We've finally gotten the 'clear to close' on our house. FINALLY! We will be closing on the house on the 27th. So we'll be taking down Christmas decorations and packing all at the same time. It should be a whirlwind of a move with just 4 days to get it all done. We won't be able to have the kitchen done or even started before we move so I guess that will just have to be done ASAP after the move.
The hold up has been the seller's lawyer not getting everything done on his end AND we just found out that the seller (who lives in OH) is going to be staying in the house over Christmas. Lets just recap here, the house is empty - completely empty except for a stove and fridge. It's been empty for almost a year now. So I ask, WHY????? I guess it doesn't really matter, just as long as we move before the end of the year but we were certainly not happy to hear this news. We were going to close this Friday (21st) but then the seller decided to live in it for just the holidays - crazy!
In other news: Jackson is pulling up on just about anything he can. He's still really wobbly and falls a lot (especially when he pulls up on things that move out from under him like the swing) but it's so fun to see him developing and trying his hardest to stand. He's getting to his tip toes in a leaning position or just on his knees - so funny. He's also fascinated with the cat now (Darwin). We really are lucky that we have such a docile cat that lets the kids climb all over them.
Abygail has been really enjoying the snow and so have Jason and I. Only time will tell if we still love the snow once we have to start shoveling it. ;o)
I finally got a little Christmas shopping done the other day. Jason stayed home with the kids and it was nice to be out of the house all by myself. It was a rushed trip though and only one stop, o how I miss the Christmas shopping of my younger years when I could go as often as I liked and spend as much time as I wanted, but it's so much fun to shop for the kids now that I'm older and have some.
Holy cat! I forgot all about Darwin and are you sure thats a cat and not a black bear? He's huge! I'm excited you guys are closing on a house! You have to post some pics as soon as you get in! I want a tour! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteSeriously! Is it the angle or is that really the cat. I was going to say monster, but bear is equally appropriate. Perhaps it is Sasquatch? YAY! on the house!
ReplyDeleteIt's not the angle. The cat really is huge. Abygail likes to hug him and lay on him and he's still bigger than she is, if you don't count her legs.
ReplyDeleteLove to hear that I am not the only mother who loves to go shopping by herself. it doesn't matter where or for how long a trip to any store alone is one huge treat. Happy moving day!!!
ReplyDeleteJackson is such a superbaby! Super handsome and super active. What fun! I know you will all be so happy to be settled in your house. Best wishes that all will go well.
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