A couple weeks ago, we got a free dishwasher (well, except the cost of the carshare to go get it) from Freecycle. Our current one leaks and is white (whereas the replacement appliances we've been buying are black). The free dishwasher is black and hopefully won't leak! We haven't had time to think about trying to install it yet. Still dealing with the basement bathroom, an issue that keeps creeping along. But it's nice to know we might be able to put off buying a replacement dishwasher!

Remember the possible medical issue I was worrying about and was going to get a battery of tests done to check out? Well, the soreness went away on its own, and I confirmed with my doctor it's OK to not get the tests. If the problem recurs and doesn't go away when it's "that time of month," then we'll revisit. Big relief from both a money and health standpoint!

NT is becoming a U.S. citizen next week! He's already passed the test and interview; this is just the ceremony that makes it official.

AS has two possible jobs, either of which could eliminate the tax bill deficit. One of the jobs, possibly by quite a lot. She's still waiting for confirmation and exact dollar amounts, and likely won't hear for sure on the bigger job until May. But they both sound like nearly sure things.

Of course, the spending for our upcoming Va. and NY trips haven't been accounted for. And there are other things we need to think about this year: I'm a bit short in my future budget to max out the Roths. AS needs to get a tooth removed and replaced with an implant at some point before the bone loss becomes too great and causes an even bigger problem. But it's nice to know that solving the tax bill is possible.