Dissapointment
Today was full of disappointment. I got canceled on by two babysitters I was supposed to interview. Tom nixed the one I had lined up because she smoked, even though she said she was quitting and didn't smoke around the kids. Alessandra came over today and said he'd watch Jimmy for a couple of hours, so at the least I can go to the laser appointment, but I think the game day is too much to ask - it would make it almost a full day.
Not that we could really afford the babysitter anyways - we are so broke lately. I think I might try and find some babysitting work of my own, or perhaps a nanny position where I can bring Jimmy along. I don't know. We're getting some money back on our tax returns, so maybe that will hold us for a while. Bleh.
Groceries have been getting so incredibly expensive lately. Even buying only essentials today, it was still $300. And that's with eating pasta and a lot of frozen food and staples we have squirreled away. Gas was $40 to fill up! Nuts. And with heating oil costs going up, we're about $400 underwater on our budget plan, which means that payment is going up... I am NOT happy. I hate money. I hate grocery shopping.
At least yesterday was good. We went to Dave and Judy's house to start up our game day again. It's been almost a year since we played last! Our primary sitter was here with Jimmy - she's really nice and does a good job. He was happy when we got home, and even had a nap. It was fun to hang out with friends and do something without a baby around!
Not that we could really afford the babysitter anyways - we are so broke lately. I think I might try and find some babysitting work of my own, or perhaps a nanny position where I can bring Jimmy along. I don't know. We're getting some money back on our tax returns, so maybe that will hold us for a while. Bleh.
Groceries have been getting so incredibly expensive lately. Even buying only essentials today, it was still $300. And that's with eating pasta and a lot of frozen food and staples we have squirreled away. Gas was $40 to fill up! Nuts. And with heating oil costs going up, we're about $400 underwater on our budget plan, which means that payment is going up... I am NOT happy. I hate money. I hate grocery shopping.
At least yesterday was good. We went to Dave and Judy's house to start up our game day again. It's been almost a year since we played last! Our primary sitter was here with Jimmy - she's really nice and does a good job. He was happy when we got home, and even had a nap. It was fun to hang out with friends and do something without a baby around!