We seriously love you guys!! Thank you so much for all of your amazing support! We read each and every single comment and we want you to know how important you all are to us! Thanks for letting us share our true selves with you! Xoxo
Joe, I would like to give you a standing ovation and say thank you for sharing how you were feeling with us. It was so incredibly refreshing to hear a man express real feelings like that. It's the furthest thing from sappy or wimpy, in fact it's extremely courageous and strong. Don't buy into the society BS that tries to get men to cover their feelings. You are so above that and you proved it on this vlog today. My respect for you as a person just shot through the roof!! Give yourself some time in the new house and take it one day at a time with respect to what you decide to do with your other house. Love and happiness to you both.
Love the look of your new home, it all takes time before your feelings settle down for your old home but the main thing is that you have each other and new memories that you will make together.
There is nothing more attractive than a man in touch with his emotions! Its perfectly normal to have those feelings. When we bought our house I used to have dreams about the townhouse we left. Its not that I wanted to go back but it was our first marital home and we had so many great times there. Yes it got to cramped and the location was far from everything but it was our special place..sniff sniff. It took us about 6 weeks to move out and even after that we still couldn't stay away..lol! Personally, I cried every time I moved (including out of my college dorm) but as soon as you build new memories in your new home the sadness will fade! You guys are the best and I wish you all the best
These feelings are so, so, normal. First off, moving in and of itself is stressful, even when it's a good move. This stress alone can make you feel emotional. Add to that the fact that you're leaving a home that was your first home with each other, filled with wonderful memories, another stress. Add to that the stress of finding a new place, selling the other place, packing, unpacking, etc,etc,etc.....it's no wonder you both are a tad bit teary and feeling emotions you didn't expect to feel. In time this will pass, and all that will be left will be the great memories. I'm 54 years old and have moved about 21 times in my life. Not all of my moves were emotional, but the ones that were, I'll never forget them. Love you guys, and best wishes!!
How sweet! If I moved that many times I would need therapy. I get so attached to places that have great memories. You are a really strong person to be able to do that :)
A place where memories have been made is a place to be missed! It's completely normal to feel an emotional connection to the old house. The new house coming together beautifully and I can't wait to see more!
I can relate to much of this. I was 15 when we moved away from Belize to America. Almost 20 yrs later when my parents demolished our childhood home to build a new fancy one, my siblings and I were emotional. Then when my mom sold our grandparents home were we spent many Summers with cousins, I felt the same way again. Luckily my cousin bought it so I can still visit. Like Laura, I feel nothing can compare to that emptiness you feel when you leave your home country and leave loved ones behind. I didn't want to leave my grandmother and I was sad for like a whole year. Sadly she passed 5 yrs after we left and I never got to see her alive again. Still the move ended up being best for us, so we can't have regrets. I agree with Laura, give it a few months before you make a decision...Loved this Vlog...Barbara
Aww Joe I can see the sadness in your eyes. It's not easy to detach yourself from something that has so much sentimental value so do not apologize for how you feel. Thank you for sharing and letting us be a part of this and everything else. God bless you two and let the new memories begin. Love you guys❤️🙏
About 5 years ago we sold our family home that our family had been in for almost 30 years, it was very hard! The place I grew up in, where my brother and sister grew up in and also my niece and nephews all lived there for a time. It was very hard to let go and the feeling is indescribable. You are both doing so well moving forward and you need to talk about it. You need to share your emotions with friends and whilst eventually you will part with it physically, you will always have the memories that you will never ever forget!! So never stop talking about the old house, it has helped make you both who you are today. I have followed your vlogs and LITK for years and only recently started commenting because I am absolutely loving watching you take this next step! I am so excited for you guys to make new memories, and for you to share them with us!! xx
Laura and Joe, I have recently moved after living in the same house for 20 years. It's been really tough. I totally understand the mix of emotions you are feeling. I really hated to admit it to myself, but I think change is harder as we get older. As we get older we put a high value on memories and our past. Keep charging forward because the best memories are yet to come.
I relate to this. My husband & I owned our 1st home for 10 yrs. We bought it after being married for a year & we started our family there. We have 3 kiddos now. We just simply out grew it, but it was so hard to part from it. Over our years there my husband redid every room himself, so everything you saw was what he did. He put so much time, love & effort into making it our home, along with our memories made there & my little touches of style to make it feel homely & welcoming. But change is good & you will make many more memories where ever you are in your life & as long as you have each other you will always be home. :)
I understand you guys completely. Felt that every time we moved. We were a military family. May God bless your new home and give you many years to enjoy it!
I absolutely am loving that we are getting to see your process of getting new furniture and decorating. Laura we definitely have the same style for interior design. I follow you on Pinterest and like all of your likes. Can't wait to see what you do for your home for more inspiration for my house. Thanks for bringing us along
Privacy and for security reasons. They're probably showing more than they should but filming the front is way more than we need to see. What they show us, if they choose, is MORE than enough. I just enjoy "them".
Aw going to miss this house 💞 shared so memories with you guys through this house! From the vlogs to the kitchen studio it holds a special place in everyone's hearts :) this change will be a refreshing start for you guys and for the future when you have kids! All the best ❤️
Yesss!! I know the feeling. I always drive by my house of 7 years, and every time I see it, nostalgia kicks in, and I just wish things could go back to the way they were. Not that I hate my life now.
Joe, moving is one of the 5 most stressful things you can do in life. Please don't beat yourself up for being emotionally attached to a place where you've lived a majority of your life and a home where you've made so many beautiful memories. It's perfectly normal to feel bittersweet over leaving your wonderful past behind for your new and exciting future. But the best thing is, you get to keep ALL the memories you cherish most!!! Laura's idea of keeping your family home and not making any major decisions right now sounds really smart. The idea of you renting to a police officer sounds good too. They never get paid enough for putting their lives on the line, day in and day out, for our safety and protection. So a really reasonable rate on the rent would help them out and having a law-abiding citizen living in your family home, I would think would also be a huge comfort to you. But since you have experience being a landlord, you know some of the headaches and issues involved and it's completely understandable if you might not want the extra maintenance of a second home and dealing with the possibility of getting "bad/destructive" renters. You'll know what's right for you when the time comes to make that decision. Yea, no pressure and no hurry! But in the mean time... WOO HOO on your new home! Congratulations on this new chapter in your lives!! Everything is looking up and fabulous!!! I can't wait to see more of the settling-in progress! I'm loving these vlogs!
Just realized I am going to miss the old house too so I can imagine how y'all feel. My husband did a service job for the new owner of my childhood home and I got to go back in and see it again . Regrets because it just wasn't the same. At least my old memories are stronger than the newer and the strange feeling didn't last. Love the new house and you guys are going to feel at home before you know it.
My brother and I sold the house that was the only home I remembered from the time I was 4. Mom had continued to live there after Dad passed away 25 years ago. Mom was in a nursing home (she passed last year at the age of 100!). It was really hard - so many memories there. But after we got rid of everything and the place was sold - it was just a house. It no longer had the "soul" of the home - which was our family. I agree with Laura to keep it until you're ready to let it go. If you rent it, it could become a source of income. The new house is coming along! I love that you two are so grounded and doing everything yourselves and making frugal purchases. That mindset will take you a long way!
very bittersweet guys ... ur place seemed to have so many warm and comforting moments, but you will love your lovely new home and build new memories :) congratulations, and enjoy the new space
I love both of you dearly and although we haven't met, I feel as if you are my friends. Please be gentle with yourself. It takes 18 months to feel better after a big life change like moving. And I have watched enough of your vlogs to know to have faith in your sound judgement. If it feels bad to let the house go maybe you are being guided not to at this time. Much love and many blessings, Lisa
I understand how you guys felt and probably still feel. My husband and I moved out of the house we lived in for five years a little over three years ago. We moved about an hour and a half away, but came to visit family and friends that still lived in the area once a month or so. Every time we were in town, I would drive by the old house and even though I knew it would make me sad and I would cry, I still wanted to see it. I still miss it in many ways, but I am so thankful for the time we had there. You guys will make new memories in your new home. I wish you two the best. You're a beautiful couple.
