I'm Far Too Busy.....

Well we are from Louisiana and Hurricane Katrina, we came here to Ohio after we lost it all, and we really had nothing but the one fema check to last us for a long time, we had to go to Social Security and get his check changed and that took forever. So the small Fema check we got had to get us a place to live and then furniture or at least a bed and couch. So I learned that if it is $2.00 cheaper down the road that is where I went. Then after a while I seen that that saving along with other savings could get me something else. Now I just refuse to give the grocery store $3.00 for the same bottle of dishwashing soap the dollar store sell for a buck, it is only making money for their pocket. They could care less about you. I shope tht way at Christmas too and and have so much more to give, I start looking about now, when I find something nice that has been marked down I get it then. And as far as hubby being gone for a couple months, he has never been out of Louisiana and it is hard on him to be a 1000 miles from home and family, I refuse to go back, so by July he is ready to go visit and fish for awhile and I am ready for him to go. Love the peace and calm here.

I'm with you. I try to make savings when I can. Two months without hubby must be a mixed blessing though.

That actually sounds quite a good way to do things Sid. It's the kind of thing that I'd like to do. Now put your feet up and rest for a while.

Sounds like a plan pike.!

That sounds a lot like me. No babies here now though so that makes life a tad easier.

Indeed. As George Burns said on his 90th birthday.

Bet he didn't say it on his 100th!

Is that all? LOL. You sound very busy there!

I've done 2 loads of dishes today (in the dishwasher) and am about to do my 3rd load of laundry. I also made 3 different breakfasts today for me and the 2 girls. 3 different lunches for me and the girls. Talked to my mom in another state on the phone for about an hour. Made sure my stepson was up and ready for school on time. Put 1 basket of laundry away. Changed about 6 diapers today. Facebooked a bit. Did a few minutes on all my earning sites. Talked to hubby for about a half hour before he went to bed (he works nights). Checked my email. I'm getting ready to vacuum in a bit (atleast in the living room and maybe the kitchen). Played with the girls for a bit. Changed the girls clothes, twice for one of them. I'm sure that there's more but I can't think right now. Normal day for me. I have to do it because I have 2 kids under 4 and the other acts like he's 4. Hubby works his butt off at night and sleep during the day so I do the house stuff. When he's off he helps or just does it himself and he usually makes dinner every night.

I like the drink and chatting part. What time shall I drop by........ LOL.

I forgot to add that sometimes I miss the excitement of investigating fraud cases and the sense of elation when I testify and win the cases. I still keep in contact with some of my investigator so so as they often call to discuss some of their cases so in a way I am still in the loop.

oops sorry too many "so's"

I'm not exactly retired as voluntarily "resting". But I am enjoying it o much that retirement may be coming a few years early! Werere you 'Whiteheather PI"?

Congratulations on your success. Give yourself a little time to relax now before getting on with the next project.

If I put as much energy into writing as I do lazing then you could call me Tolkein! But then we creative types need time to stand and stare!

My greed won out in the end. I took the quality assurance position with the life insurance company and the biggest weekly paycheck. Having just worked for a health insurance company I couldn't see doing it again for half of what I was making when I left. And the bank customer service hours were at odds with my ability to spend quality family time. Even though some days I say I'm going away and not coming back... having my kids see me when I get them on the bus in the morning and then not again until the next day was an idea I decided I couldn't handle. So I get to be the person who asks you all those scripted questions when you apply for a policy like, do you sky dive, swim with sharks, obey the speed limit, etc. etc. etc.

You forgot "play chicken on the Interstate" and "tell mothers that they get their days easy"!!!

Stop Stop! Enough. You're making an old man yearn for his early days again when he had energy. Which job did you get?

I would much sooner be on here than watching TV. I am not sure that I'd even have such a thing if it wasn't for the family. Of course when you spend as much time as I do getting spanked by my so called "Harem" you might say that I enjoy myself altogether too much!

Isn't it wonderful that at least your hands are free, so you can keep the rest of us informed of your 'progress'? how better to keep us dyspepsic with envy?

Isn't it just? LOL.

Being restrained in the box is becoming more and more attractive! LOL.

Just as I was getting comfy too. LOL.

Oooh oooh well lemme humor you!!! Because I speak like a pikey and I'm living here in the midwestern US, apparently, the person I was talking to doesn't understand whether I'm male or female since he doesn't know anyone to use cheerio mdear init or sommat... Oh my, I just might have to retract what I said earlier.. Uneducated people around here are making me nostalgic for the family manor and to take my chance to be tagged like cattle so I can drive all the soccer kids and girlscouts around... Alright thats it.. Im tired of it out here.. Shove over! Im coming in!

That's important work. Stopping work is a wonderful experience especially if you gave up as I did 10 years early!

I have no doubt that it will all be worthwhile. Work now. You have the rest of your life to laze about!

They know better than to touch that.

That all sounds industrious. Watch the Terrible Trio though. They are only after your chocolate!

I find that I never cease to be amazed about what I can find online Steph. I have managed some real bargains. I am waiting for a new headset to come - £2.99 ($4). That's very cheap compared to the shops.

yes please p1ke! When are coming you coming down...will have my hoover ready and waiting for you..lol

Hi Aslan, the person I clean for is a bachelor so the flat takes a while to clean!

Cleaning for your friend must take a lot of time LoLo. I can imagine that you'd love a slave to clean your house! Of course if someone comes along and calls you that must interrupt into your time as well! LOL. XXXX

Ah but you're intelligent Dawn. All those Customer-centric Rapid Analysis Perfomance (CRAP) meetings that you have to attend. No wonder you come here to unwind!

lol I'm on one right now. Not sure they even know I'm here!

That sounds pretty active to me Sweetie. I like the rocking chair part though!

Really? Yes, it is so relaxing to be sitting there. I often fall asleep though, i can share it with you if you want and if it's ok with the Boss.

I agree. Look out for the bargains Opal. Can I come to to lunch too please?

Well of course you can! Just say when and where! You know that would really make me so happy!