Well, employee appreciation day was fun. We wouldn't have gone, but the girls love it so much. Kevin's only reservation was the fuel it would take to get us there. We weren't there long before he won a $20 prize in Bingo, so the fuel was paid. The girls got to go in a moon bounce thing and make unlimited crafts. We got a family picture taken for free, and I'll get a package of pictures, plus the image, to order whatever I want. There was a hula hoop contest (Natalie came in second) and a petting zoo, and good food and fun. The girls thanked us over and over for going, so I was glad we did.
Brett has a line on a car for sale, cheap. With our neighbor and friend, JJ, on the case, I hope to get him fixed up soon. His dad has been most generous, loaning him a car for now, so everyone is getting to work daily.
We got our highest electric bill of the year today. Over $200 for a month! SHEESH! It was about $80 more than a normal summer month. Yes, it was the hottest month of the year, but we had a long talk with the girls about turning off lights, radios, TVs and such. Yes Dad, you are getting your revenge for all those years of my curling iron being left on. Now I'm typing in a room lit by the monitor and a tad bit of evening light that is still left. LOL I'm glad I know how to type without looking at the keyboard! That's why that raised bump is on the F and G keys...to find home row.
Brett grilled for us tonight. Burgers, hot dogs, and Kevin's smoked sausages. Now we have a lot of leftovers for lunches and such. I love grilled dogs. What a treat! Plus, I didn't have to cook it. What a great night for him to be off work.
Mom may get a job. There is a great day care here in town, but I've been spoiled. I will be paying more than twice as much, and they won't have people who REALLY love them there. It will be more structured, which is a plus, but I was loving being out of the day care scene. There is always something. Plus, if I'm running late, I call Mom and tell her I'll be 10 minutes late. Day care usually charges by the minute if you're late. She said not to worry, it probably won't work out for the job. I gotta start planning for it, though. Just in case.
There are going to be some major changes around here. Back to Aldi for groceries, no more fountain drink stops, no more lottery tickets, and no more nights at Joker's with friends. It's not the babysitting thing...that hasn't even happened. It's just that our "outgo" is more than our "income" right now. I don't want to be filthy rich (OK, I'd like to try it out for a while) but I am sick of being poor. I want to eat a meal out once a month. I want to see a movie before it's on cable. I want, I want, I want. What a spoiled brat. We're fine.
I'm not sad or depressed. I am planning to make some changes at work, to get more of a challenge, and more satisfaction. I'm an immediate gratification type of person. I need to help people NOW, not in theory only. I hope that an improvement in my work life will result in a happier "home Rachel."
Kevin may need surgery again. His shoulder has been hurting more and more all the time. He has cervical spinal stenosis, and went for an MRI last week. In two years, it's not drastically worse, but it's worse. The Dr. said that even a small change can mean much worse pain. He has an appointment with a neurosurgeon on Friday morning. Temporary disability would create some new financial problems, but would eliminate day care, and half the fuel and insurance cost. I just hate thinking about someone cutting on him, near the spinal cord. It didn't bother me to think he'd need surgery on his shoulder again...this has me bothered a bit. Time will tell.
Well, I guess that's enough rambling for now. This entry went nowhere, I know. I just needed to vent to a friend...or two. I think I'll go open the fridge, to get some light. ROFL
6 comments:
Vent away it seems to be the month for it . I have been reading your journal for awhile and thought i should leave a comment after reading todays entry its nice to know im not the only one out there who needs to vent ........................Robin
hahaha...open the fridge to get some light.....while you're there, grab a snack...why not, right?
I won't even tell you what our electricity bill was. You'd faint.
~Amy
Joker's in Oak Grove or is there another one near by?
I work with kids at daycares, and nannying and I can say that if your girls end up going to a daycare they WILL be loved very much. Most people who work with kids really become connected to them. Just so you know.
Rhianna
Sounds like it was worth the effort to go to appreciation day. - Bubba likes to try his hand grilling for us every now and then....or ever frying something on the stove. Good for Brett!! - I know all about cutting back. With a contract laboror for a husband, you never know what the income will be. Did you know you can make chicken fried steak out of hamburger? Cheaper....tastes great. And instead of salmon croquettes, use two or three cans of your favorite tuna. ;o) - Barbara
P>S>- Our electric bill was over $400! -
Sounds like everyone had a great time at the employee appreciation day. I hope you won't have to get day care, but if you do, I hope it's a good one. We've had to cut down on a lot of "little" expenses, too. It's amazing how soon those things can add up. Hope Kevin's surgery goes well.
Lori
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