My Life as a Band Wife

As you know, we had a lot of changes with our house - from changing location to changing closing dates - and the plan for the studio changed several times as well.

So when the first band, Like Beasts, came up to record and crash for a week, not only did we have to find a place for Jay to record them. And come up with a spot in our house for them to stay without it interrupting our life.

We decided to put them into my yet-to-be-setup yoga and exercise studio. It is very rare that a band comes into our home and is both clean and quiet. Every morning they get up and tidy up the little room. Not only that, but they are ready to work at the designated time.

Over the last couple of years I have seen many bands come and go. This one leaves me impressed.

(Photos from yesterday, from the top: UHaul — I’ve seen this before, but this time, it really is happening; Jason doing what he is best known for: working and drinking coffee; Me being psyched that this is the last night we will spend in someone elses bedroom; saying goodbye to the temporary studio)

I had considered writing this post last night, but realized that talking about class and moving in one post was a little bit senseless. Plus, I figured I’d be took tired to actually write a post after what is going to be the third most exciting day in my relationship with Jason (this day comes after getting engaged and getting married).

Now, I realize I have packed us up to get ready to move into a new house before, but this time, it’s official. I got the email today confirming our appointment to close on our first, brand new house.

!!!!

The only room that will be complete, mostly, will be the kitchen (but we all know I LOVE being in the kitchen, so, this is exciting for me). The rest of our furniture is either very old and has fallen apart, or is very cheaply made and as fallen apart. So we have a TV and a bed.

Thankfully, Target is in our backyard (you think I’m kidding or exaggerating) and time is on our side. 

I’m excited to be moving closer to my family, some of my friends and to be in a space that is all ours — for the very first time in our relationship.

But like the finale to everything wonderful in our relationship, Jay leaves for a two and a half week tour on Tuesday.

Seriously, the life of a band wife.