Shut-Up and Do It

    I’ve got to get a personal car! I want to see my kids more and that is the only way to do it. The ex will only bring em to me on Sundays. Not, enough time with the kids for me. I could spend more one on one time with the kids if I was with them more often. As, it is now they each, in their own way, compete for my undivided attention. That’s kinda difficult when I have all six of them. When I’m not giving each enough time with me they try to make me feel guilty. Now, they don’t do it on purpose, but they still do it. A rock and a hard place, I am in.

    Now, with regards to my last post, it is more important to put myself on a strict budget. I can get a little loan on my 401k, but not enough to get a vehicle. Enough for a down-payment. I’ll do that if I can save an equal amount. Not that it is financially necessary. It is mentally necessary. To show myself that I will not get myself in over my head. That should only take me a week or three.

    With my own van I should be able to have more time with my kids. More one on one time. Yes, that sounds great on paper. OK, OK, on the screen. But, we will see what happens when it happens.

    If I can stay on a budget will be the test of my resolve. If I can control my impulse buying. I’m getting a little better. I’ve still done some impulse spending but not as much. Also, I’ve returned, an gotten my money back, on the thing I’ve bought last week. Hey, it’s a step in the right direction. Just need to stop the impulse buying.

    Another thing I need to do is to say no to my kids more often. I don’t need to buy so much of the extravagant deserts on Sundays. They would be happy with some simple ice-cream. When it get warm enough to bar-b-q outside, that will change things a lot. No, more restaurant food. The only time it taste good is at the expensive places. Besides, I’d rather be outside with me kids anyway.

    I just need to shut-up and do it!