It is opening weekend for trout, so it's no surprise that it was extremely wet, windy and cold. While part of the gang headed for camp and fishing, I stayed home to get some serious housecleaning caught up. While I didn't miss that ugly weather, I did miss the granddaughter catching her first fish! I just keep telling myself that if I get my life in order, I will have much more time to enjoy those kinds of moments. Hopefully, Pap Pap and I will get to take her out fishing at the lake soon.
Although I am itching to get to the cabin and get some work done, I am trying to focus on priorities and get things done. First and foremost, I managed not only to get my income taxes done on time for the first time since 2003, but I also had to get back taxes amended clear back to 2005. The Lord works in mysterious ways-just by chance I found out about adoption credits that could really help us out financially. We won't count our chicks before they hatch, but we are certainly saying a lot of prayers. It's a strange feeling to have the taxes off of my mind. Now on to the next project.
A big part of finding the simple life again, starts with getting the house in order and getting our mortgage refinanced. So, the serious housecleaning, pitching and sorting has begun. While I was at it, I managed to get the "grandkids" bedroom set up. I put a "big girl" bed in for Madison, and moved the crib from our room in there for Madison's new baby brother or sister, due in June. Here's hoping we get to enjoy some overnights.
Although I haven't had much time outside in the past couple weeks, I did manage to get out and see some frogs in the pond, getting busy. The grass is getting a little greener, and the horses are loving it. Daffodils blooming in the yard, and the rhubarb is up. Now that the taxes are finished, hopefully the blogging will get a little more interesting!
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