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Time is slowly running out. It is January 13th and we have until the 30th. That is 2 weeks and 3 days to find a house, pay the deposit/rent, and move out. It’s not a very large time frame. We’ve looked at anything within 25 miles of his work and they are either 1) out of our budget which I refuse to compromise on because I’m not going to struggle to keep the roof over our heads. Our housing costs including utilities are not going to exceed 35% of our monthly income WITHOUT overtime and 2) NO ONE wants my freakin’ dog and it’s so irritating because he’s a lovable dog who has done NO damage to this house in the 6 months we have lived here. We can even provide a reference from our current landlord stating this. He’s up to date on his shots, has been given advantage to combat any flea problems, and takes a monthly pill for heart worm prevention. He is also neutered but landlords are so freaking unwilling to compromise on this issue. *sigh*

As for everything else I guess we’re ok? Randy is working a regular 40 hour workweek which is livable and we’ve been saving every penny for the move (Seriously, we have spent gas money and $17 on households for the month and that is IT) and my ChaCha will cover the rest of the bills which is 1 CC of mine, 1 CC of his, and 1CC of Colby’s along with our internet and car insurance. We will be able to come up with the money and might have to fish around some relatives for a bit but I know we can get it to borrow from someone if we’re desperate.

Gracie has been doing awesome. She is learning every day that her hands can do miraculous things. She pinches (OW), pulls hair (OW), and scratches (OW) but it’s OK. She also is usually smiling and making noises. Some days her teeth bother her but a bit of motrin helps her calm down a little. She can also roll from her belly to her back but I’m the only one who has seen it since she will only lay on her tummy for like 2-3 minutes before she flips out. She also has gone to bed between 8-10 every single night since we transitioned to her crib. I liked sleeping with her but this is better for all of us and she sleeps BETTER there than with us. She naps for 45 minutes or so about 3 times a day and wakes up 2x a night to eat. I’m SO grateful that I can actually get sleep now but I’m usually stupidly staying up either doing ChaCha or playing the ever so addicting Call of Duty: MW2 or Dungeons and Dragons Online with a few friends.

I also have cramps from hell tonight which SUCKS HARDCORE. I’m sorry I’ve been so whiny lately. I’m just frustrated and trying not to be TOO negative. I can’t wait for this month to be over and tax returns next month. We are paying off a huge chunk of debt of mine (stupid decisions I made a few years ago) and buying an SUV since we travel to my parents a lot and bring our dog + pcs + baby stuff and a car is too damn small. I also feel a lot safer driving a 4WD in the winter.