I'm on a high today...I always like the end of the month when I get updated values for all of our accounts and figure out our net worth. The stock market must have had a banner month last month, because everything was up, especially our 401(k)s. On the one hand, I can't get too excited, because most of our savings are targeted for retirement and college, which is so far away. On the other hand, it's nice when you feel like you're struggling day to day to see that things are really adding up and not as bad as you think.

Took the kids to the dentist yesterday. The good news - no cavities. The bad news - he gave them both a flouride treatment, and our insurance only covers one/year. So that was $30 each out of pocket. I already put through the claim to our flexible spending account, though, so I should be reimbursed pretty quickly. He also recommended that DD get sealents on her adult molars, to make them stronger and help protect them. I checked with the office manager, and they'll be covered 100%, so we're going to go back later this month.

Today, I need to call Shell to apply for their gas card (never got to it yesterday) and mail the book for half.com. We also have DD's parent-teacher conference tonight. Other than that, not much going on my way...