Where Things Are At

Well, the knee seems to be heeling up nicely, at least as far as I can tell. I threw my back out when I was on the crutches, so I feel like I've traded one problem for another. But I don't think it's any big deal. Things seem to be on the mend.

I have to get back to working on taxes, like everybody else. I switched jobs a couple of years ago and so the equilibrium of my withholdings is still a work in progress. I used to get a decent tax return back. Last year, I owed a fair about, and this year, I'm hoping to at least break even. We'll see. Part of this is also due to the fact that I have fewer deductions- what with the three older kids no longer being dependents. Only Sam is at home.

Once I get done with my taxes, I need to get going on everyone else's. Between the three kids, it involves four different states. I'm dreading it, but I've put it off about as long as I can. The good news is I no longer have to deal with the FAFSA.

Speaking of Sam,we're beginning the guardianship process, seeing how he's no longer a minor- as of last Friday. I know less than nothing about it, but the little I'm finding out makes the IEP process look look like a joy in comparison. And speaking of the IEP process, that's coming up too.

Jake is supposed to be home for spring break next week. It's always nice to have any of the kids around- no matter how short the visit.

It seems spring is finally trying to make an entrance. Yesterday was in the forties- I think it was the warmest day so far this year. The ice dams on my roof haven't led to any water backing up into the house- at least as far as I know. But I do have a call into a contractor to look at a ceiling problem I've been having. That promises to be fun. And there's still plenty of snow on the ground, so springtime canoeing in my "damp" basement is still a distinct possibility.




That's about it for now. More updates to follow. Maybe.