So mad and disappointed

Dh's new boss has decided they now only get off 4 holidays a year, which does NOT include Memorial Day or Labor day. How do you not get off on Labor Day?! I was looking forward to heading to WDW that day too. Coming from someone who was used to him having off and knowing the other long term employees, I can tell you that we are upset about it. Not that we can do anything about it though. This sucks! It's not like they will have a ton of business to do- everyone else is off! ugh...

Cop out!

I'm just in a posting mood this morning I guess. ;)

So I'm reading on one of my boards all about Mother's Day and how it's a Hallmark holiday. Isn't every holiday a Hallmark holiday now? I mean they have decorations and cards for everything now! Anyway, some moms were venting about how they didn't get anything. Not even a card because their dh said that his wife wasn't his mother (some wives sure do have to act like it LOL). I think it's a cop out! No, he doesn't have to go buy something for his wife for Mother's Day but unless their kids have their own job and can drive themselves to the store or are old enough to do something themselves, then YES dh's should do something for their wives. That is the MOTHER of his children. They should have their toddlers make mom a card or do a craft. No money would have to be involved. I just think it's a cop out.

Ugh Healthcare!!!

Tell me this isn't the dumbest thing in the world. Not only do we pay out nearly $500/mo (and that's with the company paying for dh and 90% of the kids I think) for our healthcare but we have a $3000 deductible per CALENDAR year. It doesn't matter that our plan starts in Sept and ends in Sept. They only count it as Jan-Dec which means I had to pay OOP up to $3K Sept- Dec. last year and again with another $3K (which is done for this year) for Jan-Dec 2008 (and actually only til Sept as we'll be changing plans again). I'm kinda glad I waited to take Logan for his 5yr appt now. It won't come out of my pocket since we've met both the individual and family ded. for the year. Guess I should take advantage and get a check up and go to the dermatologist and get some stuff checked out. Too bad dental and vision aren't included. LOL

Food Prices

I spent so much at the grocery store last night it's ridiculous. Yes, I bought some convenience foods and snacks but I also bought fresh vegetable and fruits and just those alone cost me a ton. I decided to try a friend's suggestion and do "spaghetti" using spaghetti squash instead of noodles. One squash was over $7. Ouch! Maybe I should just make my own pasta- even boxed would be cheaper! Grapes were $2.99/lb. Again- ouch! My boys love fresh fruit and it's so expensive.

We're not lucky enough to have stores that double and triple coupons in our area and it seems most coupons are for foods I don't usually purchase anyway. I use them when I can though. I buy extra when things are Buy one, Get one free (plus coupons if I have them) so I can at least think I'm getting some kind of bargain. What do those less fortunate do in times like this? Milk has gone sky high- should I just buy my own dairy cow? (LOL) It may cheaper in the long run.

Gas prices have really affected us too. We aren't going on trips around town as much. I've def. stepped down my shopping. As much as I love SuperTarget, it's much further away and I don't know that the prices are worth the gas. Will a new President help things? I doubt it but I can be hopeful!