Do you have a "jobby"?
A jobby is that thing you do that has to be done (hence - job) but it is also that thing you do because you enjoy doing it (hence - hobby)...
Mix up that little formula and TADA - you have yourself a jobby.
Here is my little mix of business and pleasure.
It's my business to feed the hungry, clothe the nakey, and give water, juice or milk to those that thirst at our house. And tending to the every need of my little babies just happens to be the thing that I love the most... along with splashin' in the sink after a particularly messy lunch.
But let's be honest... it is a privilege to stay at home. A hard fought, sweaty, stressful privilege that in today's world is fetchin' hard. For a full decade I worked and it was wonderful and easy and get this; I got a sweet monetary reward on top of it all. Cinch-o. What I never have had to do in my life (and brace yourself cause it's gonna sound Snob-O) is budget. I didn't have to worry about mad money - it was just there and so was the cashola that kept adding up in the savings account. I'll be the first to say that the superfluous cash was completely under appreciated.
So,with the new year, I am hellbent on becoming a budgeting babe and ensuring that our little household lives off of our earnings AND still saves a significant hunk o' cash for a rainy day. (Did you just hear a huge applause from the Heavens? That was my husband who can now relax and stop moonlighting as an exotic dancer to make up the extra funds.... ha ha!)
Anyway - Ya'll are geniuses and you've had more practice and time to perfect this "Household Chief Operating Officer Job" - TEACH ME! Tell me your tips. Spill your secrets. You know, "Wax On, Wax Off" and all that... :)
Mmmm... I guess I'll start by sipping my Diet Coke at home sans plastic cup and pellet ice. Yuck.
There may be an unforeseen side bonus of Jobby 101: I might just start to ditch my usual nectar and drink that stuff that everyone raves about.... what's it called? Oh yeah, H2O. :)
Peace Out - My Jobby Calls...
3 comments:
I hear ya! The compensation package of the stay-at-home-mommy does leave a little something to be desired...and don't even get me started on the lack of sick-days we get around here!! I wish I had some money-saving secrets to share, but it is late and I can't think. However, I do have to tell you that I drink my Diet Coke from (gasp!) cans from my fridge. No pebble ice or plastic cup. :-(
Yeah! You can be boring water loving mama like me now!
Love the pics especially the one of Dax with the water dripping off his face...you're a natural!
Yeah, we've been budgeting like crazy since I started the SAHM gig. Here's my biggest tip: www.mint.com. LOVE IT! It's like the Weight Watcher's of budgeting. I should be a rep for them I love this site so much.
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