So, DH is talking again. That is nice. We still are at an impasse on money and etc. I will cut up the cards, and we will pay them off. This should be fun! He says he will put me on a $50 a week allowance for gas and food. I told him once I filled the tank in the van, he would starve. He said okay. I don't think we are seeing financial harmony here.
On a better note, we are using the Six Flags passes again tomorrow. And DD3 is going back to school on Thursday. I picked up an extra day at work starting next month too! That will help with the bills! This week etc I will be working 1/2 day Friday for someone, then Sat, Sun and Mon and Tues. Gotta figure out what to feed the family for dinners, cause obviously we won't have much money for this.
One store has a sale on Hamburger Helper and DH HATES it!! But by golly my friends, it is CHEAP and stretches for a family of 5. I think this is something I will definately invest in. Throw in some salad and viola! Let you know how it goes!
Not much change.....
July 16th, 2008 at 05:22 am
July 16th, 2008 at 12:52 pm 1216212726
July 16th, 2008 at 02:07 pm 1216217254
Your spouse is living in a dream world. Likewise, he has to realize he is part of the household too. Just because he looked the other way doesn't make him innocent. Come on.
I hadn't commented yet on this series of posts but just wanted to send hugs or something. You poor thing. Hang in there.
July 16th, 2008 at 02:18 pm 1216217936
Glad that DH is speaking - I would take him on a little adventure to the grocery store and let him see how much things really cost. I did that once and it helped DH gain perspective. Or tell him to fill up your tank for you.
Good for you for cutting up the cards! DH might just still be reeling from his return to reality. Can he go over the budget with you? Sometimes a fresh pair of eyes helps.
July 16th, 2008 at 02:54 pm 1216220093
July 16th, 2008 at 03:09 pm 1216220991
As frustrating as your DH's behavior is, he is now engaged in your mutual financial life. It's a start.
July 16th, 2008 at 03:34 pm 1216222484
Geez, now I'm mad at your husband and I don't even know him.....
July 16th, 2008 at 06:36 pm 1216233379
Well, it's good your hubby is talking again. I think the other's ideas of having him do the grocery shopping and or filling up the tank might help him get a better perspective on how far $50 will go.
{{Boo}}
July 19th, 2008 at 04:56 am 1216443372
I don't know how nice it is that your hubby is talking when he is saying crap like that. I mean its better than not talking, but man, he has to grow a pair and get with the program. The program in 2008, not 1958.
And if you need a posse to come out there and make your DH eat some hamburger helper, I think that can be arranged.