I'm so happy for you two! I know all too week, the feelings your experiencing with your old home and your new home. It was different for me when we chose to move from our first home my husband and I bought together and raised our daughter in, because I felt like I was leaving all those FIRSTS memories behind of our baby girl growing up in that home. But we moved to provide a better life for our family and needed more space for our growing family and it took me a bit to accept that I was not leaving memories behind but making new ones. You guys deserve this!! And all of your fans/viewers are experiencing these feelings right along with you. We will miss your old home as well but we can't wait for the new memories to start in your new one!!!
Congrats on your new home! I can totally relate, my mom & dad sold the house I spent all my life in till I was married at age 23, when my mom told me they were selling, my heart and stomach did a flop. The house was so large and I knew my parents wanted to down size however, it was so hard, I actually cried on and off for a week. It took a long time to forget the emptiness in my heart but I realize, It was just a house and my parents created that same kind of feeling in another house, we had a home as long as we had each other. I know you and Laura will create loving, special memories in your new home. Your home is truly where your heart is and we all know its with your beautiful Laura!
Of course you feel emotional when you leave a place where you've lived for a long time, started your relationship, build up your business with Laura in the kitchen, all the great memories you've made. It's like a 3D photo album. The new home (and I like the suggestion someone made of not calling it 'the new home' anymore but 'home') is a promise, it's a blank page, ready for you to write the next chapter on.
Awe I know that feeling 😢I think that the realization of finally moving out has set in. A lot of great memories were made in this home. A lot of work went into making that home what it was/is today. Now the next chapter of Laura's kitchen is yet to be written. Here's to many more years of success happiness and great eats! 🍻🍝🍮
I've been loving your moving vlogs!! I can totally understand your attachment to your other home... It's hard! But honestly, your new home is just GORGEOUS!!! Take your time deciding what you want to do, but I think your new home is a winner :D you guys rock, all the best xo
It's a bitter sweet moment when you more. Sometimes you feel like taken the old house with you. I have been living in a place for a long time and I don't know what it is like to move but I can only imagine. If I was able to keep my old house some how I would at least until the new house is where I can feel at home. Lookin good guys. 😃
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY first of all!! I felt the EXACT SAME WAY when I moved out of the houses that I brought my children home from the hospital in. Letting go is a raw emotion! But Joe you could not have said it better....My mom always says when you are making business decisions you HAVE TO TAKE THE EMOTION OUT of the equation and you will still have your memories!!! I still struggle with the issue!!! Love you both and the new house! MUCH LOVE FROM SOUTHERN GEORGIA ♡ ♡ ♡
To be honest, it feels like I moved myself! Watching your vlogs, sharing the experience in your old home and moving into a new, I even have all those feelings of sadness! And to actually hear it from you guys all the feelings I feel and not even being there physically definitely helps to transition better. So, thank you for sharing all your feeling and making it better for us :))))
I've never been in your situation but watching you speak about it really moves me, and I think it reflects volumes upon the relationship that you and Laura have. Waiting a little while before making a decision on the house makes sense if you're not an a rush. Not only does it give you more time to sort out what makes the most financial sense, but it'll give you two some time to transition emotionally, settle, and turn your new house into a home.
Congratulations on your new home !! So glad you got the legs out of the drawer so the table could get it together. LOL As for the 'old' house... I'm with Laura. Don't rush a decision. Take your time. In the meantime, enjoy this new adventure. Thanks for letting us come along on your journey. It's always fun to see a new video uploaded. Thanks for all your effort and hard work, guys. ~Hugs & prayers
I bought a new home and sold my childhood home (I had NEVER lived anywhere else) all in the same month, talk about some crazy emotions (not to mention mental exhaustion) it was too much! However once the "old" house was empty and I wasn't there everyday, I was so much better emotionally. My "new" home then seemed like home because my belongings were there as well as my family, that's what home is to me. That was 15 years ago and I have only driven by the "old" place 3 or 4 times, that chapter or many chapters in my life are closed, the memories can never be replaced or taken away and I'm grateful for that :) I love the change I made and my "new" home is where my heart is and where we belong! It just takes time Joe and Laura, once you are settled hopefully it will get easier, hang in there I understand what you are feeling...blessings!
I went through the exact same emotions! After we bought our new house, all I could think of was going back, I made a big mistake and that lasted several months. Now three years later I know we did the right thing. And even worse, we go by our old house everyday!! It's weird Joe...I totally know what you are going through...you guys make me smile!! Congratulations!!
Awwww guys I really do feel for you. We are an ex military family and lived in 15 houses in 24 years. The hardest move being after we had lived in Cyprus for 3 years. We had a brand new house, and leaving there with our 3 kids after having an amazing 3 years broke our hearts. Onwards and upwards guys, this is the start to the next phase of your life together. Good luck and good health to you both in your new home xxx
Joe, I can totally relate to what you are feeling. We sold our very first home last year and it was hard. All of our first memories together happened in that house. We brought our daughter from the hospital to that house. It's been a year and some months and my husband still talks about it and dwells on the fact that we sold it. It will take time to get over it. Like Laura says, maybe, once you start making memories in the new home it will get easier. Hang in there. We love you guys!!
My mum and dad split up when I was 16 and home wasn't home any more, I had a deep attachment to it, but on hindsight, it helped because I met my husband and we went into the British Forces and moved to Germany and England and then back to Scotland. I don't think I could have done it if the ties hadn't been severed earlier. We have lived in our current house for 20 years and there is still a little bit in me that wants to move. Home is where you are together, with all your little bits and bobs.
yes, guys, that's what it is.... you made many wonderful memories there. I totally get it. It was very difficult to leave our home when we sold it.... I had brought our new baby home to that house and when we left it for the final time....I went to each room to "say goodbye" and was balling my eyes out. One thing that helped me was I wrote a note to the new Owners wishing them happy & healthly times there. I left the house squeaky clean... fixed all the tiny things that you live with on a daytoday basis, left little things like kleenex, lightbulbs all the appliance books and local restaurant menus, etc. This made me feel Closure. We also put small vase of flowers in the kitchen. Your feelings about your house are completely understandable. May you have every happiness in your new home!XOXO
Hi Joe, I too never thought it would be a big deal when my parents house would be sold, which it isnt yet, cuz our mom still lives there. but, i grew up in that house with 6 siblings and tons of memories, so i get it. Your new house is just lovely and may you make wonderful memories there. thank you again for sharing your heart and home with all of us.
I did not know that Joe had such a large family...that's great! I love big families...anyway. I completely understand how you feel regarding to keep or not to keep the house. I felt the same way when I moved from my family house. Because you have the option of keeping the house, I say to keep it until you are ready to make a finite decision to rent or sell. Don't put pressure on yourself to make the decision as of yet. Take it one day at a time :)
I can totally relate to attachment to the other house! I miss my childhood home so much and even have dreams about when I lived there even though it's been 20 years. Let the house go and let your happy memories see you through the loss.
Don't worry Joe! Your feelings are normal and human. Please don't apologize for your very human and real emotions. Good luck to you and Laura in your new home. I hope you create long lasting and happy memories with friends and loved ones! Love to you and Laura! 😊
I had a similar feeling recently when we sold our condo. This was our first house and we loved it so much. But we are happy with our new house. Totally understand those feeling Laura & Joe:)♡
It's okay to get emotional about your house. Don't feel weird about it. It's a very brave thing to leave a place you are so familiar with to go on to bigger things. Sooooo happy for you guys.
Joe, I can totally understand what you are talking about with your house. I wish you & Laura all the best in your new home I look forward to many years of great vlogs in your new home
Even I'm going to miss the old house and I didn't even live there! It's only natural for you guys to have a pang of homesickness for a home you lived in for so long. It will pass when you're a little more settled in the new place. Can't wait for the house tour!
