Long time, no see :)

LORENZOSAUNT

Hi Ladies.. I know its been a while and unfortunately, I can't stay too long today either.  Just a quick update..

I lost my job as of March 1st.. I think you may remember that I worked for my FIl's company and unfortunately, we had to close because of an enormous business deal gone wrong. I am completely devastated by this and still can't believe that it is over.

Jack's last day of daycare was 3/11 so I spent my 1st 2 weeks of unemployment cleaning the house and getting ready for it to go on the market by 4/1.  Please keep us in your T&P that this house sells fast and for at least close to what we owe on it. We realize that we will take some kind of a hit and we are prepared to take the loss out of Mike's 401, but we can't afford a crazy amount.  We have been to Milford PA to look at the area and really can't wait to get out of here. As much as we love living in NY and how proud we are to be New Yorkers, we can't stay here.. There is absolutely no way what-so-ever we can afford being here on 1 salary.  I had every well paying job and my FIL paid for Jacks 320.00/week daycare bill. While Mike works for a good company and is doing well there, I am ashamed to say that we didn't create a financial cushion. I assumed that I would always work for this company and eventually I would take it over. We were a small operation, but managed to make an unbelievable yearly profit.

Jack is keeping me busy and it is quite an adjustment being home. I love being with him all day.. I am seeing how fast he is learning and thriving being home, but boy is he a handful   He is a very active curious 20 month old.. Geeze, I can't believe that we will be planning his 2nd birthday soon. Hopefully we will be in PA by then and some of you are close enough to attend

Anyway, as tough as things have been, I know we will make it and we be a stronger family because of this.. If you have gotten this far, thank you for listening, and as always thanks for being there.. I appreciate having a place where I can talk openly about anything.   Love ya!!

FutureMrsNAH

Good to 'see' you Amy! Thanks for the update. It sounds like things are for the best, albeit an adjustment, for sure! I hope the house sells quickly and you can find something great in PA! You'll always be a New Yorker .

moviesprincess

I am so glad to see you Amy! It sounds like you are going through a huge adjustment but it will all work out and you all will be fine. I can not believe that Jack is 20 months! Where does the time go?!?! Goodluck selling the house and  the move. I hope everything happens speedily and smoothly.

PlumCallaLily

HI AMY!!!!

I have been thinking about you and was just wondering the other morning how everything was going.  I am so sorry to hear that about your FIL's company.  That is very sad.   Sending lots and lots of thoughts and prayers your way that everything works out in PA!!  How far away is that from where you are now?  Will your H have to find a new job too?

GOOD LUCK!!

SSM&JLM

Sending lots of house selling vibes! 

shelley1002

That's a lot going on.  Too bad about FIL's company and not being able to save it.  Hope the house sells fast and for a good price.  Good luck.  Things will work out in the end.  Glad you like the area in PA. 

tshott

I was just thinking about you yesterday and wondering how you've been.  I'm sorry to hear that you lost your job quicker than you anticipated.  I hope that your house sells quickly and that the transition to PA is smooth.  Good luck!

lolabright

Hi Amy!

Like I told you on fb, I miss seeing you around here. I hope the house sells quickly and that you are able to get what you are asking for it. I can't believe Jack is almost 2, where did those years go? We will need to do a PA/NJ gtg once you are here and settled.

Mitzzi23

Glad to see you are making to most out of a not so desirable situation. Remember, you can take the girl out of New York but you can't take the New York out of the girl

Oct08b2bee

Hi Amy! I'm glad you checked in. I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your job. I really hope your house sells soon. I'm sending tons of vibes!

Pookums

So glad to hear from you, sending lots of vibes (and t&p's) your way. Hope spring brings better things!!!

MarJo03

Hey girl heeeyyyyy. I hope your house sells quickly, it's still a buyers market so Ill keep my fingers crossed for you.

I can't believe how old Jack is already! gees time is really flying by.

crows1920

so sorry amy! that's awful. i hope your house sells quickly and you guys get to move soon.  glad jack is doing well and you get to spend some time with him!

definitely keep us updated! 

brie&drew

That's a huge adjustment, but it suonds like things are already going for the better. T&P that things go well with the house, and the job hunt in PA.