Home Alone

Well, Scott left Monday for a trip out west, so we are making it through the week. He will be home on Friday, so we're 1/2 way there! Been getting up early to take Emma to school, I do not do well in the early AM hours. Boo hoo for me, but anything before 7 is just appalling - and 7 is pushing it! It's almost 8:30 and I still feel like I could fall out of my chair asleep. Emma gets right up ready to tackle the day. Poor Maley doesn't understand why she's having to get up so early either, she's like me in the sleeping department (usually!)

Well, we've been taking this "Managing Your Money" study through our new church on Sunday nights. What a great study!! It's by Dave Ramsey and it is very eye-opening. If you are in your early 20's - START SAVING MONEY! There was a chart that if you invest $1,000 a year from age 19-26 and never put another $ into the account, you will have over a million dollars by age 65! Amazing! It's great what bank interest can do in your favor if you're wise with your money, but it sure does bite you in the behind the other way around. We are really excited to be on the same page and handling finances a little more wisely. I was taught well by my dear mother on budgeting, the "envelope system" and not getting into debt, but Scott and I have not been so great at the long term stuff (we missed the 19-26 millionaire cut-off). So, we have made some adjustments!

OK - so we are planning a yard sale for Saturday. I am NOT a "going to yard sales" person, but when it's me getting the money and getting rid of my junk - WOO HOO! I think I've over priced everything :) You know with the money management seminar, I'm trying to get what I can for that retirement fund!! I'll have to let you know how we do, I may have to have a 50% off sale!!

So, Emma's birthday is coming - she's going to be 6!! I can NOT believe that! She's so excited for her party, she (honestly) has been planning what she wants for the past year - a pj party ! We have all the invitations done and sent and the cake is ordered, so we're getting everything together. OK - since Emma can't read this blog, I'm so excited for what we're going to get her for her birthday, I'll tell you! We're going to get her a kitten!!! She has been begging (without really begging) for a pet. The poor thing has had to catch frogs, lightning bugs, caterpillars...as her pet. So, we decided to break down and get her a kitten for her very own. Hope things go well!! I'm scared of having another living thing around the house. But, we've not actually gotten it yet and her birthday is 2 weeks away - this story may change ;)

Well, I'm going to go, I feel more awake now. I have a friend coming over with her little boy this morning to play with Maelynn while all the big sisters are at school, so I must go. Get some caffeine into this bloodstream, maybe that will help. Until next week :P