I'm NOT changing my name to rbli. But I AM buying a house...

[rbnyc]

...on Long Island.

I grew up in apartment buildings. I've almost always lived in an apartment. (Sometimes in a tent or a car...)

I remember when I was little, I used to go up on the roof of our apartment building and look at all the houses in the surrounding neighborhood. I used to wish I lived in one. I used to dream about what it must be like to have a yard and a family room and a driveway. The thing I wanted most in the whole world was to grow up in a house.

My son is 2 and 1/2. I can't believe we were able to do it. But we're moving to our first house, our first HOME, in 2 months. My son will have a room big enough for all his toys, and a yard with a swing and a sandbox. Every parent wants to be able to give their child more than they had when they were growing up. I'm so thankful that my son is going to grow up in a house. I'm so LUCKY!

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! I hope I can get close to becoming worthy of this fantastic fortune. I never in my whole life thought that this could happen to me.

[hippywife]

1. Congratulations!

I'm glad you were finally able to realize your dream. :hi:

[rbnyc]

5. Thanks so much.

It means a being and hour away from work, but it's halfway beyween my work and my husband's work, so it's fair. I like the train anyway.

Money will be a bit tight. But I just got a little raise, and I have good job security and a lot of potential to be promoted. But we are ON budget. It is totally doable.

[xmas74]

31. But now you have a small yard.

You can plant a few small things and do planters in other spots. Tomatoes, pole beans, etc. You can even grow potatoes in a trash can.

Doesn't sound like much but you can save more than you think-every bit helps. And you know it's really healthy.

[rbnyc]

37. My husband's mother...

...has a great garden. We love to eat from the garden. She would be THRILLED if I asked her for tips.

Thanks!

[xmas74]

38. What a great way to bond!

Fresh herbs in your windowsills, a few potted plants here and there. Maybe a couple of apple trees if there is room.

Heck, I bet she'd bring you cuttings and plants for a housewarming if you mentioned gardening.

Someday I hope to buy my own home. My dream is one huge garden.

[Pithlet]

2. That is wonderful! Congratulations!

I loved moving from an apartment to a house. Alex was about that age when we bought our first house. I'm so happy for you :bounce:

[rbnyc]

6. Thanks so much.

Nice to see you, too.

:hi:

[dolo amber]

3. That is FABULOUS!!

It's nothing less than you guys deserve. :thumbsup: :hug:

[rbnyc]

7. You're sweet.

:loveya:

[KG]

4. heh. it's been the reverse for me. grew up in houses, but been apt dweller

most of my adult life.

[rbnyc]

8. Apartment living has it's up-side.

Do you have a preference?

:)

:hi:

[KG]

11. oh heck i meant to add: i friggen hate apt living.

hope to move to a house this summer.

btw- congrats. :hi:

[Bullwinkle925]

9. I'm very happy for you. I've always lived in houses and have never

thought about the flip side. We never think to appreciate what we do have, huh? Although I envy the experiences you've had growing up in a city. I'm from a small town in Kansas and moved to the SF Bay Area as soon as I could. Love the city lights - smells and languages.
Your little guy will know he is especially loved!
Good Luck / Cheers!!!

[greatauntoftriplets]

10. Congratulations!!!

You'll love it. Well, except for the commute, maybe. But it'll be better for your husband.

[Rabrrrrrr]

12. Woo hoo!! Now you have to style your hair really big, wear long fingernails,

change your accent, and shower yourself in perfume.

Congratulations!!!!!!!

:bounce: :woohoo: :party:

[rbnyc]

16. lmao!!

I'm sorry. I just can't do ANY of those things.

[bicentennial_baby]

13. OMG! You *so* deserve this! All of you!!

:bounce:

Rene, I am so happy for you, the Mr, and Garrison. :D

:hug:

[rbnyc]

17. TY!

So sweet of you to say.

[SPKrazy]

14. Congrats!

good deal ! :woohoo:

[Burma Jones]

15. Oh, how Cliche, have a kid, leave the city...........

you know I love ya, ya Siwash ya.....Welcome to the 'Burbs, we need more like you.....God, do we need more like you.....

[rbnyc]

18. Hi Siwash!

Thanks. Where I vote now, 95% vote the same as me. Maybe there I can potentially have an impact.

[wildhorses]

19. good for you.

the 'burbs...man:wow:

be happy:bounce:

[KamaAina]

20. rbnyc will do fine

rb for, y'know, R.B., ny for NY State, and c for cats. There. Problem solved.

Actually the woman I know back in the Tri-State who drenches herself in the most perfume hails from the Upper East Side, though she has been known to associate with Lawn Guylanders. :-)

[Nicole]

21. Congrats!

It's nice to be able to live your dreams. :)

[Shine]

22. rbnyc, I'm soooo happy for you!!!

:hug: Congrats and many blessings to you as you celebrate this most auspicious life change! :toast:

I wish you much Happiness and Joy in your new home. May it be the source of many wonderful family memories. :loveya:

Just keep affirming your Gratitude to the world. What you appreciate, APPRECIATES.

:hi: long time no see!

[rbnyc]

25. What you appreciate, APPRECIATES.

Wow! That's even better than "an attitude of gratitude is not just a platitude."

Thanks!

[idgiehkt]

23. Congrats to you rbnyc

You are worthy right now, of course! Oprah has about 7 houses, there is no reason you shouldn't have one. :toast:

[rbnyc]

26. Thanks so much.

I just realize that while my new home may be humble compared to some, I am one of the lucky ones. So many have so little.

[RFKHumphreyObama]

24. I'm so happy for you and your family

That's so great that you have your dream fulfilled. I wish you happiness, success and much enjoyment in your new home

What a wonderful and uplifting thing to have happened. I cannot adequately convey how happy I am for you at the moment :toast: :toast: :party: :party:

[Shakespeare]

27. Well, it's a good thing, because then I'd always think of you as "riblee" every time I saw you!

Congrats on the house! That's HUGH! :toast:

[Tikki]

28. Oh Congratulations....

Rene & family. :) :) :)

Keep us posted/pictures.



Tikki

[Maddy McCall]

29. That's wonderful, Renee.

Congratulations to you and your family. Wishing you all the happiness that you so deserve.

:hug:

[GOPisEvil]

30. Noooooooooooooooooooo!!! It''s a trap!

;)

Congratulations! You'll like tax time even MORE now. :D

[rbnyc]

35. That's TRUE!

Ah, the wonders...

[GOPisEvil]

36. New A/C and furnace is about 4 grand.

But you get nice rebates. I speak from experience. ;)

[lildreamer316]

32. You are already worthy.

You have now proved that.
Congrats!! to you and your family!!!

[Left Is Write]

33. Congratulations! It sounds wonderful.

[u4ic]

34. Congratulations

and enjoy your new home! :toast: