Falling away

Okay, so I have not been nearly as good at posting on there as I thought I would. For someone who spends a good 8 hours in front of her PC a day, you'd like I could squeeze in a few blogs, huh? Bad, Jen, bad, bad, Jen, lol.

Okay, what's new....the economy sucks. I don't think I've ever talked to so many people, all in the same financial woes or getting close to them before. I am sure this is a first in my lifetime. UGH, what next? I realize some people live beyond their means or would just rather put their heads in the sand and ignore the signs of how bad things are, but for myself and my friends we've been watching this for months. And there is only so much scrimping, we can do. None of us live "high on the hog" or excessively, so what do you do when there is nothing left to cut back on? I've been doing alot of online research on energy costs and my trial this month is that I am unplugging all items except my fridge, TV, computer and two lamps, when not in use...so for example, I've unplugged my microwave, cell phone charger, standing fans, lamps in all rooms except my bedroom and living room, radio's, etc. This is supposed to have the ability to really slash your killowatt useage. Especially if the items include alot of things that have digital displays (like a clock on a microwave). So we'll see, can't hurt, right? I also signed up for the level pay plan with the eletctric company. I highly suggest everyone do this, utility prices, atleast here in Colorado will only go up this winter, this plan allows you to pay the same amount each month, and in 10 months they look at the account and will adjust it if needed, up or down, based on your useage. I am very happy to be able to budget in a set amount for the cold winter months.
Now on a good note gas has gone "down", but why are people so excited, it's still inflated.....so we are thrilled it's under $3 a gallon...in reality it should be well under $2 a gallon, if you calculate the actual costs incurred. OH well, I am not complaining, just find it funny that 30 cents a gallon seems to make people think they won the lotto. Oh, that's on my list....no not the lotto, I've never bought a ticket...but to get my tires checked, properly inflated tires are one of the biggest energy drains on your car and can really effect your gas mileage. Most places, will check them for free, especially if you routinely have them service your car.

Tanner Banner is doing great. My pedi suggested he see a speech therapist, but I think he's fine...I have researched delayed speech in toddlers for a week now and he has none of the signs, slow to speak multiple words and sentences maybe, but no other signs...like confusion, frustration, lack of manual skills (pointing, etc.).

Okay, back to work I go, I promise to blog more :)