Resolutions

I spoke with our attorney on Thursday in regards to the landlord issue. After reviewing our apartment lease and the situation, his interpretation of the situation was the same as mine; we cannot be forced to share space in the garage with the 2nd floor tenant because our lease guarantees us full usage of the garage, which implies exclusive usage, even if it does not explicitly say so. He laid out what steps to take if the landlord doesn't back down, so at least we know what to expect. Regardless, it's become abundantly clear that we have worn out our welcome here. Even our attorney said it seems like he's trying to appease the 2nd floor tenants because they are more likely to be long-term tenants than we are. So it's back to the classifieds to see if we can find anything. My father also claims he knows of a rental in a condo development that's nearby, which would be ideal. And my family has offered their help in moving knowing that I can't be moving the boxes myself. I guess there aren't really any excuses left; it's time to move on. And good riddance to our illogical and ridiculous landlord!!

Christmas was nice. Actually, the celebration isn't quite over. It started Friday night at my parents' house and will continue through tonight at my husband's family's gathering. Nothing like celebrating for 3 days straight! :) It's so weird to think that this is the last year we'll be just the two of us for Christmas, that we'll have all this fexibility. Next year we'll have a 6 month old infant to include, which will definitely change the way we celebrate (like no more opening all of our gifts to each other early :) ) as well as what we do with our families. We'll have our child's schedule to work around, instead of just doing what we want when we feel like it. But it will all be worth it, and it will be wonderful. I just know it!