Well, I am now officially back. The news though is not so wonderful. The wife and I are fighting over money again.
My DDs room needed to done over but my wife goes crazy with the spending. All new furniture as well as carpeting. THe furniture is from IKEA. The wife has alreay hired a painter.
I don't begrudge my daughter a thing but this is nuts while I am paying off the DWs debt that now exists. Wife says she has the money but I am doubtful. She is now also talking about taking her mom on a cruise as a birthday gift. Her mom is 85 so I don't begrudge her as she may not be here much longer.
The problem is all this happening at the same time. I fear my wife is again spending money behind my back. I slso had a test this week to see if I am diabetic. That is all I need.
Life is otherwise hunky dorey!
It is an interesting life I lead! Sheesh!
What a life I lead!:)
August 8th, 2006 at 09:55 am
August 8th, 2006 at 04:33 pm 1155051208
August 8th, 2006 at 04:58 pm 1155052687
I cleaned the carpet or waxed the wood floor myself, we painted the room together (kids picked the color)...we reused the furniture...if it needed painting, we did it ourselves...and we bought any accessories ON SALE and stopped when be hit the budget.
The kids were thrilled and it didnt break the bank. I dont know how old your DD is, but think about the message it sends her when mom spends more than the family budget allows...To this day my kids are still all pretty frugal.
and I am still waiting on that cruise...but it is at least 5 years away.
I am sorry to hear about the change of events...Good Luck with everything.
August 8th, 2006 at 06:31 pm 1155058263
August 8th, 2006 at 07:13 pm 1155060807
As for the cruise, again you guys should talk. Where is she getting "her" money? Even if she takes her mom, it should be a decision that you guys make together, with a budget you should make together.
I usually am in defense of your wife, but in this case, it sure sounds like you need to do some more communicating!