Money, Messes, and Munchies!

Money, Messes, and Munchies

I figured it out.  These 3 "m's" are my triggers.  They are my stressors.  I don't know how to approach them.  I don't yet know how to change, but I know I need to.  These things can make a difference in how I mother and in how I interact with my hubby.  

Money- We are blessed.  We are called to be good stewards.  Sometimes being good stewards can hurt.  It can mean giving up something else.  Duh.  It's just hard to think ahead like that.  It's hard to make the good decisions.  It's also hard to think over and over again everyday about money.  Maybe I don't need to think about it everyday.  Maybe that is what stresses me out.  Can I go a day without thinking about money?  Where ours is going, where it went, when it's coming again, what we will do if we nee more (i.e. a new windshield for our car)?  Money isn't a sprint it's a marathon.  You can't change your money habits in a few days or a few meters.  It's going to months and years and many miles.  Let's just go one day without thinking about it...see what happens.  

Messes-  Oh my gosh.  I hate it when my house is a mess.  It's my "office".  I need it to be in some kind of order so I can be productive.  It's hard to interact with the boys when the floor is covered in toys.  I thought I did pretty well this week.  The house was not tidy.  But, I also didn't work at it at all!  So by today I have gone over the edge.  It is too messy.  I have let it affect how I act towards my kids and my hubby.  So, lesson learned.  Keep it up no matter what.  Even if it's just a little.  It doesn't have to be perfect, but one load of laundry put away yesterday was one less to do today!

Munchies-  I still want to lose weight.  Baby weight stinks.  The munchies get me every time.  My son is a muncher so it is hard.  He will not eat much for meals but snacks all day.  I can't do that!  

Life would be dull if we didn't have things to strive towards and work at.  So, here's my latest list.  Let's see what happens!