My husband and I are not soul mates. We are happy and very much love each other, but soul mates we are not. My husbands brother and wife, they are soulmates. It seems like they do not want to spend a moment apart. When she goes to work he counts the minutes till she is back. He will get worried or anxious if she is 5 minutes late. My husband just knows if I am late I probably went to the store or to get something for dinner. The brother I am refering to has been married 5 years...so they are not still in the honeymoon phase or anything. But you wouldn't know to see them together. Sure they have their moments, all couples do. Neither one of them is perfect...But they just love to do EVERYTHING they can together. Am I a bad wife, I like it when the child is at school and my hubby goes off to work, AAAHHH alone at last. I guess after 13 years we are just in a rut. Plus, my husband is not very romantic. He has done a sweet thing or two, but not much. I love my husband and still think he is a great catch. We have a nice life and do not fight much any more. Who cares if he is not my soulmate, I don't know if one really exhists.

I go back and forth every day about my job...hours and money, or more time at home. I need to pick a side and stick to it. I get paid Wednesday and the money will be good, so I may go back and forth till I see the next check.

Buffy

I got my gas bill, $70.63 !!!!!!! wow I can afford all my bills on my paycheck. I can not wait to see it, good hours and double time for working christmas. I am so excited, for once, my life is going great!!!!!!!!!

Buffy

I told my husband that I saw next weeks work schedule and I still had three days off...and the hours sucked. He said: The more you are off M-F the more I can work, (he does not have to take me to work or get my daughter from school.)He said that he thought I wanted more time at home and all. I said can you handle the responsability of having to make more money becouse I am making less. He said that he may bring in $400 this week and most weeks should be about the same. Relax and enjoy your time at home, I know the schedule is not your fault. Soooooo thats where I say wowowowow. He said its a double edge sword, you want the time at home but you miss the money..I do understand but since I make enough to pay the bills enjoy the extra time and don't worry. again, wowowowowow. I am truely happy.

I have had three days off, and while I will miss the money, I enjoyed the time at home. I am looking forward to going back. I think I may just accept the three days off as a bonus or something. Let me explain...Hubby makes enough money (with my help) that all bills are getting paid..so since I am doomed to get this shitty schedule I may as well except it and go on with life. I talked to my boss twice and its just a deal with it or quit situation. I'll be ok. I got a lot of things accomplished around my house. Hubbys brother and wife came over Monday and we went bowling..two hours, not all night and it was fun. Fun to see our daughter and theirs bowl. I am still waiting for my gas bill tho. I want to know if its high or not..just nervous. Not much more to say.

Buffy

I am taking this extra time to do all the little house things that go neglected...washing sheets, bath rugs etc. I am going to use my days off for good and not be discouraged. I went through my daughters room and got her old outgrown toys and removed them...I am trying to do one thing a day. Next week or so (when I have a little extra money) I am going to refinish two pieces of furnature. A cabinet, and an end table. Hubby says it should be easy and not too expensive. Don't get me wrong, I would gladly give up one of my days off to work and earn money, but since I can't there is no sense in crying or moping around. New year New attitude...NO WORRIES!!!!!!!!