Already 1/10

Wow. The first 1o days of January are gone. So far, the year is going OK. There is some concern that I will have a pay cut and now, there is indication that DH may have one too, but the reality is that we still have jobs and that is a good thing. We can cut back on expenses for a while - it would probably be good for us to do so. I've been trying to spend less this month, with some luck. Planning meals seems to be the best thing for a savings plan for us. I guess I didn't realize how often in a month I was doing what we affectionately call "a drive by" into Del Taco or McDonalds. We realized that DS was often saying that he wanted to go to McDonalds so obviously, we were going too often. I've actually cooked most days this month and we're doing really well taking our lunch to work. Lunches alone will probably save over $200 per month as I have a tendancy to frequent the lunch counter just down the hall.

We should know in the next 60 days or so what is really going to happen. The economy is scary and I'm trying to remember that there is absolutely nothing I can do about it so there is little benefit in worrying about it. My fear is the same that everyone else is having I'm sure, but little is in anyone's control. I guess I just have to pray to let go.

We went back to church last week, but didn't make it this week. We were exhausted this week and DS was being completely difficult. So, we try again next week.