New job...still homeless

Over the past week, I have been up in KC with Todd. I went on one final interview with the principal of Christman High School in Independence, and while I thought I did okay, I wasn't sure. I was one of three finalists for the English position, but I guess I nailed it! I am now an official new staff member of CHS (effective August 2008)! This job has put somewhat of a wrinkle in our house hunt though. Because Overland Park and Independence are literally at opposite ends of KC, Todd and I are looking to live in the Lee's Summit area. We found a house we really liked, and we even put an offer on it, but the owner is not willing to budge a cent. He did come down from the original listing, but not enough to even warrant a counter-offer. I took pictures of the house, too, but I have no way of getting them to the blog down here in Springfield. I'd have to do that from the in-laws' house. Our realtor has been great through all of this! She knows we have tough criteria--location, money, floor plan, etc. Needless to say, I am going back up this weekend to see if we can find an even better house!!