Since we now know that Thomas and Andrew will be home for several months, we need to come up with a plan for everyone to have some space. Andrew been using our dining room table, but that doesn't seem to be viable for five more months. I would like him to have a place he can keep track of his things. We have an extra table in our garage that would make an ideal work space for him, but we aren't sure where to put it. Additionally, we need some place for Thomas to be able to work as well. Sitting on a couch isn't ideal. We also know though, that he does need to be comfortable in order to work well, so we need to come up with something.
Obviously, I am completely unemployed (except for an hour or two each week at church) during this time. Andrew and I talked before things became official, and we know that we will financially be fine for a few months. We decided that I would not look for a job until January because we don't want me to have something that might require me to work during the holidays. We will also hope that school will open again in January and I can sub, but that is definitely no guarantee. So for now, my "job" will simply be to make sure things runs as smoothly as possible. Some days that will probably mean I need to get out of the way. Mom will need things done at her place, so there will be days I am there. Catherine will have appointments and no car, so there will be days I am dealing with that. We are also refinancing our mortgage which will significantly decrease our payments, and I am becoming the "electricity monitor" to make sure we are frugal. We are hanging out laundry and turning off lights immediately.
I love having a plan! We aren't all the way there, but we are getting there!
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