We found a perfect house for us. It is in need of a little work, but it is amazing besides that.

Literally the school the children would go to, is off our backyard. I could be in the kitchen washing the dishes from lunch (I prefer having a dishwasher to put them in, less strain on my joints), and looking out on the kids playing during recess! For a person that doesn't drive (me), this is a huge deal. I wouldn't have to rely on my Husband to pick up our children from school if there was an issue.

But even if I did...... this house is only a few minutes WALKING from his store!

Ok so I am all excited, and in love with the idea of this house. BUT we have a few issues. Being a stay at home Mom, me cosigning on the mortgage doesn't count (rolling my eyes right now), and I have no true income to count toward the family anyways (in Canada the government gives you a certain amount per child, based on income, but most loaning companies do not take that into account), but I doubt my Husband will be able to qualify for a mortgage on his own (due to having so many of us to support). Which means we need my mother in law to sign with us. This has never been an easy task where she is concerned, several times she has said she would help, only to let us down when the time came to step up to her end of the deal. I know this is a big undertaking on her end as well, but she did offer in the beginning.

 Next we have the small issue of work to be done on the home. It does need a small amount of work, and I hope that is all it needs. 

 Plus we are hoping to get them to knock the price down a little, because of the work required. It is already a great price, but I don't want to overextend ourselves, and then have an emergency arise with no money to cover it. 

I have gotten my hopes up for this place, and I need positive thoughts, or whatever you can spare. I promise, I am good for it in return for whenever you need me. I am a true believer in the power of thought. To me positive thoughts make a huge difference (and I know because I am usually a pessimist and when I am, I get what I put into it).

This would mean a better life for me, the sun would peak out of the clouds. I have looked and in the area surrounding this house are so many great features. It would be a big change for the better not just for myself but the children as well.