When it Rains it Pours!

I have finally decided to join the word of blogging! Please cut me some slack for my first run at this.

For most of you, this may not be the most sexy of blogs to read, but my life as I know it has become freakin' hilarious lately with my run of unfortunate circumstances (or as some would say "bad luck"). Most of the happenstances actually happened to my husband, but since we are married, it's our world, not just his.

I feel in the grand scheme of things I am a pretty lucky person: a GREAT family, including a funny, patient & loving husband and an absolutely wonderful and active 2 yr old son, a great job, supportive friends, and nice home to live in. All the basic necessities to make up an enjoyable, fun, and happy world. It is by no means "perfect" but looking from the outside in, I look pretty lucky. However lately...not so lucky!

Today's unfortunate incident (or some might call a stupid mistake) that cost me $105, is why I have decided to start writing. If nothing else, it will help me handle the stress that I am currently feeling and keep me from chugging shots of Gran Marnier every night.

If I recall correctly, the string of misfortunes started back in November when my husband got laid off. It was quite a shock, and of course scary with a mortgage, 2 car payments, and a 2 yr old. This may however turn into a blessing in disguise, as we are starting a new company working in the mobile marketing space (www.jetsettr.com - currently under construction).

Shortly after this happened, my husband came down with pneumonia and was sick for about 2 weeks. I won't bore you with the details, but it wasn't fun for him, or I watching him look and feel so horrible.

Then we had a couple of weeks that seemed to be mellowing out or at least nothing major and then we lost power in the ice storm for 4 days. Luckily we were able to stay with my in laws, but not fun paying $1000 for a generator to keep the house warm and the pipes from freezing!

This past Wednesday we learned that my husband will need surgery on his ankle from a Military related injury. This will be his 3rd ankle surgery in 5 years, 2nd surgery on that particular ankle. It will most likely be in January, just in time for "Crutches on Ice" starring my husband! This means I will be responsible for all the driving in the house including drop off and pick up from day care, household shopping, and Dr's visits to Boston for about 2 months I am guessing.

Deep breath...

So today, in the midst of feeling down about the above mentioned events and depressed that we have to cut Christmas gifts this year, except for my son, I made a very costly and blond error. I won't take you step by step through the details, but let's just say I was in a rush this am and I poured windshield washer fluid into the coolant container in our truck and it cost me $105 to have it flushed and re-filled.

I have a lot to be thankful for this Holiday Season and I know that these are not devastating events by any means, but all I can say is When it Rains it Pours!