My dad always tells me the reason it's so hard leaving a house that means so much is because we leave our "signature" on every room..for us, it's the basement my dad finished on his own, the bookshelves he built in each of the bedrooms, etc. It is so hard but that means you have very happy memories there...if you didn't love the house, you wouldn't want to leave! No one can ever take your memories and the new house will have just as many happy memories! You two will enjoy making it your own. Love to both, and good luck! Xoxo
I had one home where I was the happiest. Had to move and I would wake up in the new town hoping that I was having the worst nightmare and if I opened my eyes slowly I would be back in my house. I got a job where I drove past my old home and I finally had to stop turning onto the street because it still hurt to see the house and that was 15 years later. I have moved 26 times, this is the only house I thought of as home.....until I realized that I needed to hang pictures with a purpose, rearrange furniture until it fits the new house and make joyful memories for the new home....it is great that the two of you recognize and acknowledge your feelings this is a great move for you guys.
OMG,I do get what you are feeling.When my husband and I bought our first home it was really my first home and the feeling of the memories we had there and the secure feeling I had there for 12 years..well I cried when we sold that home and still miss it even though we have a lovely home now...so don't feel like a whimp,I'm sure a lot of people go through the same feelings...You guys will make lots of memories in that beautiful home you have...remember a house is a house,but the love makes it a home...)
I love you guys so much!! You're so adorable!! & I completely understand its hard to let go of a place that you guys started everything in & hopefully you guys can do something good & something you guys both want with the other house!! I wish you guys the best of luck!! & by what I can see, your new house looks absolutely gorgeous!! I love it! Thanks for sharing your emotions and experiences with us!! You guys are always 100% real with us and that's why so many people love you!! Stay positive and good things will come!!
I can 100% relate Joe and Laura. When I was growing up my family lived in an apartment building with other family members. Basically my parents, aunts and uncles bought a 7 apartment building and each family lived in a different apartment. Growing up, every apartment felt like home and my siblings and cousins would all sleep at eachother's place all the time! Every event was held there, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New years.... everything! Even family from all over the world would come and stay there with us and they knew the drill that it was open doors to family and everyone lived everywhere basically. It was beautiful to grow up there! Afterwards my parents decided to move away because we were all getting older and starting different schools, so we moved closer to there and got a bigger home. We've been at our new home for 14 years now and I love it here! This is my new home and sanctuary! However, that building I grew up in, still has several of my aunts, uncles, cousins and grand parents living in it. All family events are still held there and I know know I can go there any day and feel welcomed. I love that my younger cousins who don't have any clue of how it was for us growing up there, are living there now. In fact they live in our old apartment. They're creating their own memories and getting a chance to experience what I did when I was growing up. It was like having a cousins sleepover every single day because that's what we wanted to do :) that's how your home is going to be for you. Whether or not you choose to pass it on to someone else or keep it, it will forever be in your life and in your heart. It's a bittersweet moment leaving it but soon enough your new home will become your sanctuary! It will be the home you create new memories and kick start this new chapter in your life! Your old home is forever special and nothing can replace it and your new home is a new love :)
Definitely relate! Had to let go of our family home 19 years ago and it took me years to be able to even drive by it and have only been able to do it twice since then, it's just the memories though because we have a great house now but that was the the house my sisters and I grew up in. Just do what Laura said, give it a few months while you make your house now your home and then decide what you want to do, especially if you can hold onto it financially, I wouldn't make any quick decisions right away. Good luck and we don't mind listening about it, I would be doing the same thing, LOL. Love to all
You guys are feeling the way you feeling now because you're out of your routine we moved few times so far and it's not easy especially leaving a house that you make it your own and packed with beautiful memories it's a matter of time till the house will be home for you good luck with the new place and Laura I can relate with you about coming to a new country leaving your family and friends behind i moved to Canada 6 years ago it was one of the hardest experience i ever had.
i literally feel like crying i dunno y feels like im leaving that house. so much memories for us too joe you are not alone in that. i guess im too much attached to your vlogs its weird. i recently moved to our new place too. anyways,good luck guys you are the BEST!!!
I completely understand what you're feeling. My family and I moved out of our 3 bedroom flat on a council estate last March and as glad as we were to be getting away from that it was actually heartbreaking leaving it behind. I lived there my entire 19 years of living and my family longer, 24 years in total. All my childhood memories, growing up in that flat it just was really really really sad to leave. Now I get really emotional every time I drive past or visit my friend who lives across the road from it.
The first two mins into the vlog I totally bawled my eyes out!!!!!! I can totally relate to that gut wrenching, silly whatever feeling, went thru that exact emotional turmoil 16 plus yrs ago when I had to leave my country, my family, my childhood home, my everything, to move to United States!!!! It's like you cannot put those emotions into words nothing can explain what that feeling is unless you experience it..... Anyways you guys will soon grow out of that feeling, it's just temporary and time heals everything, love you guys(((((hugs)))))))
I moved out from the house I spent my early childhood in when I was eight. My father lived there for fifty years. So I can completely relate. We sold that house and now there's a building where it used to be. There's no sign left that it even existed and it does feel odd driving past that place now, 13 years after moving out. But it's okay because my father built our current home from the ground up and all the memories we built in that old house are still with us, along with the tonnes of new ones we built in our new home. So I say, give it time, you'll always miss that place but you'll be okay with letting it go.
I feel like you guys have described every feeling I had leaving my last house. My husband and I built a home only 10 minutes from our first home and it was quite an emotional experience leaving. We were so excited to be in our new home but there were so many memories (happy & sad). It was hard to verbalize how we felt because we never wanted anyone to think we weren't grateful either. It's true, once your personal items are all over your new home it will start to feel like home. And once you have a first holiday (may it be a birthday, anniversary, Easter etc) you will feel that connection. Been watching for awhile (came over long ago from the word of Kristin Gehm) and don't always comment but am a loyal viewer. Speaking of KG, I can't wait for her trip to see you guys. :-) xoxo Jayme
My family is facing foreclosure. My siblings and I grew up in this house. It is heart breaking to never know when everything will be finalized, and not knowing when we'll have to say goodbye. There is never a good time for goodbye. So each day we appreciate what we have and keep the memories.
I know exactly how you guys feel, especially you Joe. I recently moved out of the house I was born and raised in for my whole life. I am living on my own in my own place for the very first time. So when I moved out, I had a very bittersweet move (Especially a big distance change). Joe What you are feeling must be what i felt, the memories you had made are still with you. I completely understand it and believe you me it is completely normal.
I understand where ur coming from, I moved to my new house over 5 years ago n i still miss my old house. I grew up in my old house from a young age n i have such good memories from there. Every time I go past my old house I get a sad n happy feelings. Xx
I'm going thru some crazy emotions just like you. I lived in the same apartment for 35 years - married and raised my kids (and pets) in the same home and neighborhood. Now in my mid-fifties I finally bought a house in the country and will be leaving the apartment by the end of this month. As I'm slowly packing and moving things into the house, I find myself crying and feeling what feels like grief. All my memories are in that apartment. My kids are grown, married with children of their own but the "energy" and "spirit" of our life are in the walls and in each room of the apartment. I'm excited for our new home but I can't help but feel like a part of me /my life is dying. I know this is probably "seperation anxiety" and in the end, I will be okay and have a whole new season ahead of me.
Familiarity is what's missing! Funny enough, I've made a move up the West coast in the past few months and have since moved a few MORE times within state and what's helped me in adjusting is to take time to sit down and watch some of your home cooking to remind ME of home, and the time I virtually spent with you both in yours! Home is of the essence, so a big thanks for the one you offer viewers as myself. Weird how that works. xo
Absolutely relate to this.. l pass my Grandfathers/Fathers/My old house now and again and feel overwhelmed by the memories..I see kids playing outside and instantly think "Imposters get out my garden" :)
LOL! I drove by the apartments I grew up in and they tore down the swingset that I lived in every afternoon and I got so mad. I wanted to go and yell at the managers lol
My grandmothers passed away like ten years ago and her house is two blocks from where I live. This is a house I basically grew up in. To this day, I still drive by it every so often. Most of it is brick and they had the porch closed in many years ago in wood, it was white when we sold it. When the new people painted it a brownish beige, I wanted to stop and beg them to paint it back, lol.
