I read a blog on the subject of Grandparents today that was very sad. It is from an author I follow that I found through my part time job at the speakers bureau. Michelle lives in Green Bay, WI. She has written a number of books on parenting & pregnancy and a memoir, “Without a Net: Middle Class and Homeless (With Kids) in America,” - as well as articles on attachment parenting, gardening, raising teens, simple living, eating well, living cheap, homelessness and poverty, etc.
Her recent blog on absentee Grandparenting had me recalling some things in my own young mother experience, as well as thinking over my present, long-distance situation. Here is her blog if you'd like to read it: Organically Inclined
Being a long distance Grandparent is very difficult. I think because my own mother was always so far away, I didn't contemplate my own ramifications of distance. Thankfully, I was able to attend the baby shower, come about 10 days after her birth, see the baptism, and I just spent 9 days there in June. We hope to get out in October again, for a friend's wedding and to see our Grand-daughter. I am also a very poor absentee-Aunt - it is my supreme wish that my full-time career change will net the travel funds I need to be a present relative! The following is a short slideshow of birth to now. Enjoy!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Full Time Work, Short Sales, and Down Time!
Hi everyone!
I apologize for not blogging sooner - it's funny how busy one can get when they go from part-time to full time!
This past week alone I picked up five buyers and got on offer on my listing -- very exciting! I've been updating my education like crazy and am especially focusing on an aspect of the market that has really hit Tucson - SHORT SALES. The statistics are staggering!
It's a great time for buyers and investors who have good credit and a down payment. FHA has some 100% options too. Don't forget that if you want to cash in on the $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers you need to do so by November at the latest! Call or email me if you need more details!
Someone asked me this last week what I do to relax - what is my down time.
I've attached a little link to one of my hobbies. See it here: http://tinyurl.com/c8eewy
In June I had the pleasure to paint and create an entire bedroom set, complete with pictures for the walls. The theme was to fit into a hacienda guest house and to compliment her bedspread. See photos here: http://tinyurl.com/kvqkdb
Sometimes I take a trash can along to an open house and work on it between visitors. It's a great way to pass the time. I hope all of you have a creative week.
I apologize for not blogging sooner - it's funny how busy one can get when they go from part-time to full time!
This past week alone I picked up five buyers and got on offer on my listing -- very exciting! I've been updating my education like crazy and am especially focusing on an aspect of the market that has really hit Tucson - SHORT SALES. The statistics are staggering!
It's a great time for buyers and investors who have good credit and a down payment. FHA has some 100% options too. Don't forget that if you want to cash in on the $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers you need to do so by November at the latest! Call or email me if you need more details!
Someone asked me this last week what I do to relax - what is my down time.
I've attached a little link to one of my hobbies. See it here: http://tinyurl.com/c8eewy
In June I had the pleasure to paint and create an entire bedroom set, complete with pictures for the walls. The theme was to fit into a hacienda guest house and to compliment her bedspread. See photos here: http://tinyurl.com/kvqkdb
Sometimes I take a trash can along to an open house and work on it between visitors. It's a great way to pass the time. I hope all of you have a creative week.
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