DH and I are in saving mode so I have been on a shopping lockdown. I stopped yesterday at a small boutique in town and bought 2 new shirts then hung them in the back of the closet. I will use "I bought them awhile back and never got around to wearing them" story when he notices.
Post by thechickencoop on May 1, 2015 6:46:05 GMT -5
My department supervisor is an idiot. HR is trying to talk me into moving full time and and possibly replacing her. And I actually don't want to. I surprised myself when we were talking yesterday, but I truly do not think that I have that drive to keep moving up in the business world. I love my company, but I think a very big part of me needs to have a 'good' (IMO) work-life balance and I am fortunate enough at I'm not in a situation where I have to move into that full time position.
Dammit. I almost feel a little disappointed in myself. My other reasoning is that I would hate for them to be creating this position for me, getting me all situated, and then for me to leave again when we have another kid.
Totally on board for the summer months when clothing is soft and airy but how do you make jeans comfortable? Whenever I've tried it just... hurts.
Probably an UO but I don't wear jeans. I'm a jegging, legging, yoga pant and dress kind of girl but of course there is always underwear on when I wear a dress ha.
DH and I are in saving mode so I have been on a shopping lockdown. I stopped yesterday at a small boutique in town and bought 2 new shirts then hung them in the back of the closet. I will use "I bought them awhile back and never got around to wearing them" story when he notices.
Or yo can leave a small budget for leisure items. But if you like lying to your husband though, go ahead. It's your lyfe
Agreed. I also don't think 2 shirts is going to kill your savings. Why lie?
Totally on board for the summer months when clothing is soft and airy but how do you make jeans comfortable? Whenever I've tried it just... hurts.
Probably an UO but I don't wear jeans. I'm a jegging, legging, yoga pant and dress kind of girl but of course there is always underwear on when I wear a dress ha.
DH and I are in saving mode so I have been on a shopping lockdown. I stopped yesterday at a small boutique in town and bought 2 new shirts then hung them in the back of the closet. I will use "I bought them awhile back and never got around to wearing them" story when he notices.
Why did you buy the shirts? Did you need more clothing? Were you having a bad day? Are you not on board with the saving plan? Is your saving plan too extreme (you feel too deprived)? If you are honest with yourself maybe you can be honest with your h and have a conversation that matters.
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Or yo can leave a small budget for leisure items. But if you like lying to your husband though, go ahead. It's your lyfe
Agreed. I also don't think 2 shirts is going to kill your savings. Why lie?
I do have a set amount for spending each month and buying the 2 shirts did not break the bank, but we just spent over 20K remodeling our rental property and a few things at our home. He asked me to hold off on spending extra till we get some put back. I have the boutique on my FB page and they post new arrivals. It was a weak moment where I just had to have them but did not need them. Needless to say, I unfollowed them so I don't have anymore weak moments. I doubt he will even notice but I felt bad for going back on our agreement. They are too cute for returning.
My mom is throwing my nephew a mini birthday party tonight because my brother has been banned from his real party my son to be ex is throwing him. I said last week I'd go, but now I'm regretting that decision. I haven't seen my brother in over a year and all I'm going to want to do is scream at him... But there will be four small children present. Although he did tell my sister he wants me to scream at him for being such an idiot for marrying ANOTHER crazy chick.
DH and I are in saving mode so I have been on a shopping lockdown. I stopped yesterday at a small boutique in town and bought 2 new shirts then hung them in the back of the closet. I will use "I bought them awhile back and never got around to wearing them" story when he notices.
Why did you buy the shirts? Did you need more clothing? Were you having a bad day? Are you not on board with the saving plan? Is your saving plan too extreme (you feel too deprived)? If you are honest with yourself maybe you can be honest with your h and have a conversation that matters.
No not deprived and the plan is not extreme. I have too many clothes and def did not need them. Just a weak " I got to have those" moment.
Agreed. I also don't think 2 shirts is going to kill your savings. Why lie?
