The Ever Changing "Plan"

So. 

We moved to Minnesota with a plan.

That failed. And our plan changed.

And then that plan failed. (Pretty much we've decided our plans never work. Unless of course, they are the plan God has for us. Which I guess those plans haven't coincided yet. :) But that's okay.)

Our most recent plan that failed was that we would stick it out living with Jay's parents for a long time. We love living with them and they are amazing, but as many married couples could agree, sometimes married couples need their space. Especially newly married couples, who are trying to establish themselves as a married couple. So we planned on sticking it out for a year, or maybe even two years longer than we planned, so that we could save up for a down payment on a house.

Seriously. How do all these newlywed young couples afford a house so early on? I mean, loads of people I know haven't been married long, or haven't even been married yet! And they have a house purchased before they even get married, or get a house within what seems like weeks. Jay and I could potentially afford a house...except for one big issue: the Down Payment. Ohhhh the dreaded Down Payment. It seems so out of reach.

Like I said. That plan also failed. We reached a point last week where we decided it was time for us to move on. With Jay's new job (yay for weekends and nights with my husband!) we could easily save up for a down payment, except it would still take close to a year or more to get a decent down payment, even with a first time home buyers' grant. However, I (and Jay too) decided that it's really about time we get our own space.

So it's back to the renting world for us. Renting out an apartment. Not what we wanted originally, but if we are careful we will still be able to save up slowly. And if it allows us to build our newlywededness (sorry I think I just made that poorly spelled word up), then that's worth it. 

SO! :-D We are happy to report that we have found an apartment that will suit our needs quite well! We are both excited to start planning the set up, future furniture (that will be coming in slowly as time goes), and having our own space that we can call "our own". 

And guess what? Assuming it all goes to plan (which we have learned is not always the case), we will be renting a 2 Bedroom + Den apartment. What does that mean? It means there is a WHOLE room, waiting for wonderful guests to come and visit. :)

We are excited! If all goes to plan, we should be moving out December 1st! I guess it would be okay to pray for good weather? (And by that I mean no snow blizzard? And perhaps above freezing temps, if we are super lucky?)

Just a quick update. That's all folks! Time to make dinner :)