It has been so long since I have posted anything. It's kind of hard when you get into a routine and things aren't changing as quickly as they use to. We have now acquired our 3 months of expenses and will now be working towards the debt pay off. It is just to the point were we sit and wait. Wait for the paycheck. Wait to pay the bill. Not too exciting, so I have given us another "monthly goal". This time it is no sugar for a month.
I told the kids I would give them $20 if they could go a whole month without eating sugar (candy, cookies, sugar cereals). Little do they know that this is really more than just a food challenge. This is a lesson on delayed gratification, willpower and self control.
In February we did the no spending month, and that one really made the biggest impression on John and I. We really learned the value of needs vs. wants. This time I think the kids will get the lesson. John and I are doing it too. It started because I was sick of the kids asking what was for dessert, and having the pile of Easter candy on the counter. The kids are really doing well and they have the choice to do it or not to do it. They do get Mother's Day off, it is N Birthday. M has been asking if this or that has sugar. It is so cute. He really wants to stick to the plan. My other motive is to get us free from always needing something sweet. We are loosening the bound from debt, now we are loosening the bound from addictive foods.
I know, that might sound crazy, but again, you can do anything for a month. I have really learned a lot about myself by doing this and knowing that my family is on board makes it that much better.
Don't tell my kids, but in July, it's not TV month! ;)
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