May Flowers

G and I had a mini-celebration last night as we realized our April showers have indeed produced some May flowers :). They are:

1. The insurance company settled with us early and fairly. Let me just say that we were both pleasantly surprised on both fronts. Still not enough $$ to be able to outright purchase a new/used comparable vehicle, but enough to get us well on our way and keep our monthly payments low...whew!!
   
2. We were able to secure a car to purchase that we actually wanted for a good price and from a trustworthy dealership. We should be in possession of said vehicle by Thursday of next week...be on the lookout for that post.
   
3. I was offered a part-time position with my former employer (different department, similar work) whereby I will work 15 hours per week: one week only 2 hours will be on-site and the rest from home; and one week 10 hours will be on-site and the rest from home (one full day on-site when G is off work with his flex schedule). For those who know my former employer, you will realize this is actually a pretty sweet deal because they typically don't let this particular position work from home. It is only temporary for 6 months, but that is perfect!...and even better because it was totally unexpected. I will have a steep learning curve as much has changed since I left, and I have never really worked from home much less with a mobile and active toddler, but a challenge is always nice :).

We are thrilled and very grateful that our luck has taken such a positive swing!! Now if we could just continue this good luck streak as we head into our first floor floor remodel...ripping out all carpet, linoleum and old tile, and replacing with new carpet, hard wood and new tile.