Well, yesterday was a long day, but we got all of our school shopping done. We bought all the supplies from their lists even the bookbags with wheels that they wanted. They were a little more expensive than the other ones, but will be worth it for them. I know last year, my older daughter had so much stuff to carry to and from school. Her bookbag was always so heavy. I wish they had those when I was in school!
We also bought shoes and a ton of clothes for them. After all that shopping, I went grocery shopping and also filled up the gas tank in my van. After all was said and done, a lot of money was spent. But it was all stuff we needed and I got some really good deals. For all that was purchased, it really wasn't all that much!
It was the first time we were able to buy all their school supplies and clothes all in one day (and not have to spread it out over several paychecks) and know that it wasn't going to possibly set us behind on our other bills. What a great feeling! Who knows, it could be the last time, too. If we ever buy another house or have to pay more for our rent, then we may not have that freedom in the future. We shall see, I guess. (I hate being a pessimist!)
Nonetheless, it was a fun day of shopping. My oldest daughter said she hoped that she didn't have to go shopping again for the rest of the year. I guess I wore her out.
3 comments:
Yes, it is nice to have money to spend and not worry as much. Meet our bills with a little extra "stupid money".
Congrats on getting everything accomplished/bought...very cool!!!
Btw, when does school start for the girls?
Thanks! It sure is a relief to not have to be out buying stuff the night before school starts. I never know what they will need for the following year until they put the lists out in the stores a few weeks before school starts, so I can't really start shopping earlier.
They go back next Thursday, the 24th.
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