Greener pastures

When you find yourself in the midst of trying to make a dream, (a really BIG dream) a reality, it can be quite stressful. S-T-R-E-S-S-F-U-L!
Things are certainly stressful around here lately. We had a what seemed like a forever long break from school. So, with all of the holiday madness, and no real schedule, I did not have much time to blog, or do much of anything productive. And I don't do well with too much downtime. I like being busy. I like having projects. I like it when the days seem to just fly by. But now we are back on a schedule, and we have taken on a whole lot of productivity. We started with a major house cleaning, purging, organizing mission. All the closets, all the rooms, etc...It was a huge job, but I felt great gratification afterwards. Then we took on some long overdue painting projects. We painted the boys room, the living room, and the front hall in two nights. Now we are prepping the kitchen and great room and back hall. Then we will finally tackle the master bedroom.
I have also done some major decluttering, and I must say, it looks great! We are hoping to sell the house soon and move to a big, old, character-filled farmhouse on some acreage with a barn. We already started our search and have found a couple that we really like. This weekend we will go see some of them. I am so excited! I LOVE house hunting! In the meantime, our house has gotten some interest and we may even close a deal soon! Thus, the source of the stress, especially for my husband who just isn't quite mentally prepared for such a major ordeal. He's ready in theory, but I think it's happening sooner than he expected, than we both did, and it's a lot to take on. We also have our fixxer farm for sale and have had a few people look at it. We may have a buyer for that soon too!
For me it's all "good" stress. I have waited for this for 10 years. I have dreamed of our life on a farm many times over. I have even made two different vision boards. One was destroyed in a moment of frustration and despair, but I eventually made a new one at the urging of my husband. He knows how important this is to me, and he wants the same things for us. He just doesn't feel the urgency that I do. But I think part of it is because I am so decisive. When I decide I want something, I want it. I go after it. And I don't quit until I get it. I am very determined, and I don't give up easily. And this dream has been holding strong for over ten years and it hasn't waivered for one moment. Also, I think that the time is right. Our kids are older, they are on board, and we are at a good point in our lives.
So, I imagine the next couple of months there will be lots of stresses. Lots of frustration, heartache, headaches, and hopefully some joy thrown in. In the end it will all be worth it.
I will keep my positve attitude and be patient.
We are closer to achieving our dream than ever before, so for that I am grateful.
Here's to greener pastures...literally.