tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post3264127867922327936..comments2024-03-29T06:17:57.671-07:00Comments on Preppy Empty Nester: My Life As A SitcomPreppy Empty Nesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-67799918593667763262020-12-10T13:31:07.559-08:002020-12-10T13:31:07.559-08:00Katie, as always, I enjoy your sense of humor, and...Katie, as always, I enjoy your sense of humor, and your taste in sitcoms!<br />Thanks for sharing at Friendship Friday at Create With Joy. <br />So happy to include you among our features this week! :-)Create With Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954209323850040276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-20568677457875182112020-12-08T16:18:08.090-08:002020-12-08T16:18:08.090-08:00Oh, Katie, you crack me up! Does anyone have a bet...Oh, Katie, you crack me up! Does anyone have a better sense of humor than you? No. Your reflections on apartment life bring back memories of our two recent apartment stints. One before we moved into our house in Washington and the other when we fled the state. Thankfully we rented a place with two bathrooms. Absolutely essential. I quite liked apartment living but the package situation ... good grief. Please don't get too cozy ... I'm counting on you to satisfy my obsessive compulsive real estate disorder. Cheers! xoMakemineaspritzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362562555047365040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-34278146010144069642020-12-08T13:09:01.353-08:002020-12-08T13:09:01.353-08:00I read this a few days ago and neglected to commen...I read this a few days ago and neglected to comment. This post had me belly laughing. I am going to share on my Sunday faves!!cindy hattersley designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-39913083303084845892020-12-08T09:14:45.514-08:002020-12-08T09:14:45.514-08:00HAVE WE THOUGHT ABOUT THE IDEA OF STAYING PUT?!!!!...HAVE WE THOUGHT ABOUT THE IDEA OF STAYING PUT?!!!!<br />THIS WAS AN EXCELLENT POST!<br />XXLa Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682902106545680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-33534003623700122502020-12-08T08:12:47.732-08:002020-12-08T08:12:47.732-08:00LOL!! You are too kind! I love that area too. Hope...LOL!! You are too kind! I love that area too. Hope you have a great week. Lori W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15936047504744673896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-37986458673521691912020-12-07T13:47:16.979-08:002020-12-07T13:47:16.979-08:00Fun post. Good to hear you are enjoying your tempo...Fun post. Good to hear you are enjoying your temporary living space. Years ago we were sent to Europe for 3 months..or my husband was(work). We lived in a very nicely furnished apt. I felt like I was playing house. Didn’t feel the unusual responsibilities I felt at home.more recently we lived in a borrowed travel trailer for two summers while our mountain house was being built. I was dreading it...but again it was a break from the ordinary. Actually missed it when we moved into the house. Okay...getting carried away here. Had to chuckle at the selling wine at the grocery store dance 🤣 BTW I am 5 min from our Central Mkt. They have great chef prepared soups!Janey and Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14263426600052174272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-50026944160489017012020-12-07T06:38:02.786-08:002020-12-07T06:38:02.786-08:00I LOVE this post! And I love all the graphics and ...I LOVE this post! And I love all the graphics and GIFs you included, ha! They made the post! You are making the situation so positive... love that! And love that you live near your kids now. Hoping you guys can find a home soon.Bri Rundehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13833301300582183888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-24519560302787523342020-12-07T04:50:04.625-08:002020-12-07T04:50:04.625-08:00This post brought me so much joy! I have literally...This post brought me so much joy! I have literally re-read it three times! I can’t wait for you to find the perfect forever home!Andrea Ninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11746436088260144774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-46447799262497815422020-12-06T17:13:38.044-08:002020-12-06T17:13:38.044-08:00Blondie!!!! "Can you be preppy in Texas?"...Blondie!!!! "Can you be preppy in Texas?" We're not all rednecks and cowgirls down here...some of us have a lil class...but only very early in the mornings!!! hahahaha<br /><br />Katie...I will die the day I run into you or the mr. at central market!!! You know I'll make a Texan scene!!!!!jmachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455394380447484981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-14914999195008777202020-12-06T16:51:27.290-08:002020-12-06T16:51:27.290-08:00I'm betting that you will be a happy gal when ...I'm betting that you will be a happy gal when you do move into a house but, for now, sounds like a fun and interesting time. A most entertaining post!Lea @ CiCis Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252011706208068724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-74387084891218617622020-12-06T13:51:48.192-08:002020-12-06T13:51:48.192-08:00We downsized from a large home to a 3 bedroom apar...We downsized from a large home to a 3 bedroom apartment bordering Plano about 2-1/2 years ago. I fought making the move for over a year but have to say it's probably the best decision we ever made. We chose to move into an "active adult" complex (some of the folks here consider active being able to walk down the hall with their walker!!!) but I've made so many dear friends here and love it. There is good and bad in apartment living as there is in single family home living. Either way, maybe some day I'll see you on the tennis courts as I still play and I'm thinking you'll get back into it here ;) LadyJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17273165079428236041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-58988240753199733242020-12-06T09:10:45.121-08:002020-12-06T09:10:45.121-08:00We rented a two bedroom place for two years and it...We rented a two bedroom place for two years and it about drove me crazy...BUT...it was easy and I didn't feel like I had to 'be the best' at anything. It was easy to clean and the landlord kept everything up beautifully. It was brand new when we moved in and looked brand new when we moved out. Our landlord was sorry to see us leave. <br />I watched for a condo to come up in this complex (there are only 48 units on 4 acres of land-overlooking river and ravines). After 22 months I found one and we bought the moment it was available...thanks to being in the real estate field. I NEVER thought I would like living in a condo but with hubby's health I felt it was wise. In retrospect, it was THE BEST decision ever.