**Got to go on a bike ride Sunday. First bike ride of the year! Unfortunately, probably too wet and cold, for a while now, to do again soon. But, it was nice. Extra nice since no one else was out and about. VERY peaceful.
LM is also getting better on his bike. Will be SO nice when LM can ride his bike to school and we can ride bikes to pick up the kids, etc. For now, he still struggles with curb to street/street to curb. BUT was able to ride with him around the block, which was a great improvement. Nice not to run after him all the way - nice to ride alongside. The bike was a bit big for him when we got it, but he grew plenty over the winter - so he is doing better on it. PRobably should raise the seats on both the kids' bikes.
Of course, though dh has been happy with his ancient bike (found in his parents' garage) I think he may be next in line for a "new" bike, soon. Probably new, since Craigslist has had such slim pickings...
**BM went back to school this week, and so commences "crazy." The last couple of days have been okay. By the time I have made him luch and everything, I haven't made it to school early to use the daycare. Maybe later this week. (I can drop him off 1/2 hour early for free - which is what I have been doing). We still have about 15 hours prepaid. Wondering if we will even use it, this year. Though I could really stand to get to work earlier, the truth is I was the one who slept in today. I have been running myself ragged taking care of my family on top of the craziness at work.
**Finally broke out the food processor that we got for dh's birthday. It arrived on the day of his surgery, and has sat in a box, since!
So far, impressed with it. We made some hummus (YUM) and I used it to slice some onions for dinner.
Anyway, dh seems pleased. So that is good. & I have got a chance to try it our - more than usual - since I am the chef in the house, for now.
**We got a hospital bill yesterday. I was scared to look, but it was a whopping $100 for lab work the day before dh's surgery.
The bills will probably dribble in, for eternity. This is just the beginning. But they seem extraordinarily slow on anything over $500. (I'm talking, YEARS). Of course they sent us a bill for lab work - pfffft. & here I am holding my breath for $100-ish bills. Gah.
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February 23rd, 2010 at 11:21 pm
February 24th, 2010 at 01:26 am 1266974787
I understand what you mean about the hospital bills - it would be much nicer just to get the overall bill - or at least know what the bill will amount to.
February 24th, 2010 at 02:17 am 1266977820
February 24th, 2010 at 04:20 am 1266985211
February 24th, 2010 at 01:26 pm 1267017961
February 25th, 2010 at 12:52 am 1267059136
Plus, "healthy" people use plenty of healthcare - pregnancy, accidents, etc. I don't think it is simple as "healthy" people who respect their bodies shouldn't pay more. BUT, that being said, there should definitely be more incentives/lower premiums for those who don't smoke, drink, etc., etc.
I ain't complaining about paying $100 for a doctor visit or some lab work though. I have seen mentioned before, how many people pay $500/month car payment but refuse to pay more than $10 to see a doctor. I just think that is ridiculous.
February 25th, 2010 at 12:52 am 1267059167
Plus, "healthy" people use plenty of healthcare - pregnancy, accidents, etc. I don't think it is simple as "healthy" people who respect their bodies shouldn't pay more. BUT, that being said, there should definitely be more incentives/lower premiums for those who don't smoke, drink, etc., etc.
I ain't complaining about paying $100 for a doctor visit or some lab work though. I have seen mentioned before, how many people pay $500/month car payment but refuse to pay more than $10 to see a doctor. I just think that is ridiculous. (Extra ridiculous to me, since we have always had private insurance and paid a little more).