April 22: It's sold!!!

Yes, folks, in a dramatic turn-around from last posting: The house is SOLD!!! Not for the price of my dreams, but still OK, especially taking in several factors. They are OK with a rapid settlement: May 23. They waived everything except the standard inspections, which I have no fear of. I don't have to contribute to settlement (which apparently is becoming more and more common). And I won't have to pay two mortgages for June--a huge benefit which makes up for a lower sale price. I could have said no, stayed on the market, kept dropping the price, and had the aggravation of always keeping things looking perfect and controlling the attack cat. Now, it's over and done with. I don't even have to go to settlement; there is something called a "one transaction power-of-attorney" that means my real estate agents can sign for me and then just come over with the check.

Bidge is doing better than I expected, but still tires easily. So it's not surprising that the P'ville house is still having things done. He also likes to do something in one room, then something in another, then another.... This means that no room is completely done, which means that little can be moved into cabinets, shelves, etc because of dust and everything. Hence, frustration. The toilet is now fine, but no shower rod for a curtain, but the towel bars are up. Microwave and hood still on counter, dust so can't put anything in cabinets, and the W/D needed electrical wiring done this past week, so it's still sitting out. Bedroom closets still without rods and shelves. So, I doubt that I will move in next weekend, either. That keeps Joanne happier, however, because she is allergic to the cats and since they haven't moved in there it isn't a problem for her. Silver lining.

Katie is home with Casey. He has his nights and days turned around, but otherwise great. She is still sore and sleep deprived. Matt's unit is supposed to be called up about May 25.

Managed to get through full hours, but barely. At least it was obvious to me and my bosses that I can't work full hours. Even getting out of bed Thurs and Fri mornings, I still felt exhausted. Back to only M, W & Th this week. And I needed little convincing from Joanne to take today off. (Brenda is in Florida with her grandson.) I do have to leave the house again to go food shopping, but spent a couple lovely hours out back on my swing reading the Sunday paper. There was supposed to be an open house today, which could be cancelled since the agreement was signed yesterday.

Discussing what to do about my fatigue with Brigham, and there will be a visit there next month. I am also going to try and see the thoracic surgeon about the place he went in over the right shoulder blade and around the side. I burst out the sutures about 10 days after (they wouldn't believe me!), and they need to see if anything can be done to repair. Now my right rear shoulder muscles move and suck in with nose blowing, coughing, laughing. It's better than the lung coming out, however. Right arm is very weak.

Stay tuned, and thanks for checking in. Laurie