The morning sun is shining like a red rubber ball.

[wishing, hoping]

Hi Matt

I have no idea WHAT is going on in their heads. I know my X has this woman living there basically to watch the dog and to pick up the kids if he can't get there on time. Basically she is a servant, but she doesn't see it that way I am sure. Of course, she isn't a very good housekeeper. J used to rave about how clean I kept the house especially considering I worked a full-time job, took care of two kids and a dog PLUS cooked three meals a day and ran the household without a glitch. Well OW has a lot to live up to.

I hate paydays. Don't get me wrong, I like to get paid, but it's the day I pay my bills and work out my budget and that makes me nervous. I should be fine, but I always get carried away and start imagining the worst. I am my own worst enemy. Good thing, two more payments and another bill is paid off. I am trying Dave Ramsey's debt snowball. It takes time and I am not the most patient person, but I am determined.

The kids and I are taking a trip to North Carolina next month to visit my family. We were investigating flying, but it's not cost effective at all. I hate to spend all that time in the car, but at least then the kids can see the country. I have good memories of that with my mom and dad. They can spend some good quality time with their grandmother as well.

WH