I must have been a southern belle in another life, because there's nothing else that explains my penchant for shots of tequila, being called "maam" in bed, and getting my ass smacked with a Bible.
Jesus, Mary, and John 3:16!
Oh, and my inability to get the fuck out of the South for any longer than 8 months.
Gal-dangit.
Clearly living with my in-laws has created what I'm calling "Real-Estate Desperation" or better "I don't care where the fuck I live so long as I'm not living here any more."
But really, we decided that as far as quality of life and bang for the buck go, Atlanta was probably our better choice. Of course, this was after my husband called me on Tuesday to tell me he had put a house under contract and I nearly freaked the fuck out with what can only be described as "Mom's Gone Wild."
I guess my pleas for deliverance fell upon attentive ears and we now own a house in Atlanta.
A house that I have yet to see in person.
See what living with the in-laws does to you?
But really, in this particular case, I'm not so concerned about the specifics. It's new, it's big, and it's ALL OURS. And considering my father-in-law apparently felt that enough time had passed that it was okay to make a funny sex joke -- "I bet you guys will stop at the motel on the way home - ha ha ha" (after picking up my husband from the airport tonight) -- clearly there is no need for me to be picky.
So amidst my quiet (and sometimes loud) inner whinings about leaving my dear old and new friends and family for the South (again), I realize that it's the best thing for us right now. At least that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
God. I sound like such an adult.
And the fact that I'm joining the ranks of some extra fabulous bloggers and a good friend from yore is just icing on the cake.
Plus my husband promised to hang some bras in the kitchen just so it feels like home. Who ever said he wasn't thoughtful?
Make your life time more simple take the credit loans and all you require.
Posted by: JulianaRoberts32 | May 21, 2013 at 09:46 AM
I hope you grow to love the ATL as much as I did. And hey, at least we can get together when I visit our friends and family there.
There's GREAT shopping and lots of kid friendly stuff to do. Seriously if it were on the water, we'd still live there.
Posted by: TB | July 08, 2007 at 09:20 PM
Okay, this is weird but I'm delurking to tell you: HEY! I live in Atlanta! I will totally babysit your children while you have uninterrupted sex somewhere else!
Posted by: Alison of a Gun | July 08, 2007 at 08:57 PM
CONGRATULATIONS! What wonderful news for you guys! I lived in Atlanta for a couple years and LOVED IT. Totally loved it. Was heartbroken to leave. Hope you like it too!
Posted by: whymommy | July 07, 2007 at 08:56 AM
Congrats. Atlanta is AWESOME.
Posted by: motherofbun | July 04, 2007 at 11:58 PM
Hmm. Atlanta is much, much further from Toronto than is PA. (Pouts.)
Still, am happy that you'll still have your bras.
Posted by: Her Bad Mother | July 04, 2007 at 11:02 PM
Wow! He bought a house that was sight unseen for you? Bold.
I look forward to hearing all about it...
Posted by: Oh, The Joys | July 04, 2007 at 09:10 PM
Here's hoping you fall in love with the house!
Good luck with the move!
Posted by: Robert | July 04, 2007 at 07:52 PM
congratulations on the new house. How exciting for you!!!! I'll miss the in-law stories, but i guess it's not about me :-P
Posted by: Grace | July 04, 2007 at 11:51 AM
Wooo Congratulations! May your stuff and your plane get there quickly and safely.
And as to buying the house sight unseen? I'd be pissed, except I bought this house while BDF was in San Fran for 3 weeks, so he didn't see it, and I can understand the circumstance may arise. You did at least talk about it on the phone, right? Right?
Posted by: FishyGirl | July 04, 2007 at 11:33 AM
*WEEEEEPING*
*WAAAIIIIIIILLLLLLING*
*GNAAAAASHING OF TEEEEEEETH*
What can I say?
I'm not so adult.
[throws self on ground and pounds fists and feet while sobbing uncontrollably]
Posted by: the new girl | July 04, 2007 at 07:15 AM
WOOOOO HOOOOO!! Although, I will totally miss the father-in-law stories. Selfish of me, I know.
