I'm chilling at home today. V's nap struggles lead to bedtime struggles and a huge wakeup. So we are taking it easy today. We have a solstice party to go to tonight that I don't want to have to flake out on.
We had to put the fridge lock on finally yesterday. And I keep forgetting and wondering why it won t open. But at least the grapes are safe.
Post by lilyelayne on Jun 21, 2017 19:45:30 GMT -5
Went to my ILs this morning to practice blowing bubbles in the pool. G got much better so hope tomorrow's swim lesson is a good one! He actually napped for the first time in days, so I'm feeling good.
kartish hope V resumes napping soon. Hope the party is going well!
Hey there! Busy day for me. We were at the zoo all day with my sister. A great way to spend a lovely 1st day of summer. It was fun but a lot of walking and we are all pooped. I'm a little disappointed bc even though we got there early we somehow missed the giraffe feeding (it's a new experience offered at our zoo this summer so I didn't really know when to go I guess). I heard a worker talking about it so next time we will be soooo ready!
I have a question to the other sahms if it's not too personal: how do you figure out spending money for yourself? I'm not a big spender on something just for me but when I did want to indulge in something before I figured that it's okay bc I work hard for that money. I know I work in other ways for my family and contribute finacially in a way (by being a smart shopper/saving) but now I feel guilty spending money for something fun just for me. Do you budget or have a limit? Do you talk about it with your SO?
Post by seamonster on Jun 21, 2017 23:53:59 GMT -5
Had my mom, sisters, BIL, and the new nieces over (sister and BIL are keeping all 3). My mom is taking the girls for 2 weeks to give my sister and BIL time to clean ojt his mom's house. They're nice girls.
dreemkin I have a really difficult time spending money on myself. Really difficult. I was always pretty hesitant to spend money even when working but now.. I rarely do. When I worked we have budgeted fun money for both of us, maybe you could do something like that? Sit-down with H and discuss a money amount for the month and set it aside for things you are eyeing.
dreemkin not SAHM but we do "blow money" basically budgeted money for each of us that we can spend on whatever. I think writing it into your budget would help you while the mental block - every one needs a bit that they don't have to account for or explain. And you do save the household money by lack of daycare and other savings, in my world that's on equal footing as earning.
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