I can't believe a whole month has gone by with nothing really to report. I'm actually ok with that. It's nice to have a routine again. It's spring here- finally- and we're getting some great weather. I keep telling myself to enjoy it while it lasts, and encouraging all our friends to come visit now. While they still can. Before misery becomes the status quo. I'm hoping we paid our dues last summer with the heat and all- but I'm not holding my breath.
Byron has been working a lot. He's gotten to be skin and bones! I try to feed him extra brownies and desserts when I can. Gotta make sure he gets his nutrients:) We've seen a few movies together- and hit the arcade with Dan and Kate. We're trying to decide where to go and what to do for vacation in a month. Suggestions and free lodging is welcome. Do we stay in TX and explore a new area or do we fly east for some family time?
We have started the process of hunting for a house- since our lease runs out in June. We found a realtor we like- but this house hunting stuff makes my head spin. There are so many decisions to make and ducks to align in a row. Sigh. It makes me want to just lie down and take a nap. I do get excited at times- but then I realize how much "stuff" needs to be done. I'm sure it's much worse for Byron. The last thing he wants to do when he gets home at night is drive around looking at houses. But so far- he's been a good sport. My strategy is to give him a brownie and a cup of coffee on the way out the door. That usually buys me at least an hour.
I also adopted a stray kitty. Well- sort of. I feed him every day. He's waiting for me every morning before work and he's sleeping on our doormat when I get home. he's sweet. he's sort of scruffy and always has stuff stuck in his fur or eye booggers on his face- but I like that he likes me. This is extra motivation to move into a house with a yard. I got to play with some piglets the other day and it made my desire for a little piggy of my own undeniable. So- one of my only "specs" for the house- is a fenced in backyard.
Other things that have just started up:
1. Softball with our sunday school class. We play downtown (YIKES) every tuesday night. Last nigh we had 25 people show up to play- which was a little difficult trying to get everyone in. Subs are necessary, but - hopefully- we won't all show up at once!
2. I was a judge at the local science fair with some co-workers. I judged the middle school girls botany. The kids were really cute. I really enjoy doing stuff like that- getting out in the community- and doing science stuff.
3. Volleyball with the Medical school: So- at the science fair- I met a few people who also work at the Health Science Center and they asked me to play on their team. We play every Thursday night on the sandcourts right outside my office! I'm excited for this. I see these teams playing all the time while I'm running on the track and I'm always tempted to ask if they need an extra.
4. Financial Peace University: Byron and I started taking a class offered at church called FPU. I'm mildly obsessed with Dave Ramsey and his talk radio show. I'm inspired to get out and stay out of debt. Hearing stories from regular people- climbing out of a mountain of debt, makes me believe we can do it too! FPU gives great advice, strategy, and TANGIBLE goals that keep the ball rolling. Gazelle forward as Dave would say. It's tough- and there are parts of the class I do NOT enjoy - but they are good training principles. After beginning the class- we have determined that I am indeed the "free spirit" in our family, while Byron is the "nerd". Yes- I know how to make a budget. I do not however, care to keep all my paper receipts on file for 7 years. I'm soooo not that into detail. I do not put my budget into excel each month,or color code my line items. Byron on the other hand is VERY organized and has everything played out to a T. But alas, I must learn to be more organized and pay better attention to detail. I do it everyday at work- why not in my budget?
