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[tribute17]

So my H and I were talking the other night that if he gets one of the jobs he has interviewed for then we are going to blow his first paycheck.  I told him to go for it and get whatever he wants.  What would you blow it on?  Let's pretend that you don't have any bills to pay off but it is a normal size paycheck for your family.  What would you get?

[aimeefarrahfowler]

probably an ipad or a fancy new camera. or both!

[origamimommy]

Clothes, shoes, dslr camera maybe.

Wait, I reread.  If I had an entire paycheck to blow on nothing, I would take a vacation.  We haven't been on a real vacation in years because of all of the traveling we did back and forth from DC to Ohio.  VACAY TIME!!

[trixi282]

Hmmm, i'd go on a mini shopping spree - new shoes, new purse, a spa day with mani/pedi hair cut and color. Sounds silly, but i really want/need this stuff.

If H and I were spending it together, then we'd probably spend it on stuff for the new house, a bedroom set for J, and some new end tables for the living room.

I sound lame.

[roo1582]

Mar 24, 2015 11:39:00 GMT -5 trixi282 said:

Hmmm, i'd go on a mini shopping spree - new shoes, new purse, a spa day with mani/pedi hair cut and color. Sounds silly, but i really want/need this stuff.

If H and I were spending it together, then we'd probably spend it on stuff for the new house, a bedroom set for J, and some new end tables for the living room.

I sound lame.

I hope its not too lame because I was going to say the same thing!  If it was just me, I would do a mini shopping spree for myself.  Definitely new clothes, shoes, hair cut/color.  

If it was a family thing, I would probably try to put it towards a family vacation or put it toward remodeling our main bathroom (but thats just not as fun).  

[britbratjf]

Probably a vacation.

[tribute17]

I told him he could blow it on himself but I'm guessing he will get new speakers for the living room or an Xbox one or something like that. The rest he will probably put into the house somehow like a new couch.

If it were just me I would totally go shopping (after the baby of course) and get a new wardrobe. I'm so outdated and never buy new clothes, mostly because we have been on a tight budget and I don't want to buy a ton of stuff and not know how my body will be after the baby. Then again, I may just travel.

[tribute17]

Mar 24, 2015 11:48:37 GMT -5 britbratjf said:

Probably a vacation.

To where?

[jennmm]

A trip of some kind. If I was spending it on myself, probably an obscene amount of books and music.

[britbratjf]

Mar 24, 2015 11:51:22 GMT -5 tribute17 said:

Mar 24, 2015 11:48:37 GMT -5 britbratjf said:

Probably a vacation.

To where?

Ha oh well I'm boring, probably just a family trip to FL. Maybe if I could find a good deal go to Charleston or Savannah. I've always wanted to go there. Right now all I want is warm weather & a pool.

[britbratjf]

If I wasn't pregnant I would say a trip for H & I out to San Francisco with a couple nights in Sonoma.

[pinkluna]

I would use it towards a family vacation. I can't imagine spending that much money on clothes at once but I would get a few new pieces for spring/summer.

[summergirl1211]

Hmmmm... If it were just for me I'd also do a spa day/new clothes and shoes. If it were something my H and I would do together, it would be upgrading flights on our next trip (wherever that may be) to 1st class. It would be so nice to do, but hard to justify the money when it comes down to it.

[aimeefarrahfowler]

Also, more importantly, good luck to your H! fingers crossed for him! I know you guys have had a tough time with him not working, so I really really hope he gets something!

[paddyb]

I only get paid once a month, so that would be a ton of money. If spending on just me, I would probably go shopping spree including clothes and shoes I wouldn't necessarily normally purchase because of price (so like a pair of Louboutin) and maybe a designer purse.

Otherwise, buying first class tickets for our yearly family vacation.

[junkytrunk]

We would probably go on vacation, a cruise.

[bliz1712]

I like the ipad or tablet idea. I would also consider a small weekend trip away for us, maybe to a hotel with a water park. Also, buy us each a little clothes.

[mightybee]

A vacation. Maybe NOLA, Nashville, or Asheville.

Or a new mattress and fancy bed linens and pillows.

[tribute17]

Mar 24, 2015 12:55:32 GMT -5 aimeefarrahfowler said:

Also, more importantly, good luck to your H! fingers crossed for him! I know you guys have had a tough time with him not working, so I really really hope he gets something!

Thanks!  I am really hoping for this one job.  It's not ideal but would be a good place to start building a career.  It is definitely a career forward job.  It he doesn't get one of these I'm very worried with how he will handle it.  His self esteem is so low already that I'm not sure it can take another hit like this.  The good thing is that I have a steady job and we budgeted to live on my salary when we bought the house because we knew he would be back in school.  We just have no money for extras right now and I'm not sure how adding another baby to it all will change things.  I didn't think he would have this much trouble.  

And I'm kind of tired of being his cheerleader and super supportive all of the time, it's exhausting.  Maybe that sounds like I'm an awful wife but he gets so much out of being around other people that it really puts the pressure on me right now.  It just has not been our year with some things.  

[barefoot84]

I would take my little family to New York City. I love it there and haven't had the chance to take Tumaini and Liam yet.

[knic06]

Probably a digital camera. Or if I had the room, a dishwasher. Wild one right here.

[xanthepants]

Well I would shop for clothes and invest in a personal trainer to help get me on a good path. I'm struggling right now. I think that as an investment would probably be the best investment for my self esteem that it would probably have a more lasting impact than something else I might want more if that makes sense. But frugal me says put it towards Disney in a couple years.

[somethingcleverer]

Oh I should have responded before I read everyone else's! Now I want to do all the things! I would like to do the shopping spree or maybe a yoga retreat. It would be amazing to go somewhere and focus on peace and enlightenment!

[justbeth]

I would go on vacation. All inclusive, adult only, vacation. I want all the sand, sun, warmth, and wine my paycheck can buy.

I hope your H gets one of these jobs tribute17! I can't imagine how hard it's been to constantly be 'on' and keep him cheered up. You are a good wife! I hope he buys you a treat with that first paycheck too.

[origamimommy]

Mar 24, 2015 22:30:36 GMT -5 justbeth said:

I would go on vacation. All inclusive, adult only, vacation. I want all the sand, sun, warmth, and wine my paycheck can buy.

I hope your H gets one of these jobs tribute17! I can't imagine how hard it's been to constantly be 'on' and keep him cheered up. You are a good wife! I hope he buys you a treat with that first paycheck too.

Yes to the bolded!  You have been incredible, and I am glad you have felt comfortable enough to vent here! You need an outlet  I really hope you husband gets one of these jobs and life starts to get back to normal for you all.

[USCgirl]

I would take a vacation! Cause I need one right about now between construction and fun first trimester ms. Mommy needs a break!

[sarahandeddie]

Good luck to your DH!

I would buy a new set of furniture for our living room. Our couch and loveseat are so worn out. I've had them since I started grad school and they were super cheap. I'd want new tables too. Our current set has glass tops and I hate all the little fingerprints and smudges.

[MissMusic]

Vacation, definitely.
New windows or carpet would be nice too.

At this point I'd settle for a goddamned haircut, haha!

[huskiefanuw]

New shoes for spin class, a massage, new clothes, and a new laptop.

[bantyrooster]

A years worth of cleaning lady coming twice a month and a spa day. H would blow it golfing.