I never thought I'd be happy to be paying R5 500 a month on babies but when you put it in context it looks great.
We've now had 6 full months of baby expenses and I'm horrified to say we've spent R52 500.
That's $7 000.
Horrified!
Only God knows where all that money came from because it's definitely not in our monthly expense budget. Oh yes, that's right - my annual bonus at work and a depleted joint savings account!
We had 3 months of between R10 and R12 000 (the night nanny months) but thank God those days are over.
I still exceeded the budget by a couple of hundred but I'm thinking I may have to adjust the budget.
This month I paid the nanny overtime to come in two Saturdays for a few hours each time. This was so I could get some work done and that worked out quite well.
She's also keen (more money for her) so it's win-win.
I may have to do this for a few months while I find my groove working/ babies/ business because I'm getting behind on my household stuff and my freezer meals are running out.
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Cooked up a storm today - mostly baby food (there are now 22 baby meal portions in my freezer, neatly labelled of course) but also some Weigh-Less meals for me. Was totally inspired reading about Sarah's weight loss today and had to get moving on the food while still motivated.
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The other night I decided I needed a treat and ordered myself (and a friend, but she doesn't know) some jewellery on Etsy. Can't WAIT for the pieces to arrive.
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Am reading the Baby Whisperer. Why, oh why, did I not read this book sooner? Am LOVING it.
So... are you having a good week thus far?
P.S. Have decided to go to the Elton John concert - after all, it's on my life list! :)
P.P.S. It's POURING with rain as I type this - LOVELY - and now I'm off to bed.
P.P.P.S. Must blog about the nanny!