I moved from Mexico to Montreal Canada when i was 16.. and doing my career, i was so upset, i never ever wanted to move, my friends, family everyone's over there, but im 22 now made a family have a wonderful 2 year old son, learnt 2 more languages (english and French) it was so haarrd at first but im so grateful i couldnt imagine myself going back to Mexico (to live) i've made my life here and i love it, of course i go visit and stuff :) but my life is here... Wish you guys the best, congratulations on the new house, its a big chance but also a new beginng... Love you guys :)
Joe I do understand how u feel and how Laura feels. I missed my childhood home so much for sooo long and then I moved to the U.S and is that feeling again 10 times more scary like laura said is the house, the language, everything. .. I am happy to report I love this country and after 11 years here las years we bought our first house here ...
I think the TV will look nice above fireplace, and I almost put mine there, but I read some blogs that said the center of the TV screen should be at your eye level to avoid neck strain. We put ours at eye level and I really like it. To each his own.... BE HAPPY!
Joe! My house is special to me too! I have lived in my house since I was brought home from the hospital 21 1/2 years ago. Its very special to me because my dad told me that prior to having me (im the oldest of 3) he never owned a home and knew he wouldnt own one until his first kid was on the way. I was born July 1993 and he bought our home June of 1993 so I feel like this home was bought because of my coming, so dont think you are a wimp because your home hold sentimental value to you and in no way are you a wimp!! I know Ill be crying if my parents ever decide to sell or move out and rent it out
I completely understand your attachment to your old house. My husband and I are getting ready to sell our first home. We got married while living here, remodeled the entire house, had our first son and made so many other memories... It will be really hard to leave but we are outgrowing it.. just think of all the beautiful memories you will make in your new home and how much your future children and grandchildren will love it too ( by the way we have the exact same granite counters in our kitchen haha)
Laura I live your cooking channel and vlogs!!! Congrats on all your success. I also love cooking and I enjoy it. Keep doing what you do your amazing ! Love and hugs from Miami
I completely understand your feelings! It's a grieving process - like a death of a part of your life, and it's COMPLETELY normal. It's your HOME, not just a roof over your head! That's a huge thing. I am crying with you knowing that feeling - very bittersweet. There's nothing wrong, or wussy in the feeling. Thank you for sharing and your transparency. I agree with Laura, if you don't have to make the decision, then wait and you'll know when you are ready to decide how to handle the house. It was so sweet of Bobby Flay to send flowers! And love the new furniture (Target is awesome!) and agree Charlie Hunnam should've been in the movie! ;) Sending my love and prayers your way!
i felt the same way. i got married and moved to a whole new city and i thought nothing could be worse than moving away from family and my home where i grew up....but a few yesrs later my husband and i moved back to my hometown and the feeling of leaving our home back was gut wrenching for me...and i had spent only a few years in the new home. but now we are here and it took me a few months to get used to coming "back" but wr have made new memories and it feels just the same here. love from India
I moved quite a bit unfortunately when my kids were growing up. Each place has special memories, We drive by some of them and recall a particular memory, it's bittersweet.
Dont Worry guys your feelings are very valid☺ My parents owned our familys home for almost 20 years and it was really hard to move when they sold it my heart was broken, so many memories you know... but you take the memories with you always. Life is that way no one can keep a home forever. Change is hard but you will make your own new memories in your new home with eachother and your future family.. God Bless🙏
Oh My Gosh...I so agree.....Each one of my homes has held a special place in my heart and I actually did a little bit of grieving after leaving each house....My husband and I lived in a mobile home for 11 years, we had each of our children there, and when we bought a much bigger, gorgeous house, I still missed that little mobile home so much....All the memories, all the laughter, the joy, the sorrows.....It was so hard...I still look back at pictures and think I miss that house so much.....We all do move on but I think it is wonderful that you and your husband miss your last home....It makes you human...It makes you normal.....Much Luck and Love in your new home.....You have many memories to make...
Cried my eyes out when I moved to another city and that was 10 years ago. I still dream I live there. It was my hometown all my life. It's hard but you'll transition. ♥
Well I have moved this month from a house that was my nest , and I completely relate , the cure is time I think slowly the new house will feel like home and when you leave the new house in years to come you will have the same feelings as that house will be home ! its a unique feeling and overwhelming for a while but normal I think .Seeing your old house empty is gut retching , like a bad dream .Totally get it .
I lived in the same house (Arlington, VA) from the time I was born until 2 months before my 25th Birthday. I moved 15-20 min away and at first I'd constantly go back to see the house I grew up in. The builder that bought our house kept the structure of our house, but they renovated the entire insides of the house + they built another house right next to it - sold both houses for 770k each! They took out the cherry tree and well - for shame!
I totally feel you guys on the emotions regarding the house. The house that my mother grew up in became her house after my grandparents passed away, so the house I had known my whole life. I moved out of the country in 2007 to Okinawa then South Korea visiting home in Florida a few times. In 2010 my mother got very sick and passed away while I was 9 months pregnant and living in South Korea. The house was sold and I never got a chance to say goodbye to my mother or the house that held sooo many memories. It was not in the best condition, a house built in 1953 in South Florida, but the person that bought the house turned it into the most beautiful house! Realy almost unrecognizable but in a good way, that made my heart super happy and I know my grandparents and mom are looking down smiling from heaven. If you guys get a chance listen to the song, The house that built me by Miranda Lambert, it will probably make you cry but it is the perfect description of our feelings towards a house. My grandfather passed away in that house, I had so many happy childhood memories with my grandparents and family, my mother's bird is buried under the tree in the front yard, the same tree that was my grandmother's favorite that my mother planted in honor of her after she passed. It really is crazy the emotions that you experence. Maybe you guys can bring something (besides the set) to the new house, maybe some wood from the deck you could cover the back wall of a half bath with it or something of that nature. Sorry for rambling, had to share my story. I love your channels and really think that you guys are exceptional people!!
Its under stable how you feel, like you said you started so many dreams that became true in that house, and while we can all tell you you will make many more dreams see through in this new beautiful house, you will always know the old one its what started it all. One of my dreams its to have a big house so I can accommodate as much family and friends as possible at the same time I think you need a big get together to show everyone your new pride and joy home I wish the best for you guys
Totally understandable. It's always hard to give up something you love and created together. A place that holds such wonderful memories. It's mixed emotions, because you want to hold onto what you built, yet you are excited to move on, expand, grow. Just remember, you will always have the love for your first home in your hearts and the memories forever, but you will grow to love your new home and make more wonderful memories there. Good luck to you. You guys are wonderful examples of young people, so inspiring and refreshing to see young people with their heads on straight and following their dreams and succeeding. I love your vlogs and Laura In The Kitchen vlogs. Good luck. Thanks for sharing.
I love love love the show forensic files. I am addicted and have sooo many on my dvr lol. It's the best. Totally normal to feel emotional like that during the moving process. I get sentimental every time I've had to move. If I ever move from the house I'm in now I will probably be an emotional mess because it's the first house my husband and I owned together. Your new place is looking fabulous
We seriously love you guys!! Thank you so much for all of your amazing support! We read each and every single comment and we want you to know how important you all are to us! Thanks for letting us share our true selves with you! Xoxo
Joe, I would like to give you a standing ovation and say thank you for sharing how you were feeling with us. It was so incredibly refreshing to hear a man express real feelings like that. It's the furthest thing from sappy or wimpy, in fact it's extremely courageous and strong. Don't buy into the society BS that tries to get men to cover their feelings. You are so above that and you proved it on this vlog today. My respect for you as a person just shot through the roof!! Give yourself some time in the new house and take it one day at a time with respect to what you decide to do with your other house. Love and happiness to you both.
Love the look of your new home, it all takes time before your feelings settle down for your old home but the main thing is that you have each other and new memories that you will make together.
