It's time to cut those apron strings

Post post edit: This house purchase fell through. But her next one didn't and she closed on May 1, 2007.

Well she did it.

DQ Girl bought her first home. She's moving out September 11. With me granddog. I don't know how to feel.

On the one hand, I'm so happy for her. She's turning 26 this month. Pool Boy and I were actually figuring that she is even younger than we were when we each bought our first homes. He was married at the time to his now deceased first wife, DQ's mom, and was 28. I think I was 27 and single when I bought my first little war-time house, as cute as it was. DQ is paying more than double what I paid then. I didn't expect she would buy one so soon. I thought we had about a year more of 'talking' about it.

I will miss me Doodle.
I know she will be lonely. However DQ is saying she is going to bring her over here in the daytime when she goes to work. Doesn't help me much because I work. Pool Boy works from home so at least he'll get to see her. Me daughter says we will probably see her more. She seems to think she'll be coming over a lot. To eat maybe? She can't cook. LOL. Fergie will miss Doodle. We'll miss our nightly walks.


Usually I like change.

Thankfully it is not too far from where we live. About 2 miles. 5 minute drive. 10 by bike. On my way home from work if I want although not directly if I am biking.

I've already picked out my bedroom. I told her I may leave some clothes there so that if I stop in on the way home and have a bit too much wine I can sleep over. I can also babysit. No charge. OK a glass of wine. Or two. That's my limit.

I was more ready for her to move out 5 years ago than I am now.

DQ Girl and DQ Boy discussing how much she should offer the guy to buy the family room furniture which the owner wants to sell. I think they look like a hawt couple. It's only been 3 months. This is her house. :)



(More pics of new digs on Flickr or see right!)