On a positive note, my check arrived today. I was able to pay some crucial bills, and order Emmett's birthday present. We wanted to take care of that while we had the money.
I'm faced with a tough decision, as to how to best utilize the remaining funds.
There are a couple big issues to deal with. Actually, it's more like a few issues that need addressed. Unfortunately, there isn't a way to address all three at this moment in time, and I have to prioritize.
I realize that this may seem like a no brainer, from the outside looking in, but from where I stand, not so much.
The first thing that needs to be dealt with is groceries. I have to go grocery shopping, and there are no two ways about that. At the same time, we have to get the A/C repaired. The Internet bill needs paid by Thursday, and we have Emmett's birthday coming up soon.
The boys are not going to make it much longer in this heat. Poor Elliott is covered in heat rash, and he's not been outside.
Emmett is so far over the edge at this point, I can't even see the line anymore. It's been one meltdown after another. Interesting fact, Emmett doesn't like the noise the fans make. By *not like, *I of course mean, the sound completely freaks him out, and while he likes the breeze, he can't be in the same room with the fan.
At bedtime, the boys needed to have a fan in the room, but it kept making Emmett freak out. It took hours to get him to finally go to sleep.
This is news to me, because we've never really had to use any fans in the house, since he was old enough to remember. I guess we learn something new everyday. I'm not sure how to handle this one because it's a *damned if I do, damned if I don't,* kinda thing.
Mr. Gavin only has one outlet in his room, and he uses it for charging his tablet. I explained to him that we would have to unplug his tablet tonight, so I can plug in a small fan in.
You should have seen the look on his face. If looks could kill, I'd be writing this from the beyond.
There was no way in hell he was going to not plug his tablet in, and so he refused the fan.
Lizze and I gave up the comfort of our bed again tonight, to help insure the kids are as comfortable as possible. I miss my bed, but it's worth
Anyway, the A/C needs to be a priority, but so does the need to eat. I can't earn an income without the Internet.
I'm not sure how to best handle this.
There's simply no way to make everything happen. Tough choices need to be made, and no matter what I decide, we're going lose out on the other side of things.
