I’ve been very busy lately with something huge. House hunting.

We finally made the decision to move out of the city, and honestly, we’ve been searching for the right property for the better part of a year. I had a very specific list of requirements, and I was not willing to compromise much.

I wanted a larger home than we have now, with enough room for all of my boys and at least two guest rooms. I wanted proper space for a dungeon. I wanted enough land for the dogs to really enjoy themselves. And perhaps most importantly, I wanted privacy. The boys should be able to step outside comfortably without worrying about neighbors or public decency laws.

At the same time, we still needed to stay close enough to the city for social visits, appointments, and the realities of life.

Now, hubby did try to introduce one annoying detail into the process. A budget. Apparently retirement planning is “important.” Unfortunately for him, only one of us gets everything she wants in this household, and it certainly was not going to be him. He may have to delay retirement just a bit, but we are going to be much happier in the long run.

So yes, we found it.

We closed on the new place, and it is wonderful. I’m sure I’ll be sharing more details as things progress, but right now we are entering the very busy phase. Almost every room needs some kind of change or improvement, so we’re bringing work crews through first to handle the larger projects.

After that, the boys will take over a lot of the finishing work. Painting, setup, moving, and all the little details that turn a house into my home.

Our goal is to be fully moved in by mid-summer.

And I have to admit, I’m already imagining exactly how wonderful those private outdoor spaces are going to be.