Teamwork

Alright little girl...
Tomorrow is our closing day on the house in Skokie.  You won't remember living in Lincoln Square... which is a shame, because this is one heck of a wonderful neighborhood.  Today was the walkthrough and we met the seller of our house at the property and the woman was a seriously not nice woman.  In fact, your father (yes your father) lost his temper and raised his voice.  This is something I'm sure will happen eventually in your life, but trust me... it really hasn't happened in my presence ever.  This house has been very stressful and this lady isn't helping.

We also have to buy a car this week.  We need about 10 estimates (I'm not exaggerating), we have to figure out paint and how to get a floor heated, and how to fix a foundation, and how to install closet doors and so much other stuff.  We have to finish packing.  We need to figure out how to leave you for 5 days in three weeks.  I also have to go back to work at a new job in two weeks.  Things are crazy.

But here's the take home message little girl. Listen closely.  Your father and I haven't fought.  In fact today... with this crazy lady and all of the obstacles we tackled them together as a team.  And tonight instead of obsessing we escaped while you were asleep and went to go see "Guardians of the Galaxy" while your grandma Sveta watched you.  Because we're taking care of each other.  And I know that regardless of what the next month brings us (which will be a lot)... we have each other's backs and we'll be fine.  And I wish the same for you some day.

I hope you find a team member and partner.  This stuff is hard, but it's doable with a good team.


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