We are all sick

I am still feeling pretty bad, and now so are my boys. They are cranky and not eating well (if Josh is not eating, he is sick.) My nephew is also here and he is really sick.
For some reason when my kids are sick (which thank God is very rare) they do not sleep just get cranky.

Three cranky kids + I still sick mama = NO FUN!

-Becky

Aug. bills

All Aug. bills are paid in full.

We have everything we need to start school.

I also got my Mastercard down to $200.00 (from $700.00.)
I still owe the dentist $217.00.
I owe Kohl's about $25.00.

Praise God!

-Becky

Update

We ended up evacuating due to Hurricane Irene. We left early Sat. and stayed with friends. While there I started feeling sick. We came home Sun. afternoon. I went right to bed. Sun. night was horrible, my throat and head were in so much pain. Yesterday I called my doctor but they were closing by 12 and I couldn't get there by then (many lights near us are still out and lots of detours with lines and trees down.)

Anyway my stepfather took me to the EMO and they diagnosed me with strep. Even after the first antibiotic and a nap I felt a little better. And I feel a little better still today, but not great. But the all over body aches are gone, now I still have sore throat (though not as painful as Sun. night and yesterday.) I also have a slight headache and feel weak, plus the antibiotic is causing stomachaches. But I will take this over the way I felt just yesterday morning.

My house did well in hurricane, no damage inside, we never even lost power. We did lose some limbs in the yard. They are piled waiting to be cut so they will get picked up. I am going to call the town to see if anyone is cutting limbs, because usually they will not take them unless they are cut into 3 ft. pieces, and we do not have a power saw.

The boys have been playing video games and watching tv for 2 days straight and of course are fighting today. My mom is coming to get Josh around 2:30, then I will go back to bed, because the more rest the faster I will recover.

If you were in the hurricane's path how did you and your family fair? Your house?

-Becky

Welcome new followers

A big welcome to Barbara and Megan, my two new followers.

-Becky

Conflicting reports and spending money

The town I live in is very close to the bay. Hurricane Irene is headed to hit us sometime tomorrow afternoon. The police told me we had were having a mandatory evacuation by 11am tomorrow, but the fireman said they can't make you leave (but that if you have an emergency help may not come.)

We have a few invites to go to other's houses inland, however these are without Lady. I can't leave her home alone. Our house will not flood, but may lose power or have wind damage. I am debating staying home. Will make the final decision in am.

In the thought of staying home we hit the food store. We spent 80 unbudgeted dollars on pretty much junk food, and dog food. We probably have not spent $80 on junk food in the past 6 months. I know other than the dog food the items were not a need, but occasionally you just have to blow the budget. And we will really enjoy our snacks as we are stuck inside for the next three days.



Are you in the path of Hurricane Irene? Are you staying home or moving elsewhere until it passes? Did you stock up on snacks?

-Becky

Free Credit Report

In NJ (and other states) we are entitled to 1 free credit report from each of the three agencies every 12 months. I just got all mine. If you want yours go here.

They do not give you your credit score for free, there is a fee for that (so I didn't get that today.)

I just ordered and viewed all three of my reports online. I am happy to report that I only have one negative on each report (the same negative.) In 2006 I went bankrupt after acquiring debt from my ex through our marriage (you better believe somewhere in dating process in future I will be asking, "Can I see your credit reports?") Did you know when you get married you assume the debts of your spouse, and they can even stick with you after the divorce. Especially bad are the things he charges while you are married but you have no idea about. Anyway, I digress, it is not my goal to bash my ex, and I chose to willingly entire into that marriage (crazy little thing called love.)

Everyone should check their reports to make sure everything is correct and to see how they can improve (pay off amounts owed, and so on.)

I know in the grand scheme of things credit reports and scores are not that big of a deal, however they are being used for more than loans. You can be denied a job if you have bad credit. You can pay through the roof on insurance premiums. So it is in our best interest to make sure they are correct and try to keep our debt to income ratios low.

So go here and check your reports today.

-Becky

p.s. I am against debt and feel when we have debt we should pay it off. I went bankrupt after a bad situation and much prayer. I needed a fresh start that I was not getting even after my divorce. I did not want the divorce or bankruptcy, but sometimes in life we have to choose the lesser of two evils when faced in such a situation. My best advice would be to stay out of them in the first place. And learn from your mistakes when they are made.

Today and more homeschool stuff

Today it is very hot and humid out. We are expecting a storm (from a hurricane), so this makes it more humid. It really stinks because my central air is not working (praise God is has worked since May, because I am cranky when hot.)

As we have been doing more school planning I am getting more and more excited!
Joshua is also excited about doing carpentry. He has been learning how to build things from wood by just spending time with wood and tools. He just got his own saw and hammer last night at Lowe's, so now he can really build stuff, as he said.

I am very excited about studying astronomy and we have been watching documentaries about the planets, moon landings, and other space missions. Did you know they sent a rover that landed on Mars and it took almost a year to get there? You can see images and videos the rover sent back. It is so cool.

We are going to get a telescope so we can spend many nights gazing at the planets and constellations. All I ever see though is stars, the images that many can see seem to escape me. But still the night sky is so beautiful.




We are looking for planetariums in NJ that we can visit as well. And we are planning at least one visit to the Franklin Institute Space Command as well.

One of the many reasons I love homeschooling is learning all this cool stuff with my kids. Plus when I get excited they tend to as well (but not always.)

Let's pray this enthusiasm stays right through to June. LOL.

-Becky