Saturday, March 31, 2007
NO! I DON'T want cheese with that!!!!!!
I'm so sorry to post this here, but we stopped at Burger King on our way to Cleveland this afternoon and as I was ordering my Whopper the girl at the register actually cut me off to ask if I wanted cheese. I was irritated and said, "I'm NOT finished yet!" and then proceeded to finish my order with, "And NO cheese". Was this a bitch move on my part? Probably, but I get so annoyed when I go to Burger King and they ask me that! If I wanted freaking cheese, I'd order freaking cheese!!!!!!
Friday, March 30, 2007
I *heart* my Realtor
So we've been having some small problems with the current owners to the Thornwood house. They have now insisted that they'd like to be present for the entire inspection of the house. Which made it more difficult for us to schedule a time to get it done because their schedule seems to be just as busy as ours, but on opposite days.
We finally got them to agree to 8:30 next Friday morning. We also had the fireplace inspector out to their place and he wrote a note on his inspection that the chimney needed to be cleaned so that he could inspect the inside. The realtor for this couple is either a total moron or is very slick, because she kept putting it off. Every time our realtor asked when they were having it cleaned, she made some excuse. Finally, David (our guy) said to her, "Maybe you should remind your clients what they paid for the house and the incredible deal their getting from my clients." Now, suddenly, the chimney is being cleaned.
We found out that the owners got a killer deal on this house because they bought it from a relocation company. We're paying these people 30K more than they paid for it. Now before you freak out and think we're dumb, they got a steal of the century for the property. We are paying a more than fair price for what we're getting and we are totally happy with what we're getting for the price. However, now that we know the profit they'll be making, we're asking them to fix anything and everything that the home inspector may find wrong.
On another note....I'm sitting with a check for 10K in my lap right now. I've been petting it! LOL! It's the first of Kendall's installments for his signing bonus. He gets another chunk in July and a very big chunk when we close on our house in June. I've never even seen a check for this amount of money, let alone held it in my hands! It's just another reminder of how much our lives are about to change. It's amazing! It's unbelieveable! It's going to buy me a baby! LOL! But seriously, as shitty as that aspect of my life has been (the baby part) I'm really greatful for the fact that Kendall and I have made it through all of his training without killing each other. And now we finally get to live like the rock stars we aspire to be! It's just going to be nice to live comfortably and not have to worry about how we're going to pay the bills. And like I said, for that I am VERY greatful.
We finally got them to agree to 8:30 next Friday morning. We also had the fireplace inspector out to their place and he wrote a note on his inspection that the chimney needed to be cleaned so that he could inspect the inside. The realtor for this couple is either a total moron or is very slick, because she kept putting it off. Every time our realtor asked when they were having it cleaned, she made some excuse. Finally, David (our guy) said to her, "Maybe you should remind your clients what they paid for the house and the incredible deal their getting from my clients." Now, suddenly, the chimney is being cleaned.
We found out that the owners got a killer deal on this house because they bought it from a relocation company. We're paying these people 30K more than they paid for it. Now before you freak out and think we're dumb, they got a steal of the century for the property. We are paying a more than fair price for what we're getting and we are totally happy with what we're getting for the price. However, now that we know the profit they'll be making, we're asking them to fix anything and everything that the home inspector may find wrong.
On another note....I'm sitting with a check for 10K in my lap right now. I've been petting it! LOL! It's the first of Kendall's installments for his signing bonus. He gets another chunk in July and a very big chunk when we close on our house in June. I've never even seen a check for this amount of money, let alone held it in my hands! It's just another reminder of how much our lives are about to change. It's amazing! It's unbelieveable! It's going to buy me a baby! LOL! But seriously, as shitty as that aspect of my life has been (the baby part) I'm really greatful for the fact that Kendall and I have made it through all of his training without killing each other. And now we finally get to live like the rock stars we aspire to be! It's just going to be nice to live comfortably and not have to worry about how we're going to pay the bills. And like I said, for that I am VERY greatful.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
A Very Busy Weekend
OYE! I'm so tired! We went non-stop all weekend long!
On Friday the kids were only in school for a half day. It felt like the longest half day of my life! For some reason I couldn't wait for them to get out of there! I went out to lunch with my friend Amy and then spent the afternoon farting around waiting for 3 pm so I could go home! When I got home, Kendall and I made meatloaf and cheesy potatoes for the Eutslers. We ate until we were going to burst and then busted out the cards to play Shanghai. I tried playing the same game the weekend before at their house and almost started crying by the third round. I totally didn't get it. But this time, I did! So much so that we taught it to Jessica and Aaron today after lunch! We had brownies and ice cream and a GREAT time. Jim and I were having a great time making Karen mad. He kept "feeding me" cards during the game. It was GREAT! Did I mention how great of a time we had?
On Saturday we cleaned the house up a little bit and then headed out so that a realtor could show our house. The idiot set off our alarm somehow and we had to come home to make sure the police didn't show up! We got to meet the couple looking at the house and Kendall answered some questions for them. We haven't heard about an offer, so I don't think they're that interested yet. We finished the evening when we headed up to Troy to have dinner with Dathan and Natalie.