I do have a set amount for spending each month and buying the 2 shirts did not break the bank, but we just spent over 20K remodeling our rental property and a few things at our home. He asked me to hold off on spending extra till we get some put back. I have the boutique on my FB page and they post new arrivals. It was a weak moment where I just had to have them but did not need them. Needless to say, I unfollowed them so I don't have anymore weak moments. I doubt he will even notice but I felt bad for going back on our agreement. They are too cute for returning.
I get it.
I take H shopping with me because he has fantastic taste and helps me pick out clothes. The added bonus is that when I have those weak moments, he either helps me say no, or gives me permission to buy. He usually says yes.
My mom is throwing my nephew a mini birthday party tonight because my brother has been banned from his real party my son to be ex is throwing him. I said last week I'd go, but now I'm regretting that decision. I haven't seen my brother in over a year and all I'm going to want to do is scream at him... But there will be four small children present. Although he did tell my sister he wants me to scream at him for being such an idiot for marrying ANOTHER crazy chick.
My confession: I want you to scream at him! (Not in front of the children)
Agreed. I also don't think 2 shirts is going to kill your savings. Why lie?
I do have a set amount for spending each month and buying the 2 shirts did not break the bank, but we just spent over 20K remodeling our rental property and a few things at our home. He asked me to hold off on spending extra till we get some put back. I have the boutique on my FB page and they post new arrivals. It was a weak moment where I just had to have them but did not need them. Needless to say, I unfollowed them so I don't have anymore weak moments. I doubt he will even notice but I felt bad for going back on our agreement. They are too cute for returning.
Does he not check your bank account? Wouldn't he notice the purchase?
If you feel bad about it already, I just don't understand how purposely setting up a lie would help. Buck up, own your "weak moment", and tell him the damn truth.
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My mom is throwing my nephew a mini birthday party tonight because my brother has been banned from his real party my son to be ex is throwing him. I said last week I'd go, but now I'm regretting that decision. I haven't seen my brother in over a year and all I'm going to want to do is scream at him... But there will be four small children present. Although he did tell my sister he wants me to scream at him for being such an idiot for marrying ANOTHER crazy chick.
My confession: I want you to scream at him! (Not in front of the children)
The screaming would last **HOURS**. There's a lot to scream at him for. My brother is a piece of work (if I were too phrase it nicely).
I do have a set amount for spending each month and buying the 2 shirts did not break the bank, but we just spent over 20K remodeling our rental property and a few things at our home. He asked me to hold off on spending extra till we get some put back. I have the boutique on my FB page and they post new arrivals. It was a weak moment where I just had to have them but did not need them. Needless to say, I unfollowed them so I don't have anymore weak moments. I doubt he will even notice but I felt bad for going back on our agreement. They are too cute for returning.
Does he not check your bank account? Wouldn't he notice the purchase?
If you feel bad about it already, I just don't understand how purposely setting up a lie would help. Buck up, own your "weak moment", and tell him the damn truth.
If you lie about this, what else would you lie about? Amirite, frankenboom?!
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I guess my belated UO is that I want to wear all the underwear, all the time, for everything. Maybe this is a busty girl thing? I HAVE to wear a bra or I'm in pain, and who would wear a bra and no panties?
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Does he not check your bank account? Wouldn't he notice the purchase?
If you feel bad about it already, I just don't understand how purposely setting up a lie would help. Buck up, own your "weak moment", and tell him the damn truth.
If you lie about this, what else would you lie about? Amirite, frankenboom?!
Seriously guise. I cannot stand when these things go this way. She bought two freaking shirts. She feels a little guilty - and shared it here. She's not hiding bodies in the deep freezer in her garage and not telling her H about it (making a grand assumption here).
As usual, a wonderful overreaction from the masses. High horses. Get off of them.
If you lie about this, what else would you lie about? Amirite, frankenboom?!
Seriously guise. I cannot stand when these things go this way. She bought two freaking shirts. She feels a little guilty - and shared it here. She's not hiding bodies in the deep freezer in her garage and not telling her H about it (making a grand assumption here).
As usual, a wonderful overreaction from the masses. High horses. Get off of them.
As long as she doesn't get angry if he keeps something from her, right?
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