Well, we looked at quite a few houses again today, and feel very solid about making an offer on the Wethersfield house. We actually were early to the showing and got to talk with the mom. Her daughter, Mary-Grace, goes to CHCA and is a friend of Abigails’. We found out about the neighborhood —…
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And the winner is…
Nothing yet. We do have a heavy favorite in Maineville. One drawback is a smaller, valley-like backyard that isn\’t bigger than what we have now – and it’s obviously a drainage river for the neighborhood. Disappointing, but not sure it’s enough to keep us from putting in an offer. Everything on the inside is near…
Read MoreA really good show
Last night I went up to Columbus to catch Matt Kearney and Mute Math show at the Little Brothers (trash) club — with Andy, Nate and Ryan (from church). After chugging a pint of Nut Brown, we sat down along the wall/shelf/seat (?) and waited for the show to start. Ryan and I went up…
Read MoreThis might take awhile
House hunting has already proved to be frustratingly longwinded. Email after email. But thank God for the internet — and the means to “see” houses without wasting afternoons walking through and driving around all of Cincinnati. So far, no luck. Armstrong Circus has a Flesch Reading Ease of 83.27 – yeah, that’s right. We’re cool…
Read MoreSneezing, wheezing mess of confusion
It’s always lovely to wake up and gaze out the window at a van that is covered in an orange/yellow dust of pollen. “AACHOOOO!!!!” Ugh. I’m so stuffed up and itchy and sneezy. We’ve started to look at houses. Sad and exciting. Happening much quicker than I anticipated. Our realtor, Tony Jenkins, is great. He…
Read MorePassing Afternoon
I\’ve been listening to this somber, quiet song. The lyrics are beautiful poetry. Not often have I been so impressed with the phrasing and structure of lyrics as with Iron & Wine. There are times that walk from you like some passing afternoon Summer warmed the open window of her honeymoon And she chose a…
Read MoreSomething tastes funny
Having a cold certainly dulls the senses. Yesterday I enjoyed two, full helpings of coffee in my travel mug. Throughout the day I there was a rather repugnant flavor in my mouth – as if a donkey had decided to use my mouth as its toilet. So I brushed my teeth. Several times. The donkey…
Read MoreBirthday Pictures on the way
I promise to have the birthday pictures up shortly. Been a crazy, tiring week, and yet I feel like nothing has gotten done at all. I hate that feeling. How does one go about finding someone — for free? If that\’s possible. I doubt it is. I’ve been wondering where my old college roommate is….
Read MoreSometimes there are few words
Since the weekend marathon of the birthday celebration it feels as if everything has become weighed down. House hunting. Illnesses. Stuffy noses. Late night terrors. Restless sleep. Spring cleaning and chores and home maintenance and keeping up appearances I suppose. Not stressful, not fun, but just there. I don’t have much to say. Our story…
Read MoreIntentionally pointless banter
(on the way to the van, going to school) Elliott : “Daddy, put on ‘Let Go’.” Me : “Ok” Elliott : “Only girls can sing that song…” Me : “That is true, I don’t think…” Elliott : “Mommy sings with it, but I don’t like that” (in the van) Elliott : “The next song is…
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