Kathy had to work this morning so I had to get up and let the dogs out. I tried to go back to sleep but didn’t get there so I got up.
I headed to Emporia around 11:30. I stopped and mailed my Christmas cards. Felt good to have them on their way. Then I stopped at Clark’s and paid the bill for the water line replacement. It was about what I expected it to be.
When I got to Emporia I stopped at Guion’s and got Tagen a new washer and dryer. Michelle and I are sharing the cost. It will be Tagen’s birthday and Christmas present. That’s what happens when you grow up I guess! I was surprised when they told me they could drop them off today.
Then I headed to Sutherland’s to get the dryer cord and vent stuff and the washer water lines and drain hose. I took those by Tagen’s house and dropped them off and let them know the washer and dryer would be delivered this afternoon. I didn’t pay the extra to have Guion’s install them. Trusting Tagen can figure that out. I did tell him it was important that he get the washer and dryer inside the house today. I don’t want them to sit outside all night. I’m afraid someone will steal them and I don’t think it would be good for them to be out in freezing temperatures.
While I was at Sutherland’s I picked up a space heater for Ellexia. She text me earlier and said her bedroom was freezing cold. I have had the heater guys over there and there is nothing they can do. The venting for the furnace was not installed properly and it can’t be fixed. Ellexia’s birthday is Wednesday and the space heater will be part of her gifts.
I went to the sporting goods store at the mall and got two new pair of pants. I ruined a pair painting and I needed another pair to take on the trip to AZ. I will be gone for five days and I only have four pair.
I went to exercise at 2:00. A little over halfway through the iPad that shows the video I exercise to quit as the battery had run out. It wanted rebooted and my trainer wasn’t sure how to do that so we called the session quit early. The lady from KU was there today so I stopped and visited with her. She is responsible for laying eyes on us monthly and asking how the program is going for us.
I stopped at the Dollar General store to get a birthday gift bag to put Ellexia’s presents in. I will drop off her presents on my way out of town Wednesday. I have to leave before she gets out of school but at least she will have her presents on her birthday.
The plumber for the sewer line replacement project at Tagen’s house called me this morning and gave me his bid. It was about twice what I had hoped it might be but the project needs to be done. My drain guy who I trust recommended this plumber. They might start the project later this week but will definitely be on the job the first of next week. That is quicker than I expected. They are rushing against the weather as they can’t do it until spring if we get a hard freeze several days in a row. I appreciate that they are going to attempt to get it done this year.
I drove by Jason’s house and the shingles are on the roof but they haven’t started laying them yet. Betting they will be there sometime yet this week.
Felt good to get somethings crossed off my to-do list. Last night I ordered Ellexia her Christmas presents on-line so both Ellexia and Tagen are covered for their birthdays and Christmas. Fingers crossed everything comes in on time. Ellexia is old enough to understand if they don’t.
Tomorrow I think I get to stay home all day. I would like to get a treat or two made if the mood strikes. I also need to make a packing list so I can pull things together Wednesday morning. I am meeting Nicole at 4:30 Wednesday afternoon and her husband is going to drive us to the airport. We will get checked in and hopefully have time to grab a bite to eat before our flight to Phoenix.
It will be a busy couple of days when I get home next week. Family Christmas is Saturday, December 21 and I have lots to do for it. I am looking forward to some time with Nicole and seeing the beautiful landscape of the Southwest.
Planning to go on a money diet come the first of the year. I have spent lots of money this year improving four houses. I play games with money and myself and it is time to start a new game. One year I attempted to go 90 days without buying anything other than groceries. Spending can become a habit and I play games with myself to see what my habits are. Maybe it is time I break up with Amazon for a while. Amazon makes it way too easy for me to buy things. I detest shopping in stores so if I make Amazon go away maybe I can go longer than 90 days not buying anything.
Grateful the grandkids Christmas and birthday shopping is done, grateful I crossed somethings off my to-do list today, and grateful over time I have changed my relationship with money.