July 24, 2007
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alive
I really am alive. I was in a five-day funk though. The weather has just been awful.
But today we finally got sunshine.
And a reality check.
Huge
Big
Bad
Boo-Boo's
in Check-book.
I think the worst we've ever made in our marriage. *cringe*
Not good. Things are going to be tight for several months if not more. Big time sucky mistakes.
Like Its a really good thing I have a freezer full of food. Tomorrow is *supposed* to be payday. And normally I would go spend a lot of money on food.
But today I spent $60 that I had hidden away in preperation for Rob's birthday. And it will have to last us to the 10th. Meal wise we will be perfectly okay. I have a lot of meat in my freezer, and I always have a 25 pound bag of rice. I added a 15 pound bag of spuds to the mix, and we're good to go.
Snack wise.
Well my kids are gonna be whiney, and unfortunately I can't do anything about it. We have a small check that comes in on the first. I *might* spend a teensy bit more money then and add to the snacks.
I don't buy fancy snacks, but my kids do like things to nibble on in between meals. In the summer time its usually fruit, otter pops, and crackers. (not all at once different times.)
Jeremiah when he wakes up typically gets a graham cracker to hold him off until Rob wakes up. He won't be the next couple weeks. He'll live, if not be a little bit whiney. LOL
I'm done feeling sorry for myself about the mistakes that were made. Its not going to prove anything, except give me an ulcer. But one would hope I'd learn something from it right?
Anyhow tomorrow when we dig ourself out of our overdraft protection, and pay off the 3 bounced checks. We will have a teensy tiny bit of money to last us. As gas is currently $100 a tank...its not going to last us long. I think our river for entertainment is looking better and better! The downside is the kids (sam and Zeria) are going to camp this weekend--and its a very long drive. We had full intentions of driving them, but now I'm thinking of seeing if they can catch a ride with a friend even if its only one of the directions. *sigh*
Big bad mistake.
Oh we could borrow money from Rob's parents--I'm sure they would help, they have before. But we don't really feel like we deserve it. And we're not starving, we just have to be very, very, very careful.
Oh and pray that the wretched vans stay driving. Although if they quit we'd sure save on gas wouldn't we?
Comments (7)
The sun felt good today didn't it? Sorry about your mistake, it's too bad but it's behind you now and sounds like you will make it. It's good that you have someone to help if you need it.
Hugs
mary
(((hugs)))
Big, huge, understanding (((((hugs))))
If it is any consolation, part of my recent funk and stress was that we had a mess up in the check book last week, too. I knew we would be short, so I transfered funds from savings. Unfortunately, the bank didn't credit that transfer until almost 36 hours later, charging us in the meantime $32 a pop for things like a $2.95 debit that the electric company charges for making a telephone payment. I was *really* upset. So, yeah. Tonight we ate out of the freezer. My mom lent me her gas card to fuel up the van. Snacks were a whiney issue today here. I also buy sugar and flour in bulk, so I baked cookies
I still had big bills to take care of this paycheck and more next week. It'll be lean, but we'll make it.
I'll be praying for God's providence and grace for both of us
{{{{hugs}}}} praying
OPPS!!! Glad you are well stocked with the stables of life.
Opps for me Staples not stables.....well, with your animals maybe that too..lol
Praying for you.
Praying for your family as you make the adjustments needed in the next while and that you find fun inexpensive things to do.
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