It's been a few weeks, so I should write something here. (Not that anyone is reading this thing)
Darcy and I have started Financial Peach University at our church. The fourth meeting is tonight. I am enjoying it so far. Most of it is common sense, but it is good to be accountable for how I spend my money. It is also nice that finally, Darcy is participating in our finances.
At first I was scared that we wouldn't have any extra $$ to do anything fun, much less actually pay down our debt. But, once we switched to the cash/envelope method, it is so easy to see what we actually have and put it where we want it to go. We definitely fell into the debit card trap...we would just swipe it and not really track how much we were spending in each area of the budget. Sure, I wrote it down after the fact, but now I know before the fact, whether I can buy something or not.
Okay, better go. Darcy will be home soon and I want get the kitchen cleaned up for him--it's the little things that make him happy.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
12 years!
So, I awoke this morning thinking it was just another Sunday. Then Darcy rolls over and says, "Happy anniversary!" Ooops! I totally spaced it! I guess after 12 years, it becomes old hat.
Actually, I did remember my anniversary was coming up, but I knew we would be busy at church today, so put my plans on hold. Our church (Christ's Place) just wrapped up a huge event called the Summer Bash. Darcy set up the stage this morning and afternoon, then ran the sound all evening. (Luckily I had help wrangling my kids, though Emma did wander off at one point causing a mini Amber Alert to be issued.)
We got married when we were 19. (That seems so young now! I can't believe our parents supported us.) He had just graduated from tech school, I had just finished my freshman year at UNL. We lived in Lincoln while he worked me through school. I finished in 4 years (thanks to summer classes) and we decided to stay in Lincoln. We enjoyed our kid free time and I honestly didn't know whether we would have kids. I know that is one of the things you are supposed to get figured out before you marry, but we were young and unsure of many things at the time.
After 8 years, we got pregnant with Emma. It wasn't a total shock...we weren't "trying" but we weren't "preventing" either. Another 2 years and we had Sam and that is how our family came to be. I don't think we will have any more, but we will see what God says about that. I am leaving a crack in the door, just in case I feel the urge to have another one down the line.
The years have seriously flown by! Darcy and I started dating when we were 16! We are both turning 32 this year--that means we have been together half our lives! I seriously can't remember life without him. I am so thankful for my husband. God has blessed me richly with a man of integrity who makes me strive to be a better person. Not that he is perfect, but we definitely bring out each others strengths.
So, Happy Anniversary, Honey! I am praying for many more years of happiness together. Just think, if we both live to 79 we can celebrate 60 years of marriage! What a party it will be!
Actually, I did remember my anniversary was coming up, but I knew we would be busy at church today, so put my plans on hold. Our church (Christ's Place) just wrapped up a huge event called the Summer Bash. Darcy set up the stage this morning and afternoon, then ran the sound all evening. (Luckily I had help wrangling my kids, though Emma did wander off at one point causing a mini Amber Alert to be issued.)
We got married when we were 19. (That seems so young now! I can't believe our parents supported us.) He had just graduated from tech school, I had just finished my freshman year at UNL. We lived in Lincoln while he worked me through school. I finished in 4 years (thanks to summer classes) and we decided to stay in Lincoln. We enjoyed our kid free time and I honestly didn't know whether we would have kids. I know that is one of the things you are supposed to get figured out before you marry, but we were young and unsure of many things at the time.
After 8 years, we got pregnant with Emma. It wasn't a total shock...we weren't "trying" but we weren't "preventing" either. Another 2 years and we had Sam and that is how our family came to be. I don't think we will have any more, but we will see what God says about that. I am leaving a crack in the door, just in case I feel the urge to have another one down the line.
The years have seriously flown by! Darcy and I started dating when we were 16! We are both turning 32 this year--that means we have been together half our lives! I seriously can't remember life without him. I am so thankful for my husband. God has blessed me richly with a man of integrity who makes me strive to be a better person. Not that he is perfect, but we definitely bring out each others strengths.
So, Happy Anniversary, Honey! I am praying for many more years of happiness together. Just think, if we both live to 79 we can celebrate 60 years of marriage! What a party it will be!
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