Buh-Bye Trolls

So we are finally able to say good bye to the chapter that has been the lst year of hell living with the Trolls.

What, you ask?  Have they moved out?  Did the unthinkable finally happen?

Nope.

We fold.

Super Husband and I have made the best decision we could for our family and we are moving.  Awaaaaay from the Beastly Basement Dwellers.

The decision came after much (much) careful thought and number crunching.  We have half our worldly possessions stored in a friend's basement.  We want to remain friends long term, and as such, need to get it out of their basement.  Initially we thought we would rent a storage unit but after calling umpteen facilities and visiting one "deal" only to find it under construction and located beside a very sketchy flea market....we started exploring other avenues.  Why pay $300/month extra for storage in some seedy place when we can rent a house that actually FITS our crap?

So we investigated our options and found a bungalow for rent in markham.  Markham is an area we like and Super Husband works there so it makes sense.  The bungalow is located in a nice, mature community and has a lovely big back yard.  It's an older house but the main floor was completely redone less than 2 years ago.  We viewed it on Sunday and went back Monday for a second viewing.  We told the agent, "we'll take it"!  Only to be informed there were multiple applicants *sigh*

Luckily, after submitting employment letters, etc the agent spoke with the owner and they decided to take us on!

HOORAY!

So, effective June 1st, we get the house.  We have a month of overlap so hopefully we can take our time and not be too stressed.

Now, I must say that moving to Markham is a bit bittersweet.  I can no longer wal to work/daycare (boo) but we will be able to save even more money.  Even if we finance another (2nd) vehicle!  I didn't want to do that, but it makes sense for the situation.

Best news of all....the school is right around the corner, has full day kindergarten and has very good ratings!

We are very much looking forward to having our space, privacy and ability to not worry about The Troll situation on a daily basis.