That Blows

Since moving to Europe, Chris and I have collected our change in a piggy bank. Upon our return, we're submitting our collections for conversion to dollars - splitting the results 50/50 to be applied to something fun of our choosing. We're unsure how much exists in the piggy. Bu knowing that euro change can add up quickly (with coins existing in the amounts of one and two euros), we're hoping for a windfall.

Unfortunately, we've waited until a month before we move to convert the euros into dollars. Because now, the euro is almost back to what it was when we arrived in Paris - and almost .20 lower than what it was just three months ago. So sadly, this could cost us over $1,000 - if not more.

I know we shouldn't be greedy, but with new additions, hip dormers, Koi ponds and a Viking stove to buy, we're saving as many pennies as possible. So here's to hoping the euro rebounds over the next few weeks - just for a bit anyway.