home

Here is what I am so appreciating about being home and not working:

--calling the dentist and
making appts for the two oldest boys for whatever time that was available (first visit in over a year - no cavities!)

--Watching a netflix dvd with the boys on a weeknight (Last 3 Days with Russell Crowe).

--Going to the grocery store during uncrowded daytime unlike weekend or on way home after work.

--When Middle son broke his skateboard deck on a Tuesday afternoon and asked if he could buy himself a new one soon, I drove him to the store the next morning.

--Ditto on similar errand needs.

--Had time to smell the roses and tend to vegetable garden.

--Although Hubs did 99% of the driving it worked out wonderfully that I did not have to fly back a few days earlier without them. Who would have made the boys the pb&j sandwiches in the car those last few driving days.

--No make up means not having to wash off mascara at night.


--Dinner is ready earlier.

--A much needed task gets done each day such as restacking and cleaning a kitchen cabinet.

--Time to send out good cover letters with my resume.

--Last but not least, have time to be with the boys, and I think they are glad about that too.Oldest wanted to be assured of getting new shoes and some back to school clothes in light of my unemployment. Fifteen year olds -- sheesh, but sure, they're easy-- a few new things from TJ Maxx is doable.