Do you ever feel like your life is good but...
Do you wish if this happened...
Do you ever think and if we had this...
I do. I think this all the time but the truth be told, we have a lot. For instance: I really want a new laptop. I don't have any kind of system in place to store photos, so our 2 nice cameras go unused. And so instead of making what I have work, info nothing and think about what I want or need. If only I had this and that, then...
I am trying to learn to live within our means. Be thankful for what God HAS provided and make the most of my current resources. It always feels good to make a meal with a bunch of odds and ends in the freezer, fridge and pantry!
When I look around at all we have and all I don't use, I can't even begin to rationalize anything new. Yes, my kid's feet grow, so new shoes are on the list, but they are so dang expensive for anything remotely cute, I think I will check the consignment shops first. But shoes are a necessity for the kids. Their feet are still growing! My sister lucks out with me and having kids first as her kids will get our hand me downs!
We just bought a new treadmill, yep, we too have a way to spend our money. I figure this is an investment in our health as AJ and I both use it. Now my friend is teaching a class at the local YMCA and I want to join, just so I can go to her class with the rest of my friends. I feel ungrateful and undeserving of my treadmill now. What is wrong with me??
Our society shows us things that are bigger and better. Last years boots aren't good enough for this year. Boot cut jeans are no longer cool and you must have skinny jeans. Froyo is so in but so ridiculously expensive compared to buying a half gallon at the store. We want it now and how we want it and the experience, so we fork over our dollars.
Am I ranting?
No, just processing. I don't have a solution. Just getting my wheels in my head turning. Every night when I pray with my kids, I thank God for the blessings He gives us. I am trying to really mean that and be grateful for all things, big and small, new and used,last season and 5 seasons ago.
I am not perfect. I made poor money choices. I want more. I am a consumer. But I do know:
I am blessed. My family is blessed.
I'm gonna try to change my thoughts to:
My life is good.
This happened to me and it was amazing.
We have SO much!
(I know this is a random post after not posting from forever ago, but just on my mind tonight.)
:)
