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Extra work helps pay the bills...

April 27th, 2006 at 08:22 pm

I worked extra today so one of my coworkers could get off early to visit her new grandchild. She's a young grandma. I'm 43, and I think she's only 2 or 3 years older than me. I can't even imagine being a grandma that young, but what fun she is having! It better be a while before I'm a grandma!!

I work the last Kindergarten Connection night tonight. It's hard working on school nights with the girls' homework and all, but extra dollars on the paycheck will be much appreciated.

In a bit, I pick up my daughter for her medical appt - actually she'll see two doctors, with two co-pays. I keep telling myself to be thankful for medical care and insurance, but handing over the copays week after week gets a bit discouraging. At least the money isn't being spent on frivalous things.

Got our latest electrical bill, and month by month, it's been getting lower. We have natural gas for the furnace, water heater, dryer and oven. So being vigilant about what's on (and could/should be off,) swapping out incandescent bulbs for compact fluorescent, and searching out those hidden usage sources is paying off. As with most things in my life, there is still room to improve, but we're headed in the right direction.

Enjoy your day! Take care!!

5 Responses to “Extra work helps pay the bills...”

  1. kadunk Says:
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    Our gas and electric bill always go down once the warmer weather arrives, and I'm so thankful. $400 a month down to $100 a month makes a big difference come budgeting time!

    -kim

  2. Thrifty Ray Says:
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    I am 44 and Ive been a gramma for two years...it was quite a surprise...but now I love it.

  3. LuckyRobin Says:
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    My mother became a grandmother at 39. But that's what she gets for getting married at 17 and having her first daughter get married at 19!

  4. LittleGopher Says:
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    I think having a young grandma would be fun. I hope to be at least a young-at-heart, fun grandma someday!

  5. Lady Jennelle Says:
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    I had to smile at your young grandma comment 'cuz I was a grandma at the age of 38. *lol*

    Now - I'm 50 and have 6 of them [I told my daughter I wasn't old enough the first time 'n obviously, she didn't listen. *Giggle*

    Love,

    Jennelle

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