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GOING OVER AND ABOVE FOR CLIENTS.. HOW ABOUT YOUR FAMILY?

By Valerie Osterhoudt

Real Estate Agent with Johnson Real Estate, Inc. RES.0761759

November 22, 2008 08:32 AM

If any member here lives in Connecticut, you are sure to know how C-O-L-D it is here today. Now that it is dark, I'm sure it is even colder.

I try to help out clients and go beyond probably what most will... but how many would do this for their family? Probably quiet a few. Today/tonight, I am putting myself out there for my son Jakob. When it is only the two of us, he likes going for a walk with me... but it has to be dark. We did this for Earth Day, and it just seemed to stick.

I'm leaving in 5 minutes.. and I guess this is an alert of sorts. If I don't continue this blog when I get back, please send out a search party. He wants to walk to Blockbusters which is about ¼ mile from my house. LOL. This should be interesting.. why? As some of you know, I need a particle knee replacement. The things we do for our family. Stay tuned for more.. I hope within the hour.

I'M BACK... AND FROZEN. ONE OF THE BEST TIMES WITH MY SON...WOULDN'T TRADE IT FOR THE WORLD.

I'll be back.. need to warm up.

Jakob and I did the walk to Blockbusters.. only one small mishap with my knee.. but the memories are priceless. My son held my hand all the way home.. he felt bad that I was hurt. All he could say when we got home was "Thank you so much Mommy... I love you.. you are the best mom". Do you know, with that, I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat.

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Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, as well as the surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.

Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.635.0387 #2 - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net

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Michael A. Caruso

Surterre Properties - Laguna Niguel, CA

Valerie,

Best of luck!!! :)

Michael

Nov 22, 2008 08:47 AM

Jamie Dumaine-Russell

RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT

Valerie - You are the best MOM! You and Jakob deserve some hot chocolate and marshmallows when you get home!

Nov 22, 2008 08:57 AM

Kara Casamassina

International Property Management Group, LLC - Aiken, SC

Boomers and beyond

Glad you made it back! Now get some hot cocoa to warm up and enjoy the movies :)

Nov 22, 2008 09:53 AM

Marlene Pellegrini

Norwich, CT

Yes Valerie, IT IS FREEEEEEEZING HERE IN CT! Hope your walk was refreshing.

Nov 22, 2008 10:03 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Valerie, it was so cold out there, that I am sure it numbed your knees to the point you did not feel any pain :)

Nov 22, 2008 11:08 AM

Edward McCaffrey

Page Taft Real Living - Essex, CT

ABR, GRI, e-PRO

Valerie, You're right about the cold - there was no transition - just fall to winter in 1 day and Thanksgiving week looks no different. Good post and good timing when most of us will be with family next week.

Nov 22, 2008 11:27 AM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Michael... Thanks.. I needed it. It was cold.

Nov 22, 2008 11:33 AM

Donna.. I'm exhausted. Jakob *did* have hot chocolate.. Me? I took a HOT shower. Then made a double decker pineapple upside down cake. LOL.

Nov 22, 2008 11:36 AM

Kara.. As I mentioned to Donna above, I took a hot shower, and had a craving for pinapple upside down cake. So, guess what? I made some. I made a double decker pinapple upside down cake. Never did that before.

Nov 22, 2008 11:37 AM

Marlene.. It was stimulating... or was that stinging. I couldn't wait to get home. The hot shower felt great... but the memories with my son are priceless.

Nov 22, 2008 11:39 AM

George, I wish you were right. Unfortunately, I mis-stepped a curb. NOT GOOD. This was on the way over. But Jake had a good time.. he held my hand all the way home, and we talked about the stars, and how he wished it would snow. I love these walks.. and it will be a long time, but I totally give up on them.

Nov 22, 2008 11:41 AM

Thanks Edward. I'm heading up to New Hampshire with my sons for Thanksgiving. Should be fun.. maybe they might even have snow.. who knows.

Hope your family has a wonderful holiday.

Nov 22, 2008 11:42 AM

Jack Gilleland

Home Inspection and Investor Services, Clayton - Clayton, OH

It was 16 here last night. Thought I'd try to make you feel better. I hate the cold, but I stay here in the north. Go figure.

Nov 22, 2008 02:29 PM

Laura Watts

Positive Properties, LLC - Laurinburg, NC

Val-That is priceless. Those are memories you will keep the rest of your life. I know it had to be hard on the body, but the heart was very warm. I am glad you were able to do it. Thank you for sharing this heartwarming blog with us.

Nov 22, 2008 02:51 PM

Jack.. The hot shower I had afterwards and a cup of hot tea (I like that verses coffee after a walk), I was back to my old self. Except fo the pain in my knee.. oh well. I enjoyed my sons' company.

Nov 23, 2008 02:38 AM

Laura.. Those are my thoughts exactly. Memories are a lot more important.. and are there for a lifetime, verses temporary pain. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I love my sons.

Nov 23, 2008 04:04 AM

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