Cross your fingers.

We found a perfect Piedmont rental and we find out in a day or two if they have picked us. I had all sorts of connections with the landlords (an grandparent type couple who live near by). They have twin grand kids who live in Culver City, her father was a professor at a UC, and they are good friends with someone who worked for me at the EBSPCA. I hope those all pay off!

It's a three bedroom with den and bonus large finished play room in the basement with a small attached office. We'll probably make that the guest room too for all your out of towners. It also has a fabulous backyard. Huge and full of adventures for the kids. Formal dining room but also eat in breakfast nook. Two stories, so lots of stairs for the kids to play on. Oh, and it comes with a piano ('Would you want a piano?' they asked as we toured the house.)

And the best part is that it is in lower Piedmont so we are steps away from the Oakland border meaning we get the Oakland vibe, but the Piedmont schools, which are some of the best in the state. Win-win!!!

If we get it, we'll be moving during April and putting our house on the market in May. If we don't, we'll be depressed and panicky. Cross. Your. Fingers.