Last night I had to buy 4 new tires for the van, so that is kind of a big damper right now. Really only needed 2, but then they had a special for almost a free tire if you got 4, and my other two were on their last leg, just not all the way gone. Anyways, hate to have to throw out $400 unexpectedly. Not having money weighs so heavily on me. I want to be able to buy the kids winter clothes - not tires!

BUT at least I learned I needed tires before I headed out on the road today with all 3 kids by myself for the 5.5 hour drive to DesMoines on roads no one else is on with no cell phone coverage! Gotta see the good side. My babysitter took tomorrow and Friday off so the kids and I are heading to DesMoines to see my friend Pam – I’m really looking forward to it. I NEED it.

Aaron already has lots of plans for while we are gone so i'm sure he will fine. lol And i think I'll be coming home to a new houseguest. Seems that my brother Cameron is moving in with us. He's had some rough times, but we have always offered that he is welcome to get back on his feet with us. Hopefully it will work out. But I'm really looking forward to seeing Cameron - he is a really fun, cool guy and it will be nice to have my brother back.
Guess that is about all the updates I've got for now. Wish me luck on my drive with the kiddos. We are leaving after Mackenzie's soccer pictures at 6 tonight, so we'll be on the road late, but also hopefully that means they will be tired and fine sitting and watching a movie.