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Stopping by to say "hi"

June 1st, 2011 at 02:53 pm


I've taken a few weeks off from blogging here, though I did pop in to catch up and wrote a few lame posts that I quickly deleted. I think I've worked through the problematic spot I found myself in. I was feeling blah about things, not liking that I've gained five pounds, not liking that I was becoming crabby, not liking that I resented the volunteer work that I signed myself up for, etc.

Well, I feel like I am finally back. I am looking forward to summer vacation. The Kindergartner is out for the year and the rest of the kids have Mass and report cards on Friday. We have plans of going out to breakfast with my mom after and then going to the pool for the afternoon.

I thought I had a handle on the finances, but things crept up: $30 for hiking shoes for DH (bought on clearance at Payless Shoesource) so he can break them in before camping trip late June, daughter needed solo dress altered ($50), needed new ghillies because she stretched hers out since she's on toe ($70.05), and we bought her a new tiara because the one that came with her dress flew off in a competition and I couldn't keep it on comfortably ($50). My oldest daughter is taking the summer off from dance to try out other things (she's taking a short Hip Hop/Poms class at a different studio). As much as I'd love her to not take a hiatus, it has been my job as a mother to support her. I think I've done so successfully.

I'm glad that June has started. So of course my goals are to track and be a better planner. We've saved $500 for our trip to Virginia in August (Busch Gardens and Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown are planned). We've paid the real estate taxes today ($3,440 x 2, and $2,200 x 1) so the savings account balance is looking whimpy. A friend offered six free tickets to Brookfield Zoo which are expiring at the end of June, so I took those (will still need to pay for parking, but at least we'll get to the zoo this year). Tomorrow I'll be heading to the school to trade in some uniform items we've outgrown and to see what I can get for next year (read: no pride here, my one friend whose in a finanical spot shook her head "no" when I suggested it - oh well).

I'm glad to see that FrugalTexan has a NM interview-visit which I hope goes well. I'm sorry to see the passing of AA's sitter and hope that the new situation turs out. I'm glad to see that CB is continuing to walk to work. Hope everyone else is A-OK!

7 Responses to “Stopping by to say "hi"”

  1. My English Castle Says:
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    Hi Laura: Glad you're feeling better. We were in Jamestown last year and had a terrific time--in Williamsburg too. There's a great outlet mall there if you need a break from being colonial, with my favorite Hanna Andersson outlet store. I thought prices were really high in Williamsburg, but I'm sure you have snacks planned already! Have fun!

  2. creditcardfree Says:
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    All good here. I haven't been posting quite as frequently either. Glad to know you are doing well.

  3. scottish girl Says:
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    Glad you're doing well

  4. ceejay74 Says:
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    May has been a doldrumy month for lots of us here--I noticed I was finding it hard to comment when I had so little time or energy, and I got fewer comments overall from others. I'm looking at June as a bit of a "do-over" for the year, and it sounds like you've already refreshed and rejuvenated yourself. C'mon June!

  5. CB in the City Says:
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    I actually used to live in Williamsburg -- would be happy to answer any questions you have! It's a great place!

  6. Jerry Says:
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    It's interesting that people in financial straits will allow themselves NOT to take advantage of things that save money... we see it here all the time, too, though. We tried to give some beautiful, nearly new children's clothes to an orphanage, and they absolutely refused to accept used clothing (for children with almost nothing, no less). It just leads me to wonder how comfortable they are with themselves. Our daughters wear lots of hand-me-downs, (and my wife and I shop at 2nd hand stores often), and it really makes no difference if you look for the right stuff... except that it is insurance to keep a lot more money in your bank account! Anyway, I hope you find the uniforms that you need, and that someone can use yours.
    Jerry

  7. frugaltexan75 Says:
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    Thanks Laura Smile
    I'm glad you seem to be pulling yourself out of the doldrums. I hope you all have fun at the zoo!

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