Life. Kids are back to school (tired and cranky) and DH is surviving the worst part of the year at his job (stressed and cranky). "Rebeckah of Sunnybrook Farm" and "Pollyanna" would have major work here to get the grumpers feeling happy. I suppose we'll gun for a movie night and early bedtime here and hopefully it will be smooth sailing into the weekend?

There is some Cub Scout business that needs to be dealt with and I'll have to contact the Committee Chair. She is somewhat difficult to deal with, though I've known her a long time and she gives me less grief than others. I've realized that her replacement is also difficult, and I'll be dealing with him for the next three years.

Money. It is leaking out in dribs and drabs, $30 for DH and son to go the Bulls game tonight (gas contribution and dinner), $5 for high school daughter's art pad (which I could probably buy at Michaels cheaper with a 40% off coupon?), and $14 for a field trip for the 5th grader. DH has a cold and we have no cold medicine for adults.

Positive money note: I did check the payment history for the mortgage and the regular principle and additional principle payments were creditied. Not sure what I'll do with the additional funds this paycheck on 1/18 - will be another $500. Maybe to my IRA? It's been a bit neglected lately. Oh well, we'll see ...