One of the side effects of Brandus moving out is that I've finally admitted we won't be having any other kids. We tried for several years, then put everything on hold starting last year when he first started really struggling with alcoholism.
Which means I am finally clearing out my favorite cloth diapers that I saved from when Voldemort was a baby. They're really cute and super soft and I love them, but they make me sad, and I would rather they go to a kiddo who needs them.
I've sold four so far for a grand total of $35, and have several more listed, so hopefully the rest will go soon as well.
As it's summer coming up, my time to proofread has increased as well. Currently, I'm proofing an anthology ($15 each story), a second proofing on a novel ($30), and a novella ($30). I've also yet to invoice on second proofs for two novels ($60). It doesn't leave me rolling in dough or anything, but it definitely helps over the summer when I'm trying to bank as much of my teaching paycheck as I can.
Voldemort does still go to childcare over the summer - not full time, just two days a week - because I have to pay to keep his spot open anyway, so why not make sure he gets to spend time with other kids and I get to spend time NOT dealing with the eight billion questions a day he likes to ask.
We're getting there.
Sell Sell Sell
May 27th, 2015 at 07:16 pm
May 27th, 2015 at 07:39 pm 1432751975
Sounds like you are doing OK under the circumstances. Remember to stay connected with true friends!
May 28th, 2015 at 02:42 am 1432777323
I'd planned to go through kitchen cupboards, drawers & bottom of pantry to identify items I haven't used in the last 18 months, with potential to sell. We've visitors here just now so when they leave, I'll be taking pictures and hopefully sell excess.
May 28th, 2015 at 03:36 pm 1432823804