Today we worked the nursery at church (7 babies, only 2 people= exhausting!) and then had lunch at Jessica and Aaron's while someone else was supposed to be looking at our house. We don't think they ever showed, which is REALLY annoying. Then we went and bought mulch and did the front yard, it looks really nice. We cleaned up the back yard a bit and are now getting ready to reheat our leftovers from last night's dinner. OYE!
Thanks goodness only one week until we're on vacation!
Oh.....I almost forgot to mention......We bought a house this weekend!!!!!!!!!
Must have slipped my mind.....HAHAHA!!! We sealed the deal and will soon be the proud owners of 1835 Thornwood Court. We close June 7th and take possession June 11th. We're gambling that our house will sell by then. But we have the money to pay two mortgages. The only two things that would prevent us from buying it would be if we didn't get our loan approved (I've been assured we'll have no problems) and if something went horribly wrong with the home inspections.
I'm going to head up there and take some pictures of the inside in a week or two and I'll be sure to post them. We're really excited, obviously. It comes with a HOT TUB! WooooHoooo! We're going to throw Kendall's graduation party up there, so I'll let you know when it is. Here's a picture of the front of the house.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
The shower is fixed....sort of. Long story. We're going to keep working on it. At least I got to enjoy a nice warm day off yesterday. AND I got a pedicure. Here are my cute new toes!
We have another request from a realtor to view our house on Saturday at 2:45. Maybe it'll sell! We're making progress on our house hunting. Let's just say things are heading forward very quickly. *grin* I'll tell you more later!
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
I'm at home today
So our shower is broken! Grrrrrrrrrr......
I got up at 6 and tried to turn it on and it trickles! All of the other plumbing seems to be working just fine. My sink, my water filter, my toilet, all fine. THANK GOD. So I had to drive to work at 6:45 this morning to put together sub plans. My sub is like 75 years old and was talking my ear off when he got there. Needless to say, instead of getting out of the building at 7:30 when i was finished, I left the building at almost 8. I just didn't want the kids seeing me like a total scrub!
One kid said, "Mrs. Erdahl, did you do something different to your hair?" and and I replied, "Yes, this is called 'Essence of Dirt'. Do you like it?" The kids laughed. Then another kid said I looked different and I said it was the lack of makeup and clean skin. I don't really care that they saw me that way, I just wanted to get home to call the plumber!
Now I'm waiting on them to call me back and give me a time that they'll be here. At least I have the day off to relax. That being said, if anyone wants to have lunch, you're more than welcome to come over! But I'll be dirty!
I got up at 6 and tried to turn it on and it trickles! All of the other plumbing seems to be working just fine. My sink, my water filter, my toilet, all fine. THANK GOD. So I had to drive to work at 6:45 this morning to put together sub plans. My sub is like 75 years old and was talking my ear off when he got there. Needless to say, instead of getting out of the building at 7:30 when i was finished, I left the building at almost 8. I just didn't want the kids seeing me like a total scrub!
One kid said, "Mrs. Erdahl, did you do something different to your hair?" and and I replied, "Yes, this is called 'Essence of Dirt'. Do you like it?" The kids laughed. Then another kid said I looked different and I said it was the lack of makeup and clean skin. I don't really care that they saw me that way, I just wanted to get home to call the plumber!
Now I'm waiting on them to call me back and give me a time that they'll be here. At least I have the day off to relax. That being said, if anyone wants to have lunch, you're more than welcome to come over! But I'll be dirty!
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Pet Peeve
Okay, quickly here....
I got snapped at by my boss. I don't mean verbally. I mean he literally took his fingers and snapped them at me today! I HATE THAT! I am not a waitress and even waitresses don't deserve to be snapped at! I was out in the hallway during an assembly in the auditorium and he wanted me to be quiet, so he snapped his fingers and frowned at me! GRRRRRRRRRR.....
The worst part is that I was talking to a student and Intervention Specialist about what I would like the girl to accomplish during 8th period. I wasn't just chitchatting with a friend in the hall. We were talking at a low volume too! After he did it, I turned to the Specialist and said, "Oh no he didn't...." and even the student commented that she would never let someone snap their fingers at her like that.
*blood boiling*
I just can't stand this boss anymore. He's an idiot! And he just needs to retire! He can barely remember his own name sometimes! ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
I got snapped at by my boss. I don't mean verbally. I mean he literally took his fingers and snapped them at me today! I HATE THAT! I am not a waitress and even waitresses don't deserve to be snapped at! I was out in the hallway during an assembly in the auditorium and he wanted me to be quiet, so he snapped his fingers and frowned at me! GRRRRRRRRRR.....
The worst part is that I was talking to a student and Intervention Specialist about what I would like the girl to accomplish during 8th period. I wasn't just chitchatting with a friend in the hall. We were talking at a low volume too! After he did it, I turned to the Specialist and said, "Oh no he didn't...." and even the student commented that she would never let someone snap their fingers at her like that.
