We ended up having to get a new furnace after Christmas. Kind of expensive, but definitely worth it!! We had them do the piping for central air too, which will be great! In 2007, when I was pregnant with Ty ALL summer (he was born the end of Sept) and Utah had the hottest summer on record, I thought I was going to die. The old, loud swamp cooler just couldn't keep up with the blistering heat and it was unbearable. It would be in the 70's when I'd wake up and it would still be in the 80's most of the time when I would go to bed between 10:30 and 11. Last summer I wasn't pregnant, and it just wasn't nearly the same record heat as the year before, and the swamp cooler worked just fine. Central air will for sure be better though!!
As for the other expenses from Christmas day...well, let's just say this was a VERY expensive Christmas. Considering there were 4 ER visits, 4 ambulance rides, 2 blood draws, and a doctor bill...it definitely could have been worse. We are counting our blessings every night and we should be able to get everything paid in a relatively quick manner. (that's a new year's resolution anyway!)
For more good news, last night was the first night of the first semester back to school for Ricky and I. It went really well. Our neighbor agreed to watch our kids while we are gone, and they were sound asleep when we got home. The classes are good warm up classes for what's coming and I think they will help us get into the routine of homework and tests without being overwhelming our first semester. Here are pics of us on the way to class!! :)
Kinda dark, but he IS smiling! I was way more excited...but I am kinda a nerd like that. I have started thinking about and getting excited for what classes I want to take this summer and fall too!
Other than that, things are back to normal...busy busy busy! Ricky is thankful to have lots of work, and I am still babysitting on Mon & Tues and then working at the local Steakhouse as a waitress on Fridays and Saturdays. (Not always both nights)Christmas morning taught me a TON about what is really important and even though life might be a little crazy right now...it's LIFE! and I'm LOVING IT!!
Happy New Year!
5 comments:
I'm glad you have a new furnace! Your energy bill will probably go down though? I hate bills. I wish I could have your same enthusiasm for going back to school. That is admirable - you two are pretty cute!
Glad your class went well. Not too boring I hope.
I am a school geek too! I would be smiling really big also! I am excited for you guys! I am glad you gat a new furnace.
Good luck with school! Going to school, working, and being a mom is a lot! Way to go!
ps you will love the A/C
Kim, you are great. I think I told you but each september I find myself buying notebooks and pens, and I am no longer there. I love to learn. I am glad your able to go back.. It will be worth it I promise! I look forward to going back for my masters! Someday.. :0) Your great friend. Enjoy!
Crystal
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