This weekend Michael and I went away, without the kids, for the first time ever for more than a day trip (which we’ve only done once, last year). It was much needed and much enjoyed and much appreciated. We drove up to Orlando Sunday morning, checked into the hotel, stashed our stuff and headed for Epcot. Monday we went to Animal Kingdom & Magic Kingdom. Tuesday we went to MGM Hollywood Studios and Downtown Disney and then came home.

Michael and Sara turn 18 in a couple of months. I need to find something to do for them.

Our van is paid off (the Ford) and for less than I thought, so instead of being responsible and paying off debt or sitting on it for other bills, we went to Target and went holiday shopping. I have almost everything I need. I need a couple more small things, something large for Malachai, and I need to order my brothers stuff. Dad told us what he wanted, and I need to get money from the twins to pitch in for it. I also need to order for my husband, but I know what he wants at least. I just need to scrounge up money for it. Sara’s stuff is already purchased.

We spoke with Olivia at Kids in Motion, and we worked out for summer camp. They are going to waive the registration fee and knocked us down to 20$ per child instead of 27$/24$/24$. We only send them three days a week, but we’re sending all three this year so… every little bit helps.

I keep playing Powerball and I keep not winning… here’s hoping. I have a long list of people and places I’d give money to/donate to and with everything that’s left over I’d handle what we nee handled. This is, of course, assuming we’d win the BIG jackpot.