We closed escrow on the house this morning. We were over there most of the day, installing smoke detectors, curtain rods, etc. The other two boys started moving in while we were there, though I don’t think anybody will sleep there tonight. We will have to go back over tomorrow and finish up a few projects, but pretty soon we have to start behaving like Landlords (advance notice before we can visit, etc., etc.) Wait a minute — my son lives there. Can’t I just go visit him whenever I want? We’ll have to figure out the balance between being parents and landlords!
Apollo hasn’t seen his new home yet. It will be interesting to see how he adapts to living with a smaller yard, but with three kids who might play with him more (hopefully!). Derek’s probably got one more night in our house, maybe two.
You can see the house in Google Street View. Go to maps.google.com, and enter “del rio & college, 85282” for a search. Then click on the Street View link. The house is on the north-west corner.
Do you think you’ll keep after Derek no longer has need for it? Or give it to him for a first home? There’s nothing enjoyable about being a landlord unless you know & trust the occupants.
Comment by Dianna — July 30, 2008 @ 11:58 am
Have you talked to Devon since the earthquake? Don talked with him soon after it, Being in his car would have been a different feeling. Anyway, his first one is behind him!
Comment by Mom — July 30, 2008 @ 5:22 pm
Guess I missed my chance of seeing it. Now that there are boys living there, I probably better not drop in either. :-]
Comment by Donna — July 30, 2008 @ 6:26 pm
Yeah Donna, because they wouldn’t know how to react to such a beautiful woman.
Comment by Don — July 30, 2008 @ 9:27 pm
Have they all settled in yet?
Comment by Heather — August 12, 2008 @ 8:12 pm
They are pretty much settled in. I still have a few minor tasks to do around their house, but nothing big.
We still see Derek frequently for dinner.
Comment by Daryl — August 12, 2008 @ 8:52 pm