March 2008 Archive

Family gatherings are matches of wits around here!

We have a large family, and we like to get together for big family reunions and meals.  My mother recently married (after being widowed) a man who lives for teasing people and making sarcastic remarks.

Well, my entire family is quick witted, and we have a great time sharpening our teeth and using Sarcasm right back on this man!  He tries so hard to get the “upper hand” but he doesn’t have a chance against us!  It’s very funny to see how hard he tries, and yet always ends up licking his wounds.  It’s very ironic because he is always the one who starts the “match of wits!”

Posted by Monica in Family, Fun, Life, Opinion

What a difference a couple of hours makes

We usually get up really early Sunday mornings to do our grocery shopping.  We are usually out of the store by 8am.  Well, I wasn’t feeling very well and didn’t sleep well, so we didn’t even leave the house until 7:45am.  We got to the store about 8:05am.

Boy was the store extremely crowded!  I really did not expect it to be that crowded that early!  We had to stand in the checkout line for over an hour!  We didn’t get home until 11:30!

I guess in the future I’ll have to just bite the bullet and force myself to get up and go early no matter what.

Posted by Monica in Around the House, Family

My baby is going to South Africa

Next fall, my youngest son will be going to South Africa for the semester.  I am thrilled for him to have the opportunity to travel, but I’m also terrified for him.  Or should I say I’m terrified for ME?  That is probably more truthful.  I like have my kids close by, and it scares me when they are far away. 

Posted by Monica in Family

I use coupons a lot

When the Sunday newspaper comes, I head straight for the coupon sections.  I don’t care about the TV Guide, or the Comics, or even the latest news.  Give me the coupons!  I want to save as much money as I can save!

Posted by Monica in Around the House, Family, Finances

When it rains, it pours!

It seems that all of our vehicles need immediate repairs.  Brakes, transmission, serpentine belts, steering, it’s going to cost a fortune to fix them all. 

I’m getting discouraged about keeping up with all of the costs of living.  I hope things get better soon!

Posted by Monica in Around the House, Family, Finances