I have never in my whole tax paying life waited until the last minute to file my taxes. I guess I should say that we have filed our federal return...and we usually do our State returns at the same time that we e-file our federal. However, since we moved to Idaho last year, we need to file part-year resident forms (for both Utah & Idaho). These forms our tax software does not do, and so we could not e-file when we did our federal return. Why, you may ask am I telling you this? The answer is, I am STILL putting off doing my state taxes. I hate doing my taxes. I know it's not that big a deal, but it ranks right up there with a bikini wax. Nice when it's done and over with, but painful whilst being done.
Enough about my stupid taxes. This last week Brianna has been visiting her friend, Sydney, in Logan. She totally doesn't miss me at all. It's like salt in a wound. Allie (Syd's mom and my co-conspirator) will call me to give me periodic updates and Bree's only wanted to talk to me once! Plus, when I asked her when she wanted to come home, she replied, "next Friday." I don't know where she gets this independent streak from...you all know that I am TOTALLY co-dependant. Maybe it's a Gunnell thing. I don't know. I was talking to Katie (another co-conspirator) the other day about it and she said..."isn't it funny how we always think we want a break from our kids and then when they are gone, we totally miss them?" I completely agree. Although I do think it's some sort of cruel joke that our kids have this much power over our lives. I mean, come on!! I can take the abuse from angry people wanting to know why their health insurance doesn't cover anything that they go to see their doctor for, but if my darling daughter doesn't miss me horrendously the second she's out of my sight, I go to pieces!! ARGH. Don't misunderstand me - I love my kids and I love being a mommy more than anything else in the world. But it only makes sense that we co-dependent people should not be allowed to have independent children. Otherwise, one of us will end up needing massive amounts of therapy. Sorry Bree.
I know this is going to be a shock for all of you, but.....I love to read. The longer the book, the better. I have been reading a new series by Stephenie Meyer. The first book is called 'Twilight' and the second is 'New Moon'. I could tell you what they are about, but it would totally ruin the surprise. If you do decide to find these books (they are in the young adult section...sorry) DO NOT READ THE BACK COVER!! I can tell you that they are told from the perspective of a 17 year old girl and that it takes place in Washington State. I can also tell you that you will find out what the deal is at about page 195(ish). I loved these books. I even made Jeff read them. (The third one ('Eclipse') comes out in August.) The thing is, when Jeff reads, or watches movies or anything else that could possibly have plot twists, he will try and figure out what they are before he reads them. I have no poker face, so when he tells me his theories (and he's usually pretty close - if not right on) my face gives it away. It's so unfair. I can't ever figure anything out (don't even get me started on Sudoku). I will admit to being totally consumed with these books! Allie put me on to them, and she said that the friend who told her about them has also got around 12 other people hooked. She should start getting a commission from the publisher. The premise is a little far out there, but the way she tells the story and how she describes the characters is just cool. Check them out at your local library (that way it's free, and I won't owe you anything if you don't like them) and let me know what you think. Just a quick FYI - I love Harry Potter too. (Hi, my name is Erin and I am a book geek...)
So, I start my new job on Thursday. I don't know why I like medical billing. I guess it appeals to the O.C.D. (self-diagnosed) side of my personality. I know that for a lot of you, talking to Health Insurance companies all day would be like getting a root canal. The way I see it, it's like another language. One that I can speak. Jeff can speak Spanish - I speak IHC. Not that it would be useful on 'The Amazing Race', but it's what I do. When I was hired, they said that if I wanted to work from home, we could eventually do that. I hope 'eventually' means next week. It's a small practice, they see about 20 patients a day, which will be a massive relief from the 80 that Dr's O'Very and McKenna saw. Speaking of my past employers, I miss them. I miss the girls that I worked with. It was such a great job. I made them promise that if I ever came back to Logan, they had to give me my job back. (Sorry Gina!!) If you are ever in need of a pediatrician in Logan, look them up. They are the best.
All right - I will go and do my taxes. After I run to the Chevron and get the biggest Pepsi I can find. And after I get Taylor to Webelos. And after I go to the bank, and any other errands I can think of. HEY! I can clean out the cat boxes too!! Whoopee! Take that tax man!!
