Ugh….as if I wasnt already stressed about finances. Today in the mail we got the notice saying that every 3 years properties are assessed and the value changes, thus changing what you pay in property taxes. we already pay an ungodly amt as we live in the city, one freakin block over they get to pay much lower county taxes. So, the appraisal said the value of our property went up about $80,000. Great if we want to sell I guess but not if we want to stick around. theres no way we are going to be able to wing a higher mortgage payment to afford the new higher taxes based on the new property value. Looks like we might consider going to Ohio sooner than later…..that or weeks after having baby #3 I will desperately start seeking work, yeah and how in the heck will I afford daycare for 3 kids so I can work. Life just isnt looking up these days.
The sad part is that Dean makes a lot more money than anyone in our immediate families so it would seem we should not be struggling so, but I guess maybe it’s just living in the city that is screwing us, higher car insurance rates, higher property taxes, higher everything. This really isnt helping my down mood today. Dean’s still not home and doesnt have an ETA, and it’s already mid afternoon, he left at 8 am. I put Bo down for nap around 11 and made the mistake of falling asleep on the sofa while Caleb watched tv for 2 hours. When I woke I figured it had only been a brief time but I guess Bo was tired, he slept for 2 1/2 hours. Caleb was fine but I feel like a horrible mom. I needed the nap but now feel worse than I did before. I want my hubby home and things to be easier but i know it’s actually going to get worse, esp at this rate if he’s going to have to keep a second job to make ends meet. I dont know how people get by on minimum wage, like I said he makes decent money and we’ve cut everything non essential we can but it’s not helping. stupid medical costs and car stuff. next to go of course is our second vehicle…..what a freaking way to spend your new year, stressing over how in the world you’re going to afford the next week let alone year with another kid and new (to us) car expenses. I just want to crawl back into bed and forget about it all…..
