Money; now you see it, now you don't

Since moving in with my parents they have provided us with everything we need. From soap to socks, hair accessories to pants. You name it they got it and payed for it. I was and still am very grateful to them for doing so much for us. Grateful that they are able to add us to their budget.



However there were many times, especially when buying clothes for Connie and Bina that I resented it. Mainly not being able to do it myself. While we were in Vancouver I wasn't allowed to work without a Visa and I wasn't eligible for one. That was the only thing in my way. I was willing to take any job just so I wasn't completely dependant upon my parents. It made me feel like a child again and it distracted me from the fact that I was a mother of two.

Now I have a job, nothing glamorous but it's a start. With it I've been able to buy the kids winter wardrobe, shoes, pay for Connie to go to Preschool, basic toiletries and other little things. It's wonderful and makes me feel much more useful. It also has me feeling more like a Mom then just a babysitter.

But of course it doesn't last very long and it always takes me by surprise. Especially since I haven't even entered the world of bill paying. Either way I do enjoy working again and am happy to balance a budget on my own.

Natural Wieght Loss

Are you looking to lose pounds over the Holidays? Does it seem impossible with such an array of goods and treats baking in the oven? Well I'm going to let you in on a secret. I've lost 7 lbs in two weeks! Wanna know how? Do you really?

1. Catch a cold/flu.
2. Loose your appetite.
3. Only eat after noticing that you haven't had anything in 8 hrs.
4. Eat only cereal or oatmeal.
5. Sleep lots.

And there you have it. Not the best feeling in the world, to be sick. But just think of those pounds slipping away effortlessly.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Chain Reaction

Go out Monday night. Cold wind bites at my exposed neck.

Tuesday feeling a little light headed.

Wednesday a slight headache while at work. Get home with a full blown head cold.

Call in sick on Thursday, stay in bed. Fam watches the kids. Call work, not going in on Friday either. Bina gets a fever.

Friday feeling better, wondering the house. Bina is sick. She spreads it to Grandpa then Grandma. Connie starts to get the droopy eyes. Uncle bundles up. The whole house is now sick and as always Grandma gets the worst of it. She takes my advice on which medicine to take and gets worse. Turns out she's allergic.

Saturday everyone is in bed and I'm up taking care of the house. Since it's my fault it only seems fair. Besides they'll be watching the kids while I see "New Moon". It promises to be just as fun as the first.

Nothing like a cold to bring a family together.

All snug tight in our beds. Taking turns easing the sniffles of the children. I can't help but smile and be reminded how blessed I am to be living at home. Oh I gripe plenty about the day to day battles I face living without privacy, having things my way or being the only one to have a say in what my kids are allowed or not. Mingled in the with the madness there are moments of harmony and there's nothing like a cold to do that. It's great having so many willing hands help out while I slept off this head cold. One day it'll just be me. Struggling to keep it together without loosing my head or job. I'm hoping by then I'll have a job that has paid sick leave. I've always been one to stay home when sick, feeling it's not fair to share my germs with the world. But knowing that by missing a days work means missing a days pay is hard. I know many people take advantage of their employers and call in sick just for the fun of it so it's no surprise when calling in with a real ailment is met with scepticism. It's even harder when working for a small company with no replacements to fill in for you. However I don't think it would help business any by sending a sick person to clean homes only to germify it after disinfecting it.

Feeling much better I'll be happy to help out around the house while the rest of the family gets over their colds. Back to work on Monday ready to clean clients homes as they get ready for the holidays. Life is wonderful and I have many things to be greatful for. One day I'll get it right and never let myself forget it.