There is nothing more attractive than a man in touch with his emotions! Its perfectly normal to have those feelings. When we bought our house I used to have dreams about the townhouse we left. Its not that I wanted to go back but it was our first marital home and we had so many great times there. Yes it got to cramped and the location was far from everything but it was our special place..sniff sniff. It took us about 6 weeks to move out and even after that we still couldn't stay away..lol! Personally, I cried every time I moved (including out of my college dorm) but as soon as you build new memories in your new home the sadness will fade! You guys are the best and I wish you all the best
These feelings are so, so, normal. First off, moving in and of itself is stressful, even when it's a good move. This stress alone can make you feel emotional. Add to that the fact that you're leaving a home that was your first home with each other, filled with wonderful memories, another stress. Add to that the stress of finding a new place, selling the other place, packing, unpacking, etc,etc,etc.....it's no wonder you both are a tad bit teary and feeling emotions you didn't expect to feel. In time this will pass, and all that will be left will be the great memories. I'm 54 years old and have moved about 21 times in my life. Not all of my moves were emotional, but the ones that were, I'll never forget them. Love you guys, and best wishes!!
How sweet! If I moved that many times I would need therapy. I get so attached to places that have great memories. You are a really strong person to be able to do that :)
A place where memories have been made is a place to be missed! It's completely normal to feel an emotional connection to the old house. The new house coming together beautifully and I can't wait to see more!
I can relate to much of this. I was 15 when we moved away from Belize to America. Almost 20 yrs later when my parents demolished our childhood home to build a new fancy one, my siblings and I were emotional. Then when my mom sold our grandparents home were we spent many Summers with cousins, I felt the same way again. Luckily my cousin bought it so I can still visit. Like Laura, I feel nothing can compare to that emptiness you feel when you leave your home country and leave loved ones behind. I didn't want to leave my grandmother and I was sad for like a whole year. Sadly she passed 5 yrs after we left and I never got to see her alive again. Still the move ended up being best for us, so we can't have regrets. I agree with Laura, give it a few months before you make a decision...Loved this Vlog...Barbara
Aww Joe I can see the sadness in your eyes. It's not easy to detach yourself from something that has so much sentimental value so do not apologize for how you feel. Thank you for sharing and letting us be a part of this and everything else. God bless you two and let the new memories begin. Love you guys❤️🙏
About 5 years ago we sold our family home that our family had been in for almost 30 years, it was very hard! The place I grew up in, where my brother and sister grew up in and also my niece and nephews all lived there for a time. It was very hard to let go and the feeling is indescribable. You are both doing so well moving forward and you need to talk about it. You need to share your emotions with friends and whilst eventually you will part with it physically, you will always have the memories that you will never ever forget!! So never stop talking about the old house, it has helped make you both who you are today. I have followed your vlogs and LITK for years and only recently started commenting because I am absolutely loving watching you take this next step! I am so excited for you guys to make new memories, and for you to share them with us!! xx
Laura and Joe, I have recently moved after living in the same house for 20 years. It's been really tough. I totally understand the mix of emotions you are feeling. I really hated to admit it to myself, but I think change is harder as we get older. As we get older we put a high value on memories and our past. Keep charging forward because the best memories are yet to come.
I relate to this. My husband & I owned our 1st home for 10 yrs. We bought it after being married for a year & we started our family there. We have 3 kiddos now. We just simply out grew it, but it was so hard to part from it. Over our years there my husband redid every room himself, so everything you saw was what he did. He put so much time, love & effort into making it our home, along with our memories made there & my little touches of style to make it feel homely & welcoming. But change is good & you will make many more memories where ever you are in your life & as long as you have each other you will always be home. :)
I understand you guys completely. Felt that every time we moved. We were a military family. May God bless your new home and give you many years to enjoy it!
I absolutely am loving that we are getting to see your process of getting new furniture and decorating. Laura we definitely have the same style for interior design. I follow you on Pinterest and like all of your likes. Can't wait to see what you do for your home for more inspiration for my house. Thanks for bringing us along
Congratulations! What a beautiful home! When you do the home tour, I'd love to see what the house looks like from the outside, too.
I don't think they will show the outside of there new home because they want some privacy.
Privacy and for security reasons. They're probably showing more than they should but filming the front is way more than we need to see. What they show us, if they choose, is MORE than enough. I just enjoy "them".
Aw going to miss this house 💞 shared so memories with you guys through this house! From the vlogs to the kitchen studio it holds a special place in everyone's hearts :) this change will be a refreshing start for you guys and for the future when you have kids! All the best ❤️
Yesss!! I know the feeling. I always drive by my house of 7 years, and every time I see it, nostalgia kicks in, and I just wish things could go back to the way they were. Not that I hate my life now.
Joe, moving is one of the 5 most stressful things you can do in life. Please don't beat yourself up for being emotionally attached to a place where you've lived a majority of your life and a home where you've made so many beautiful memories. It's perfectly normal to feel bittersweet over leaving your wonderful past behind for your new and exciting future. But the best thing is, you get to keep ALL the memories you cherish most!!!
Laura's idea of keeping your family home and not making any major decisions right now sounds really smart. The idea of you renting to a police officer sounds good too. They never get paid enough for putting their lives on the line, day in and day out, for our safety and protection. So a really reasonable rate on the rent would help them out and having a law-abiding citizen living in your family home, I would think would also be a huge comfort to you.
But since you have experience being a landlord, you know some of the headaches and issues involved and it's completely understandable if you might not want the extra maintenance of a second home and dealing with the possibility of getting "bad/destructive" renters. You'll know what's right for you when the time comes to make that decision. Yea, no pressure and no hurry!
But in the mean time... WOO HOO on your new home! Congratulations on this new chapter in your lives!! Everything is looking up and fabulous!!! I can't wait to see more of the settling-in progress! I'm loving these vlogs!
Just realized I am going to miss the old house too so I can imagine how y'all feel. My husband did a service job for the new owner of my childhood home and I got to go back in and see it again . Regrets because it just wasn't the same. At least my old memories are stronger than the newer and the strange feeling didn't last. Love the new house and you guys are going to feel at home before you know it.
very nice that you have your own kitchen & the studio!!! and you two are very creative!!!
My brother and I sold the house that was the only home I remembered from the time I was 4. Mom had continued to live there after Dad passed away 25 years ago. Mom was in a nursing home (she passed last year at the age of 100!). It was really hard - so many memories there. But after we got rid of everything and the place was sold - it was just a house. It no longer had the "soul" of the home - which was our family. I agree with Laura to keep it until you're ready to let it go. If you rent it, it could become a source of income. The new house is coming along! I love that you two are so grounded and doing everything yourselves and making frugal purchases. That mindset will take you a long way!
very bittersweet guys ... ur place seemed to have so many warm and comforting moments, but you will love your lovely new home and build new memories :) congratulations, and enjoy the new space
Joe we have all been there and I feel for you! It's ok to feel those feelings, especially if it was a family home! We're all here for you!
I can watch these videos all day! Such a down to earth couple. Keep up the amazing job guys
I love both of you dearly and although we haven't met, I feel as if you are my friends. Please be gentle with yourself. It takes 18 months to feel better after a big life change like moving. And I have watched enough of your vlogs to know to have faith in your sound judgement. If it feels bad to let the house go maybe you are being guided not to at this time.
Much love and many blessings, Lisa
I understand how you guys felt and probably still feel. My husband and I moved out of the house we lived in for five years a little over three years ago. We moved about an hour and a half away, but came to visit family and friends that still lived in the area once a month or so. Every time we were in town, I would drive by the old house and even though I knew it would make me sad and I would cry, I still wanted to see it. I still miss it in many ways, but I am so thankful for the time we had there. You guys will make new memories in your new home. I wish you two the best. You're a beautiful couple.
You could make your vlogs an hr and I'd still watch!!! And daily too! Love you guys!!
