Smarter Now

In the last few weeks I have taken a new and smarter perspective on life. It wasn't like a light turning on, just a gradual realization that darn it My parents knew what they were talking about after all. It took me getting married, and having a baby for it to all sink in. My wonderful parents are still in the process of raising several younger children, and I see how truly hard it is. My husband and I have a profound and new respect for the lessons our parents tried to teach us.

Like spend your money wisely or Managing your assets to provide financial security not wealth. It seems like everyone has a very long list of needs, that can't ever be met no matter how much they make. So my husband and I decided, you know what we don't need TV, or the internet at home. Some people might think that we are crazy, but we have saved 80.00 a month alone on limited Cell phone use, no internet, and no cable. That comes to 960.00 per year saved, or spent on great trips and outings. We have spent more time getting to know and love each other, rather than vegging out on the couch ignoring each other. That is just the tip of the ice berg! We are not in debt on credit cards, and no one calls trying to get money we owe them. What a relief that is!!!!
My parents also tried to teach me responsibility , paying for things that I break, and doing my best to make things right when I can't. This lesson alone has earned me respect and good friends.
It would take me a few hours to write down everything that they have tough me or had to learn the hard way. So I will sum it up by saying how smart my parents were and are. They are great and I look up to them. Thank You Mom and Dad.