Wednesday, February 18, 2015

One Day of Pay

At some point I will actually talk finances....but in reality, we are just in a holding pattern.  It isn't terribly interesting.  Once the house sells.....then it will get interesting!

In the meantime, the stress of everything has started to take a toll.  I know I am not getting a restful sleep, so I am tired.  My stomach is all cramped up, and it isn't the stomach bug that is going around.  Just thinking about all the stuff I need to do starts a chain reaction in my body of stress, adrenaline, etc.

I am debating taking Monday off from work.  I already need to go in late (around Noon) because Bossy is getting his braces on. His appointment should be over about 11:00...then take him to school....drive to work.  I usually work until 3:30, but I was planning on working until 5.  But then I get home at 5:30, and dinner is late, and I am off schedule....

It starts all over....stress, adrenaline...

So I am toying with just taking the day off.  I will bring home whatever work I can (but it may not be much that I can do from home).  And I will not like missing the pay.  But I need a catch up day.  I need a day to get through all the phone calls, errands, and miscellaneous tasks that are just piling up.

I want to be able to crunch some numbers.  Do our taxes.  Call Verizon to get $10 off our bill.  I want to go through the pile of "stuff" that I have been shoving aside.  I want to feel like I am in control of my life, instead of a series of reactions to whatever is going on.

The stress around here is reaching critical levels.  The kids are grumpy, I am grumpy.  Bossy has started soiling himself.  Sassy is back talking (but that could just be my pre-teen discovering how to get under my skin). 

Of course....we may get snow.  And my mini-plan might be foiled.  I may spend the day shoveling snow....again.

Right now I am just desperate to clear the board.  I hate feeling like I have so much hanging over me.  I wish the weekend could allow me to do all of this, but I spend every weekend dealing with the showings on the house, bickering kids, house noise.  I need a quiet day....one where I can make a mega TO DO list, and just keep crossing stuff off.  I know there is no way I would get it ALL done....but to feel like I can at least make a dent.....it may be worth one day pay.

15 comments:

  1. I'm sorry you're stressed. I go through those spells. And I too experience sleeping & tummy problems when that happens. Hoping you can find some relief.

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  2. I am sure having G-man gone, and the weather and the unknown that looms ahead is all taking a big chunk out of your mind. Wish there was something I could do.

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    1. I appreciate the thought. I will weather the storm....I always do...

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  3. I think Blogger ate my comment. I tried to tell you that I am sorry that you are stressed out and that I hope things turn around soon. Maybe you can do some stress-relieving exercises like meditating, deep breathing, gratitude reflections, or random acts of kindness. HUGS

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    1. I am big into the RAK. I do those all the time. :)

      For me...the biggest stress relief is watching my TO DO list shrink!!

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  4. I know exactly how you feel. Even though my husband was home, selling the house, downsizing, dealing with all the kids and the showings was more than overwhelming. The list does get crossed off. Go ahead and make that master list. Do one thing at a time - even if it is just one a day.

    I hope your house sells sooner than later, braces go on like a breeze and your kiddos feel peace soon. More than that, YOU get to relax for a WHOLE DAY!

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  5. I totally understand.... I call them mental health days. It's a way to wade through the todo list that can get so overwhelming. The little bit of relief that offers is so worth the pay loss in my book.

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  6. You are brave to get braces put on without knowing where you stand financially. Hope it isn't too pain full for bossy.

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    1. The money for this comes out of his medical trust. Different set of miney. Plus, he needs MAJOR work...this isn't just to correct spaces or misalignment.

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    2. Oh that's good. Poor boy though. Hope everything goes smoothly and time flies until the day all is corrected.

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    3. He has a double cross underbite. We had to extract 3 teeth. His permanent teeth came in at the top of his gum. If the braces aren't successful. ..he will need oral surgery to realign his entire jaw. Unfortunately that scenario requires him to be done growing and still have the braces....so he may need to wear them for six years.

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  7. Oh and I know how to spell painful. Stupid auto correct.

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    1. And I know how to spell MONEY. I can't type on a phone!

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    2. Lol glad I'm not the only one :).

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