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I closed on the house yesterday. I took my kid with me to the signing; it felt so right to have him by my side. My kid has been patient and encouraging during the long process. I was given hugs when things were not going my way and a “don’t worry, mom” when worry was apparent in my eyes.

Sitting in the room with the closing Attorney and Loan Officer was chilling, but I felt their good intentions as they explained what I was signing and provided me with copies.

Classical music played in the background, and I realized I was finally at the moment where I could check off my long-term goal of purchasing a house. It was refreshing, but I knew I was only passing the baton, a transition from the old to the new.

I have to cancel all my services at my apartment and start service at my home, clean up, pack up, load, unload, unpack, organize, fix, paint, try to decorate (Lord knows), and host (maybe). The list goes on and on, but I am ready for it in my heart.

After the closing, my kid and I stopped by the house to celebrate. It was Nathan’s first time inside the house, and I was happy to see him rush inside to choose his room. My kid told me where his bed would be positioned. I made a slight rebuttal. He gave me his reason why it should be where he wanted it. I smiled and agreed.

The first thing I purchased for the house was an A.C. filter because the one that came with the home was filthy. I bought a filter that will help cleanse the air and limit allergens.

Tomorrow, a plumber will come by and check out the plumbing, or what I would like to think of as the guts of the house. Yes, the first thing I think about before moving into the home is the guts. Before tackling the outside, I want to get down and dirty from the inside.

Nothing is pretty on the outside when the inside is dirty or broken. This is tried-and-true wisdom that can be applied anywhere at any time. Before leaving our new home, we prayed together, setting our intentions and giving our thanks. I mark this as another perfect moment of having my kid by my side.

I look forward to a late-night drive tonight to see the house again. It will just be me, the breeze, and the music.