October 25, 2015

I woke up at a decent time and we got moving fairly soon.  Our appointment was with a wonderful lady who used the word “groovy” – she loved us and we loved her.  The house was beautiful – though there was no dishwasher and an electric instead of gas stove – small things.  Yet she asked if we were planning on staying long and I couldn’t lie – I said Europe was calling to me and I wanted my children to experience the different perspective.  I think this was a large part of why she chose the other couple, because they planned on staying long term. I cannot lie…I am not planning on staying long-term.  I may end up staying here for the next twenty years, but I’m certainly not planning on it. 

After the viewing (which sounds so mortuary-esque), we went to HD, where I spent another $70 on bubble wrap and tape.  The bubble wrap will be used for Europe, so it isn’t a waste of money.  Home to start packing.  We were all working on something when I got a call fromm an agent and 10 minutes later, there were people in our living room looking at the house. I had just done the same to someone else(the family at the house we had seen were in their home), so I couldn’t say no.  Universe prepares me for these things.

Ethan’s friend showed up not long after the people left – Maggie had her friend, so I did the same for Boy.  Initially I had said no way, but Ethan said his friend would really help, and…he did.  This is a GOOD kid, a NICE boy – the kind I want Ethan hanging around, so yes – I am glad he came over.  We loaded up the bus and headed to storage…we were all starving, so back to Deb’s Frosty.  While Mags and I talked at a table, the boys went next door to the “sell-y thingie” (Ethan’s name for the flea market).   It was here I got the phone call from the landlord who told me that she was renting it to the other people, but she had absolutely loved us and felt in her heart there had to be something out there (she is also a Realtor in the area).  I’m sure there will be.  If anything, we’ll live in different AirBnBs til something pops up.

There were 2 more packing sessions and trips to the storage unit before we were done.  I know we could have done another run, but I needed to feed these kids a quick dinner, too.  At our last storage visit, I popped on the MI theme song again and we cruised around the parking lot very spy-like before heading to the store for milk and salad.

 

After mom picked up friend, I sat down to clean the doll house which Maggie had gifted me; I will save this play therapy.  Kids were tired – they’ve been spending days working here…but we wanted to sit and play a game together.  These evenings end up in laughter, which is so nice for us.  I am going to look into more houses tomorrow.  I’m not quite sure how I will do this as there are so few houses for rent up here and usually a list a mile long of applicants.  Next indicated thing – foot in front of the other.

Pictures:  Maggie's typewriter she'll be selling on Craig's list to save up for a camera; A journal from a rough time a few years ago which I will be burning soon; Packing up my Psych books; I need a longer blade for the recip saw to cut this pallet up.  Hopefully we will find a house with a fireplace and we'll have wood!!; Outside Hangtown Halloween today - I hope it washes off.