Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Sunday afternoon? Mom is doing alright. I wanted to write to you now as I know that later on I will be busy. I am enjoying the day right now with no one here! I can think and just have peace and quiet. Mark is at the college teaching all day and Meme and Bob are getting their taxes done. I am in my office and the pups are with me and peacefully sleeping! I am sorry that I didn't write to you yesterday but just as I thought it was totally crazy. Let me explain what happened...

We woke up at 7 am and got the pups fed and walked. Mark got ready while Mom was straightening out the house. The buyer for our home was suppose to come and relook at the house on Friday at 2 pm but 45 minutes before the appointment he canceled and rescheduled for Saturday at 10:30 am. We thought it would just be the buyer and his wife and it ended up being the buyer, his wife, his mom and dad, the realtor for him and his 2 daughters. Mom was definitely not expecting 7 people. Anyways, they showed up late and then took an hour inside doing whatever. I was not allowed in the house during that time. We all had to stay outside for 1 hour in 90 degree heat. None of us were happy and the pups were so tired. They left at 11:30 am. We had enough time to get the pups settled and hydrated and then we were off. We had a scheduled time to meet our realtor in the afternoon. We had to travel over an hour to get there. The first house was cute with all upgrades but it was just way too small. The driveway was for only 2 cars as well. Not for us. The second house we went to was in a wonderful neighborhood but there was an offer that went in 15 minutes before we got there. We looked at the house just the same and it was really nice. The third house we were to look at was quite shocked we were there and I don't think they were expecting us at all. They told us to come back in about 20 minutes but we never did. It was above our price range. The fourth house we looked at was very nice. It was brand new and just finished being built. We took our time in there. Chatting about everything that we could do, how to make it work. We knew it wouldn't last long on the market as nothing is right now so we did it...we made and offer. It was accepted within 2 hours and the contract was signed today! We are officially under contract for this new home. It is about an hour away from where we are now and it is in the country like. It will take about 15 minutes to get to the stores but that is ok. The neighborhood is so quiet and lovely. We will have to downsize a lot as this house is very small but we are all ok with it except Meme. She is being b*tchy about it. She doesn't want to get rid of anything and she wants and thinks she is going to keep it all....that is so not true. I have to get rid of a lot of stuff and she is going to as well. Her stuff is so old anyways. She needs the change. I just wish she would see that she doesn't need all that stuff and can live without it. I know this is going to be a challenge once again but this time, Mark is putting his foot down. She aien't going to like that at all but she will deal with it or not move with us. It is simply her choice though. 

Anyways.... with all that being said... Mom has less than 22 days to pack everything up, call the companies to change the address, book a moving company and then buy all new furniture and appliances. This will be a challenge as well and I will be busy for the next several weeks. Mom will write to you daily but I have a feeling they will be very short letters and I know you will understand everything. You will be seeing it all. Please be with Mom so that I can do this and I don't get too stressed out again. I need the help. Everyone will be good about things but like I said, Meme is going to be difficult as always. 

Today while Mark has been gone, Mom has paid all the bills online, made lunch and then I have been looking at websites for furniture and appliances. It is going to be hard to do. I have a few phone calls to make as well tomorrow and more looking! I will get it done plus I will be starting to pack things downstairs. I will start early in the morning and take a break, make calls, write to you and then back to packing again. These will be my days for the next couple weeks or until I finish packing. Shouldn't take long as I am keeping a lot here!!! Tonight will be relaxing as I am sure Mark is and will be exhausted. We will have dinner, walk the pups and then watch tv and go to bed. Monday is always a busy day for Mark so he will need the rest....so will I! I will light the candle warmer for you this evening. I will whisper to you before I fall asleep as well. Smile when you hear my voice and I will be sure to smile back to you my sweet precious son. I hope you have fun while I sleep tonight. Continue to do all the wonderful things I know you are doing. Mom is proud of you. Always have been and always will be! 

I need to get going now...it is just turning 4 pm and I have things that I need to start doing before tomorrow morning. The night routine will be coming upon Mom quickly as well. I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. You are my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever you live in my heart, mind, body and soul. Come visit me in my dreams if you can tonight. Thanks pumpkin! Until tomorrow comes...good night and sweet dreams. I miss you more than words....

Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah 💛