Cars can make me crazy. I didn't buy my first 'new' car until about 3 years ago. Up until then I always drove used cars, and there was usually something that needed to be fixed. My mechanics loved me.

Books are terribly expensive; good job saving $70 on yours.

You're lucky having a local indoor pool nearby. We have a YMCA that just opened last month not too far from my house, but it costs about $100 a month for Greg, Natascha and me. I haven't decided whether or not to join, yet.

Have a wonderful visit with your mom.