Humiliation
We're moving to our very own house on Saturday! We had a leisurely final walk-through yesterday and we've decided yet again to go through with it. We're scheduled to close on Wednesday and we get possession on Saturday at noon. Yeehaw!
In the meantime, however, we've just barely begun to pack. That means that our house has gone from its normal level of disaster-ness (which, out of ten I'd say is about a 2 or 3 - maybe a 4 depending on the day) to an 8 at least. Considering the circumstances, I'm okay with it as long as it's clutter and not filth and as long as Addison doesn't get swept away in an avalanche.
I am NOT okay with the fact that our landlord is now showing our apartment. I understand that they want somebody to move in ASAP, and frankly I do too so that we can be partially reimbursed for our rent this month, but a little notice would be nice. Even 5 seconds would be appreciated. As it stands, they come by whenever anyone decides to show up. No phone call, no "I've got someone lined up to look at your place this afternoon," no nothing.
And it is made worse by the fact that Addison and I are usually home when people come looking. So I can't be a radiant bride in a wedding picture that doesn't know they've been in to see our mess, I am duty-bound to sheepishly answer the door for them, makeup or no makeup, frizzy hair or not, sink full of dishes, trashcan full of stinky diapers, or whatever the case may be, and welcome them to our humble abode, hoping that they don't notice the overpowering slightly-used cardboard smell when they come in. My worst nightmare is that one day I'll be in the shower, or otherwise occupied, when I hear that dreaded knock.
Yes, my friends, this is our bathroom. Notice the bed frame corralling in the toilet. It's like a trip to the farm every time you've gotta go.
In the meantime, however, we've just barely begun to pack. That means that our house has gone from its normal level of disaster-ness (which, out of ten I'd say is about a 2 or 3 - maybe a 4 depending on the day) to an 8 at least. Considering the circumstances, I'm okay with it as long as it's clutter and not filth and as long as Addison doesn't get swept away in an avalanche.
I am NOT okay with the fact that our landlord is now showing our apartment. I understand that they want somebody to move in ASAP, and frankly I do too so that we can be partially reimbursed for our rent this month, but a little notice would be nice. Even 5 seconds would be appreciated. As it stands, they come by whenever anyone decides to show up. No phone call, no "I've got someone lined up to look at your place this afternoon," no nothing.
And it is made worse by the fact that Addison and I are usually home when people come looking. So I can't be a radiant bride in a wedding picture that doesn't know they've been in to see our mess, I am duty-bound to sheepishly answer the door for them, makeup or no makeup, frizzy hair or not, sink full of dishes, trashcan full of stinky diapers, or whatever the case may be, and welcome them to our humble abode, hoping that they don't notice the overpowering slightly-used cardboard smell when they come in. My worst nightmare is that one day I'll be in the shower, or otherwise occupied, when I hear that dreaded knock.
Yes, my friends, this is our bathroom. Notice the bed frame corralling in the toilet. It's like a trip to the farm every time you've gotta go.
Wow, that's horrible!! How does the landlord expect people to want to rent that unit when they see it in such condition? Moving boxes everywhere, etc. And I would NOT be comfortable being home while they show the place. Are you supposed to put on your Vanna White gloves and show them around? Yikes! I guess you could always do like Smith's is doing right now and put up a sign on the front door that says "Pardon our dust! We're moving!" Then at least there's a disclaimer to the mess!
ReplyDeletep.s. -- Love the new look!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with closing, moving, etc!
ReplyDeleteA baby must find his thumb in order to pass one of the "tests" that make them a talented child! :)
ReplyDeleteThe CHEERIO test too! YAY! Another
talent demonstrated - don't ya love
his concentration when he's trying to make his hands work like his mouth wants them to?!
AND - the TAG thing is cute - he will be a "detail" person - good for Art or Piano playing (good show) too! What a QT! I think each time you update, MOM needs to
be in thar too! YES indeedie!
Love you QTs 3! Ma