<br />Hope you find your own Home Sweet Hone after the Holidays! xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-3148285219083544262020-12-06T06:35:15.909-08:002020-12-06T06:35:15.909-08:00Love your attitude Katie, so fun, and also I loved...Love your attitude Katie, so fun, and also I loved the photos of some of my favorite sitcoms, Everybody Loves Raymond and Seinfeld, so classic!!<br />Jennathepaintedapron.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01956666284000629194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-80728912263743328982020-12-06T03:38:40.117-08:002020-12-06T03:38:40.117-08:00Hi Jane... the Mister retired and we decided on Te...Hi Jane... the Mister retired and we decided on Texas because our #2 lives here and #1 and AJ are planning to move back from NYC in a few years. Enjoy your Sunday.Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-671357217057370082020-12-06T03:36:00.776-08:002020-12-06T03:36:00.776-08:00Thank you so much for commenting. We lived in the...Thank you so much for commenting. We lived in the Houston area during Katrina. We were actually in the Woodlands, which was one of my favorite places to live. By the way, we looked at 3 houses over the weekend - one was across the street from our old house and the other one backed up to it. Have a wonderful weekend! Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-57741635894821879932020-12-06T03:29:29.924-08:002020-12-06T03:29:29.924-08:00Lori... we love that area! Have a great Sunday. P...Lori... we love that area! Have a great Sunday. PS. You can still visit me no matter where I live.Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-42229090538997403072020-12-05T20:35:30.082-08:002020-12-05T20:35:30.082-08:00Omgosh, Katie...this post is hysterical but the cl...Omgosh, Katie...this post is hysterical but the clips had me keeling over with laughs! I never liked apartment living when I was a young gal, but this sounds like it has a lot of perks (just don't get too comfy!). Your pups need some space!<br /><br />Still wondering what brought you two to Texas. Are you or The Mister originally from there? Can you be preppy in Texas? And good grief, there are places where alcohol isn't sold in the grocery? That's the first aisle I hit.😂<br /><br />Good luck house hunting!!<br /><br />Jane 😘Blondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-86738372983069638162020-12-05T13:07:08.523-08:002020-12-05T13:07:08.523-08:00HAHAHA! I always love opening your emails Katie - ...HAHAHA! I always love opening your emails Katie - THANKS for the entertaining moment in my day! And good luck with your next episodes!Barbara at Mantel and Tablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118339852243503635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-89894472337181157282020-12-05T07:57:07.054-08:002020-12-05T07:57:07.054-08:00Funny gal....sounds like a fun place to be, with t...Funny gal....sounds like a fun place to be, with the 'young uns' all around! Hope you have a happy holiday and happy house hunting!Patti @ Pandoras Boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168379052525278502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-68956061517243574422020-12-05T07:33:19.197-08:002020-12-05T07:33:19.197-08:00I’d been reading your blog for years; today’s stru...I’d been reading your blog for years; today’s struck a chord! We live in Houston and our house flooded in Harvey. Our #2 girl - we have a #1 boy - secured us an apartment in her building during the storm - she’s a much better planner than me. I have often told a similar sitcom/Kramer through the door story! Our #2 has a roommate, so we were required to “text first” if we wanted to visit - to be “courteous” to her friend. We loved being her neighbor and loved when she “popped” in - definitely a lagniappe to the whole situation! We, too, used our second bedroom for storage and an office, loved the trash right outside the door, had a CM up the street and an HEB down the street. Luckily, our package situation was more organized. We finally found our perfect house four miles from our old house and three miles from #2. Good luck. Welcome back to Texas!SMVB/NY-TXnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-86191959045660395142020-12-05T07:19:04.771-08:002020-12-05T07:19:04.771-08:00What a fun and funny update! What a fun and funny update! Joanne https://www.blogger.com/profile/01212516924342195282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-27499734304741918602020-12-05T06:38:03.378-08:002020-12-05T06:38:03.378-08:00This is hilarious! You are so creative and funny! ...This is hilarious! You are so creative and funny! We had a similar experience three years ago before moving into our current house and let me tell you the only thing I miss about that apartment is the every night trash pickup! Hang in there you will make it! 😉🎄Charlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06095957433115518310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-18087855959665169622020-12-05T06:31:55.509-08:002020-12-05T06:31:55.509-08:00I think taking break from household duties would b...I think taking break from household duties would be nice. It gives one a chance to feel a little freedom with no responsibility. If something goes wrong, just call the maintenance man! The only drawback is the season, I know you miss your home and getting it decked out for the holidays. Looking forward to seeing your new home.........Happy December sweet Katie.The French Hutchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10028597144785773804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-82825940126774832322020-12-05T06:17:39.741-08:002020-12-05T06:17:39.741-08:00Haha, this is so great. As a vertical neighborhood...Haha, this is so great. As a vertical neighborhood resident, I can relate! Might you be entertaining the idea of downsized living, even if not in the building you're in? I have signed up for text alerts from all my delivery companies - USPS, UPS and FedEx. I get a text as soon as the pkg is scanned - it's great! It allows me to intercept what I don't want the Mister to see arriving, lol! Glad you are coping with the new dwelling, even if it is just temporary. Have a great weekend.Rita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-41982337375168620842020-12-05T06:05:38.933-08:002020-12-05T06:05:38.933-08:00we recently retired and moved to a rental house. ...we recently retired and moved to a rental house. We've never left because it feels so free not to have to worry about anything needing a repair man. We call our landlord and she takes care of us.<br />Enjoy your time in the apartment.<br />xo,<br />KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064699521293763744noreply@blogger.com