Agent...Now Homes!

It's great to be back in Mn...but part of me already misses NY! If it's the fact that we're displaced from Mike, our stuff, routine, beds...who knows. It will be sad to leave, but great to start a new life in old territory.

Last night went much better than anticipated. Quinn took a nice nap in the afternoon and woke up shortly before Grandma got to town for dinner. Aunt Mary Kay and cousins Katie and T got to join us for dinner as well...and of course Q wanted to be everywhere but in her chair for dinner. But, considering it was hours past her usual bedtime, she did well. I just won't be able to keep that up for very many days! She was only up once last nite...and then a thunderstorm came through and woke her up at 5...well, that's 6 EST so she was awake and ready to play. Luckily a suitcase is a great toy and Mommy got to stay in bed and just supervise so she didn't attempt to wake up the rest of the house. About 7, Teddy woke up and Q wanted to come down to make sure he was okay and to eat some breakfast.

She has bonded amazingly well (so far) with Teddy. She's pointed out his nose and ears and hair several times and was trying to teach him "head butt" this morning as the family gave Scott kisses goodbye as he headed off to work. Thanks to Daddy, no morning is complete without head butts and kisses goodbye! :)

Spoke with a few agents and, of course, everyone knows the best agent ever and has been willing to offer their resources. We've chosen one that our good friend Louis has used for several properties. He has some great connections and is easy to talk to and seems to be a straight shooting guy! Not to mention he has LOTS of free time the next few weeks to get us (hopefully) closed by late August!!

We have a list of houses to see today already! So, as Q sleeps and Beth and Teddy are at their EFCE classs, I continue to search for possible houses and enjoy the sun coming in the windows and watching the traffic on the avenue!

It still seems surreal to be back here. Driving around town seems soooo familiar...and then I look and there's a new house, or new mini-mall, or new construction...and a Super Target by Knollwood!! Who would've guessed! It will take some adjusting to get back into having tons of family and close friends just minutes away, but I am looking forward to every minute! (Quote me on that when I'm sick of houses at about number 30 or 40, okay??)

After my home tour today, we have plans to meet for dinner with a group of about 5 and then some kids! I have a feeling beer will be consumed and look forward to seeing some kiddos! Tomorrow afternoon we will be headed to the beach with picnic lunch in tow. And then I'll be looking at houses in the evening, which will work well with work schedules and having multiple eyes on my crazy energetic toddler. Saturday and Sunday bring days of some open houses and time with family (maybe). And next week will be a stellar week of looking at houses to decide what I like and what I don't like. As of right now, I know we want a 2 car garage and yard and bedrooms and bathrooms! :)