Friday, March 21, 2008

Bad news

So the slight snag in our new apartment might unravel the whole thing after all.

The lead paint is apparently everywhere. And since the owners live in China (and since everyone but Katie (for once) had rose-colored glasses on in this situation), they probably won't be finished deleading it for at least 6 weeks, and they said probably more likely 8-10. (Apparently they have to interview deleaders, get permits, and then do the actual work.) Um, hello, I'm 28 weeks pregnant, almost 29. 10 weeks from now I will be 38 weeks pregnant, almost 39. Yes, folks, we're talking baby time.

Right now we're trying to decide what to do. We have identified three possible options:
  • #1: Get out of the lease (the owners have offered to refund all the $$ we've paid them, etc) and find a new place, either now or later.
  • #2: Move in next weekend anyway, and move out (meaning sleep on friends' couches) while the actual work is being done.
  • #3: Keep our current apartment (as of this morning it hadn't been re-rented, but who knows what will happen over the weekend) and then move into the new place when the work is done. Possibly after Eden makes an entrance. (EEK!)
So right now we are accepting counsel regarding the wisdom of these three options, relative to each other. And we're also accepting other options. And we're also accepting suggestions for other apartments which we might rent. Please comment with your ideas...

3 comments:

Kim for the Kings said...

We're praying for you friends. We're confident the God will lead you in His way and on His path. And we're here to help in any way you need it! Call anytime!

Mary said...

I say go with option 1!! I hope it works out!

TravDaddy said...

we say #2. that is if its worth the trouble. we're still living out of boxes. :)