*blood boiling*
I just can't stand this boss anymore. He's an idiot! And he just needs to retire! He can barely remember his own name sometimes! ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, March 19, 2007
FrUsTrAtEd
So here is a list of the things that are frustrating me today....
1. Our realty company- We were supposed to have someone look at our house yesterday at 5. Yes, I said SUPPOSED TO. I guess they cancelled and the realty company was supposed to call us. They didn't. My realtor is "looking into who was supposed to call". Whatever. It's not going to fix the fact that we were cleaning our house like crazy yesterday morning and had to wait to come home until after 6pm.
2. Our neighborhood- we had two people cancel their appointments to look at the house because they drove through our neighborhood and didn't like where our house was located. THAT SUCKS. Our neighborhood is not Compton! It's East Dayton! There are no drive bys. I promise.
3. The Feds- we owe them 1700 this year! We owed them 2000 last year! I HATE paying taxes!
4. Our employers- This piggybacks on the Feds. We found out from H&R Block that our employers are not using the right tax tables and are not sending enough of our money each month. That's why we owe money! If they had been using updated tax tables we would have broken even this year!
5. The weather- it was so freaking gloomy today! And last week it was sunny and in the 60's! Well now it's going to do the same thing at the end of this week. It's all just a tease! I can't take it! I want mild weather, and I want it to stay!
6. My period/miscarriage- This thing seriously needs to be over. I've been bleeding for 36 or 37 days straight. I can't even remember how many it is anymore because it's been happening for so freaking long! I can't have sex when I'm bleeding! (Sorry TMI) I want to have sex! Sex is good! Sex is fun! (Are you eyes bleeding yet?) You all know how hot my husband is! I want to have sex with him! (Okay, at least I'm cheering myself up with my own humor)
7. Vacation time- I want to go on a vacation in June or July but I have no idea where I want to go. Plus, I'm cheap. I don't want to drop a lot of cash. On top of that, it's hard to plan more than a few weeks in advance when you don't know when your house will sell or when you're moving.
8. Moving- I want to buy and move now! I'm tired of driving through dowtown Dayton to get to work. On a daily basis there is some type of accident that I have to deal with! And I don't want our super cool house in Troy to sell before we can get to it! Grrrrrr.......
Okay, that's enough. I'm just cranky. At least my People Magazine FINALLY came today! It usually comes on Fridays, but for some myserious reason it wasn't there. I secretly think the mailman kept it over the weekend so he could read it! Counting down the days til I get to see the Eutslers again, it's going to be the highlight of my week!
1. Our realty company- We were supposed to have someone look at our house yesterday at 5. Yes, I said SUPPOSED TO. I guess they cancelled and the realty company was supposed to call us. They didn't. My realtor is "looking into who was supposed to call". Whatever. It's not going to fix the fact that we were cleaning our house like crazy yesterday morning and had to wait to come home until after 6pm.
2. Our neighborhood- we had two people cancel their appointments to look at the house because they drove through our neighborhood and didn't like where our house was located. THAT SUCKS. Our neighborhood is not Compton! It's East Dayton! There are no drive bys. I promise.
3. The Feds- we owe them 1700 this year! We owed them 2000 last year! I HATE paying taxes!
4. Our employers- This piggybacks on the Feds. We found out from H&R Block that our employers are not using the right tax tables and are not sending enough of our money each month. That's why we owe money! If they had been using updated tax tables we would have broken even this year!
5. The weather- it was so freaking gloomy today! And last week it was sunny and in the 60's! Well now it's going to do the same thing at the end of this week. It's all just a tease! I can't take it! I want mild weather, and I want it to stay!
6. My period/miscarriage- This thing seriously needs to be over. I've been bleeding for 36 or 37 days straight. I can't even remember how many it is anymore because it's been happening for so freaking long! I can't have sex when I'm bleeding! (Sorry TMI) I want to have sex! Sex is good! Sex is fun! (Are you eyes bleeding yet?) You all know how hot my husband is! I want to have sex with him! (Okay, at least I'm cheering myself up with my own humor)
7. Vacation time- I want to go on a vacation in June or July but I have no idea where I want to go. Plus, I'm cheap. I don't want to drop a lot of cash. On top of that, it's hard to plan more than a few weeks in advance when you don't know when your house will sell or when you're moving.
8. Moving- I want to buy and move now! I'm tired of driving through dowtown Dayton to get to work. On a daily basis there is some type of accident that I have to deal with! And I don't want our super cool house in Troy to sell before we can get to it! Grrrrrr.......
Okay, that's enough. I'm just cranky. At least my People Magazine FINALLY came today! It usually comes on Fridays, but for some myserious reason it wasn't there. I secretly think the mailman kept it over the weekend so he could read it! Counting down the days til I get to see the Eutslers again, it's going to be the highlight of my week!
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