The house is now back on the market. I will say that it is easier to keep clean and to maintain as an empty nest. Less potential suspects to clutter it up. Less of “it wasn’t me, it was him.” Now the downsizing can continue.
We are hoping for a better experience this time. The story is that the spring season is starting early and that house buyers are out there now. It would be nice to be able to move ahead. We would like to get to NC, some time this spring. A test run is definitely in order.
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Thursday, February 6, 2020
An Offering
Well, after rumors of offers on the house from the open house and broker tour, we did finally get an official offer today. It’s a good sign. It’s a good offer too. It really would be nice for this to work out. But we still have a long way to go.
We did tell the boys that the offer was presented and that we accepted. They were good about it. Caz was actually very positive. They may not be ready for the life change. But they understand it.
We did tell the boys that the offer was presented and that we accepted. They were good about it. Caz was actually very positive. They may not be ready for the life change. But they understand it.
Sunday, January 12, 2020
Back to USC
Now its Coco’s turn to go back to college. Took him to the airport to fly back to Charlotte. The nest is empty again.
Coco was ready to go back. He missed his crew. A totally normal reaction to the first extended break in a freshman campaign. Can’t blame either of them for wanting to return to school.
I think they do miss Mom and Dad though. They would never offer that up directly, on their own. They miss home too. I think Coco misses it a tad more. Although he got to see over fall break that home is not totally the same as how he left it. His DHS buddies have their college friends and environments. Most didn’t come home at the same time. They had other commitments. And quite a few got to see each other quite a bit, since they all left for their respective schools. There is no ill intent. It is all a part of the circle of life.
Coco was ready to go back. He missed his crew. A totally normal reaction to the first extended break in a freshman campaign. Can’t blame either of them for wanting to return to school.
I think they do miss Mom and Dad though. They would never offer that up directly, on their own. They miss home too. I think Coco misses it a tad more. Although he got to see over fall break that home is not totally the same as how he left it. His DHS buddies have their college friends and environments. Most didn’t come home at the same time. They had other commitments. And quite a few got to see each other quite a bit, since they all left for their respective schools. There is no ill intent. It is all a part of the circle of life.
Monday, January 6, 2020
Back to Auburn 2020
The family break up started. Well, not break up. But the boys are starting to return to college. Winter break is over. The conglomeration of the nuclear family is disbanding. It was a nice run. The boys got to recharge their batteries. We didn't ask a lot from them. They did help a bit with a couple of big jobs at the new house. That was very helpful. They did it with no fanfare or bellyaching. Demi and I got to have quality time with our sons, together, all in one place.
Caz is the first one due back to school. Auburn starts about 5 days earlier than USC. It doesn't seem fair, to Demi and me, since Caz was last one home. We get it. Caz wanted to spend some time with his girlfriend before coming home. I remember being that age, and forming relationships. The boys might not think I remember. But I certainly do.
Caz was great this morning. He got up early. About 7 hours earlier than he had been waking up during break. We drove the the T parking lot and got there without traffic. The Red Line actually ran as it should for a change. I walked Caz over to the Silver Line at South Station. A very nice young woman kindly pointed out the correct SL line for Caz to get on for Logan Airport. It all worked very smoothly. Caz took it all in stride. He is really becoming quite a pro at traveling. Our young man is becoming very worldly.
Caz is the first one due back to school. Auburn starts about 5 days earlier than USC. It doesn't seem fair, to Demi and me, since Caz was last one home. We get it. Caz wanted to spend some time with his girlfriend before coming home. I remember being that age, and forming relationships. The boys might not think I remember. But I certainly do.
Caz was great this morning. He got up early. About 7 hours earlier than he had been waking up during break. We drove the the T parking lot and got there without traffic. The Red Line actually ran as it should for a change. I walked Caz over to the Silver Line at South Station. A very nice young woman kindly pointed out the correct SL line for Caz to get on for Logan Airport. It all worked very smoothly. Caz took it all in stride. He is really becoming quite a pro at traveling. Our young man is becoming very worldly.
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
New Years 2020
This new decade got off to an auspicious start. Demi and I celebrated at our friends' house, as tradition demands. The boys stayed in. They hung out together, which was a nice thing. They also agreed to pick us up from said friends' house. Uber Sons worked great. Demi and I got to cut loose a bit. They boys got the house and WIFI to themselves for the night. They cooked pizza and nachos when they go hungry. It was an all around win.
Happy 2020! Best wishes for a healthy & happy new year and new decade!
Happy 2020! Best wishes for a healthy & happy new year and new decade!
Friday, November 29, 2019
Offer Accepted
Our offer on the new house was accepted. We had to jump through more than a couple of hoops. Personally, I think it had more to do with the seller's agent, than the seller's. I am fairly confident she wanted to stick it to us because we currently reside in Duxbury. South Shore rivalries are real.
It's game on now. We had to secure a second mortgage as part of this. Home buying is quite a process. This is our first time through the "normal process", so this is all new to us. The idea of a second mortgage is overwhelming, quite frankly. It is causing me a bit of anxiety. It is messing with my sleep for real. I have had several nights in a row of waking up around 2 am and not being able to go back to sleep. I am pretty sure that is the textbook definition of insomnia. This is supposed to be exciting. And it is. But the financial aspect can make my heart stop. The numbers are so large, they don't even seem real. This is not Monopoly. The money is not fake. I can't run the bank.
