Good News/Bad News

BAD NEWS

I'm not sure if I mentioned it on here or not... our realtor broke up with us about a month ago.  She wanted us to drop the price about $15,000.  We would have had to bring anywhere from $20 to $25,000 to closing and that is just not happening.

GOOD NEWS

We hired a property management company to find us a renter.  They take over everything, including advertising and running background checks on potential renters.

BAD NEWS

Since the condo didn't sell, we are unable to use a VA loan to get a house down here.  (You can only have one at a time.)  Who knows what that means as far as our housing future.

GOOD NEWs

We found out yesterday that we have a renter.  She wants to move in August 1st!  She either lives in our community or has in the past, but likes our unit the best.  The property management people said she has the highest credit score of anyone they've ever had (something like 815?).  They gave her glowing reviews.

BAD NEWS

Apparently Columbus got hammered with rain over the weekend.  Unfortunately, the basement in our condo flooded--along with every other condo unit in our community.  From what we've been told, it should just be the carpet that needs replacing.  

GOOD NEWS

We have some amazing friends who are willing to take time out of their very busy lives to help us out.  A huge thank you to Laurie and Phil who both went over to our condo to look into things and do what they can.  It is a helpless feeling to be so far away and not be able to get done what needs to get done.  We are blessed by your servants spirit.  Also--the renter knows about the water damage and is not swayed by it.

BAD NEWS

We are going to have to get new carpet for the basement and probably the basement stairs as well (so it matches).  We may have to replace some baseboards too.  We are hoping that it didn't get into the drywall.  The less we have to pay--the better!

GOOD NEWS

The property management company that we hired is going to take care of everything.  They have people checking it out for us and will oversee the new carpet.

BAD NEWS

Olivia is still puking.  It seemed to have gotten better temporarily, but is back to being awful.  On top of that, she is now screaming her head off most of her waking hours.  It's awful.  She seems to be in pain.  I'm not sure if it's from acid reflux, lactose intolerance, or something else.

GOOD NEWS

We have a doctors appointment today to get it checked out.  Hopefully we'll get some answers.

BAD NEWS

I am back at work.  This is causing me a great amount of anxiety--breastfeeding in public, figuring out a schedule, making sure I get both Olivia and I ready and to work on time, taking care of Little Man while holding a screaming baby...

GOOD NEWS

I have a job.  I am bringing home a nice income.  I get to bring my daughter to work with me.  I know I'm blessed.  Plus, Little Man has been great.  He is in love with Olivia.  He asks lots of questions, but is a big help and gushes about how cute she is all day long.