Wow. We've had a crazy week. Zachary started with the flu on Wednesday and threw up continuously till Friday. Poor kid. Usually when he gets sick, its no more than a cold, or a 24 hour bug at worst. So this came as a surprise that it was lasting this long. Wednesday night I was following him around with a can of Lysol in fear that Ryan would pick up the germs. Unfortunately I soon realized he wasn't done being sick as he kept throwing up on every inch Id just Lysoled!
So what shall we talk about? Hmm. How about my $430.00 electric bill? Yes, that's right the electricity in this state cost more per month than Steve's 2004 Dodge Ram. Isn't that nuts? We only have electric heat in 1 room- Zachary's toy room. And that is only on low on the weekends. Weekdays its off. We have natural gas heat but that bill does include heating our hot water. Our bill used to be mid $200.00. Now these damn rate hikes are killing us! I cant imagine what it will be when its mid summer and we have 4 air conditioners going! Its not like we live in a mansion and have lights on all the time in each "wing". And we get a lot of natural light in here especially with the sky lights, so I don't have lights on during the day when I'm home.We are going to call the electric company and get someone out here to check the meter. I just think there is no way it can really be that much. Its freaking crazy! Last month our bill was about $360. and Steve and I almost blew a gasket. When he saw this months, he immediately thought he must have not paid last months or something and that's why it was so high. Its so frustrating. Its not like we can use a different electric company and take our business elsewhere. Its insane!
In other news, its Ryan's 2 month birthday today! He is going to the Dr today for a checkup. I cant wait to see how much he weights. Were estimating about 13 and a half lbs. He's a bruiser! He has to get his shots today though. I'm gonna hate that! Good thing Steve is going too. I will post some pictures in the next few days. Hes so much fun. Smiling and cooing and stuff! We cant stop kissing his chubby cheeks! I'm loving being home. Wish I didn't have to go back to work ever but I might have to work 6 jobs to pay for the damn electricity! Sorry, I'm not over that yet.
Steve and I got out for a nice dinner ALONE (for the first time) over the weekend thanks to Suzie and Chris who babysat both kids. We went to Outback. It was great. Thanks Suz!Zachary loves playing with his 3 cousins. Its so cute to see him with Joshua - my 2 1/2 yr old nephew. He has already asked me when he can babysit them. Not yet.
Zachary is getting his braces soon. The process is starting in 2 weeks. He will get his spacers on.
He's really bummed. I keep telling him that Suzie and I wanted braces so bad and we never had them. But that doesnt seem to soften the blow. He will only have to have them for 2 years hopefully. His teeth are straight but he has an overbite.
Gotta run, and take the little guy to the Dr. I'll write more later.
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Hey Sally, time to consider NC. My electric bill was 186.00 last month. I have a heat pump that basically runs on electricity. I know you wouldnt think it would have to heat much but It does go down to 30 at night in the winter. It runs about 139.00 in the summer but thats because we also have central air that runs off the same heat pump. Gas today was 1.38 per gal. My house is 1970 sq ft, I own 3.78 acres of property and my house taxes are 802.00 per yr. Cigs are 2.50 per pack and groceries are cheaper. I hear CL&P are getting approved for another rate hike. You Can Have it... I dont miss CT at all except my friends. I will write more later
Nah, I think something is wrong. Your house is certainly a little bigger than mine but my electric bill for the past 2 months were $153.08 and $166.34. Of course I also have gas bills $154.60 and 201.31. So I'm paying $300 - $350 a month between the two. And I don't feel like your house is crazy hot when I go over there, or all lit up with electricity. Something is off.
Aside from your electricity whoa's...at least Zachary's braces aren't as bad as Kaila's and you'll never know the pain that is head gear!! And this whole process for is us about 3 years (head gear to retainer)...ay yay yay! Someone needs to plant a money tree!!
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