I still feel a little overwhelmed (catching up around the house and PILES at work to plow through), but feel like I am setting back into my normal groove. Phew. I think May will be a bit stressful yet, and things will settle to "normal," in June. I can hope, anyway.

I'm only working 9-5. I've got PLENTY to keep me busy for the rest of the year, but no need to work overtime to get uber caught up, just to twiddle my thumbs all summer.

Last week I worked a bit of over-time so I could take Friday off without decimating my vacation time. I don't have a lot left with dh's surgery. Actually, I have none left, with our 2 weeks of vacation this year. SO, last week was maybe more stressful (though SO worth it to get a day off!) and yesterday it felt nice to get home super early - it had been a LONG time. With this work schedule, I don't really need a vacation. 9-5 always seems like a breeze, after tax season!

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I went to the eye doctor yesterday and got chewed about a bit.

Actually, I settled on my HMO for a few different reasons. The first thing she asked is if I had last been to an eye doctor in 2001? Um, no. But I had been in 2004, I know. (Last time 2001 - with my HMO).

My glasses are just dandy, and even last time they told me I didn't need a new prescription. So, I have been lazy, but didn't think it mattered much.

Meanwhile, I am apparently blind as a bat in my right eye. My glasses are no longer helping me at all.

Well, not blind. I am near sighted, so I can see totally fine. I didn't realize I couldn't read small print, 20 feet away, is all. Not at all.

*sigh*

My other eye was rather un-changed, and no doubt has picked up the slack.

I promised I would come in again, in 2 years. This is just one of those things that slid by the wayside with less means and babies and everything. But, time to put my eyes up front, yes.

I am still really skeptical about ordering eyeglasses online. I think I will buy some with my insurance, and get the proper measurements, etc. Once my eyes adjust to the new prescription, I will experiment with a backup pair and a pair of eyeglasses online. I will give it a whirl, but after researching a bit, I think I rather just get "professional" measurements and everything. Though I will ask for the info, for future online ordering. I saw some pretty mixed reviews on the online glasses, and I just don't want to go cheap on my full-time eyewear, personally. OF course, I would love to say I won't need glasses again for another 6 years. But with age, looks like I may need a new prescription every 2-3 years.

I was browsing the glasses yesterday and think the online ones are great to mix it up a bit and get some variety. What, am I going to go from "one pair of glasses in 6 years" to 6 pairs of glasses? Will see.

Since we had used our deductible this year, this doctor visit was "free." I have other insurance that will cover most of a glasses purchase.

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Today is purge day! I set out 3 bags of clothes and toys (& candles) and a little basketball hoop thing for a little toddler. I think we have purged the "baby" toys at this point. We also have about 3 "baby" items to try and sell.

I feel a wee bit lighter!

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Dh made about 7 sales on Amazon, within 36 hours. It is going great!