Friday, December 11, 2009

Stretched

Winter has finally made itself known in NE Ohio. This is the first winter that my husband, Rick, has been behind the wheel of a snowplow. While we are enjoying the overtime, getting used to being on call has stretched us both. Rick has been staying a my parent's house this week so that he can be closer to work if he gets called out at night. It's been 4 nights in a row away from home. We have been saying all along that we needed to move, and this week has shown us that the sooner we make that move the better. Our house will be going on the market in January.

Rick and I have already agreed on a couple different things regarding this winter. First, any overtime money will go towards our emergency fund. Second, we will have a evening away after the plowing season is done. It really helps to have goals and something to look forward to.

On the plus side, tomorrow is Rick's birthday. Rather than purchase gifts for him, we are going shopping together. He will have his birthday money to spend, and we'll hopefully be able to finish Christmas shopping for the kids. We did the same thing for my birthday and I loved it. Date days are awesome! I am especially thankful for it after having to be apart so much this week. Thanks to to my in-laws, Ken and Linda, for watching the kids tomorrow.

8 comments:

  1. I know it is hard to be seperated like that during the week! Hope you don't have trouble selling your house in this market! Good luck and have a great weekend!

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  2. Thanks for stopping by...you should have been at my house Wednesday...I made about five kinds of cookie dough to have on hand for the holidays! Thank you for the compliment on my table. I went so many years without a dining room and then when I got one, went more years without a table! Now that I have one, I adore having company sitting around it enjoying good food and conversation.

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  3. I love date days! Enjoy your time together!

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  4. We have a date day tomorrow too! I hope yours is fabulous! I will keep you in my prayers during this winter season...I travel quite a bit in my work and still loathe nights sleeping alone. Yay for the extra money (and the plan to save it)! Have a great day!

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  5. Geauga county is nice!!!!!
    we would love to have you all closer!!!
    Beth

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  6. Good luck with your move when it's time. I'm glad you guys have a goal for your money. That's great, especially during this time. Hope the date night was fabulous. I love date nights. Stay as warm as you can.

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  7. You and your hubby have some great goals. I do pray your house sells quickly for you. These are definitely tough times in the housing market if you're selling. Obviously God is able.
    Have a great week!
    LydiaCate

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  8. I hope you enjoy your date day!! It sounds like great fun. You deserve it :)

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