Thursday, May 5, 2011

Too busy to blog?

I realized today that I hadn't blogged since we got the ducks.

I'm happy to report that the ducks are well, and growing. I believe we are about 3-4 weeks from release to the pond. I will sort of miss them - their quacking is so cute...

At any rate, my title... "Too busy to blog"...
Seriously? You'd think with all the things going on in my life that I'd have time to sit down and write VOLUMES regarding the general in's and out's of the days' events. But I have NO TIME!!

It will have to suffice at this point to say that our lives are again undergoing some changes as we enter into our (hopefully warmer) summer season...
A new driver in the family (she gets her license in.. 53 days! )
A new job schedule (2 kids being employed does change the dynamic a bit!)
A new sport (just til school is out - my sprite is running crosscountry this year)
and a new therapist and psych, which I'm hoping will bring a bit more peace to our home, although I am anticipating at this point that it will also bring MORE therapy appointments, which means of course, that I'll be busier.
and a lower income, as I have had to drop more time from work in order to be available to care for the youngest during summer, as we have no other options for certified care.
This may have a dual effect of making the other children eligible for insurance, but it does definitely damage the budget and we'll be learning to live even more frugally than we have been for the last 5 years. While I am trying to look at this as a challenge to my already sharpened budget and couponing skills, I must admit some hesitancy, and even fear, regarding our financial status for the summer. It's been very tight, I believe now it will be bordering on dangerous.
All the more reason for me to be at home an extra day a week, and plan very carefully for every trip in the vehicle, every meal, and the best prices possible on everything that we need!

Do you coupon? Or bargain shop? Inquiring minds (mine!) want to know where you find your best deals!! Please comment and share!

No comments:

Post a Comment