I just had quite the phone conversation both with my oldest child and my mother. Angsty Boy is being... him. He has no choice, really, because it's part of who he is. It's not an illness. It's not a disease. It's not some problem that can be fixed with medication. No, he doesn't communicate well. Yes, he is reluctant to participate. No, he doesn't ( Read more... )

So, for months I've known I need to replace the bearings in the rear differential. Finally, last week I take it in. I'm expecting an estimate of about $800 to fix it. Nope. Pleasantly enough, it was just over $200 and it sounded fabulous ( Read more... )

Although I have tried, I have failed in my efforts to find a sitter for Thursday night. This means we won't be joining you for the suspension show. Have fun for us.

Never ever ever trust hubby's estimates for the cost of something again ( Read more... )

And no, I don't mean love. I mean laundry.

And children.

I love them.

Really.

I do.

Especially barbequed with steak sauce.

GGRRRRRRR.

Ok, after spending 3+ hours trying to wiggle taxes around, I give up! There's just NO FUCKING WAY we owe the damned state more than the feds are giving us back!!! Ayiee!!!!