Congratulations on the house!!
Posted by: Bobita | July 03, 2007 at 11:45 PM
OK, the other option was Arkansas, right?
I promise, as fond as I am of my adopted state, you are moving to a positively cosmopolitan metropolis.
And hey, no more interupted marital relations ... or horrible FIL jokes.
Pack. Now.
Posted by: Arkie Mama | July 03, 2007 at 09:52 PM
Straight to the heart of the Dirty South. LOL. I look forward to some good blogging in your future.
Btw, the Atlanta girls aren't the *only* bloggers down here ya know! ;) Southeast blog meet anyone??
Posted by: Suburban Oblivion | July 03, 2007 at 08:27 PM
I was just thinking today how nice it is out here. Never thought I'd feel so at home so far from "home", but it happens. I think you made a wise choice.
Posted by: mothergoosemouse | July 03, 2007 at 07:26 PM
That's very very exciting! I'm so happy for you. I've never been to Atlanta. But I hear it's lovely.
And, really, there is never ever a good reason for a father-in-law to make a sex joke.
Posted by: Laural | July 03, 2007 at 06:22 PM
Allison Krauss does a song called "Oh, Atlanta"...you should look it up.
You'll love Atlanta. And don't forget Fat Matt's on Piedmont!
Posted by: Amy | July 03, 2007 at 04:49 PM
Oh, I miss Atlanta.
Congratulations on the new house!!!
Posted by: ella | July 03, 2007 at 04:08 PM
I hear Hot-lanta is awesome. And I am jealous that you and Oh, The Joys will be neighbors.
Congratulations, Kristen. I really hope this is the start of a new era for you guys.
xoxo
Posted by: Mrs. Chicken | July 03, 2007 at 03:59 PM
well, yippee kai o!
we will finally get to meet.
but so help me god, don't ever say i didn't done told you so.
welcome to the Atlanta where the players play. and we ride on them things like ev-er-y day!
i'll email you my number. call me.
Posted by: stella | July 03, 2007 at 03:40 PM
Welcome back to the South....where subtle back-stabbing and feigned pleasantries are a way of life.
Posted by: Heather | July 03, 2007 at 03:30 PM
Congrats on your new home and new place to live. I'm sure you'll have fun...and your sanity back in no time. :)
Posted by: Amanda | July 03, 2007 at 03:06 PM
Congratulations on the soon to be FAR-FAR-AWAYdom of escaping the 'laws.
Posted by: Dawn | July 03, 2007 at 02:38 PM
We just bought a house in Philly last week.
Son of a bitch.
When are you moving? We're still here until the end of September. We decided to stay through all of the sweaty months. That way, we can just throw out all of our clothes when we move and buy new ones once we get back up north!
Where abouts is your new house? You'll like it here. We would have probably stayed a lot longer if we had more than 2 months to decide.
Oh, and I nominated you as a Rockin' Girl Blogger!
http://cheeseparty.blogspot.com/2007/07/keep-on-keeping-on.html
Posted by: Amy Jo Momma | July 03, 2007 at 02:27 PM
Ooh, and welcome back to the South again! You just can't stay away, can you?
Posted by: LawyerMama | July 03, 2007 at 02:15 PM
Congrats on the new house! I'll reiterate your sentiments with "It's about time!"
This is great news for your huz, kids and your sanity! Do you have any sanity left?
Posted by: dana | July 03, 2007 at 02:09 PM
Eh, you'll be back. Sure it's like $4 to buy a mansion down there and the people are nice and the Coke is abundant and it doesn't freeze all winter and...wait. Maybe you won't be back. Rats.
Posted by: Mom101 | July 03, 2007 at 01:42 PM
You? Atlanta? Really? When? Where in Atlanta? When do we meet up?
Get your people with mine and we'll do that thang...
P
Posted by: Paige | July 03, 2007 at 01:36 PM
No, no no! You can't leave the greater Philly area! (Sigh...at least I got to meet you once. It will have to sustain me for the rest of my existence.)
