Comments on: Answer to a great question… http://debtfreedowds.wordpress.com/2009/07/05/answer-to-a-great-question/ The wise man saves for the future, but the foolish man spends whatever he gets. Proverbs 13:22 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:10:17 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Lea http://debtfreedowds.wordpress.com/2009/07/05/answer-to-a-great-question/#comment-1057 Lea Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:54:00 +0000 http://debtfreedowds.wordpress.com/?p=1346#comment-1057 Your post actually made me laugh! Why? We went through exactly the same thing before our twins were born! It was so easy to get takeout and the treats I 'needed' because I was on partial bedrest and hubby was running around like a chicken with his head cut off trying to take care of everything (plus working 60 hours a week!) so I could rest. The good news is, we actually found it EASIER once we had the twins, even though we had diapers and formula to buy on top of all our other regular expenses. It was because we wanted to be good examples for the kids, give them what they need, and to have a reserve so we didn't add more debt while doing all that. Not to mention we were too tired to want to go out and do anything and had been given a TON of stuff for the kids plus a bunch of meals so we didn't need to go shopping either! :) By the time that died down, we were into a new set of habits. In 3 years (since we jumped on the debt-free bandwagon) we've paid off 1 car and 1 minivan, our credit card debt, taken a chunk out of our mortgage, and saved just over $23000 for some much needed home repairs (the contractor gave us a discount becuase we paid cash!) and another $15000 for school tuition for me and hubby. God is good and his grace is never failing! Don't be too hard on yourself - you'll get there. Just enjoy this time getting ready for your little one and all the changes in your life. You can think about being more vigilant after everything settles into a new routine - and you get caught up on your sleep. :) God Bless! Lea Your post actually made me laugh! Why? We went through exactly the same thing before our twins were born! It was so easy to get takeout and the treats I ‘needed’ because I was on partial bedrest and hubby was running around like a chicken with his head cut off trying to take care of everything (plus working 60 hours a week!) so I could rest.

The good news is, we actually found it EASIER once we had the twins, even though we had diapers and formula to buy on top of all our other regular expenses. It was because we wanted to be good examples for the kids, give them what they need, and to have a reserve so we didn’t add more debt while doing all that. Not to mention we were too tired to want to go out and do anything and had been given a TON of stuff for the kids plus a bunch of meals so we didn’t need to go shopping either! :) By the time that died down, we were into a new set of habits.

In 3 years (since we jumped on the debt-free bandwagon) we’ve paid off 1 car and 1 minivan, our credit card debt, taken a chunk out of our mortgage, and saved just over $23000 for some much needed home repairs (the contractor gave us a discount becuase we paid cash!) and another $15000 for school tuition for me and hubby.

God is good and his grace is never failing! Don’t be too hard on yourself – you’ll get there. Just enjoy this time getting ready for your little one and all the changes in your life. You can think about being more vigilant after everything settles into a new routine – and you get caught up on your sleep. :)

God Bless!
Lea

]]> By: Kacie http://debtfreedowds.wordpress.com/2009/07/05/answer-to-a-great-question/#comment-1056 Kacie Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:59:30 +0000 http://debtfreedowds.wordpress.com/?p=1346#comment-1056 Don't feel bad! We all have seasons when we are less frugal than the most we can be. We've all just gotta do our best, ya know? You're doing well with all of your circumstances, from what I can tell, and I'm confident that you'll be debt-free sooner than you think! Don’t feel bad! We all have seasons when we are less frugal than the most we can be. We’ve all just gotta do our best, ya know?

You’re doing well with all of your circumstances, from what I can tell, and I’m confident that you’ll be debt-free sooner than you think!

]]> By: Sheila http://debtfreedowds.wordpress.com/2009/07/05/answer-to-a-great-question/#comment-1055 Sheila Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:28:36 +0000 http://debtfreedowds.wordpress.com/?p=1346#comment-1055 Before you give up on the cell phone, google and see if you can dry it out. My daughter's iPod Nano made it through a full washing machine cycle. Sometimes they can be saved. I'll keep my fingers crossed! But yes, thank Goodness for grace! Before you give up on the cell phone, google and see if you can dry it out. My daughter’s iPod Nano made it through a full washing machine cycle. Sometimes they can be saved. I’ll keep my fingers crossed!

But yes, thank Goodness for grace!

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