We got the apartment!

We are approved for the new apartment!  I am looking forward to lower rent, more space and a full size washer and dryer.  However, I am not looking forward to changing our address with our banks, utilities, etc.  Also, Kyle will have to switch schools.  Hopefully he can finish out the school year at his current school, rather than start at a new school with just a few weeks left by the time we move. 

She asked for our move in date and I told her “sometime in May.”  I also asked for a bottom floor and she quickly assigned us one.  It sounded like they have plenty of apartments open, so I am really glad we were able to get a bottom floor.  She also gave me our address!  I have the numbers and apartment number but no street name.  I am sure we can find it within the complex. 

I received a new book to read and review.  I am looking forward to reading it.  It's about a teenager girl who "goes vintage" as in 1962.  It looks like an interesting read! 

2:30am Sunday

Well, I learned my lesson! While at the dinner party, I drank about two glasses of Pepsi! I don't normally drink soda or even Pepsi, but I was thirsty. Now, I can't sleep! I did some reading for fun and reading for college though. I am trying to stay a bit ahead in college by working on assignments a week early. So far, so good! My first class is Psychology and it is mainly about learning about yourself and getting the hang of college. There are times that I get discouraged, but I remind myself why I want my Bachelor's degree.

8 Days

Today is our 8th day in our new apartment!  We seem to have a nice routine down.  Next week, we're going to stop by the Exceptional Children's department at the school district to drop off some paperwork.  I finally heard back from the lady I was waiting to hear back from.  She wants a copy of his latest IEP so she can determine what services Kyle will need. 

Since we've been in our new apartment, I have read two books!  I have one more book to read and write a review for.  I am so glad I am almost caught up.  I am really enjoying reading books and doing reviews.  I am still doing product reviews too.  Since we moved, I've been working on catching up on my reviews and also trying to do all of the cleaning, laundry, changing our information, and just making sure everything is caught up and taken care of. 

Shannon took our car in to get fixed and we finally got it back yesterday!  Shannon said it runs like new!  In addition, they fixed the interior lights and the electrical on the inside so now our clock works and our radio stations can be programmed again.  The lock works to where we could probably use the alarm clicker again.  Shannon has to manually use the car key to open the driver side door and then unlock each door manually.  Our final bill was over $1400!  We eventually want to get the car re-painted because there is rust on the top of the car.  We also want to get it reupholstered, eventually. 

This week, Kyle started saying "pee pee."  He likes sitting on the potty (with all of his clothes on) but now he likes saying "pee pee" and then one of us takes him to the potty.  He still likes to sit with his clothes on or he'll pull down his pants.  We'll have to get him pull ups and try it that way... 

Waking up early

This entire week, I started waking up early (usually around 5 AM - 6 AM) so that I have some time for myself in the morning before Kyle gets up.  I wanted some peace and quiet while I workout and maybe do some reading.  It's been really nice and working out for perfectly to get some alone time.  This morning I woke up around 4:15 AM. 

I am doing two loads of laundry today and will slowly try to catch up on all the other things I need to wash (sheets and towels we don't absolutely need right away). 

Shannon took our car in for it's 60,000 mile "check up."  Our car needs it bad too.  We are hoping they can fix the A/C and heater.  When it's winter and we turn on the heat, it fogs up the car.  The A/C works fine but when it's time to use the heat (for the winter time) it may not work properly.  Hopefully they can fix that for us.  So far, this will cost us around $1300 as of this morning.  We're hoping it won't be more than that. 

I found a recipe to make "mocha frappe" and "caramel frappe" like the ones at McDonald's.  Shannon and I love the frappes.  Shannon likes the caramel frappe and I like the mocha frappe.  Instead of spending about $3 for each, I decided to search for a "copycat" recipe of both coffee drinks.  The recipe is really easy too! 

We went to Walmart yesterday for a few more groceries and other things.  I finally found Borax there!  So I made a batch of homemade laundry soap today. 

2 Free books

I just received an email from Harlequin saying that they are sending me two special edition books! I have to read them and fill out a survey about my opinions of both books! A few months ago, I joined Tell Harlequin panel, they send you free books based on your profile. I am excited and can't wait to read these books. I really haven't had a chance to sit down to read in so long.