The Beginning

It amazes me every 2 weeks how quickly payday comes and goes. Oh, how I loathe the day.

I wake up every other Friday, energized and ready to face the world because I know that a large check has just been deposited in my account. I stop by for the ridiculously expensive 12 oz coffee at the neighborhood trendy place and then drop off The Girl at day care, with her new stylish outfit to show off to the other preschoolers.

And by the end of the day, I am trying to figure out how to $50 stretch at the grocery store to get dinners for the entire week.

Because before payday is over, the paycheck is gone! To the bank for mortgage and car payments. To day care so that The Girl can be taken care of while I work all day every day. To the gas tank so I can transport the family around. And to the cell phone company to keep us connected. And in 2 weeks, all the utilities will need to be paid and day care will need another check too.

Welcome to my world. And now to my blog. For 4 years I have lived in the foggy world of being a newlywed and then a new mom. Since I have finally pulled myself together from all that excitement, I am ready to take on my checkbook. I am terrified. But come along with me for the ride of my life. And maybe, just maybe, we can learn together how to live frugally and end up rich.