to sell or not to sell..

When we bought our home in 2011 we knew it would be our starter home and in our five year plan. We weren't even married yet.. or even engaged for that matter.. but knew that that was next on our list (and I say "our" lightly because let's be real, Vince probably didn't really have a set five year plan and list like I did). So we happily signed our names on the dotted line and purchased our first house together, as "single" people. 

Three years, two dogs, a marriage, and a baby later and we (or I) are beginning to rethink..revise..revisit our five year plan and questioning whether or not to turn that into more of a 3 year plan. Now don't get me wrong, we love our starter home and feel so fortunate to have been able to purchase a home as youngins.. but now with all the said above things, I'm feeling like we need more space. There are so many things that are great about this house, but just no longer great for us as a family. When it was just the two of us and the dogs it was fine. We have a tiny yard and two tiny dogs with tiny poop so really no biggie if the poop doesn't get picked up or the lawn doesn't get mowed. But now with a baby who will be toddling around this time next year, i would love a big yard for him to play in. 

The tricky part is this... How do we sell our house and buy a new house at the same time? Do we buy then sell, sell then buy, or try and do it all at the same time? I've clearly never done this so I'm a little naive to the lingo and all the deets but it can't be that hard right?

We have already found the subdivision we want to be in. It's currently under construction now so we have a bit of time. But all these thoughts keep swirling in my crazy, over thinking brain and I can't seem to get them all straight. So naturally, I blog! Also known as venting, or word vomit. Take your pick.