I LOVE this season. I love the time from Halloween all the way through the New Year. It is especially more exciting and enjoyable when you have little ones to share it with. This year has been no different.
Yet, already I am feeling the unnecessary stress that can come with the Holiday season. Typically I am one that can let things easily roll of my shoulder and not worry about them. It's ok if my house is a little messy or unorganized. It doesn't bother me if things are not completely planned out. And although I would like things perfect it's ok if they are not, most of the time.
So, I hope I can manage all the extra stuff that will happen and enjoy these little moments with my kids and family. They truly are precious.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Money, money, money
One good reason why you are not in charge of your family’s finances. (Mama Kat's writing workshop)
When it comes to money, I'm a mess. It's not that I spend too much, exceed my credit card limit, or don't have a clue about dollars and cents. It's quite the opposite.
I do have a clue about my money.
Aside from one misunderstanding I have done well with my credit cards.
I spend way less than most people do.
The reason I am not in charge of our family's finances is because it would put me in an emotional mess. It would cause me unnecessary stress and worry and it would constantly plague my life. Not only would the task of paying bills on time be something extra to deal with, but the idea of spending money would be very hard.
Instead of spending money I would try to save every penny just because. We would not enjoy this moment and instead would live extremely cheap. It's the way I have always been and although I think it is a noble quality to be cheap and to save money I think it adds stress because I constantly worry about having enough money saved.
*Don't get me wrong. As a family we still save money and my husband manages our finances very well. He just brings a nice balance to my obsession with saving money. For example, he finally convinced me it was ok to buy new underwear since mine had holes in them and were ripping at the seams.
When it comes to money, I'm a mess. It's not that I spend too much, exceed my credit card limit, or don't have a clue about dollars and cents. It's quite the opposite.
I do have a clue about my money.
Aside from one misunderstanding I have done well with my credit cards.
I spend way less than most people do.
The reason I am not in charge of our family's finances is because it would put me in an emotional mess. It would cause me unnecessary stress and worry and it would constantly plague my life. Not only would the task of paying bills on time be something extra to deal with, but the idea of spending money would be very hard.
Instead of spending money I would try to save every penny just because. We would not enjoy this moment and instead would live extremely cheap. It's the way I have always been and although I think it is a noble quality to be cheap and to save money I think it adds stress because I constantly worry about having enough money saved.
*Don't get me wrong. As a family we still save money and my husband manages our finances very well. He just brings a nice balance to my obsession with saving money. For example, he finally convinced me it was ok to buy new underwear since mine had holes in them and were ripping at the seams.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
72 days
I'm not one to stalk the news, but I do try to stay a little in touch with the world. I regularly check out the People website to get the latest on celebrity news. Not sure why, but it is interesting stuff to me. The latest news has me mad, confused and annoyed.
A celebrity, Kim Kardashian and her husband Kris Humphries ended their marriage after 72 days. Now, I don't really know who they are aside from hearing their names every so often. I don't watch their show and I don't care about their lives. What I do care about and what makes me mad is how quickly and easily marriage was put aside. After only 72 days they filed for divorce. They didn't seek counseling. They didn't work on staying together they just said this is tough, we are done.
Now, my marriage is not all over the news (thank goodness, I would be a basket case) so I don't understand the scrutiny with which they have lived their lives already. However, didn't they know it was going to be like this. Didn't they seek professional help to sort through these potential problems. They certainly have the money to.
I do know my marriage has taken work. I feel so lucky to have a husband who is patient, understanding and willing to talk through things. But it's still work. I clearly remember a month into my marriage having a misunderstanding, a fight, disagreement, whatever you want to call it. Yes, I could have just said this isn't fun I'm done. But it took work, it still takes work and it will always take work to make a marriage (or any relationship) last.
This is just such a bad example to the world that you can easily say I'm done even after spending 18 million dollars on your wedding day. How annoying!
A celebrity, Kim Kardashian and her husband Kris Humphries ended their marriage after 72 days. Now, I don't really know who they are aside from hearing their names every so often. I don't watch their show and I don't care about their lives. What I do care about and what makes me mad is how quickly and easily marriage was put aside. After only 72 days they filed for divorce. They didn't seek counseling. They didn't work on staying together they just said this is tough, we are done.
Now, my marriage is not all over the news (thank goodness, I would be a basket case) so I don't understand the scrutiny with which they have lived their lives already. However, didn't they know it was going to be like this. Didn't they seek professional help to sort through these potential problems. They certainly have the money to.
I do know my marriage has taken work. I feel so lucky to have a husband who is patient, understanding and willing to talk through things. But it's still work. I clearly remember a month into my marriage having a misunderstanding, a fight, disagreement, whatever you want to call it. Yes, I could have just said this isn't fun I'm done. But it took work, it still takes work and it will always take work to make a marriage (or any relationship) last.
This is just such a bad example to the world that you can easily say I'm done even after spending 18 million dollars on your wedding day. How annoying!
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