Is it spring yet? The prairie is getting a coating of snow today. The forecast had called for up to six inches but so far we have only gotten an inch or two. It is still coming down but seems to be lighter than it was earlier.
I dropped the kids off at school on time this morning. Neither one had a smile on their face but they made it on time. The line at the middle school seemed to go extra slow this morning. We were a few minutes later than we had been on Monday. Tagen was very worried he was going to be late.
I came out to the country house after I dropped the kids off at school. I have been working on taxes. I am almost ready to call and make an appointment with my accountant and get them finished up. I’m anxious to know what the outcome will be this year with the change in the tax laws. Hopefully I’ll come out without having to pay taxes. I had to put two new roofs on two of the rental properties so had some extra expenses this year. I did make more this year at the Airbnb but have lots of depreciation that will be applied against that.
Funny that I have to pay an accountant to do my taxes when I do others for free. Where I do taxes we can only do the simple ones. With my rentals and Airbnb expenses they get too complicated to do at the site I work at.
There are still a few spots left for us to do others taxes for free. If you want yours done just call the Emporia Senior Center and ask for an appointment. Allow extra time when you come for your appointment as sometimes the reviewer gets backed up and it takes a bit to get to everyone.
I am getting ready to head back into town. I want to allow lots of extra time with the roads getting snow-covered. Ellexia would be most upset it I wasn’t there to meet her at 3:09. Not looking forward to standing outside waiting for her but I will do it. Haven’t heard from Michelle and Tim so don’t know if they will be able to make it home tonight or not. I have a tax shift at 9:00 in the morning. I’ll have to take Ellexia with me if they don’t make it home.
Got my bathroom sink faucets ordered from the plumber today. I was going to try to find some myself but decided it would be easier if I let him order them. They will be out sometime in a week or two to install them. I have had three home repair jobs this month. Hadn’t had any for a bit so guess I am making up for it this month. I hate to spend money on things like that.
I weighed myself this morning after I got here. It was after I ate breakfast but yikes! I have gained five pounds this week. I didn’t think I was that far off plan. Thinking it has to do more with me not feeling so good and not moving much. I have done much more sitting while I have been in town than I normally do. Time to get on top of this again and get 100% back on plan and start moving my body again.
This week of babysitting has gone easy and fast. It will be good to get back to my boring normal routine though. I have a fairly busy week next week. Sunday and Monday are my only free days of the week and I have something Monday afternoon to go to. Maybe I will get my house cleaned Sunday and Monday. It is way over due for a good cleaning.
Grateful for a successful babysitting week, grateful for the time at home today, and grateful the snow is ending and the roads are mostly clear.