I'm so happy for you two! I know all too week, the feelings your experiencing with your old home and your new home. It was different for me when we chose to move from our first home my husband and I bought together and raised our daughter in, because I felt like I was leaving all those FIRSTS memories behind of our baby girl growing up in that home. But we moved to provide a better life for our family and needed more space for our growing family and it took me a bit to accept that I was not leaving memories behind but making new ones. You guys deserve this!! And all of your fans/viewers are experiencing these feelings right along with you. We will miss your old home as well but we can't wait for the new memories to start in your new one!!!
Transition shock. Got each other. It's good to have change to draw you even closer to each other as the one true constant in your lives.
Congrats on your new home! I can totally relate, my mom & dad sold the house I spent all my life in till I was married at age 23, when my mom told me they were selling, my heart and stomach did a flop. The house was so large and I knew my parents wanted to down size however, it was so hard, I actually cried on and off for a week. It took a long time to forget the emptiness in my heart but I realize, It was just a house and my parents created that same kind of feeling in another house, we had a home as long as we had each other. I know you and Laura will create loving, special memories in your new home. Your home is truly where your heart is and we all know its with your beautiful Laura!
Of course you feel emotional when you leave a place where you've lived for a long time, started your relationship, build up your business with Laura in the kitchen, all the great memories you've made. It's like a 3D photo album. The new home (and I like the suggestion someone made of not calling it 'the new home' anymore but 'home') is a promise, it's a blank page, ready for you to write the next chapter on.
Awe I know that feeling 😢I think that the realization of finally moving out has set in. A lot of great memories were made in this home. A lot of work went into making that home what it was/is today. Now the next chapter of Laura's kitchen is yet to be written. Here's to many more years of success happiness and great eats! 🍻🍝🍮
I've been loving your moving vlogs!! I can totally understand your attachment to your other home... It's hard! But honestly, your new home is just GORGEOUS!!! Take your time deciding what you want to do, but I think your new home is a winner :D you guys rock, all the best xo
It's a bitter sweet moment when you more. Sometimes you feel like taken the old house with you. I have been living in a place for a long time and I don't know what it is like to move but I can only imagine. If I was able to keep my old house some how I would at least until the new house is where I can feel at home. Lookin good guys. 😃
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY first of all!! I felt the EXACT SAME WAY when I moved out of the houses that I brought my children home from the hospital in. Letting go is a raw emotion! But Joe you could not have said it better....My mom always says when you are making business decisions you HAVE TO TAKE THE EMOTION OUT of the equation and you will still have your memories!!! I still struggle with the issue!!! Love you both and the new house! MUCH LOVE FROM SOUTHERN GEORGIA ♡ ♡ ♡
To be honest, it feels like I moved myself! Watching your vlogs, sharing the experience in your old home and moving into a new, I even have all those feelings of sadness! And to actually hear it from you guys all the feelings I feel and not even being there physically definitely helps to transition better. So, thank you for sharing all your feeling and making it better for us :))))
I've never been in your situation but watching you speak about it really moves me, and I think it reflects volumes upon the relationship that you and Laura have. Waiting a little while before making a decision on the house makes sense if you're not an a rush. Not only does it give you more time to sort out what makes the most financial sense, but it'll give you two some time to transition emotionally, settle, and turn your new house into a home.
Your home looks amazing! So glad to see a new chapter in your lives! I have to be honest.... I can't wait to see Laura's beauty room! ❤️
Congratulations on your new home !! So glad you got the legs out of the drawer so the table could get it together. LOL As for the 'old' house... I'm with Laura. Don't rush a decision. Take your time. In the meantime, enjoy this new adventure. Thanks for letting us come along on your journey. It's always fun to see a new video uploaded. Thanks for all your effort and hard work, guys. ~Hugs & prayers
I bought a new home and sold my childhood home (I had NEVER lived anywhere else) all in the same month, talk about some crazy emotions (not to mention mental exhaustion) it was too much! However once the "old" house was empty and I wasn't there everyday, I was so much better emotionally. My "new" home then seemed like home because my belongings were there as well as my family, that's what home is to me. That was 15 years ago and I have only driven by the "old" place 3 or 4 times, that chapter or many chapters in my life are closed, the memories can never be replaced or taken away and I'm grateful for that :) I love the change I made and my "new" home is where my heart is and where we belong! It just takes time Joe and Laura, once you are settled hopefully it will get easier, hang in there I understand what you are feeling...blessings!
Good things happen to good people. Congratulations on your new home. It's beautiful!
I went through the exact same emotions! After we bought our new house, all I could think of was going back, I made a big mistake and that lasted several months. Now three years later I know we did the right thing. And even worse, we go by our old house everyday!! It's weird Joe...I totally know what you are going through...you guys make me smile!! Congratulations!!
Awwww guys I really do feel for you. We are an ex military family and lived in 15 houses in 24 years. The hardest move being after we had lived in Cyprus for 3 years. We had a brand new house, and leaving there with our 3 kids after having an amazing 3 years broke our hearts.
Onwards and upwards guys, this is the start to the next phase of your life together. Good luck and good health to you both in your new home xxx
Love sitting down with my breakfast knowing one of your vlogs just went up! Thanks for keeping us up to date with the move :)
Joe, I can totally relate to what you are feeling. We sold our very first home last year and it was hard. All of our first memories together happened in that house. We brought our daughter from the hospital to that house. It's been a year and some months and my husband still talks about it and dwells on the fact that we sold it. It will take time to get over it. Like Laura says, maybe, once you start making memories in the new home it will get easier. Hang in there. We love you guys!!
My mum and dad split up when I was 16 and home wasn't home any more, I had a deep attachment to it, but on hindsight, it helped because I met my husband and we went into the British Forces and moved to Germany and England and then back to Scotland. I don't think I could have done it if the ties hadn't been severed earlier. We have lived in our current house for 20 years and there is still a little bit in me that wants to move. Home is where you are together, with all your little bits and bobs.
yes, guys, that's what it is.... you made many wonderful memories there.
I totally get it. It was very difficult to leave our home when we sold it.... I had brought our new baby home to that house and when we left it for the final time....I went to each room to "say goodbye" and was balling my eyes out. One thing that helped me was I wrote a note to the new Owners wishing them happy & healthly times there. I left the house squeaky clean... fixed all the tiny things that you live with on a daytoday basis, left little things like kleenex, lightbulbs all the appliance books and local restaurant menus, etc.
This made me feel Closure. We also put small vase of flowers in the kitchen.
Your feelings about your house are completely understandable. May you have every happiness in your new home!XOXO
Hi Joe, I too never thought it would be a big deal when my parents house would be sold, which it isnt yet, cuz our mom still lives there. but, i grew up in that house with 6 siblings and tons of memories, so i get it. Your new house is just lovely and may you make wonderful memories there. thank you again for sharing your heart and home with all of us.
I did not know that Joe had such a large family...that's great! I love big families...anyway. I completely understand how you feel regarding to keep or not to keep the house. I felt the same way when I moved from my family house. Because you have the option of keeping the house, I say to keep it until you are ready to make a finite decision to rent or sell. Don't put pressure on yourself to make the decision as of yet. Take it one day at a time :)
I can totally relate to attachment to the other house! I miss my childhood home so much and even have dreams about when I lived there even though it's been 20 years. Let the house go and let your happy memories see you through the loss.
I love that their kids will be able to have videos of their parents doing all of these things . I would love to do this for my baby girl
Don't worry Joe! Your feelings are normal and human. Please don't apologize for your very human and real emotions. Good luck to you and Laura in your new home. I hope you create long lasting and happy memories with friends and loved ones! Love to you and Laura! 😊
Joe I totally get ya. I really appreciate you being so honest!
I had a similar feeling recently when we sold our condo. This was our first house and we loved it so much. But we are happy with our new house. Totally understand those feeling Laura & Joe:)♡
It's okay to get emotional about your house. Don't feel weird about it. It's a very brave thing to leave a place you are so familiar with to go on to bigger things. Sooooo happy for you guys.
Joe, I can totally understand what you are talking about with your house. I wish you & Laura all the best in your new home I look forward to many years of great vlogs in your new home
Even I'm going to miss the old house and I didn't even live there! It's only natural for you guys to have a pang of homesickness for a home you lived in for so long. It will pass when you're a little more settled in the new place. Can't wait for the house tour!
