Time and Money!

I have been having two recurring thoughts lately, time and money.  Since I had Shirley, I find myself with not enough time.  There aren't enough hours in the day to get done all that I need and want to do.  My laundry is piled up (they are clean just not folded) my desk is very unorganized, my dresser has clothes piled so high I can barely see in the mirror, the boys bathroom needed to be cleaned days ago (I swear they must aim everywhere other than the toilet)...the list could go on.  I am very diligent at running the dishwasher every night, otherwise I would get so far behind on dishes as well.  I am very lucky to have my husbands help around the house or I probably would go crazy.  I know it will get easier as Shirley gets older but for now I will have to accept the fact that I am not Super Mom.

The second has been about money.  I can proudly say we have no debt and have money invested and in savings.  What frustrates me is that I need surgery to fix a receding gum line on one of my bottom teeth and it is going to cost $1,600 to fix it.  That is just ridiculous.  That is just my portion, my insurance pays for the rest of the cost.  I can think of so many other ways that I would rather spend $1600.  Unfortunately, the tooth that is exposed really hurts, so not having the surgery is not an option.

On a more positive note, even with not enough hours in the day, I have lots of fun with my kids and still have time to myself after they are in bed (OK- sometimes I do stay up later than I should).  My kids sleep well through the night.  Even Shirley sleeps well between his nighttime feedings.  Plus I have a really comfortable bed and sleep great.