We're Moving!!!!

It's official - we signed the papers today! We are moving into 39 Shepard street. We aren't moving until September 1st, that's when our contract ends at our current apartment. But, obviously, the celebration starts now and continues all summer long. 

We have loved our current apartment, it has been a great place to live for the past 2 years.. But it is definitely time to move and it will seem so nice to have 2 bedrooms, a parking space and friends near by. 

Plan now for our awesome housewarming party in the fall!  

My brush with celebrity..

It's true - although I am just a nanny - I do often rub shoulders with celebrities. Like today for example... I was sitting on the same park bench as Conan O'Brian! His show is in re-runs right now and he grew up in Brookline.. And where should he be on his vacation? But back in Brookline with me. Amelia and Penny were playing right along with his little kids. 

I wasn't brave enough to actually talk to him (he was there with his wife and what I assume were his parents) So I didn't want to interupt him.. But I did stare at him and paparazzi him with my camera when he wasn't looking. So, that's almost as good as actually talking to him.

Here is a picture of my celebrity moment:

Beautiful ovens and busy husbands

For the past 2 years Kenneth and I have been suffering the effects of a crappy oven. It never has more than 1 or 2 burners working at a time. And those burners rotate - so when its time to cook something it's like the lottery trying to guess which ones will work for that night. And, it seems not to matter how much time I spend cleaning it - it will catch on fire with even the slightest crumb or drip. It has been pretty exciting. 

Well, 2 nights ago we had a new phenomenon. The broiler at the top of the oven caught on fire. I really thought our apartment was going down. Luckily we were able to get things under control. But for me that was the last straw. It doesn't matter how  much baking soda I keep next to the oven - I can't smother a fire on the inside top. So, I called our management company to demand they fix the problem [translation: I called and quietly requested that they send a repairman].  

This is the cause for our celebration. The repairman came and was totally shocked at the state of our oven. He only had to look at in briefly before deciding that we needed a whole new unit! Which he ordered and had delivered the very next day. Hooray!!! 

I just can't stop looking at it. It is the most beautiful oven ever made :) Well, ok, it is a very regular looking white oven. But all the burners work and it cooks food at the correct temperature. Here are some pictures:

Unfortunately this week has not been as exciting for Kenneth. He is not only preparing to deliver a paper in New York for a symposium at the Institute of Fine Arts next Friday. But he is also completing requirements for his Masters degree as well as preparing 2 class presentations and 2 25 page papers. He is so STRESSED! 

Ever since we met I have been able to tell when Kenneth was getting stressed by how messy his hair is. I think everyone has something they do when they get anxious - biting fingernails, tapping their leg, etc.. Kenneth runs his hands through and pulls up his hair. It might be the cutest thing I have ever seen. I always feel bad, because I know when he does it he is getting to the end of his rope.. But I can't help but smile. :)

So, here is a tribute to my very cute and very busy husband:

 

I know, he really is the cutest boy ever :) Good luck sweetie!!! I know you'll do great!