Maybe it is a control thing? Like people who have a fear of flying. I don't doubt that my own anxiety is a source of Coco's. Genetics are a funny thing. Not funny, ha ha. Funny, strange.
It's game on now. We had to secure a second mortgage as part of this. Home buying is quite a process. This is our first time through the "normal process", so this is all new to us. The idea of a second mortgage is overwhelming, quite frankly. It is causing me a bit of anxiety. It is messing with my sleep for real. I have had several nights in a row of waking up around 2 am and not being able to go back to sleep. I am pretty sure that is the textbook definition of insomnia. This is supposed to be exciting. And it is. But the financial aspect can make my heart stop. The numbers are so large, they don't even seem real. This is not Monopoly. The money is not fake. I can't run the bank.
Maybe it is a control thing? Like people who have a fear of flying. I don't doubt that my own anxiety is a source of Coco's. Genetics are a funny thing. Not funny, ha ha. Funny, strange.
Monday, October 21, 2019
First Visit 2019
Our first trip to the University of South Carolina to visit Coco was a success. Great trip, even with the rain all day on Saturday. Friday was beautiful. The most perfect weather. It was sunny. It was cool enough to walk around without sweating, even wearing jeans.
Coco really enjoyed being our guide on a walking tour of campus. He tooks us to all the buildings in which he has a class. He walked us through the Horseshoe. I asked to go by the bookstore, of course. Coco guided us into Russell House, the Circle and the Theater. He was really eager to show us his college. He really seems happy there.
Game Day on Saturday was a noon kickoff. That made for interesting tailgating. Demi and I actually slept in. I had picked a hotel about a half mile walk to the stadium. I thought I was so smart, not having to deal with parking. What I failed to realize was that the South Carolina State Fair was going on. This was the last weekend of it. Friday was a bit of a circus with the amount of traffic in front of our hotel.
Demi and I had rolled into Columbia about lunch time. We were hungry. We hit a local BBQ joint. We had called on our drive and the room was not ready yet. After lunch, we figured we would give the room a shot. At least we would leave our bags. Four lanes of dead stop traffic was in front of the hotel. The gate to the Fair parking lots had just opened recently. Poor timing on our part. We used Waze to try and bypass traffic. We ended up on a dirt road, running parallel to train tracks. It felt like part Stand By Me and part Lost Boys. We ended up getting around traffic, sure, but then we had to make a left, across all four lands of stopped cars. Southern Hospitality helped us. They parted the Red Sea, to allow us access to the hotel parking lot. No way that happens in Massholia.
Demi and I walked to the game. It was misty. A sprinkle shower passed quickly. We checked out Cock-a-boose Alley & Gamecock Park. We hit the Jameison's tent. I thought it was a standard bar at first. We got two free drinks each, but all were of course, Jameison's based. No way Demi was going to like it, right? Wrong. She really got into the Jameison's and Ginger. It is now on the favorites list. The game was a bit rainy. It actually hailed for quite a bit. But we were prepared and managed to stay dry.
We did not see Coco that night. He and his boys napped after the game and the early AM tailgate. I get it. A college kid wants to hang with his buddies. We had breakfast in the morning. It seemed clear he had been out with said buddies that night. It was a really nice trip. Can't wait to go back.
Coco really enjoyed being our guide on a walking tour of campus. He tooks us to all the buildings in which he has a class. He walked us through the Horseshoe. I asked to go by the bookstore, of course. Coco guided us into Russell House, the Circle and the Theater. He was really eager to show us his college. He really seems happy there.
Game Day on Saturday was a noon kickoff. That made for interesting tailgating. Demi and I actually slept in. I had picked a hotel about a half mile walk to the stadium. I thought I was so smart, not having to deal with parking. What I failed to realize was that the South Carolina State Fair was going on. This was the last weekend of it. Friday was a bit of a circus with the amount of traffic in front of our hotel.
Demi and I had rolled into Columbia about lunch time. We were hungry. We hit a local BBQ joint. We had called on our drive and the room was not ready yet. After lunch, we figured we would give the room a shot. At least we would leave our bags. Four lanes of dead stop traffic was in front of the hotel. The gate to the Fair parking lots had just opened recently. Poor timing on our part. We used Waze to try and bypass traffic. We ended up on a dirt road, running parallel to train tracks. It felt like part Stand By Me and part Lost Boys. We ended up getting around traffic, sure, but then we had to make a left, across all four lands of stopped cars. Southern Hospitality helped us. They parted the Red Sea, to allow us access to the hotel parking lot. No way that happens in Massholia.
Demi and I walked to the game. It was misty. A sprinkle shower passed quickly. We checked out Cock-a-boose Alley & Gamecock Park. We hit the Jameison's tent. I thought it was a standard bar at first. We got two free drinks each, but all were of course, Jameison's based. No way Demi was going to like it, right? Wrong. She really got into the Jameison's and Ginger. It is now on the favorites list. The game was a bit rainy. It actually hailed for quite a bit. But we were prepared and managed to stay dry.
We did not see Coco that night. He and his boys napped after the game and the early AM tailgate. I get it. A college kid wants to hang with his buddies. We had breakfast in the morning. It seemed clear he had been out with said buddies that night. It was a really nice trip. Can't wait to go back.
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