Life is good. And sucks. At the same time.

Ok, I'll start with the good, since it's a continuing saga.

We FINALLY have a contract. Nearly 2 weeks after the initial offer, it is signed, sealed, and delivered. YAY! We are closing on the house on Feb. 25! 3 weeks away! Also, we had the inspection yesterday. All looked good. There were a few minor problems, but nothing DH can't fix with a roll of duct tape and about $15 for each problem (about 5 or 6, total). No...really. The closest thing to a major problem is that under the front porch, it drains toward the house and pools there...just needs some fill dirt put in. So, all is well and we are go for moving!

Also, did you see that Universal Studios Super Bowl commercial where if you registered and were one of the first 100,000 you got a free 7 day 2 park unlimited ticket? I registered. And was one of the first 100,000. We were already heading down in May anyway with plans to just hang out, but now I think we are going to Universal, since we only have to buy one ticket. WOOHOOO! I've never won anything! OK...that is totally not true. But still. Winning is cool.

Now...the not so good. In fact, it downright sucks.

I also said about our friend's sister dying the other day. She left behind 3 kids. The oldest is 13. She is going to live with her dad now. The younger 2, well, they are being adopted by their grandparents, and will live with them and our friend (their aunt). Not only is the oldest going to live with her dad, he is taking her tonight. The night of her mom's funeral. When she should be with her brother and sister. She isn't even allowed to stay at the house with them-she has to stay at the hotel with him. Everyone thought she would at least get to finish out the school year here before moving...nope.

I'm sorry, but that is just cruel to this poor girl! Not only did she just lose her mom, but you are tearing her away from her siblings (the ones she should be closest to while going through all of this!), and her friends and the rest of her family that she has been with her whole life. I can see it already. She is going to end up stealing money and running away, and hopping on a bus or train to go anywhere. Or she is going to be a hellatious child. Are you fucking stupid to do that to your own DAUGHTER? Hasn't she been through enough this week? Give her time to deal with one tragedy before adding the next onto her!

My heart goes out to this girl. We wanted to take her and hide her somewhere. She's a good kid, but I can see that changing REAL fast. :o( And that's just not good.

I need a drink and to go to bed. It's been a long day.