Call me George and paint me blue!

I've settled the Prodigal Son's medical claim from the auto accident in November with the insurance company. For his injuries - which consisted of bruises and strained muscles - they are paying $2000. I've already told the Prodigal Son and he's thrilled. All but $200 is going to pay off various bills and the $200 is going to be mad money since it's been a while since either of us have had any of that.

I also mailed off the Prodigal Son's income tax form this morning. Since he only worked for a few weeks last year, he's going to get all $163 he paid in taxes back. I've started work on mine, but I still don't have all the paperwork I need to file. Based on what I have so far, I will have enough of a refund that I can made a small dent in another debt.

Things are looking better this year. I'm surely glad I ate those blackeyed peas for New Year's.