am going to be a mess if she actually sells.

4 thoughts on “It’s for real now

  1. Courtney

    Oh wow Liz–I don’t think I ever saw the entire house all at once like this–it is absolutely beautiful!!! You should be very proud of all the hard work you’ve done over the years! Keep us all posted!

  2. Rebecca

    The house looks great, such an exciting time that I am sure you will continue to have mixed emotions about. Keeping my fingers crossed for your guys.

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