Hopefully today marks the final time I will need to go to the old house. Yesterday morning I took the remains of the old swingset to the county recycling center then hustled back to take care of kid related items for the remainder of the day. A few hours ago I went by to check on the final items and left a bunch of keys for the doors in a safe place. Closing is Tuesday morning and I think the buyers have their final checkoff tomorrow. I pre-signed the necessary forms with the people handling the closing so I don't need to be there for that...
On the way out I chatted for a few minutes with one of my neighbors who happens to be a psychologist. We're both sad that everything evolved to this point but I conveyed that it is probably all for the best. The kids are doing very well and I'm very lucky to be selling the house at near market value in spite of the outlay to get it into shape. But that outlay is all documented so that when the sep agreement is finalized, W will have a very clear idea of how precarious my financials are. My L will do her best to ensure that this is properly addressed. I still have a hefty balance on the retainer I paid to her so that will help over the next few weeks...
My emotional state seems to be good. Obviously feeling a bit sad at the moment - maybe the wine is enhancing that just a bit.
Me 52, STBEX 52 D 17, S 12 M 20 years Em Sep since 2002, Phys Sep Sept 2009
