Re: Daily Check In December 13, 2018
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 10:26 am
Good morning,
Getting started for my day, I work the later shift today so I am going to get dinner cooked and tucked away so DH has some food to come home to later tonight. DH surprised me with an early Christmas gift of a new knife set I can use in the kitchen. The old set was something DH bought on the cheap years ago before we were together and was missing some of the pieces. This new one was a brand I was looking at for a long time but wouldn't part with my money to purchase. I am really tickled to have it.
We offered up our old set to DSD21 who lives in the apartment so she came by and got it. Had a pleasant chat, talked about the upcoming Christmas gathering we are planning and everything seemed good. About 45 minutes later after DSD21 leaves, DH gets a text on his phone; DSD21 is trying to hit him up for $100 because she states she doesn't have enough money to get though to her next paycheck (12/18). DH and I talk about it, her Dad is tired of being the Bank of Dad and is suspicious of the motives for the cash. He sent her back a response asking what she needed the money for. She texts back that she needs gas for her car and to pay a bill. Very wisely, DH sent her back a response that he would go with her down to the gas station and fill her tank and would write a check for the "bill" that needs to be paid. All we got back was "Ok" and DH then sent her a message to come over and he will take care of it. No response, she never came by either. Crickets. DH and I talked about it this morning as he was getting ready for work and we both think deadbeat boyfriend is putting her up to this and the money is probably going towards junk food, cigarettes and who-knows-what and when DH put his foot down and just didn't hand over a handful of $20's then it sure didn't seem like such an emergency on her part. DH and I are both disgusted/disappointed and we both want Deadbeat Boy gone; this is going to get awkward if he comes over with her for Christmas. Hoping he doesn't. DH and I take it day by day and hope for the best.
I have caught up on my banking and ledger/and have a good plan for meals for the week. I need to tidy up the bathroom this morning and maybe start a load of laundry before I head out for the day. I stopped by Target yesterday and bought some stocking stuffers to give out for couples stockings, something everyone could enjoy. I don't plan on giving formal gifts. We will tuck a $100 bill in DSD25's stocking with her goodies and all we are going to do is let DSD21 know she doesn't have to give us the $250 out of her next check towards the rest of the December rent. However, we won't mention this to her until the money is due. Both DH and I want to keep it simple and have the focus of our Christmas be about good food and family time. Basically I have one gift I want to purchase for DH and I will be done for the holidays. I am going to do some baking next week and try to lay low for the rest of the holiday season and just enjoy it as it comes. Well, I am off and running for the day, everyone take care and frugal on!
Getting started for my day, I work the later shift today so I am going to get dinner cooked and tucked away so DH has some food to come home to later tonight. DH surprised me with an early Christmas gift of a new knife set I can use in the kitchen. The old set was something DH bought on the cheap years ago before we were together and was missing some of the pieces. This new one was a brand I was looking at for a long time but wouldn't part with my money to purchase. I am really tickled to have it.
We offered up our old set to DSD21 who lives in the apartment so she came by and got it. Had a pleasant chat, talked about the upcoming Christmas gathering we are planning and everything seemed good. About 45 minutes later after DSD21 leaves, DH gets a text on his phone; DSD21 is trying to hit him up for $100 because she states she doesn't have enough money to get though to her next paycheck (12/18). DH and I talk about it, her Dad is tired of being the Bank of Dad and is suspicious of the motives for the cash. He sent her back a response asking what she needed the money for. She texts back that she needs gas for her car and to pay a bill. Very wisely, DH sent her back a response that he would go with her down to the gas station and fill her tank and would write a check for the "bill" that needs to be paid. All we got back was "Ok" and DH then sent her a message to come over and he will take care of it. No response, she never came by either. Crickets. DH and I talked about it this morning as he was getting ready for work and we both think deadbeat boyfriend is putting her up to this and the money is probably going towards junk food, cigarettes and who-knows-what and when DH put his foot down and just didn't hand over a handful of $20's then it sure didn't seem like such an emergency on her part. DH and I are both disgusted/disappointed and we both want Deadbeat Boy gone; this is going to get awkward if he comes over with her for Christmas. Hoping he doesn't. DH and I take it day by day and hope for the best.
I have caught up on my banking and ledger/and have a good plan for meals for the week. I need to tidy up the bathroom this morning and maybe start a load of laundry before I head out for the day. I stopped by Target yesterday and bought some stocking stuffers to give out for couples stockings, something everyone could enjoy. I don't plan on giving formal gifts. We will tuck a $100 bill in DSD25's stocking with her goodies and all we are going to do is let DSD21 know she doesn't have to give us the $250 out of her next check towards the rest of the December rent. However, we won't mention this to her until the money is due. Both DH and I want to keep it simple and have the focus of our Christmas be about good food and family time. Basically I have one gift I want to purchase for DH and I will be done for the holidays. I am going to do some baking next week and try to lay low for the rest of the holiday season and just enjoy it as it comes. Well, I am off and running for the day, everyone take care and frugal on!