tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17500315.post6960618098201543959..comments2024-01-15T23:32:21.749-05:00Comments on The Bird's Nest: "Cash is KING!" (But I'm a Commoner!)Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13828182765416909622noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17500315.post-40160586165676464462011-07-11T12:37:23.608-04:002011-07-11T12:37:23.608-04:00been feeling that way lately too. In fact, we have...been feeling that way lately too. In fact, we have kinda drifted off the budget a bit, by using our credit card to pay for the hotel for that night up north (less than $100 but still) just glad we had put away a couple hundred CASH for all the other stuff we did. With everything going on, that is one of Jason's biggest things though. We can't/haven't been able to afford the "extras" for the kids that he wants for them. (my point is always, well right now it's not like they are even wanting to do anything "extra" ;) lol) But it's hard. Our house is nice but I'm thinking we should have gotten something else. Not that our choices were plentiful but you know what I mean. It's too much house, too much mortgage. We are paying it but it would be much easier if it were less, blah, blah, blah. Now I'm the one whining, LOL. But, I get you, especially right now, and without a degree, without any options, I'm not really able to change our situation by bringing money in. Minimum wage just isnt worth it when you factor gas, babysitters when there is that almost inevitable work schedule conflict, etc. Besides who wants to hire a 4-month preggo mom with little experience that will have to take time off for maternity leave??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08866222144325532286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17500315.post-8076072538421869492011-07-11T11:06:26.584-04:002011-07-11T11:06:26.584-04:00We, too, can relate. I keep telling myself to rem...We, too, can relate. I keep telling myself to remember what we have accomplished since starting Financial Peace. Each time we pay something off, it seems like something major breaks. Just last week we had to pay $500 for busted water pipes and internet router/modem because electricity struck a tree in our yard and ran into the ground. Who gets that kind of luck other than us?!? LOL<br />Think of all you have paid off, how you have changed your lifestyle, and how you live like no one else. Your kids are noticing and will appreciate it when they are older. It sucks when your friends are taking extravagant vacations, buying whatever whenever they want, etc. But they are more than likely prisoners themselves. They just don't realize it yet or don't know how to overcome it, whereas you do. It takes a long time. But you can whine and I'll listen. I just wish I was closer so we could share a bottle of wine while we griped. :)Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11757339989585521274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17500315.post-52719996459836980852011-07-11T09:43:07.006-04:002011-07-11T09:43:07.006-04:00I can SO relate Sharon! We often say "what a...I can SO relate Sharon! We often say "what are we doing wrong that we can't afford things like other people?!" I had to laugh at the martial arts because we just put the boys' in for the summer (they had a really good deal)and I had NO idea how expensive it is for continuing....$150/month! We were just discussing last night that we really need to decide if it is worth it. We were house poor for a long time and it sucks. We have also been doing Dave Ramsey's plan and often feel like we are back at square one. <br />Our air conditioner just went out and there went our emergency fund. I guess there are little lights at the end of the tunnel...our van will be paid off soon and then it's just student loans and the truck. I know if I worked it would make life easier but I don't want my boys with someone else. <br />My mom says that God allows financial struggle so we always turn to Him and don't become so self-dependent. It is true...but isn't fun!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11202484347077728850noreply@blogger.com