What's on my mind today? Money. And budgeting. And giving.
Ugh. Money. Doesn't it stress you out? It really never used to, (while I was working) but now all of a sudden things are getting tight (as they should be) and I'm getting that level of insecurity that comes with when our accounts hit a certain amount. Are we near the poor house? NO. Are we in any way close to being in the red? NO. Are we tiptoeing the lines? NO. So why worry?
Maybe it's the mom in me, or my desire to always control things, but the fact that I have to think twice about going out for fast food for lunch or indulging in a Starbucks for breakfast just irks me. And it certainly shouldn't. Actually, being good stewards of the money you earn is a great thing. And this is a life lesson for me: stop being selfish. Budget. And be a wise spender. And be a wise spender. (I had to tell myself that twice!)
With that being said, I just want to send love to my own momma, who I always seem to neglect. Growing up we never had a lot of money (which I think is part of my desire to keep my "safe zone" higher than it needs to be). But we NEVER went without. I really don't know how she did it. Being a single mom for most of our lives, she always provided us with the clothes and food we needed plus the things we didn't need. I know she never really got herself new clothes or went to shop for just her. I can remember at Christmas
Another random thought? I hate how when creating a budget you have to put a price on someone. Does anyone have any ideas on how to get over/through this? It just feels horrific. So we can buy a gift for person X that is up to $50 but person Y only gets a gift up to $25...and so on. Boo. People are worth way more than money. And stuff...
I definitely want my girls to know that. I want Christmas to be a season of warm fuzzy feelings full of hot cocoa-d tummies and knowing who Jesus is. I hope I can teach them this.
Well that was just a ramble of words that came...sorry if it's random :)
Oh, and we are totally putting up Christmas decorations this weekend. I know it's a little early, but with Liza coming soon, I want it all cozy and perfect before she comes!!!!!!
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