it's fine, who needs money anyway, right?

  i am trying to remain positive in light of all the things that keep happening to me, but i think its time for a break!  as everyone knows i went back to work part time.  it worked out for our schedule and our finances.  there wasnt a lot of playing room in the ol check book, but we managed it well...
  june 18th was like any other day, john went to work at 9.  what was a bit different was he was back at 1030.  he was "let go" from his 7 year long employment at tom ahl.  no warning, no real reason. come to find out later it was probably because they needed to make room for employees from the recently bought out findlay tom ahl store.  he wasnt the only unfortunate person.  so, while he has sent out many resumes and even had an interview, our future is uncertain.  he has 2 more weeks to see if he is even eligible for unemployment. heck, verizon is already calling...
  i definitely enjoy having him around during the day though, thats for sure.  an extra set of hands is always nice!  we have never spent this much time together.  i am getting better with it.  at first it was weird, he was all up in my day.  now we take turns sleeping in, making lunch etc.  i could get used to this!  if only he got paid to help around the house!
  it always feels as if when it rains it pours.  im frustrated that im paying off a $700 water bill from my previous renters, also frustrated that i sent a $125 check for a phone i never received.  i dropped and broke my new camera.  my week old scale broke (i was able to return it though). i hate saying no to the kids when they want something.  i know things will turn around for us, but waiting is no fun.
  BUT, we are all alive and healthy.  we are enjoying our summer.  lillian turned 7, sebastian is close behind her to turn 6 next month.  leyton, amity and atticus all had wonderful well child exams.  amity is on day two of potty training and its going great.  atticus is a fun happy smiley baby.  my company (paid) picnic is in a few weeks, and my diet is going great.  so despite all the above bull, things besides money are perfect.  and thats whats most important :)