The Hunt Continues

Day 244:

We're back on the hunt for a house, Boy'O.  The house on First Street in Fairfax City wasn't meant to be.  The bungalow on Maple Road has no traction.  And so Mommy has found yet another house, albeit a few miles further West...  And this would be the behemoth on Eagle Chase...  And maybe on your 8 month birthday we'll have all the magic we need!!

Before heading out to the house though, Mommy and I decided to take in a little Mexican food at Anita's in Chantilly; not all that far from the Eagle Chase house.  It was here we would experience yet another Conor the Lion Heart first...  Sitting in a high chair all on your own!  Not only did you sit in the high chair, you LOVED the high chair!  Such freedom!  Such independence!!  And with an appetite to match, Son.  You went through your sweet potatoes, apricots, and rice before our food ever hit the table.  And Anita's is fast!

After some enchiladas and an ice tea, off we went to meet Uncle Justin and Aunt Marti and see the house in question...  And I believe it was worth the drive, Son.  This is a big house.  Like, really big.  Though surprisingly priced and with no irreparable flaws.  Some appliances here, coat of paint there, some new drawer pulls on the cabinets and "Wallah!", a home fit for a King!

This is a place which would take years of design work in terms of getting the yard right, the rooms configured correctly, etc.  But the location is great, the surrounding schools are fantastic, plenty of shopping, and plenty of friends.  Good times to be had, Son.  Provided we get it...

And so with that, Mommy and I are talking while Uncle Justin and Aunt Marti are doing their jobs in so far as getting all the comps, writing the contract, etc.  But most of all, we have a place picked out for for you, Son, and if it's meant to be, it will be.  As are all things...

I love you, Conor.  Fingers and toes, Boy'O!
-Dad