Unplanned expenses?

Hello all! I have been continuosly working on my yard sale. Pricing and gathering items. Ive got a nice pile ready and more to come- people are giving things to me to sell! awesome! So yesterday when I arrived home from work there was a package by the door. woohoo Christmas! It was the couch covers that I had ordered and anxiously been awaiting for. They were pricey - $100, but I knew that it would be hard to find them at a thrift store or a yard sale. Plus I got them in a fabulous denim material. I spent about 20 minutes tugging and tying until they fit just right. They look 100x better than the 9 year old stained green couch and loveseat! I also hung some picturees and put out some decorative items that I had been wanting to put out, but was afraid to b/c of the green monsters!

So even though my couch covers were a indulgent expense, it seems as if I have been running into quite a few "extra expenses" lately. Unplanned expenses such as medical bills and prescriptions. Also yesterday I shelled out $50 for a allergen reducer air purifier thingy. Also I spent close to $50 bucks on food for our cookout this past Saturday. So what are you unplanned expenses? new tires? medical supplies? mechanic fees?

I remembered a conversation from Sunday night between the 3 of us. One that seems to always come about during dinnertime. Aaden is not a picky eater, but would rather be doing other things than sitting at the table. Often times he spends most of dinner time talking, and trying to get out of eating his dinner. We fuss and insist he eat all of his plate (dont worry his plate is portioned just right for him) Often times he ends up sitting at the table for 45 minutes playing, while we beg him to eat. So on Sunday we heard:
Aaden- I dont wanna eat all of these
Devin- Aaden, just eat
Aaden- How about I just eat it all,
Then in a quieter voice I heard
Aaden- So you all dont have to keep bothering me.

I almost fell off my chair. It was like somebody turned a switch on! He did finish his dinner without another word!

Ants in your pants

Please! What does it take to feel better! Yes I am still battling this awful sinus infection, as well as swelling on my body. My eye on Friday, and now this morning two big round patches on each hip. Crazy eh? Anywho Im trying to think of ways to get rid of pesky ants. They are currently living somewhere around the kitchen window and countertop. Ive sprayed, cleaned, dusted, and tore out pieces of the window, but no relief yet. Im a clean freak-therefore my house aint dirty (Just wanted to clear that up) I never leave dishes inthe sink, clean or dirty. Never go more than 2 or 3 days without mopping the floors. Probably 2 days on vacuuming. Counters get wiped down 15498319 times a day. Same for the stove. I clean out cabinets often, no food ever goes in without being sealed to the point of frustration. I have more bottles of bleach water than you could shake a stick at. So whats left? Am I forgetting to clean something?
Ive told Devin 135345 times about the issue. Not to sound like a witch, but he only knows its a problem when I complain about it. He doesnt spend extra time cleaning and spraying the lil pests. Ive let it be known today....If the problem persists....We will be having ants for dinner...

Plans

So lately ive had a lot of crafty things come to mind that I would like to try. Im not really crafty per se, but i have a lot of ideas.

1. A "quilt" for our barn.- Its not essentially a quilt, but really a plywood painting of pretty colors in the shape and design of a quilt.
2. Cakes- Ive gotten a few cake decorating tools- my mom has also showed some interest in this.
3. Sewing some new throw pillows for the couch in the living room. Perhaps couch and loveseat covers?

The problem is I rarel yhave time to get any of the above done, including gathering all the supplies that I need. On top of all that I am trying to...
1. Have a yard sale
2. Plan fun a exciting camping trip
3. control my outta control garden
4. freeze a bunch of things that come out of the garden

Yep sounds like im going to have a busy weekend!
Im excited for the 4th of July Parade in my hometown, Ive been attending/participating since I can remember. Im exciteed for Aaden to get to go this year. i really want him to witness it as a spectator, but Ive already gotten some requests that he ride various floats?? O well I guess I wil let him decide. Everyone have a happy and safe holiday!