tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000823424805885331.post7697606131183492640..comments2024-03-05T01:00:40.112-05:00Comments on Nutmeg & Company Home: Spilling the BeansMeghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14070914008178383749noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000823424805885331.post-72338108857059048962012-02-28T16:12:40.689-05:002012-02-28T16:12:40.689-05:00Meg, difficult as this decision has been, I feel c...Meg, difficult as this decision has been, I feel confident that you will never regret it. Making a change like this is humbling, yet freeing and I believe keeps you nimble as people, as a family. My husband and I made a similar decision 6 years ago when we decided to move from Chicago where we had both grown up and much of our family lives, to Madison, WI. It hasn't always been easy, but I can honestly say I have never looked back and feel that it was absolutely the right thing for our family. I wish you nothing but the best in this adventure!<br />CathyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10942704410174876211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000823424805885331.post-48213588848574877602012-02-07T10:11:00.747-05:002012-02-07T10:11:00.747-05:00What courage but I agree it so nice not to have al...What courage but I agree it so nice not to have all those pressures! We moved back to Canada after living in the US for a few years suddenly and now we can't seem to stay afloat either! It is so darn expensive here on the west! I am afraid we might end up moving too, luckily we are renting and can just pick up and go! But hard nonetheless as friends have been made, etc.<br /><br />Lucky person who will buy your house! But then you can make your mark on the new place! Good luck!Barbara Matsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01687912436864826801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000823424805885331.post-82601701649692463652012-02-03T00:36:28.983-05:002012-02-03T00:36:28.983-05:00Meg - all good wishes for your next steps! Thanks...Meg - all good wishes for your next steps! Thanks for sharing so candidly.12 devonshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01547256612407934385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000823424805885331.post-57680351867462185972012-02-01T19:29:12.162-05:002012-02-01T19:29:12.162-05:00I'm sure this must be a bittersweet time for y...I'm sure this must be a bittersweet time for you but I like how you stated this "create the life we really want". That's the part to focus on. Good luck to you in all you have going on.Jen Kershnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000823424805885331.post-21380078176814045332012-02-01T12:37:34.673-05:002012-02-01T12:37:34.673-05:00Wow, that takes so much courage. Good for you.Wow, that takes so much courage. Good for you.Rosa @ Flutter Flutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17048824318937275995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000823424805885331.post-91452070965027470112012-01-31T09:16:42.068-05:002012-01-31T09:16:42.068-05:00It's a beautiful house, but I'm sure the n...It's a beautiful house, but I'm sure the next one, the next home will be even more beautiful, no matter what it looks like. Ridding yourself of the financial pressure so you can focus on what's important - family - will be so worth it in the end. I know it must be so, SO hard, but I think it's amazing that you are able to take a step back from your situation and assess it realistically, and then take the steps you need to take to get back what's important in your life. <br /><br />Good luck with the sale and the next adventure. May it be full and the life you truly want!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729355914389505643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000823424805885331.post-37221115005330503082012-01-31T00:05:41.240-05:002012-01-31T00:05:41.240-05:00Homes are where you live with your family....not t...Homes are where you live with your family....not the building. You can make a beautiful home where ever you live Meg! And making decisions to make your life better is a good thing. My husband always wants to move to a bigger house and I always poo-poo it. It's nice to live below your means and have more money for living and travel experiences instead of being mired down by a big mortgage! All the best to you and your family! Angie xoAngie@Echoes of Laughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16020199846432437909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000823424805885331.post-63263613352429826492012-01-30T21:54:37.109-05:002012-01-30T21:54:37.109-05:00Meg, God bless you and your family as you make thi...Meg, God bless you and your family as you make this decision and take this big step. You seem to have your priorities in order and I applaud you for doing what you feel is right for your family.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098561119884167004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000823424805885331.post-47435989806619673172012-01-30T21:48:23.554-05:002012-01-30T21:48:23.554-05:00Houses, and everything inside can be replaced - ex...Houses, and everything inside can be replaced - except your family and the time with them. I regularily say to Aubrey that I'd be just as happy in a small 1 bedroom apartment with him and Oscar. The size of the house isn't what makes it a home. Hugs as you transition to the next stage.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07878991619220099384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000823424805885331.post-68166123808546596962012-01-30T20:45:21.078-05:002012-01-30T20:45:21.078-05:00What a brave step. I hope this brings you closer t...What a brave step. I hope this brings you closer to the life you want to lead. Good luck!Jen @ RamblingRenovatorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045745850049751098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000823424805885331.post-79352801851111207142012-01-30T18:30:58.807-05:002012-01-30T18:30:58.807-05:00Big Hugs Meg! Home is where your heart is not the ...Big Hugs Meg! Home is where your heart is not the building in which you live. I love you guys :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303335708029046648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000823424805885331.post-90722885837004646962012-01-30T16:55:26.385-05:002012-01-30T16:55:26.385-05:00A huge decision but one I think you will come to a...A huge decision but one I think you will come to appreciate more and more as time progresses. Think of all the fun of searching for the next home, and making that one perfect for your new life with your new focus. I wish you all the best during the transition.Jo @ In Corners of My Mindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02507297211043899554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000823424805885331.post-44934003196247293102012-01-30T16:49:21.052-05:002012-01-30T16:49:21.052-05:00If you aren't living the life you had hoped, t...If you aren't living the life you had hoped, then you are definitely making the right decision! Life is filled with twists and turns and not all of them are caused by something/someone else. Sometimes it is a person, looking at their life and saying "I want something different". Good for you!!<br /><br />PS you are totally right - houses really are just bricks and mortar (and maybe some wood).LifeBegins@Thirtyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16031156921598156745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000823424805885331.post-8255720604295506942012-01-30T16:44:03.794-05:002012-01-30T16:44:03.794-05:00It is always hard to make a difficult decision. Bu...It is always hard to make a difficult decision. But find comfort that you are doing what is right for you and your family at this time. YOu can never go wrong when that is the basis for your decision.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000823424805885331.post-31195673903509692532012-01-30T16:42:12.256-05:002012-01-30T16:42:12.256-05:00I didn't even know about the accident - how te...I didn't even know about the accident - how terrible, I'm SO glad you are all okay. What a tough decision! But I understand completely. Hubby & I bought a very small house because we were very stressed about a larger mortgage. Sometimes I am embarrassed by just how small it is and worry about selling, but the thought of a larger payment scares me. What a brave and responsible decision. I am sure you will grow to love your new house even more!!Tanya from Dans le Lakehousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04380013339154808400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000823424805885331.post-23384447245483145432012-01-30T16:38:54.080-05:002012-01-30T16:38:54.080-05:00That's a huge decision... especially since it ...That's a huge decision... especially since it sounds like you really love that home. I do hope that everything works out for the best for you all xxKerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15353091281831678784noreply@blogger.com