I had told my "mom" friend that I might want to start a small babysitting service to watch a baby/toddler here and there to earn some cash. Well her daughter needs some help because she may start subbing at a local school. I am trying to figure the going rate for watchinig a 15 month old. I know her mom is struggling a bit that is why she is subbing. I don't wan't to be a doormat so to speak....any clue what in home simple sitting costs nowadays? I am not even sure I have it but her daughter said she would not allow anyone else to babysit besides me....I was pretty flatered! That would be such a help to get some money and yet be home. Plus it is on as needed basis.....so I am NOT doing it five days a week. So we will see.

I also found a tutor for my little one. I did find one but it was so far and not easy to transport and do all the after school things...it was going to be insane....but I found a gal literally across from my neighborhood. I am so excited! With the price of gas and gee whiz......my time....I feel like God answered a few prayers for me!

It is totally fall here so the weather is cool.....so no heat or a/c! I have lined dried for days on end! Fantastic!
I have been doing good on food budget...I just hit the dollar store for some lunchie items.....that was so awesome.

I did spend about $100 at TARGET! My oldest daughter needed under things and boy is that nuts!!! My other daughter got some PJ's so I had to spend a bit today. I also have to buy a large sheet cake for my son's birthday...so an expense there.

I am going to visit my parents this upcoming weekend. I am so glad--- my mom has been in the hospital for about 5 days bleeding. She had all the tests and now is home resting. I hope to make some meals to take with me-I have a crazy week so we will see if I have time.
I have three lunch dates this week as well....I never eat out so I feel like it is no big deal. Lunch is usually reasonable around here....so I am not too worried. I am looking forward to adult conversation....something I lack on a consistent basis.

Church was wonderful today. I went to Sunday School and we had our wonderful teacher again. He runs the City Mission and boy can he teach! In two classes I have so learned so much. I feel blessed to be able to be there. I am not too involved with things at church it seems I am too busy with my kids.....someday I will. Again...more ways to get adult converstion.