I am debating with myself on making a shopping run today. Its after noon and I still can't decide if I want to brave the elements. I don't have a set plan/gift list so that is holding me back. I know when I see it, is how I like to shop, but its too cold for a casual browse driving all over today.
We spent last weekend with kid #3 who is happy as a clam and flourishing in fresh surroundings. He makes friends so easily I am envious! It was a struggle in the early Fall, but some changes happened that needed to, and now back to normal.
This is a quote that I have on my phone
That is not how I was raised. I was the opposite. So I have tried to break to cycle. Everyone always can improve themselves, and we are all works in progress, but I have my kids going the right direction I think.
Christmas is still in the air as to who will be here on what day. As I complained last time, the menu depends upon who is here. It makes a big difference if you need dairy alternatives or can just use the milk and butter! I'm trying not to stress out and keep it simple.
I'm also not going overboard on gifts. The kids all would prefer cash, so that's what I will do. Plus a couple of little household things to wrap. (Like some dishtowels, k-cups that sort of thing) I will likely get dh some clothes, but he needs to be there to try them on. He needs jeans and shoes so I don't want to guess on size and fit for those. Grandbaby will like the wrapping paper and bows more than the gifts, so it will be something small. The mom has made a list online so that all the toys fit with the house esthetic* (same colours and same manufacturers). hmmmmm. OK. Whatever. I will get from that list. I have lots of toys here that are old, but well loved and brightly coloured. They can be played with here at grammy's house! 😊
The kids and dh keep asking what I would like. Seriously I don't even know. There are a couple of stores that I would buy myself clothes at but dh can not do anything like that. I am embracing my comfy clothes era. I don't need dress clothes anymore. I think that I would like a keurig coffee machine. One that you can make a little 5-6 cup pot of coffee or by the single cup. My oldest has one and likes it a lot for the 2 of them. Other than that - I would only like maybe a book.
My spending and savings continues to be as I anticipate. I am saving about $500+ per week of my pension after planned spending accounted for. I still plan to max out my RRSP contribution for the year as well as my TFSA. I'm in a perpetual state of flux regarding the house. We stayed at a lovely home on the weekend with a beautiful big bright kitchen. I am envious. I would love a bungalow with a nice kitchen. I'm still looking.
I'm running solo for the next couple of days as dh is travelling for work. I am very happy with eating a salad or a sandwich or a bowl of soup so I will get my fill while he's away. Plus he can have all the greasy fast food crap that he loves. Its a win win!
On that note I will get the next load of laundry going, boil a couple of eggs for my salad and do some dusting. I'm feeling chilly, so I should try and get moving.
The Good Things:
Happy Kids
Easy meals
Retirement
Things that suck:
The very ridiculous parental units
The maternal unit that has rapid cognitive decline
Its freezing cold!
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