It seems I can't win on the job front. I was let go from Yellow Brick due to a new FTC ruling that came down effecting debt settlement companies. Though I was extremely sad to leave, I left on a positive note and still love everyone there. I was out of work until early September when I got an amazing opportunity with a popular franchised company. I am so happy here and can only pray that this one will last. On the day I started an old boss of mine called and asked if I could pick up some work for him so I'm now doing double duty. When my son is with his dad I work 20 hours for him on the weekend. So I'm officially working 160 hours a month. Though I am ridiculously tired most of the time, I can't complain about the compensation.
DS "found out" about Santa and so this year we've had to make some Xmas adjustments. He realized I pay for the gifts and refused to make a Christmas list because "we just don't have that kind of money!" I don't know how he knows what we do or don't have. I have raised him with a healthy respect for money (so much so that he has around $40 saved and refuses to use it.. I'm so happy I'm raising a saver)but never discussed our financial picture with him. It's not his business. I sat him down and explained that Xmas is a time for wishing and you just have to see if someone can make them come true. So now I have a list.. $500 worth to be exact. This year, and this year only, I want him to have everything on his list under the tree. I can make that happen and I couldn't be happier about it. I will not be putting myself in debt to do it and will still be able to save. I will not let him see this as a "rule" but as a special exception since it's the first holiday where he "knows." He was SO not ready to know the truth and mourned like he lost a loved one. I can't wait to see his face Xmas morning!!
I will be doing more posting now that things have calmed down..
and one of these days I'll update the finances so I can get some advice.
Missed you all!!!
xoxo-nklsmom
WMW: Relationships and Money
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5 comments:
Hi there,
Thanks to the Internet that I am a Viet woman living in Vietnam can read the blog of another woman living in the US. I've been following your blog for a while and can totally understand the hardships that you're going through to have a better life. I'm so glad to hear that you found a job that you like and can support you and your son through this time. Your son he is so cute. I wish u and your son a happy Christmas and all the best things.
Oh, that is so sweet! my mom still puts a few presents under the tree from 'santa.' we all know it is her but it is still fun to pretend sometimes! glad you are back to work and getting lots of compensation! and it must feel awesome to be able to provide everything your son wants! He's a lucky kid.
I think kids know things, they pick up attitudes and little snippets of conversation here or there--he probably knows and worries about the financial situation more than you think, hence the saved $40 and comments. Maybe it would make his mind rest if you shared that you're doing ok now and have a safety net that will last for a little bit of time if things ever don't go ok?
it sounds like this will be a christmas to remember for him!
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