Seriously though, congrats on the new house. Now you can leave bras hanging and use whatever the fuck spatula you want and booty-shake with your husband without fear of being caught ass-in-air. Good news for everyone but us mid-atlantic folks. We'll be sorry to see you go, but wishing you well!
Posted by: Kelly | July 03, 2007 at 12:46 PM
Um, you guys can quit comparing Atlanta to Mississippi.
It's like bragging that you beat your grandmother in a foot race. Go, you. Not much competition, though, was she?
Posted by: canape | July 03, 2007 at 12:26 PM
Atlanta never sounded so sweet. Congrats to you. (finally) dude.
Posted by: jen | July 03, 2007 at 12:12 PM
Remember that even thought Atlanta is in the South, it's really a city of Northern, Eastern transplants. You'll meet some cool people. Lucky duck!
Posted by: Lily | July 03, 2007 at 12:10 PM
Woo-hoo! Congratulations on having an escape route! I was going to echo what jaelithe said, because my now husband bought a house without my input, despite my beggings and threats. But it's worked out okay, and after what you said about weighing the pros and cons, I'm totally with ya!
Not to mention your fil's gall.
Posted by: Kablina | July 03, 2007 at 12:06 PM
Trust me Atlanta is way different from Mississippi. Welcome to Georgia, it's not such a bad place to live as long as you're north of Macon. :) Maybe we'll see you at Baby Loves Disco in September.
Posted by: Nicole | July 03, 2007 at 11:12 AM
If you're gonna live south of Mason-Dixon, Atlanta is probably the place to be -- congrats!
Posted by: David Wescott | July 03, 2007 at 11:07 AM
Atlanta is great!! Way better than Ole Miss and the In Laws!! I am in Georgia too! I would love to come to a Mommy Blogger Happening in ATL, ya know, if you'll have me =)
Posted by: Jen | July 03, 2007 at 11:06 AM
Eh, we all know you're just going there because it's better blog fodder than the east coast ;)
(And, you husband put a house under contract without your seeing it first? WTF? It wouldn't have been Moms Gone Wild for me-- it would have been Instant Divorcee Gone Nuclear. But, congrats on escaping the in-laws!)
Posted by: jaelithe | July 03, 2007 at 11:03 AM
Best of luck in your new home...at this point, ANYWHERE would be an improvement!
Posted by: Christie | July 03, 2007 at 10:47 AM
Well YEE-HAW! I'm thrilled for you. I currently live in a house that I owned before ever setting foot in it -- and I love it. Here's hoping the same for you.
Posted by: mayberry | July 03, 2007 at 10:27 AM
Congratulations on the house, and on the move! I am sure that it will be great for all of you.
Posted by: Gunfighter | July 03, 2007 at 10:20 AM
Congrats on your new house! Atlanta doesn't seem so bad. Especially compared to those in-laws....
Posted by: Damselfly | July 03, 2007 at 10:17 AM
They have a pretty rockin' symphony down there, if my violist mind remembers. See what alto clef can do to a person?
Congratulations on landing a new home away from the in-laws!
Posted by: Virtualsprite | July 03, 2007 at 09:58 AM
Atlanta isn't so bad, really. In just about every way, we're better than Mississippi. I can guarantee you'll find plenty of free wi-fi access, places to get a good bikini wax and more coffee shops than you can throw a stick at. OH! And we have an IKEA! If you're in Peachtree City with the rest of the airline families....well....you're free to come join us in the real world old time you please.
Posted by: LannaGirl | July 03, 2007 at 09:29 AM
Welcome back to the south. Come to Asheville and visit some time. It's where everyone in Atlanta seems to want to move to.
Posted by: Arwen | July 03, 2007 at 09:02 AM
Welcome! Can I ask what part of the city you'll be in? There are certainly some great places here (and some that aren't) and lots to do with the kids. Feel free to email me personally if you want suggestions for places to go. Happy to have you!
Posted by: Jill in Atlanta | July 03, 2007 at 08:22 AM