Oh my God I love my inner Pollyanna.
Holy Shit....they're going forward.
August 16th closing. We're aiming for August 1st at the new place.
I don't even know how to celebrate something this huge. To the zoo with the kids? Packing the remaining contents of the basement? Robbing a furniture store at gunpoint? Cocaine bender?
Nothing seems quite exciting enough for something as momentous as this.
YAAAAAAAY.
Posted by: Kate | 2007.07.16 at 11:09 AM
Great! :)
And, btw, if I were you I'd celebrate with a massive margarita bucket. But that's just me. :)
www.smalltownsuvmom.blogspot.com
Posted by: SUV Mom | 2007.07.16 at 11:12 AM
Awesome. I've never been so happy so someone I don't know!!!!!!!! You deserve it after everything you've been through.
Posted by: Greta | 2007.07.16 at 11:13 AM
I'm delurking to say CONGRATS!! I've said 4 billion times that I am SO FREAKING THANKFUL that I like my house, and have no reason to move right now, because, good lord what a nightmare the selling of the houses is right now.
Yayyy!! Now, onto the dream house!
Posted by: Christina | 2007.07.16 at 11:16 AM
Congrats!
Posted by: Sta | 2007.07.16 at 11:19 AM
Let's celebrate with a Steak & Blowjob Day, Special House Sale Edition!
Posted by: Pants | 2007.07.16 at 11:21 AM
I say rob a furniture store. And if you can find me a dining room set while you're at it, I will be eternally grateful.
Congratulations. Can't wait to see the Dream House.
Posted by: Susan | 2007.07.16 at 11:21 AM
I said it over at Twitter but again... YAY!!!!!!!!
May your nightmare be over quickly.
Posted by: MoMMY | 2007.07.16 at 11:25 AM
That is absolutely fantastic. I'll open up a Sierra Nevada to celebrate for you!
Posted by: The Real Kato | 2007.07.16 at 11:27 AM
holy fucking fuck. praise allah and thank the lord! this calls for a few drinks. woo!
i can't wait to see the dream house.
Posted by: nicole | 2007.07.16 at 11:32 AM
Congratulations! That is fabulous. You're giving my courage that my parents' house, on the market about as long as yours, will have a good home inspection today. Yay! inner Pollyanna!
Posted by: sarah | 2007.07.16 at 11:33 AM
HOORAY!
Posted by: clearlydistracted | 2007.07.16 at 11:37 AM
Holy Shit...I am so happy for you.I think you should combine that massive margarita bucket with a full body massage for all of the stress you have gone through.
Posted by: nancy | 2007.07.16 at 11:38 AM
pollyanna, you rock.
supremely happy for you. :)
Posted by: Kyran | 2007.07.16 at 11:40 AM
I know that you know that *all* I need to say is I understand. I so understand.
Cheers, my friend.
Posted by: Lena | 2007.07.16 at 11:41 AM
I'd go with the cocaine bender.
Congratulations! :)
Posted by: Elise Foreman Carter | 2007.07.16 at 11:41 AM
CONGRATS! long time "lurker" I had to log on today to wish you the best!
Posted by: BreezyTai | 2007.07.16 at 11:43 AM
Inner Pollyana KICKS ASS!!!!!!
I am SO happy for you, Melissa. I have resisted commenting for a while now as I had the feeling anything I said would not really help at all, and sometimes you just have to send a person good vibes and keep your trap shut, you know?
But now I can open my trap and say, I am SO, SO thrilled for you. You sure as hell deserve some great news.
Posted by: PK | 2007.07.16 at 11:47 AM
Holy Crap. Congratulations. Your Pollyanna won. I am very, very happy for you. You'll be stumbling home from the wine party next year!
Posted by: Jennifer | 2007.07.16 at 11:47 AM
Does a happy dance!
I'd like to think that it was your inner pessimist that made the magic happen.
Congrats! =D
Posted by: Smeep248 | 2007.07.16 at 11:48 AM
Congratulations!!!!!
Celebrate by heading to COSCO for a mountain of kid's snacks and marg buckets... if your dream neighborhood is anything like mine, start picturing yourself on the back pouch sipping cocktails with the other moms while handing out cheese sticks and popsicles to the army of kids on that new trampoline.
Posted by: Melizzard | 2007.07.16 at 11:56 AM
Melissa,
That is AWESOME! I am so glad for you, I can tell from your blog how badly you want this. Now you don't have to be bummed about not selling and moving anymore. I hope your dream house turns out to be even more dreamy than you pictured! Whatever you do to celebrate, do it big! Congratulations!
Maggpie (todayIfeellikeme.blogspot.com)
Posted by: Maggpie | 2007.07.16 at 12:01 PM
Yahoo!!!!!!!!!!! I was really getting worried about your despair. That last post was gut wrenching. I am so happy for you.
Posted by: FeelinFroggy | 2007.07.16 at 12:03 PM
Take St. Joseph out for a 4 martini lunch. He deserves it. It sounds like he worked hard.
Posted by: Lisa V | 2007.07.16 at 12:04 PM
Holy shit - wooo!!!
Posted by: Meg | 2007.07.16 at 12:05 PM
Hooray!
I've never been so happy for a complete stranger!
Congrats & enjoy your "tile cutter-free" dream neighborhood!
Posted by: Kristin | 2007.07.16 at 12:06 PM
Oh. My. God. Finally!
Congratulations Melissa. Dream house, coming up. Woo!!
Posted by: procrastamom | 2007.07.16 at 12:07 PM
Wooo!!! Hoooo!!! Coming out of lurking (and checking your site sometimes several times a day for "house" updates) to say Congratulations. I am soooo happy for you and hope that all moves along smoothly until the close. yay. :)
Posted by: spuncrack | 2007.07.16 at 12:10 PM
That is freaking excellent news. I say, go kick the crap lying around in your neighbours' yards.
Posted by: schmutzie | 2007.07.16 at 12:12 PM
Um, I know we don't know each other and all, but FUCK YEAH! THAT's how a house is sold! Woo hoo!! Ow oWWWWWW! (There's a dance. You should be happy you cannot see that dance. There are flappy arms involved.)
To say that I am excited for you might understate things. I think I might have been projecting my own upcoming home sale onto your journey. Sorry if your back hurt from carrying all that.
WOO HOO!
Posted by: 2shews | 2007.07.16 at 12:13 PM
Yay, yay, and yay! Congratulations!
Posted by: Lori | 2007.07.16 at 12:17 PM
Pants! You crack me up! Men can always be counted on to vote for Steak and BJs to celebrate any occasion.
Posted by: virginia | 2007.07.16 at 12:19 PM
A-mazing! Congrats! Now please please send a few positive thoughts this-a-way so that our offer on the house we're bidding on tomorrow gets accepted. I am using your good luck as a sign that I will have a house!!
Again, this is wicked cool.
Posted by: chrissyg | 2007.07.16 at 12:20 PM
Oh Happy Happy Day! And? Your settlement is the day after ours! We can all be happy together!
Posted by: Amy Jo | 2007.07.16 at 12:24 PM
Awesome!!
Congratulations!! I can't wait to see pictures of the new house!!!! I love this kind of stuff.
My parents closing is on August 15th, they are moving from here (Central NY) to South Carolina :-(
Posted by: Shelly Owens | 2007.07.16 at 12:28 PM
YEAH!!!! A great big congrats. I was SO hoping that I'd see this post today.
Posted by: jgsearls | 2007.07.16 at 12:30 PM
Yay! Congratulations!
Posted by: erika | 2007.07.16 at 12:36 PM
WUHOO! I'm so happy for you!
Posted by: Amy | 2007.07.16 at 12:39 PM
OMG, that's the best news!!! FANTASTIC. I vote for the cocaine bender, but I'm a bad decision maker, so you shouldn't listen to me. Also, since I've never actually been on a cocaine bender, I don't know if it will be fun. Sounds fun, though. Unless you get arrested. So, maybe no. But still, holy hooray for new neighbors!