My dad always tells me the reason it's so hard leaving a house that means so much is because we leave our "signature" on every room..for us, it's the basement my dad finished on his own, the bookshelves he built in each of the bedrooms, etc. It is so hard but that means you have very happy memories there...if you didn't love the house, you wouldn't want to leave! No one can ever take your memories and the new house will have just as many happy memories! You two will enjoy making it your own. Love to both, and good luck! Xoxo
I had one home where I was the happiest. Had to move and I would wake up in the new town hoping that I was having the worst nightmare and if I opened my eyes slowly I would be back in my house. I got a job where I drove past my old home and I finally had to stop turning onto the street because it still hurt to see the house and that was 15 years later. I have moved 26 times, this is the only house I thought of as home.....until I realized that I needed to hang pictures with a purpose, rearrange furniture until it fits the new house and make joyful memories for the new home....it is great that the two of you recognize and acknowledge your feelings this is a great move for you guys.
OMG,I do get what you are feeling.When my husband and I bought our first home it was really my first home and the feeling of the memories we had there and the secure feeling I had there for 12 years..well I cried when we sold that home and still miss it even though we have a lovely home now...so don't feel like a whimp,I'm sure a lot of people go through the same feelings...You guys will make lots of memories in that beautiful home you have...remember a house is a house,but the love makes it a home...)
I love you guys so much!! You're so adorable!! & I completely understand its hard to let go of a place that you guys started everything in & hopefully you guys can do something good & something you guys both want with the other house!! I wish you guys the best of luck!! & by what I can see, your new house looks absolutely gorgeous!! I love it! Thanks for sharing your emotions and experiences with us!! You guys are always 100% real with us and that's why so many people love you!! Stay positive and good things will come!!
Love your new home Laura. Make new memories and enjoy! God bless you.
I can 100% relate Joe and Laura. When I was growing up my family lived in an apartment building with other family members. Basically my parents, aunts and uncles bought a 7 apartment building and each family lived in a different apartment. Growing up, every apartment felt like home and my siblings and cousins would all sleep at eachother's place all the time! Every event was held there, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New years.... everything! Even family from all over the world would come and stay there with us and they knew the drill that it was open doors to family and everyone lived everywhere basically. It was beautiful to grow up there! Afterwards my parents decided to move away because we were all getting older and starting different schools, so we moved closer to there and got a bigger home. We've been at our new home for 14 years now and I love it here! This is my new home and sanctuary! However, that building I grew up in, still has several of my aunts, uncles, cousins and grand parents living in it. All family events are still held there and I know know I can go there any day and feel welcomed. I love that my younger cousins who don't have any clue of how it was for us growing up there, are living there now. In fact they live in our old apartment. They're creating their own memories and getting a chance to experience what I did when I was growing up. It was like having a cousins sleepover every single day because that's what we wanted to do :) that's how your home is going to be for you. Whether or not you choose to pass it on to someone else or keep it, it will forever be in your life and in your heart. It's a bittersweet moment leaving it but soon enough your new home will become your sanctuary! It will be the home you create new memories and kick start this new chapter in your life! Your old home is forever special and nothing can replace it and your new home is a new love :)
Definitely relate! Had to let go of our family home 19 years ago and it took me years to be able to even drive by it and have only been able to do it twice since then, it's just the memories though because we have a great house now but that was the the house my sisters and I grew up in. Just do what Laura said, give it a few months while you make your house now your home and then decide what you want to do, especially if you can hold onto it financially, I wouldn't make any quick decisions right away. Good luck and we don't mind listening about it, I would be doing the same thing, LOL. Love to all
You guys are feeling the way you feeling now because you're out of your routine we moved few times so far and it's not easy especially leaving a house that you make it your own and packed with beautiful memories it's a matter of time till the house will be home for you good luck with the new place and Laura I can relate with you about coming to a new country leaving your family and friends behind i moved to Canada 6 years ago it was one of the hardest experience i ever had.
i literally feel like crying i dunno y feels like im leaving that house. so much memories for us too joe you are not alone in that. i guess im too much attached to your vlogs its weird. i recently moved to our new place too. anyways,good luck guys you are the BEST!!!
wow, your new home looks nice and cozy :D
I completely understand what you're feeling. My family and I moved out of our 3 bedroom flat on a council estate last March and as glad as we were to be getting away from that it was actually heartbreaking leaving it behind. I lived there my entire 19 years of living and my family longer, 24 years in total. All my childhood memories, growing up in that flat it just was really really really sad to leave. Now I get really emotional every time I drive past or visit my friend who lives across the road from it.
The first two mins into the vlog I totally bawled my eyes out!!!!!! I can totally relate to that gut wrenching, silly whatever feeling, went thru that exact emotional turmoil 16 plus yrs ago when I had to leave my country, my family, my childhood home, my everything, to move to United States!!!! It's like you cannot put those emotions into words nothing can explain what that feeling is unless you experience it..... Anyways you guys will soon grow out of that feeling, it's just temporary and time heals everything, love you guys(((((hugs)))))))
I moved out from the house I spent my early childhood in when I was eight. My father lived there for fifty years. So I can completely relate. We sold that house and now there's a building where it used to be. There's no sign left that it even existed and it does feel odd driving past that place now, 13 years after moving out. But it's okay because my father built our current home from the ground up and all the memories we built in that old house are still with us, along with the tonnes of new ones we built in our new home. So I say, give it time, you'll always miss that place but you'll be okay with letting it go.
I feel like you guys have described every feeling I had leaving my last house. My husband and I built a home only 10 minutes from our first home and it was quite an emotional experience leaving. We were so excited to be in our new home but there were so many memories (happy & sad). It was hard to verbalize how we felt because we never wanted anyone to think we weren't grateful either. It's true, once your personal items are all over your new home it will start to feel like home. And once you have a first holiday (may it be a birthday, anniversary, Easter etc) you will feel that connection. Been watching for awhile (came over long ago from the word of Kristin Gehm) and don't always comment but am a loyal viewer. Speaking of KG, I can't wait for her trip to see you guys. :-) xoxo Jayme
My family is facing foreclosure. My siblings and I grew up in this house. It is heart breaking to never know when everything will be finalized, and not knowing when we'll have to say goodbye. There is never a good time for goodbye. So each day we appreciate what we have and keep the memories.
I know exactly how you guys feel, especially you Joe. I recently moved out of the house I was born and raised in for my whole life. I am living on my own in my own place for the very first time. So when I moved out, I had a very bittersweet move (Especially a big distance change). Joe What you are feeling must be what i felt, the memories you had made are still with you. I completely understand it and believe you me it is completely normal.
I understand where ur coming from, I moved to my new house over 5 years ago n i still miss my old house. I grew up in my old house from a young age n i have such good memories from there. Every time I go past my old house I get a sad n happy feelings. Xx
Once your new house look like you guys visualized it and star making new memories together you will be totally happy and proud of your selfs. 👍👍
I'm going thru some crazy emotions just like you. I lived in the same apartment for 35 years - married and raised my kids (and pets) in the same home and neighborhood. Now in my mid-fifties I finally bought a house in the country and will be leaving the apartment by the end of this month. As I'm slowly packing and moving things into the house, I find myself crying and feeling what feels like grief. All my memories are in that apartment. My kids are grown, married with children of their own but the "energy" and "spirit" of our life are in the walls and in each room of the apartment. I'm excited for our new home but I can't help but feel like a part of me /my life is dying. I know this is probably "seperation anxiety" and in the end, I will be okay and have a whole new season ahead of me.
