selling the nest

Not sure where we are going yet - thinking about renting an apartment in Chicago and buying another property in Key West.  We'll need to see if the house can be sold.

879 Sheehan Avenue, Glen Ellyn, Il

This is a love letter to my house.  

I love this house. We are the original owners of this house. Twenty years ago, we moved to 879 Sheehan Avenue with three young sons.  I didn’t know anyone when we moved here, but I quickly became involved with neighborhood Bunco, Investment Club (ok--not such a good idea in 2008) and bowling league (better at investments than bowling).  The community kept me busy with Kindermusik, Cub Scouts, School Board, and Church activities.  The house still stands after many a slumber party for kids and holiday party for adults.  The basement was a dream come true for a mother of three boys and a bad dog.   My goal was to descend the steps as little as possible, and only when I suspected the necessity of an emergency vehicle.  

The boys are grown now. The older two live in Los Angeles seeking fame and fortune.  (I’ll settle for fortune.)  The baby is going into his senior year of college.  The bedrooms and basement are unoccupied and it is time for the house to have new parents.  We are off to our exciting empty nesting adventure in life, but that doesn’t lessen the fact that we will miss this great house and wonderful neighborhood.  We envy you who choose to move in. We will think about you as we sip our margaritas in Key West...