Posted by: Amy | 2007.07.16 at 12:40 PM
OMG! I feel like *I* have a new home! I'm all about furniture at gunpoint, there is nothing better...umm..not that I've done anything like that....slowly walks away
Posted by: winechic | 2007.07.16 at 12:42 PM
Another de-lurker here to say YAAAAAAAAAAAY!
I vote ice cream. Unless you're lactose intolerant, or just hate ice cream. Then go for the coke. Ha!
Posted by: Anna | 2007.07.16 at 12:43 PM
Yeah! Congratulations -- so happy for you!!
Posted by: Sara | 2007.07.16 at 12:48 PM
Hooray!
Posted by: Nicole | 2007.07.16 at 12:52 PM
yay for you and your family, melissa! i read your blog each day and for a long while, i've had my fingers crossed - hoping you would sell your house and high-tail it over to that Dream Neighborhood. :)
i'm SO freaking happy for you guys!!! this is great. maybe do a celebratory dance around that Front Yard Toilet in your current neighborhood. (or, was is a bathtub?) lol.
Posted by: kyra | 2007.07.16 at 12:53 PM
If anything ever called for a Momtini (TM), this is it. Congratulations!
Posted by: ErikaMSN | 2007.07.16 at 12:55 PM
OMFG. Congratulations - that is excellent news. I think I am more happy for you selling your house than if it were me and I was buying my first home. I read your post yesterday and thought, "Fuck all, let her out of that house already."
I suggest you get a fancy new pitcher and glassware set to serve margaritas to your new neighbors in the new house on your new backyard patio, where the only blaring music you hear is your own.
You are the third person in two days to post that they are under contract... it gives me hope that one day I will be brave enough to BUY a house without endlessly worrying about the day I try to sell it.
Posted by: Lily | 2007.07.16 at 01:00 PM
Melissa, I am so happy for you!! Congrats!
Posted by: Dana | 2007.07.16 at 01:07 PM
So glad the congratulations can go out on something official now! Hope the moving goes nice and smooth for you all!
Posted by: Mrs Ca | 2007.07.16 at 01:09 PM
That's great news! I'm so excited for you and your family. New house, here you come!
Posted by: Chicago Chick | 2007.07.16 at 01:11 PM
I've been lurking for a while, but I had to come out of the shadows to tell you how happy I am for you! I love reading about your family adventures (you guys seem to have such a good time), and I'm so glad this adventure turned out the way it did! Keep up the great writing and have a happy move to the dream neighborhood!!
Posted by: Kristen | 2007.07.16 at 01:14 PM
Fan-freaking-tastic! Although I know you're way too busy packing to be reading comments.
Posted by: angiewis | 2007.07.16 at 01:17 PM
finally! congratulations!!!
Posted by: mj | 2007.07.16 at 01:19 PM
congratumafreakinglations.
Posted by: Scraplifter | 2007.07.16 at 01:20 PM
YAAAAAAY!!!
I am SO happy for you Melissa!
Posted by: Mary | 2007.07.16 at 01:22 PM
Holy sh*t!! That's so awesome! And it's almost like you planned it that way to have a few weeks before the kids started school and all. I'm sure the rest of the summer will just fly by, what with all the packing and picking out paint colors.
Posted by: HeatherK | 2007.07.16 at 01:23 PM
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Sarah Cool | 2007.07.16 at 01:24 PM
Congratulations!
(I first read that as "cocaine blender" and was confused.)
Posted by: Pam | 2007.07.16 at 01:24 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!! I am so happy for you!
Deb (April 2001 mom)
Posted by: DebMomOf3 | 2007.07.16 at 01:42 PM
Yay! Congrats!
Posted by: sarae | 2007.07.16 at 01:43 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Amy | 2007.07.16 at 01:43 PM
Congratulations - I'm so happy for you!!!!!
(Don't forget to dig up your Saint Joseph statues & take them along. It's supposed to be really bad luck if you leave him behind.)
And did you know August 1st is only 16 days away?!?!? Holy crap, woman - start packing NOW!! :)
Posted by: Zookins | 2007.07.16 at 01:45 PM
Fanfuckingtastic, Melissa!!!!! We went through this earlier this year--complete with the panic and backing-out after an inspection--so I really felt your pain earlier. (And we had relocated to another country, so were having to pay 2 housing payments in the meantime and deal with it all long distance--FUN!)
