2/13/09
Valentine's Weekend 2009: Tax and Family Time
I can't wait to be home. As I'm writing, we are driving north on I-35. This weekend is (as everyone knows) Valentine's Day weekend. It also happens to be Hubby's birthday weekend! We're taking this opportunity to indulge in one of the things we love most: family time.
My darling mother has offered to help us get our taxes organized this year. As I've posted previously, 2008 was a complicated income year for us. I worked two W-4 (or is it W-2?) jobs, and two independent contracting jobs. Hubby has worked two W-4 jobs, and did some independent contracting this summer himself. This being our first year married, and having made (for the first time ever, really) enough money to be very careful and accurate, I solicited some advice and got a wonderful response. My mom is one of my favorite people - her wisdom and her kindness and her selflessness are her hallmarks. The two of us have certainly had our run-ins in the past, but my respect for her grows daily - and I know I can always call for support, encouragement and unconditional love.
Hubby's birthday is on Sunday. Almost a Valentine's baby! His folks have invited us over for lunch and a celebration after church, and we're SO looking forward to it. I love how easy going and readily accepting and loving his family is! In high school, Hubby's house (of course he wasn't Hubby then...he was Boyfriend!) was an refuge, a place to get away to, during those inevitable and overwhelming periods of teenage angst. They were always so happy to see me...and I can honestly say that I was (and am more, every day) always happy to be there. What a blessing to join with a family that loves me unconditionally!
I guess I'm just thankful for family right now. I'm excited to see everyone, to have my eighth wonderful Valentine's Day with my sweetie, and to learn something about taxes! And, lucky us, we get to stay until Monday!
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