Not yet. In fact so far just two weeks in and it's been anything but. I'm going to ask you to entertain my pity party for just a moment, if you would.
Everyone in the family has been sick. Sinus infections. Ear infections. Sore throats. We've run through them all. Taking 5 people to the doctor is not cheap. Having to take two of them back because they got something else after the first round of antibiotics is just worse. My doctor tells me it's all in my head, literally.
The alternator on my wife's truck went out. Thank God I have two (three if you count Danny, but he's not official yet) nephews that are handy and can work on cars. Still shelled out a couple hundred dollars to get it fixed, but probably just a third or even a fourth of what I would have paid at a dealership or a regular shop.
Two days after we get my wife's truck fixed, my SUV decides not to start. I just bought it a month ago and it's currently at the dealer. We'll see how they handle this situation. I guarantee it will decide if I ever go back there or recommend them to any family or friends.
We have a house to finish packing. We've lived here 7 years and have collected quite a bit in that time. One bright spot of 2012 is the fact that we are moving to a bigger and much nicer house. But anyone who has moved knows the process can be stressful. Even more so when you do it during the coldest part of the year. Fortunately I've got friends and family to help us move. I worry how much help I'll actually be given that I really don't have much strength or stamina since my ordeal 2 years ago.
Finally, the one shower/tub in the house is refusing to drain. I've tried Drano, plunger and snaking it to no avail. If I can't get it cleared soon I may have to call on one of those nephews for some more handy work.
So, to recap
My Con's list:
We've been sick,
We've been spending unplanned money on cars
We have to move in the bitter cold
We have no shower/tub currently
My Pro's list:
We're moving to a great home
We've got great family and friends that help us out when we need it
Oh, and my mom is coming up from Florida at the end of the month for my kids confirmation at church
One of these days I'm going to catch a break. In the meantime I love knowing I've got plenty of people in my life to help me along the way!
