Family Living: Abbott Style

In my mad search for apartments, I have seen and experienced a lot....

I've been up since 6, and my kidlet is still sleeping.  So my question is, why in the heck am I awake right now?  I should be sleeping.  Oh ya, because my head is spinning. Today is apartment shopping.  I keep reminding myself that being up early is not getting anything extra done.  Nobody opens until 8 or 9.  I would really like to get everything squared away today because with the weekend approaching, I am not sure how much will get accomplished.  I would rather enjoy the weekend than spend it fretting over things that are out of my control. Which reminds me of something I was once told by a very insightful person.  Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do for awhile, but it doesn't get you anywhere.  (Something to that effect) Oh ya, and now the closing date can be anytime as early as the 17th.  Which means boxes packed, and moved by the 17th.  Packing won't be a big deal because, well, lets ...

Well.... The sign went out in our yard....around 1 yesterday.  We had our first showing at 4 that day.  Had our first offer by noon the next day.  And now have an official contract for sell.  Our closing date is set for October 31st pending inspection and all that jazz.  All I can say is wow.  My head is spinning. So much to figure out in so little time.  I think I am in shock and expecting the worse.  It truly feels too good to be true.  I won't really believe it until the ink drys on October 31st.  October *sigh* my birthday month.... What a great segue to my next topic... You need to understand something about October.  It is my very most favorite month of the year.  It is my birthday month--I'll be 23 (feels more like 32) And my family is reminded, probably everyday in October, that it is my birthday month.  This year, it seems as if I will be having a packing party.  Who wants to drink beer and ...

Well I guess it's official.  Our home is on the market.  We have one very expensive sign in our yard from an agent.  All of his selling efforts should be in full swing in a few weeks, so we should have a better idea how things will go from there.  It is so hard to be patient.  I heard today that it took two months for our neighbors to get their first offer.  Ugh.  It is what it is, and there isn't much I can do about the market. The most daunting task will be keeping the house in tip top shape for showings. I definitely went for a run this morning.  I knocked out another 3 miles.  Seemed....easy.  I never thought I would say that.  Don't get me wrong, my pace is ter-ri-ble.  But I did it.  Showing up is 3/4th the battle.  I was late so I didn't have any running partners.  I was okay with that though, I enjoyed mellowing out to some Pandora music.  Then I did some turbokick.  That was ...

P.S.  Two hours later....stillllll cleaning....exhausted.  Must. Drink. More. Coffee. Tomorrow is going to be brutal.  Who wants to come wake up with my kidlet tomorrow?  Any takers? Vacuuming, laundry, shower, clean shower, bed....... If I am going to be up all night and exhausted the next day, it should be for something amazing and awesome like blogging for the second time in one day, NOT scrubbing toilets. Okay breaks over. Until next time...