Just pouring money down the drain

We aren't really pouring money down the drain; it is all going into our house.... our home. However, it feels like it is just non-stop at this point. Now Joe needs to fix the garbage disposal since some small people dumped things down that side of the sink and it is all clogged up. We also need to go to Menards and buy some adjustable screens because the weather is supposed to be decent and we would love to turn off the air.... especially since our windows are SOOOOOOO bad that I am sure the utility bill is going to make me vomit when it comes.

Right now, our bank statement for use of our debit card looks something like this:
Menards
Home Depot
Lowe's
Menards
Panera
Menards
Ace Hardware
Menards
Menards
MGM Liquors

Ok, I made that last one up.... but it SHOULD be on our list to help us cope with all the trips to Menards :)

We are still catching up from the double housing payments and double utility payments from when we owned this home but were still living in the rental. That might take us several months to recover. And otherwise, it is just constant small amounts trickling out to help make this place comfortable and appealing.

I swear, I am not complaining. I am just sharing in the honesty of our current situation. Our mortgage is VERY affordable, but it might be awhile until we feel that affordability due to the $$$ that is constantly pouring out to fix stuff up. Old homes are a money pit, right? We are still very happy with our decision and we understand that the long term benefits will outweigh the short term pocketbook pain :)

Great news: Joe got the light fixture up in our bedroom! Now we have a light!!! If only we could find our television remote, our bedroom might take the lead for my favorite room in the house :)