Here comes Hurricane Ike!!!

Spent the day today getting ready for Hurricane Ike. I didn't need to do much - just bought some extra batteries and topped off the cars with gas.

Sounds simple, right? But the following is the reason my hubby and I can't get out of debt....

I did also purchase a new battery lantern and the store had girls' crop pants on sale (so I picked up three for Olivia, who is outgrowing everything she owns and one for Meredith, so she won't feel left out)

Plus, it is Wade's birthday, in two weeks, and I had to pick up a thing or two for him - in case we don't have much power over the next few days, I don't want to be left with nothing to get him.

Also, we have a birthday party to attend, tomorrow, so I had to get something for my friends' kid. Didn't buy anything big for her, just kiddie skates, but they had the same thing in Spongebob (for boys) so I picked up a set for Wade too. Did I mention his birthday is in 10 days?

Can you ever have enough water and batteries? I think not... but my stock was out so I managed to grab a few of those too.

Then, it was off to get gas - which was a 40 minute wait in line, but at least that's done.

I did manage to clean out the garage and bring a lot of stuff to goodwill - great stuff that would have been good on ebay, but I'm tired of looking at it in the garage - so now that is gone, too.

I mean, do I really need three walkers? 6 car seats? This is the stuff I've collected.... terrible.

I even have enough room in the garage to pull my car into it - if I don't bring in the garbage cans and outdoor furniture.

Let's see.... which is more important?