Can DS's Dr appt morph into day trip ?

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Registered: 01-22-2004
Can DS's Dr appt morph into day trip ?
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Sun, 07-26-2009 - 8:51pm

This week is gonna suck!!!!! I've been saving up and I have the money for my tires, allignment and balancing Mon morning. I've needed tires for months and at this point I'm driving on my spare and another tire that needs air everyday. However, just today I remembered that the last time I tried to get tires and everything like this, (different car) they took a look and said 'not until you get your brakes fixed first' so now I'm worried that will be something I have to go do first. I'm sure my brakes could need done, and I don't know about the money and time needed for that.

Plus, DS has a neuropsychologist appt on Thurs afternoon and it's two hours away from here. So, gas/food and the doctors bill are worrying me. THEN it occured to me that it's a shame to drive all the way there and back w/out making it a fun day trip or even attaching an extra day by spending one night in a hotel. I'd really like to go up Thur check into a hotel, do the appt have a fun night in a hotel and then spend all day Friday at COSI, the science center. I think I could maybe swing it w/out using any cc's and still pay current bills etc. BUT the idea of splurging and not sending all I can to the debt is making me worry too.

Any thoughts?

Lissa

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Registered: 01-22-2004
Mon, 07-27-2009 - 6:08pm

Marie,

I wasn't thinking of you as a 'bad guy', I think what you said is good. I just didn't mean to imply that I was going to trade making the car safe for the day trip. The rest of my post was a lot of me 'explaining/thinking/working it out while writing about it' - perhaps not the best way to go here!

As far as my "thanks for the kindness" to the OP, it wasn't in contrast to your post at all. I'm sorry if it seemed that way. It was a little in contrast to how my family treats my kiddos and I and a lot genuine thanks and relief because I think that she's the first person, IRL or online, who described feelings and actions related to a child's illness that are the same as mine were/are. By no means was I saying you weren't also being kind. I think you, and everyone else here, are genuinely trying to help us all claw our way out of this debt and sharing what you think the best methods are to do so. I value that.

Lissa

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Mon, 07-27-2009 - 7:24pm
I haven't read all the responses, but assuming you won't add to your debt, I'd do it. You're already going to be there and I know I would absolutely lose my mind if we didn't get out of the house and do something fun with the kids once in a while.

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