Showing posts with label Budget. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Budget. Show all posts
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Can't Figure It Out
So I originally started blogging because I wanted to take control of our finances, but I just can't figure it out. We are out of control. We spend more than we earn. I look over our budget and I get so frustrated! I can only do so much about overspending in dining out and the entertainment categories. I guess I have to figure out a way. I have to start cooking more, but let me just say I am a terrible cook. Maybe one day I'll figure it out?
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Enjoying Life
These past couple of days have been awesome! I have been able to enjoy them with the people I love. Being home for the summer with my son is one of the best things. Every little thing he does amazes me. Lately he has been lifting one foot at a time. As he does this he begins squealing with delight-makes me laugh each time. Today we took him for his swim lesson. He is not used to the water and so he cried about 20 minutes of the 30 minute lesson. He took semi-private lessons back in May. Those didn't go so well either, especially because it was so cold. We thought he would enjoy these lessons because it's starting to get hotter. Also, these lessons are with other toddlers, so he is able to see other kids enjoying themselves. We hope that he starts getting used to the water soon.
For lunch today I got together with some of the teachers from school. We went to Olive Garden and most of us took our kiddos. I am happy to report that Ethan behaved himself very well. I was even able to eat. I gave myself a $15 limit, but I went over by $2. I don't mind that at all. Having lunch with my co-workers helped me ease the pain of the miscarriage. I was able to tell them what happened and I didn't have to make a big announcement. I simply greeted them and just mentioned it to them fairly quickly. Luckily, they didn't make a big deal about it.
So this month I have gone over the budget limit in every category. I am going to really start staying within my budget limits starting next month. This is a must, considering I have already set up my automatic savings plan. One way I'm going to stay within the budget is by making sure I get out of bed at 5 in the morning to make lunch for my husband. I will do what it takes.
I'm taking a trip to the beach tomorrow with two of my sisters. One of my sisters has two kids. It will be a nice day for the cousins to hang out.
For lunch today I got together with some of the teachers from school. We went to Olive Garden and most of us took our kiddos. I am happy to report that Ethan behaved himself very well. I was even able to eat. I gave myself a $15 limit, but I went over by $2. I don't mind that at all. Having lunch with my co-workers helped me ease the pain of the miscarriage. I was able to tell them what happened and I didn't have to make a big announcement. I simply greeted them and just mentioned it to them fairly quickly. Luckily, they didn't make a big deal about it.
So this month I have gone over the budget limit in every category. I am going to really start staying within my budget limits starting next month. This is a must, considering I have already set up my automatic savings plan. One way I'm going to stay within the budget is by making sure I get out of bed at 5 in the morning to make lunch for my husband. I will do what it takes.
I'm taking a trip to the beach tomorrow with two of my sisters. One of my sisters has two kids. It will be a nice day for the cousins to hang out.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Living in the Moment
My husband's birthday was on Wednesday and today, Sunday, is Father's Day, so what did we do this weekend? Spend a lot of money.
I had to buy him a birthday gift. Friday we went on a date and left our son with my younger sister. It was quite a bit of money, but, oh so, worth it! We went to see Bridesmaids- hilarious! I tried to control myself because I laugh so loudly and I know it makes my husband uncomfortable. Then we went to eat sushi-yummy.
Saturday I went out to brunch with a few friends from college that I hadn't seen in a while. That was fun. We got done a bit early, so I went shopping for a few things. Definitely not in the plans, but worth it. I will definitely stick to the budget much more starting next month, especially since I already set up the automatic savings plan. Then Ethan and I went to my cousin's birthday party. After that I came home saw the last bit of the Mexico soccer game and then watched the Canelo fight. During the day my husband cleaned the yard and then he went to play golf.
Today, Sunday, I spent mostly with my dad. Once my husband got off of work, I came home to be with him. Ethan was a little fussy when he woke up from his nap, but then we went to the market anyway. When we came back home, he was upset that we came back inside the house. He wanted to go for a walk outside, and so of course I quickly put his shoes on and off we went.
Well, that is a brief synopsis of my weekend. I'm not sure if I will add detail later or not...we shall see.
Now here is the expense breakdown for the week.
Wednesday:
Target (gifts/household items) - $91
Friday:
Movie and snacks - $26
Lunch and drinks - $50
Babysitter - $20
Saturday:
Brunch - $15
Babysitter - $20
Ross - $30
Walmart - $42
Golf - $11
Dining out - $42
Sunday
Breakfast - $15
Groceries - $63
How was your weekend? Did you spend time with your dad?
I had to buy him a birthday gift. Friday we went on a date and left our son with my younger sister. It was quite a bit of money, but, oh so, worth it! We went to see Bridesmaids- hilarious! I tried to control myself because I laugh so loudly and I know it makes my husband uncomfortable. Then we went to eat sushi-yummy.
Saturday I went out to brunch with a few friends from college that I hadn't seen in a while. That was fun. We got done a bit early, so I went shopping for a few things. Definitely not in the plans, but worth it. I will definitely stick to the budget much more starting next month, especially since I already set up the automatic savings plan. Then Ethan and I went to my cousin's birthday party. After that I came home saw the last bit of the Mexico soccer game and then watched the Canelo fight. During the day my husband cleaned the yard and then he went to play golf.
Today, Sunday, I spent mostly with my dad. Once my husband got off of work, I came home to be with him. Ethan was a little fussy when he woke up from his nap, but then we went to the market anyway. When we came back home, he was upset that we came back inside the house. He wanted to go for a walk outside, and so of course I quickly put his shoes on and off we went.
Well, that is a brief synopsis of my weekend. I'm not sure if I will add detail later or not...we shall see.
Now here is the expense breakdown for the week.
Wednesday:
Target (gifts/household items) - $91
Friday:
Movie and snacks - $26
Lunch and drinks - $50
Babysitter - $20
Saturday:
Brunch - $15
Babysitter - $20
Ross - $30
Walmart - $42
Golf - $11
Dining out - $42
Sunday
Breakfast - $15
Groceries - $63
How was your weekend? Did you spend time with your dad?
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