Justin and I have been keeping rather quiet about the potential purchase of our first house. We went through this in the fall and the house turned out to be something we could not feel comfortable buying. I think this time around we felt like it was better to keep quiet.

We are 8 days (and some change) away from closing on this other house we've found. Even though we got our approval letter from the bank I still feel queasy about telling the masses that we're buying a house. I hope no one takes offense if I didn't call or send a direct message informing them about our prospect. It's been a very stressful and whirlwind month. It's really hard to believe that it was only a month ago that we saw this house for the first time.

From the get-go I have been fearful that we really CAN'T afford a mortgage. I am fearful that we won't be able to handle the things that just come up when you are home owner. I am placing bets on what the first thing to break will be. (My bets fall on the fridge!) I am worried that we will find ourselves unhappy with the size of our bedroom and frustrated at our 1950's kitchen. WORRY WORRY WORRY!!!

I have to take a deep breath and remember that this is our first house. It is our starter home. We do not plan to be here for ages. We couldn't possibly raise our entire family in this house so I know that we'll be able to upgrade in the future.

I feel like the "cat is out of the bag" and that anyone paying attention to my facebook would be able to figure out whats going on...I still don't want to say anything OFFICIAL until it's OFFICIAL. I hope everyone understands.