Bad dog and the messy house

I admit it, I am lame at this blog business. I love blogging but lately there seems to be more important things to do. Like clean the house for showings and punishing a VERY bad dog. I simply hope that things will go back to normal (if there really is a normal) as soon as we move.

So first, we had two more showings on Monday. I was a little P.O. with the comments that the agents left with my agent. I really shouldn't be upset but it hit just the right nerve and it bothered me.

They said, "Shows really nice, very neat and tidy. Best on the block. They did not like the area that much though. They decided on a newer town home to the West. If that doesn't work out this home would be on their "long list". They commented on the price saying "monitor it"
(Just a note here, by heading directly west a ways of where I am located puts these people in a VERY undesirable area. To each his/her own.)

Second said,"Awesome sellers. They went the extra mile needed in this market to really show their home. It was a joy to show. The agent does not have a feel from the buyer yet because she works odd hours. They will be out looking again on Friday and MAY ad this on the list for a second look. She commented that we were the highest per square foot in the area. She thought $180k."
(My thoughts here....180k you have to be joking! 180k get you a house that needs to be gutted inside! I couldn't believe that. My house is beautiful and completely remodeled! Very frustrating!)

The comments aren't bad but the whole price reference bothers me. Especially when they talk about a price that is significantly lower then our asking price. We were advised to start high, feel out the market the first week (it has only been up for one week today) and lower in small increments if needed. We will get to that later.

So house selling is frustrating. Between the comments and trying to keep the house perfect, I am tired!

We did put an offer on the house that we love and it was accepted. The house includes landscaping in the front and side yards. The sprinklers went in a Monday and today they are laying my special request drought tolerant grass. What can I say! We live in a desert and it takes too much water to keep the traditional Kentucky Blue Grass green. We have drought tolerant grass in our back yard in our current home and I LOVE it. I water it once a week and it is super green.

With all the stress that I am feeling (plus seasonal allergies on top of it) it is effecting my dog. He has turned into a complete brat! We have always had to lock him up before we leave the house because he gets nervous and will pee. Lately when we call him he heads to different rooms, will stand and stare at you as if he is deaf (he's not) or simply not come. It is getting frustrating. On top of it last night at dinner we locked him up (we didn't want him begging for food) and during the entire meal he was whining and scratching on the door. Now the back of the door needs to be re-painted (again!) and he snagged the carpet and tore some of it up. I am at the end of my rope. Does anyone know what I should do with him?

I have lots of projects that I want to work on and things to try but afraid of making any messes in my house. So it will all wait until we move. And if I can figure out how to get pictures from the cell phone on to the computer, I have some CUTE decorating ideas from a model house.