The last few weeks have been full of
changes and continuing. The changes are still positive in nature
however which makes me rather happy. Sit back with a cold one and
I'll take you through the changes. I'll try to keep it family
friendly and refrain from obscenities for the moment.
Another Move
I moved across a
few states again, and enrolled the baby in a new school that is
better equipped to deal with my child. The teacher sends home daily
behavior logs and how she handled it. It's not specific for my child
she does it for the entire class, and it allows me to see what is
working to improve the way she acts in class.
We are waiting for
everything that we need to come back to move into an apartment. There
is a single form that is still out and should be faxed today. That
will help me a great deal. The deposit for the apartment and the
lights will not be so much that they do harm to my budget for next
month.
Vehicle
I purchased a
vehicle last week, changed my driver's license, insured, tagged and
titled it. I even replaced the wheel hub assembly on it. Now it is
time for the oil change and possibly a set of plugs and wires. I know
I have to buy two tires because the ones on the back are wearing thin
but it drives smoothly. It still needs taking to a vacuum and the
seats cleaning but with the pending rain I'm not doing that today.
Legalities and Other Headaches
I had to deal with
social security for the baby's SSI (she is handicapped) because of
technical difficulties. The last time I changed the address they only
changed the physical and not the mailing address so I missed some
important forms. That has now been taken care of and the baby's
father will not be finding out where we are through social security
again.
The good news is I
found out that we (the baby and I) can each have a set amount of
savings and what my earnings can be without affecting her. The amount
was a liveable wage.
I stopped by child
support and they told me how to go through DHS once her medicaid goes
through in order to open a case for free. I can have his wages
garnished. That is going to give him financial difficulties; it may
make me a bit of a bitch but I could care less. Now that is the end
of this because those closest to the situation know what he has put
us through.
Doctors
We each have
doctor's appointments set up. The baby had an infection in her throat
that needs checking, and I have medications that require monitoring
so we both have appointments. Next month I should be able to set up
an appointment for a physical that has been put off far too long.
My glasses are
still in need of replacement but I found what I need to get that
accomplished as soon as possible. I hope to go get the paperwork that
I need on Monday provided that it is not after the baby has to be in
bed for school the next day.
Spring Break
The baby had
spring break last week, which means she only had a week and a couple
of days at her new school before she got a break. She is enjoying
herself here a great deal. We went to spend a couple of nights off
when I bought the new vehicle and she was fine. We have cut down to a
single accident a day versus the numerous accidents that we were
having and those are in the evening after dinner and before bedtime.
Wrapping It Up
So far so good. I
have independence, the baby is happy and there is no one here to make
anything go wrong. Little by little my nerves are improving. I drove
approximately 14 miles or more to another town and didn't realize it
until I got to my destination. Life is good. I have plans for it to
stay that way.
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