I agree I can't get over eager, here's a rough draft of my reply, any input or suggestions are welcome, it hasn't been sent yet!: here it is...

"Hey, got your message and checked my email this morning. Good to hear from you. I miss everybody too and am glad their Dad's taking good care of them.
To answer your question, I am still not sure when my move back date will be but my apartment isn't expected to be ready until at least July 1. So, about one more month here. I'll try to make sure to help w/dog supplies.
Thanks for the photos! I stared at them for quite a while, missing my first love( the river). That was very sweet of you. I think in my new apartment I'll have a skyline photo, I never get tired of looking at it.
I definitely hear what your saying about starting over, it sounds like we're on the same page. I agree with you that we just have to see where things go since so much has changed. Nobody's perfect, & we all have things about ourselves we don't like I guess so I understand where you are coming from.
I'm sorry work sucks but it seems like you have a good lead on some other stuff. You'll do well at anything with sales that's for sure.
I sent you an empty envelope for my book and any mail I may have, it's from a couple of days ago; I wasn't sure if I'd be able to make it over to the house June2nd since I'm still waiting for Natasha to get back with me about the car. Anyway, have a good day, & I'll talk to you later..."