Movin' On Up...

I had to title this blog entry using the name of the song from the Jeffersons (does anyone remember that show?). Because I joke that where we live now is completely ghetto (which is slightly true, considering it was built in the 60's and hasn't been updated since...and because there are cigarette burn marks on the carpets and the kids found an old cigarette butt in their closet - gross!).

Anyway, we had the sheer joy of going to look for a new apartment last weekend! Ryan's company is paying for us to stay here for 60 days (which will end March 1st) and then they pay for us to move into a rental property of our choice (as long as we stay within the budget they've given us) for 6 months. So, we went and looked at two different places and I have to say, I've never been so excited! The one we decided on is a townhome with our own private entrance, attached garage, dishwasher (squeal!), washer & dryer (shriek!) and the best part...a full finished basement!! I am beside myself.

The funniest part was that when we went looking, I was fully expecting to get a 3-bedroom place. But, when we were walking through that model, the kids were so upset thinking they'd be in separate rooms. They have so enjoyed being together and they've gotten used to it! It really is sweet to see their little friendship blossom. Anyway, they pleaded with us to get the 2-bedroom unit with the basement so they could still share a room and they could use the basement as their "clubhouse".

After being there and seeing how much nicer it is, not to mention they are BRAND NEW, I am quite anxious to leave this place. As in, I have a countdown on the refrigerator and I cross off the days!! The kids are looking forward to it, too - even though it isn't our own house and we can't paint or decorate, it will give us more space to move around and settle in. Only 42 more days and we are outta here!!!! Here are a couple pictures of our new place...