Waterlogged

This is what my news feed looks like lately.

This is almost daily.

Just in 12 hrs...almost 2"

That 20% is the lowest we've seen in some time! I hope it continues!

You are reading this right. That's approaching the +5" mark.

In February, we were in "exceptional drought" the highest level. Today, we are drought free...and flooding in every local lake.

Yay. More coming.

Just in case you don't know where were are in these maps, we are diagonally in between Addison and Mckinney, about half way, give or take. So look back over those pictures...yeah...it's depressing. Not because this rain has almost busted the entire state out of drought (this is a good thing.) but because we are STILL waiting for the foundation to be poured at our new house (boo!). 

Why, oh why, did this rain even have to happen the spring we were supposed to be building our house?!

This rain has delayed things BIG TIME.

We were supposed to have drywall going up in the house now, but instead all we have is still pipes sticking out of the dirt. We are waiting for the rain to stop, for things to dry out, and for the sun to shine for several days with NO rain. Then, and only then, can we get our concrete foundation poured and cured for framing.

This weather has dampened my spirits and drenched the soil. We were supposed to be moving into our new house at the end of August...and that's clearly not happening.

Due to the rain, we will have to move into an apartment for several months. This was not in the original plan. Never did I want to take away my kids' (and dogs') house without putting them in a bigger, beautiful, new house. This depresses me.

What makes it worse is when people try to tell me all the rain and flooding is good, and that they want more rain. 

I'll wait until you put thousands of dollars down on a new house, spent hours picking out floor plans, lots, flooring, paint color, doors, light fixtures, tile, etc.; I'll wait for you to guess when to put your house on the market for a short 3 week close (crazy market right now!), then do a home inspection, fix any found problems, pack up your life, move into a small apartment (with 2 kids, 1 skittish dog, and 1 carsick dog) all with NO work being done on your house; I'll wait until you are delayed, and delayed, and delayed, watching your apartment lease grow longer and longer, envisioning your kids getting fussier and fussier, THEN I'll look at you and say "This is great! I want more rain! What's your problem?"

I'm not going to lie, that little rant made me feel a bit better.

I know our situation could be far worse, but still, this is so far from ideal it's not even funny anymore.

I know the house will be built eventually, but my mood sucks a lot lately, and for good reason.

Sorry if I don't get all chipper and the expected 3"+ we're scheduled to get in the next few days, my enthusiasm has fizzled after the first 15" we have received. Every rainy day is another delay to me, and nothing else. That's just what life feels like to me right now. Did I mention we got .76" of rain in 3 hours last night? Where is the Texas I know?

Can we fast forward to summer? This will be the only time I will want to. :(

M.LEWIS