Familiarity is what's missing! Funny enough, I've made a move up the West coast in the past few months and have since moved a few MORE times within state and what's helped me in adjusting is to take time to sit down and watch some of your home cooking to remind ME of home, and the time I virtually spent with you both in yours! Home is of the essence, so a big thanks for the one you offer viewers as myself. Weird how that works. xo
Absolutely relate to this.. l pass my Grandfathers/Fathers/My old house now and again and feel overwhelmed by the memories..I see kids playing outside and instantly think "Imposters get out my garden" :)
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LOL! I drove by the apartments I grew up in and they tore down the swingset that I lived in every afternoon and I got so mad. I wanted to go and yell at the managers lol
My grandmothers passed away like ten years ago and her house is two blocks from where I live. This is a house I basically grew up in. To this day, I still drive by it every so often. Most of it is brick and they had the porch closed in many years ago in wood, it was white when we sold it. When the new people painted it a brownish beige, I wanted to stop and beg them to paint it back, lol.
I moved from Mexico to Montreal Canada when i was 16.. and doing my career, i was so upset, i never ever wanted to move, my friends, family everyone's over there, but im 22 now made a family have a wonderful 2 year old son, learnt 2 more languages (english and French) it was so haarrd at first but im so grateful i couldnt imagine myself going back to Mexico (to live) i've made my life here and i love it, of course i go visit and stuff :) but my life is here... Wish you guys the best, congratulations on the new house, its a big chance but also a new beginng... Love you guys :)
Joe I do understand how u feel and how Laura feels. I missed my childhood home so much for sooo long and then I moved to the U.S and is that feeling again 10 times more scary like laura said is the house, the language, everything. .. I am happy to report I love this country and after 11 years here las years we bought our first house here ...
I think the TV will look nice above fireplace, and I almost put mine there, but I read some blogs that said the center of the TV screen should be at your eye level to avoid neck strain.
We put ours at eye level and I really like it.
To each his own.... BE HAPPY!
Joe! My house is special to me too! I have lived in my house since I was brought home from the hospital 21 1/2 years ago. Its very special to me because my dad told me that prior to having me (im the oldest of 3) he never owned a home and knew he wouldnt own one until his first kid was on the way. I was born July 1993 and he bought our home June of 1993 so I feel like this home was bought because of my coming, so dont think you are a wimp because your home hold sentimental value to you and in no way are you a wimp!! I know Ill be crying if my parents ever decide to sell or move out and rent it out
I completely understand your attachment to your old house. My husband and I are getting ready to sell our first home. We got married while living here, remodeled the entire house, had our first son and made so many other memories... It will be really hard to leave but we are outgrowing it.. just think of all the beautiful memories you will make in your new home and how much your future children and grandchildren will love it too ( by the way we have the exact same granite counters in our kitchen haha)
Your excitement about babies is just awesome :D ♥
Laura I live your cooking channel and vlogs!!! Congrats on all your success. I also love cooking and I enjoy it. Keep doing what you do your amazing ! Love and hugs from Miami
I completely understand your feelings! It's a grieving process - like a death of a part of your life, and it's COMPLETELY normal. It's your HOME, not just a roof over your head! That's a huge thing. I am crying with you knowing that feeling - very bittersweet. There's nothing wrong, or wussy in the feeling. Thank you for sharing and your transparency. I agree with Laura, if you don't have to make the decision, then wait and you'll know when you are ready to decide how to handle the house. It was so sweet of Bobby Flay to send flowers! And love the new furniture (Target is awesome!) and agree Charlie Hunnam should've been in the movie! ;) Sending my love and prayers your way!
Everyday is a new beginning to make new memories
i felt the same way. i got married and moved to a whole new city and i thought nothing could be worse than moving away from family and my home where i grew up....but a few yesrs later my husband and i moved back to my hometown and the feeling of leaving our home back was gut wrenching for me...and i had spent only a few years in the new home. but now we are here and it took me a few months to get used to coming "back" but wr have made new memories and it feels just the same here.
love from India
I moved quite a bit unfortunately when my kids were growing up. Each place has special memories, We drive by some of them and recall a particular memory, it's bittersweet.
How can you, Laura and Joe, feel like home when THE KITCHEN is still there?
Dont Worry guys your feelings are very valid☺ My parents owned our familys home for almost 20 years and it was really hard to move when they sold it my heart was broken, so many memories you know... but you take the memories with you always. Life is that way no one can keep a home forever. Change is hard but you will make your own new memories in your new home with eachother and your future family.. God Bless🙏
Lol, it's almost midnight in California and I'm watching your vlog. Me love TheVitales!!!
Oh My Gosh...I so agree.....Each one of my homes has held a special place in my heart and I actually did a little bit of grieving after leaving each house....My husband and I lived in a mobile home for 11 years, we had each of our children there, and when we bought a much bigger, gorgeous house, I still missed that little mobile home so much....All the memories, all the laughter, the joy, the sorrows.....It was so hard...I still look back at pictures and think I miss that house so much.....We all do move on but I think it is wonderful that you and your husband miss your last home....It makes you human...It makes you normal.....Much Luck and Love in your new home.....You have many memories to make...
Cried my eyes out when I moved to another city and that was 10 years ago. I still dream I live there. It was my hometown all my life. It's hard but you'll transition. ♥
Well I have moved this month from a house that was my nest , and I completely relate , the cure is time I think slowly the new house will feel like home and when you leave the new house in years to come you will have the same feelings as that house will be home ! its a unique feeling and overwhelming for a while but normal I think .Seeing your old house empty is gut retching , like a bad dream .Totally get it .
I lived in the same house (Arlington, VA) from the time I was born until 2 months before my 25th Birthday. I moved 15-20 min away and at first I'd constantly go back to see the house I grew up in. The builder that bought our house kept the structure of our house, but they renovated the entire insides of the house + they built another house right next to it - sold both houses for 770k each! They took out the cherry tree and well - for shame!
I totally feel you guys on the emotions regarding the house. The house that my mother grew up in became her house after my grandparents passed away, so the house I had known my whole life. I moved out of the country in 2007 to Okinawa then South Korea visiting home in Florida a few times. In 2010 my mother got very sick and passed away while I was 9 months pregnant and living in South Korea. The house was sold and I never got a chance to say goodbye to my mother or the house that held sooo many memories. It was not in the best condition, a house built in 1953 in South Florida, but the person that bought the house turned it into the most beautiful house! Realy almost unrecognizable but in a good way, that made my heart super happy and I know my grandparents and mom are looking down smiling from heaven. If you guys get a chance listen to the song, The house that built me by Miranda Lambert, it will probably make you cry but it is the perfect description of our feelings towards a house. My grandfather passed away in that house, I had so many happy childhood memories with my grandparents and family, my mother's bird is buried under the tree in the front yard, the same tree that was my grandmother's favorite that my mother planted in honor of her after she passed. It really is crazy the emotions that you experence. Maybe you guys can bring something (besides the set) to the new house, maybe some wood from the deck you could cover the back wall of a half bath with it or something of that nature. Sorry for rambling, had to share my story. I love your channels and really think that you guys are exceptional people!!
Its under stable how you feel, like you said you started so many dreams that became true in that house, and while we can all tell you you will make many more dreams see through in this new beautiful house, you will always know the old one its what started it all. One of my dreams its to have a big house so I can accommodate as much family and friends as possible at the same time I think you need a big get together to show everyone your new pride and joy home I wish the best for you guys
Totally understandable. It's always hard to give up something you love and created together. A place that holds such wonderful memories. It's mixed emotions, because you want to hold onto what you built, yet you are excited to move on, expand, grow. Just remember, you will always have the love for your first home in your hearts and the memories forever, but you will grow to love your new home and make more wonderful memories there. Good luck to you. You guys are wonderful examples of young people, so inspiring and refreshing to see young people with their heads on straight and following their dreams and succeeding. I love your vlogs and Laura In The Kitchen vlogs. Good luck. Thanks for sharing.
The feelings are normal..!! You made the right move! Can't wait to see. More in your new home! Xo
I love love love the show forensic files. I am addicted and have sooo many on my dvr lol. It's the best. Totally normal to feel emotional like that during the moving process. I get sentimental every time I've had to move. If I ever move from the house I'm in now I will probably be an emotional mess because it's the first house my husband and I owned together. Your new place is looking fabulous