I am just so thrilled for you and your family. Celebrate 'til it (almost) hurts. OK? :D
Posted by: siobhan41 | 2007.07.16 at 01:45 PM
That's fantastic. Now that you don't need her, could you send your inner Pollyanna over to kick mine in the butt? Ask her to bring Saint Joseph along too. We haven't had an offer on our house (that we moved out of in March but have had two mortgages since last November...I lost my job in January and had baby #2 in April).
Posted by: Kim | 2007.07.16 at 01:52 PM
Pollyanna gets beat up so much, do something nice for her. Before you start your packing in 7 day marathon -'cause you totally should see if you really could do it!
Yahtzee! Congratulations.
Drinking not a healthy way to relieve stress, but cocaine to celebrate? I don't know, does Dr. Janet have a hotline?
Posted by: amypt | 2007.07.16 at 01:52 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: KK On My Mind | 2007.07.16 at 01:53 PM
This is huge. You need something bigger than BJ's and benders to celebrate.
Congrats, man. Way to kick that house to the, um, curb.
Posted by: supa | 2007.07.16 at 01:55 PM
OMFG! Fantastic news. :) Can't wait to hear about the move.
Posted by: Marilyn | 2007.07.16 at 01:56 PM
Congratulations!!!! Can't wait to read your postings from the Dream Neighborhood.
Posted by: Victoria | 2007.07.16 at 01:59 PM
That is WONDERFUL NEWS!!! Having just sold a house in the Detroit market last summer I was sending 'sell that house' vibes your way! Can't wait to start hearing new house stories!!
Posted by: Amy | 2007.07.16 at 02:00 PM
Holyfuckingshit. I knew it. I just knew it. Something told me to come check today. Maybe I have a Pollyanna too?
Posted by: metalmeredith | 2007.07.16 at 02:01 PM
Many congrats!!! I am so happy that your headaches won't be yours for much longer!
Possible ways to celebrate:
Dry hump neighbors boat.
Walk around with your shirt off doing yard work.
Invite friends over and have them blast their car radios - all playing different radio stations - while you dance for joy.
Change your name to Pollyanna (or use that name when you're about to get arrested for disturbing the peace).
Ignore all of these options and walk around with a huge fucking smile for the next month.
Posted by: moxygen | 2007.07.16 at 02:01 PM
Oh my goodness! What awesome, awesome news...congratulations and I hope that Dream House and Dream Neighborhood will soon erase all memories of Ed and Tile Cutter and their boat.
Posted by: locolojo | 2007.07.16 at 02:02 PM
I actually clapped with joy when I read your post. Congratulations on the house sale! I think you need to break out the sombreros and margaritas and let 'er rip!
Good luck with the move to the new fabulous place!
Posted by: carrie | 2007.07.16 at 02:02 PM
Woo hoo!! Time to indulge in house porn for the future abode!!!
Posted by: beki | 2007.07.16 at 02:06 PM
Congratulations! I think this calls for days of parties, like an Indian wedding. First night, BBQ. Second night, pool party. Third night, Mojito Mania. Fourth night, wine tasting. Etc.
Also, maybe a donation of thanks to your local Sisters of Saint Joseph order? Sounds like El Santo pulled through for you. (With Pollyanna's help!)
Posted by: merseydotes | 2007.07.16 at 02:07 PM
Congratulations, that's fabulous news!
Posted by: Sarah | 2007.07.16 at 02:10 PM
Holy shit, after your last post I thought there was no way it was going to happen. Way to go! Have fun in utopia. :)
Posted by: Gwen@leftcoastmama | 2007.07.16 at 02:13 PM
Delurking to send congrats--I'm so happy for you that you can move forward, especially in time for the new school year and all that. Can't wait to hear about the new 'hood!
Posted by: Heather | 2007.07.16 at 02:15 PM
Finally, holy christ.
Now let the moving crap begin!
Posted by: Mabimac | 2007.07.16 at 02:25 PM
Congrats. And just a word of advice: when the buyers come over to see you, make sure the stereo isn't playing "The Roof is on Fire."
