Monday

I spent 3 hours doing yard work this morning.
It's chilly, and drizzling, but I still enjoyed myself. There's something about digging in the dirt that I find cathartic.
I could probably do 100 hours worth of work in my yard and still
have more to do.

Exhusband and I went to mediation the other day. He requested a reduction in the child support that he pays. Rather than tie up the courts, we did the mediation thing.
According to the child support charts, according to the mediator, he's paying exactly what he should be. So I'm finding it difficult to negotiate. Needless to say we didn't come to an agreement....... we go back this week and try again.

I celebrated my birthday last week with my sons and my boyfriend.
They made the day special for me and it reinforced what I already knew.........and that's that I have a great family.........I feel very fortunate.

My mom and dad sent me a check and note in the mail saying they want to send daughter to driving school. I don't accept money from my parents, ever...............until now.............they really want her to go to driving school, and I think it's a good idea too.........I could have paid for it myself, and I feel a little guilty for accepting the money...........but I did.......and today I called the school to set things up.......I think I'll worry a little less if she does the whole driving school thing....and I guess I'll live with the guilt I feel for accepting the money.