And we may actually get to move.

We were astounded when we got a cash offer $27,000 above list price the first week our house was listed. We knew, however, that the numbers would come down after an inspection. In a house this old, there's just stuff.  We've done as much as we could, but there's always more to do. However, dropping the price $22,000 after the inspection was a bit steep. Gerd wanted to call the entire deal off, although I'm just really (over-ready) to move on. I hope the new owners find a better contractor though, because I think their quote is way, way over the actual cost.  If I had it to do over again, I would have a) gotten a second opinion from another structural engineer (his words changed from the inspection to the report, to our disadvantage) and had a few contractors give quotes before listing the house. Wih everything going on, it just didn't happen, and I think we're probably loosing $10,000 because of it. In the end though, we will still make out alright (not quite as alright, which eliminates central air from the budget) and we will get to move to a house that I really like. I hope it's a good decision, I feel completely incapable of good decisions right now. 

In addition to the whole non-pregnancy thing, we have had sick kids, a tumble down the stairs, and now I'm sick. One more work day until the weekend, so hopefully theraflu does the trick until then.  I don't even want to think about packing and moving. My in-laws are coming the week before our closing, so that's another thing on my plate, getting ready for their visit (although of course it will be good to have them, and I think they'll be helpful when they get here). I have moments of pure joy that this is such a sweet time in my life, and then moments of extreme stress and unhappiness with all that is happening in such a short time period. I am *really* looking forward to being settled in, and hopefully happy. As much as I really love my job, I am looking forward to some time off so that I can focus on everything that is on my to do list. It's just all so overwhelming right now. Change used to be so easy for me, now I suck at it. I am not rolling with the punches.  More like collapsing in bed. Let's hope this summer is a new season of all good things.