Posted by: GeeseOPlenty | 2007.07.16 at 02:30 PM
yippee!
um, go back to amsterdam and sit in a cafe all day? that sounds like a good way to celebrate.
Posted by: capello | 2007.07.16 at 02:32 PM
De-lurking to say conrats!!!!!!
Ok...re-lurking now!
Posted by: AggieRae | 2007.07.16 at 02:36 PM
HOORAY! *loud clapping & huzzahs from the peanut gallery*
Congratulations, really -- it's such a stressful process even in the best of circumstances.
Posted by: cbahm | 2007.07.16 at 02:36 PM
positivethoughtspositivethoughtspositivethoughts.
WOOHOO!
Posted by: bethany actually | 2007.07.16 at 02:43 PM
I'm so happy for you guys!!
Posted by: scoutsadie | 2007.07.16 at 03:24 PM
YAY!!!!! I've been lurking with nothing helpful to say and now can say WOOO!
Yeah, skip the coke bender, I think it's one of those things that sounds more fun than it is. I like the suggestion to have all your friends blast their music loud as possible while you dance. Also, summer sale at Pier One on 13 and Woodward--I bet you can get a LOVELY margarita set cheap enough that you can break a few in your exuberance. WOO!! Your story gives me hope we might get out of here someday ....
Posted by: AmyinMotown | 2007.07.16 at 03:27 PM
OMG!!!! COngratulations :) I vote for a phenomenal bottle of fine wine (ok, maybe 2 or three bottles)...enjoy tonite, pack tomorrow. Can't wait to see the new place :)
Posted by: Bean | 2007.07.16 at 03:33 PM
Congratulations!!!!
I can't wait for you to get settled in somewhere that feels like YOU.
Posted by: sugaredharpy | 2007.07.16 at 03:41 PM
Wahooooooo! So excited for you!!
Posted by: Molly Ray | 2007.07.16 at 03:49 PM
omg i love your inner pollyanna too!! CONGRATULATIONS!! I wish I could hop up there and help you move!
Posted by: raine | 2007.07.16 at 04:18 PM
Congrats! Now can you send some of that good karma over this way. Our condo goes on the market on Thursday, and I'm already sick of all, the crap of moving!
Posted by: swankette | 2007.07.16 at 04:25 PM
Congratulations!!!! YAY!!!!
Now you have a great new post topic for the Buzz Off - Moving Announcements!
Posted by: Lisa | 2007.07.16 at 04:25 PM
Fabulous! I don't know whether you should throw a party for the neighbors or invite Meridith and Dr. Prissy over for cocktails. Obviously these buyers did realize what a bargain they were getting. So happy for you!
Posted by: carosgram | 2007.07.16 at 04:27 PM
I am so happy for you! Hooray for your inner Pollyanna.
Posted by: emily | 2007.07.16 at 04:27 PM
Jeezum crow! It's about freakin' time! Drink a bucket of margaritas (in the company of a responsible male, of course) and go crazy!
Posted by: Andrea | 2007.07.16 at 04:53 PM
I've been hoping so hard for you and I'm thrilled that congratulations are in order! The husband and I recently made our own overdue escape and celebrated by getting drunk on cheap wine and stealing the light bulbs out of the neighbor's yard light that glared through our bedroom blinds and two layers of curtains every night for 2.5 years.
Posted by: Kelli | 2007.07.16 at 04:58 PM
Yay! The house next to us is for sale, come to sunny Northville. It will be Momtinis every day. Maybe we could even start a book club!
Posted by: Bananadoc | 2007.07.16 at 05:13 PM
Congratulations! I've been reading with great anticipation!
Posted by: Geeky Mom | 2007.07.16 at 05:18 PM
Hooray! Congratulations Melissa! I'm so happy for you and your family. You've still got half the summer to play in your new yard :)
Posted by: LauraBrooke | 2007.07.16 at 05:23 PM
WOOOHOOOO! Congratulations!
i've been keeping my fingers crossed.
Posted by: meghanb | 2007.07.16 at 05:26 PM