Spring??

We’ve been thrown a few curveballs this last while and thankfully have been able to field them all.

My oldest got a partial refund for dental work that paid me back $1200.  That was more than I thought.  Our hot water heater quit, we were able to get a replacement installed the next day, plus another plumbing issue fixed.  My youngest broke a piece of sporting equipment.  Luckily the replacement was completely covered by gift cards we had at home.

Then there is just the regular things like the house insurance that is due this month.  It is $1450 for a year.  The dog needed his yearly check-up and vaccinations.  That came to $200 by the time I bought his glucosomine treats, dental treats, another bag of food... We went to a new vet that is only a 5 minute drive away and I really like their new facility.  Clean, comfortable and friendly.  He’s apparently still a bit overweight.  I say he’s just fluffy!  The groomer that he goes to says that his body is just right. We are trying to be more vigilant with feeding him smaller amounts and less table treats.  He has a bit of a knee issue and I don’t want it to bother him because he is too heavy.

Our hot holiday has been pushed back to Xmas maybe. Timing isn’t working right for our vacation days/work requirements/school. I don’t know if it ever will.

Kid 2 is one step closer to getting the job he interviewed for prior to Christmas.  It will be a very big adjustment if successful. Not for him, he just rolls with it, but for me.  He’s always up for adventure.  He should know by the end of April.  I will take vacation to travel with him and get him settled. Of course this is all still a big maybe.

I finished my and dh’s taxes and my return is in the bank.  I did kid 2’s and the return is deposited. Tonight I will do kid 1 and his gf asked me to do hers too.  It’s not like I’m an expert. I use Simple Tax and plug in the numbers.  So far so good.

I haven’t been feeling well for the last few weeks. I’m exhausted, but haven’t done anything. At least I sleep at night now. Insomnia used to be my best friend, we’ve parted ways for now.

The weather has finally turned the corner for spring. I went for a short walk this evening with the fluffy dog.  It was nice to not have ice and wind.

My Easter Bunny. 

My dh has been going to a lot of conferences this year. Many days away, lots of planning to keep the schedule running for kid 3. Good thing I am only part time. He’s also taking on 2 volunteer positions outside of work. He would love for one to be a permanent position, they are both sports organizations and there will be some spin off perks for the family. So that is good. 

I’m not doing well with my further downsizing and simplifying plans because of feeling so tired. Hopefully with warmer weather and sunshine I can throw open the windows and do some cleaning and purging, I might be solar powered. I know I’m not snow powered!

Happy April!!