I spoke of the possibility of early retirement in an earlier entry, and was seriously considering it. But... as things go, it appears the offer has been withdrawn for the time being. Darn! Just when the dream was getting closer to reality! The next rumor is talk of cash incentives towards targeted individuals - whatever that means. I am not sure who the targets will be. I'll let you know if I have a bullseye on my back! Time will tell - 5 years to go in the meantime.

DH and I are talking more seriously about reworking and simplifying our finances. Everything has been on autopilot, but I have been guilty about not looking for the best deals on things like insurance (auto, home, etc.) Why? Procrastination, laziness. Sometimes I can't seem to propel myself into savings mode especially with larger ticket items. DH says that I can save a buck with a coupon but it's hard to save a few hundred on a bill. He is right. I need to make a better effort to get organized. Once I am organized, I can investigate the differences between companies.

Today is my DS' 21st birthday! I called him on his cell to wish him the best (he lives on his own). His buddies are taking him out and I told him to be safe and not drive anywhere! I will see him on Mother's Day! I miss my "little boy" and it is hard to adjust to him growing up. DD is still 10 and I think her growing up may be harder for me to deal with.

Tonight it is just me and Sophie and Spot (dog and cat respectively). DH is at work, and DD is at a friend's house. I am working on decluttering while watching some TV and writing this blog (of course). Tomorrow is the day to leave a bag of groceries for the mailman (I think this is nationwide). I have two bags set aside so far. Last year our mailman complained that I left too much! This year the food pantries are a bit bare and written appeals for groceries are in our local paper. Hunger definitely does not take a vacation.