Thats life, thats what people say!
I have been quiet recently due to the fact that I have just been overwhelmed with life. We decided to put a small deck in our backyard just to put our picnic table on so we did not sink into the dirt. Our cement steps were crumbling so we were going to replace them with wood stairs. As we hacked into the steps we discovered that the main support beam to the back of the house was compeltly rotten and falling apart. We went inside to figure out what to do and discovered a small crack in the dining room wall that was not there before.. AHHHHH!
We purchased jacks to jack up the house and replace the beam. To get said jacks into the cellar we needed to clean out the cellar hence the need to purchase a dumpster. It took two days to take off siding and all said layers, dicover two very rotten secions and replace them. In doing so most of the cellar needed to be cleaned out and began purge of house as we had dumpster did not want to waste the opportunity. We also discovered that the side of the house that has a fence right next to it needs to be done as well which will mean taking down the fence. Next weekend perhaps. I am incredibly lucky my husband is handy and was able to manage this himself as I shiver to think how much it could have cost. As it is I fear my credit card bill and it is not even done yet. I hurt in places I didnt know I had. Then to top it all off I had my presentation for school due yesterday.
Well it is done on the back with the side yet to do. My house is considerably cleaner with some still yet to do. My presentation went ok. This week is the last of soccer, boyscouts and Hannas training week for summer camp Jr. counselor so once Fri night is here life will be easier that way.
We still have to get the roof fixed, the driveway done and the cellar painted. I feel as if I am banging my head against a very large, hard, sharp object when it comes to finances. I am trying very hard to save and life keeps throwing stuff at me so I am just barely treading water. I have no idea now where the roof/driveway money is going to come from... argh!
Other then that all the kids are well, my house is slightly more stable, I still have a job, my husband is working, and I am indeed treading water and not sinking :) I can smell the beach from my house, my flowers are growing and I take joy in the pirate flag hanging in the front of the house. All in all I will still take it! I am thinking of you all even if I am not talking :)
We purchased jacks to jack up the house and replace the beam. To get said jacks into the cellar we needed to clean out the cellar hence the need to purchase a dumpster. It took two days to take off siding and all said layers, dicover two very rotten secions and replace them. In doing so most of the cellar needed to be cleaned out and began purge of house as we had dumpster did not want to waste the opportunity. We also discovered that the side of the house that has a fence right next to it needs to be done as well which will mean taking down the fence. Next weekend perhaps. I am incredibly lucky my husband is handy and was able to manage this himself as I shiver to think how much it could have cost. As it is I fear my credit card bill and it is not even done yet. I hurt in places I didnt know I had. Then to top it all off I had my presentation for school due yesterday.
Well it is done on the back with the side yet to do. My house is considerably cleaner with some still yet to do. My presentation went ok. This week is the last of soccer, boyscouts and Hannas training week for summer camp Jr. counselor so once Fri night is here life will be easier that way.
We still have to get the roof fixed, the driveway done and the cellar painted. I feel as if I am banging my head against a very large, hard, sharp object when it comes to finances. I am trying very hard to save and life keeps throwing stuff at me so I am just barely treading water. I have no idea now where the roof/driveway money is going to come from... argh!
Other then that all the kids are well, my house is slightly more stable, I still have a job, my husband is working, and I am indeed treading water and not sinking :) I can smell the beach from my house, my flowers are growing and I take joy in the pirate flag hanging in the front of the house. All in all I will still take it! I am thinking of you all even if I am not talking :)