We live apart. I moved out of state for a new job, and the original plan was (is?) that once our house sold everyone would move to the new location. Not so sure now, even though the kids believe that is the plan and are excited.


We had a budget based on my pay, but since I am not paid montly there are some months where I make more than others. And those months have not occurred yet. We did not realize that when the job began. Yes -- too late for that!

Yes -- I considered the noticing of the new clothes as a good thing. She never said anything before, and now it seemed to me in this context that it must have been on her mind for awhile.