One more day...

Just ONE MORE DAY of work then I'm off for a week and a half! I'm so excited I can barely stand still.

HU and I are going to CA to visit with a couple of his friends. They've invited us to stay with them, so we just had plane fare and spending money expense. I'm hoping it doesn't cost TOO much there, because we really just don't have a lot to spend. =/ Between having to buy the new car (and now make payments) and a fixed income amount with no hope of bonus or incentive...our budgeting is definitely being tested and we're not doing so well. Eric spent almost $200 on my birthday, and while I love him for the thoughtful gifts he's given me, that's $200 we really didn't need him spending right now. =/ I'm looking forward to a nice long vacation just the two of us, and hope we can get some "alone time" there even though we'll be at his friend's house. Eric made my birthday nice and I'm glad for the time we've had together since Steph left. He's definitely more relaxed and attentive to my needs, and we're fighting a WHOLE lot less. We did have a blow up over Michelle and her boyfriend, which I'm hoping will get resolved soon. I just want some peace at home. I want us to all get along (and for the most part we do)...I'm really tired of stress and tension at home.

I can't wait for this much needed vacation. Mom's going to take the dog for a week...just not sure what to do about the hamster... o.O I think if I change the bedding the morning before we go and OVERLOAD the cage with food and treats it should be good for 5 days. Keeping my fingers crossed! :)