Mom’s First Day of Preschool

Well, today is…well, a day! A day of what?

My youngest, my baby, has started preschool today.

I’m not quite sure how to feel about it. There’s a flurry of emotions I’ve gone through since waking this morning. Happy, sad, anxiety, pride, joy, you name it!

Lets rewind for a moment.

Yesterday we found out Trucker Hubby would be home in time for today’s momentous event. This was huge news considering our history with trucking interfering with family plans. (We’ve had to reschedule vacations, even our wedding, because of a break down on the road, problems with shippers or receivers, and a host of other “surprises” on the road!) I was able to breathe a sigh of relief. Just knowing I wouldn’t have to go through the first day of school alone with my baby was fantastic plus I knew hubby REALLY wanted to be here for it.

One prayer answered.

Wordless Wednesday ~ My Nightmare

This is a trucker and his wife’s NIGHTMARE! Hubby snapped this photo on the road earlier this week. We don’t know who caused the accident or who was involved. We have no way to know for sure but we prayed everyone involved walked away with minimal injuries.

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Being a Single Married Lady May Not Be Easy but It’s ALWAYS Interesting!

Being a trucker’s wife puts me in a unique spot. Something I often refer to as being a Single Married Lady!

I have a spouse. A companion. Soul mate. A better half and confidant. And some days a sparring partner. lol I have someone to consult household decisions: When to call the plumber or electrician. Who to call when the car needs repair. How long little Johnny should be grounded for bad behavior. You get the idea – typical married life!

Free Fun For the Four Fellas!

We’re still adjusting to trucker hubby being on the road most of the week and now we’ve added two more boys to the mix. Hubby’s two sons, ages 7 and 11, are here for the remainder of the summer. YIKES ~ I’m the only chic in the house!

Money is still really tight since we’re still recovering from his transition from Unemployment to, thankfully, Full-Time Employment with benefits! ;D We’re pinching pennies, analyzing every cent spent ensuring there’s a purpose for every expenditure.

Things have gone remarkably well for the first week with the boys here. No major fist-to-cuffs have occurred nor have we had any meltdowns. ALL. POSITIVE. THINGS! With the extra kids comes extra laundry, dishes, cooking, etc…BUT it also means there are extra sets of hands to help with those chores. Remember the saying, “Idle hands are the Devil’s tools”?

Outfitting a New Long Haul Truck

Hubby’s new job started this week. He’s gone back to over the road truck driving. Neither of us are thrilled with the time he’ll spend away from home but at least it will pay the bills!

Outfitting a new truck can be quite a daunting task. Especially if you’ve new to the profession. A properly stocked truck can reduce your out of pocket expenses commonly seen on the road as well as make the trip more comfortable. As the wife and daughter of truck drivers, I’ve got unique insight on the profession. If you or your significant other is considering a career as a truck driver or owner operator, here’s a few money saving supplies and strategies to help give you a smooth start.