Well, in my quest to be ultra-frugal since I went to a coupon class 2 years ago, I fear I taken it too far, sometimes. Pinching your pennies is a good thing, don't get me wrong. But I have become so obessed with it, I guess, that I have not even wanted to spend any money for things that are not a neccessity. Like eating out. Ever. Like going to a movie. Hardly ever. Like getting popcorn at the movie. Even more hardly ever. Yesterday was a sad, glass-totally-empty kind of day for me and I sat in my jammies and had a good cry pretty much all morning long. The kids had a great time, watching whatever the wanted. No, we did no school at all yesterday. **Sigh** Good thing we worked hard the rest of the week.
I decided that despite money situations, and everything else, WE NEED TO HAVE FUN. I NEED to have FUN! Will and I both decided to take the kids to see "Hotel for Dogs" and it was wonderful. I tried not to cringe as we paid for the tickets and bought some popcorn. It was such a cute movie and Addie kept saying, loudly, over and over: "Oh, that puppy is adorable!" It was just precious. The theater was 'bout empty since it has been out for awhile, so we were able to be noisy and laugh right out loud!!! Actually, I think we would have been noisy in a full theater! How can you not be noisy and laugh out loud when watching a kid movie!? For real. Anyway, it was such a great show and my little girls actually cried in a few spots; the doggies got taken to the pound. LOL.
We have a lot of debts, as most people do and the economy is affecting us, like it is affecting most people. But, Will and I have decided that it is ok to spend a little money every now and then. Good heavens, I save us so much by using coupons and by making stuff from scratch all the time. I am going to make an effort to plan some fun things for us to do every now and then.........I hope I can find coupons to use...........
Preparedness Challenge: September Week 4
5 years ago
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I almost took my girls to see the same movie, for the same reason. Sometimes you have to splurge just a little for your mental sanity. We didn't go because the only show time was during school...sounds like we'll have to Red Box it!
I know, it's so hard! We went on a get-away on Monday for our anniversary and spent money on shopping, eating and of course, the room (we stayed at a b & b which is more expensive than a regular hotel room). When I came back to work, I found out the company I work for is being sold and most likely I won't have a job. I was telling my mom if I had known that, I probably wouldn't have spent the money. Her reply? You can't always be afraid to spend money or have fun every now and then just because of uncertainty. It's good that you were able to spend some alone time together, especially as you don't know when you'll be able to do it again. Thanks mom for helping to relieve my guilt! So, I say go for it and have fun while it lasts!
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