I need encouragement

**larabelle** · 12-28-2007, 07:19 PM

Prayers are going up for you!!

**shoiji** · 12-28-2007, 07:28 PM

Good for you! Sounds as if you have everything under control.

**Darlene** · 12-29-2007, 07:16 AM

Hang in & hang on!

**cab54** · 12-29-2007, 10:55 AM

Prayers and good thoughts coming your way.

**mmy2grls** · 12-29-2007, 11:44 AM

Thank you for the encouragement! I hate to be under pressure like this and my kids aren't cooperating with me this week but I still managed to make what I need plus I work today and tomorrow.

I think I may have the extra to fill up my gas tank on my car completely full and buy plenty of groceries.

**bumplett** · 12-29-2007, 12:00 PM

that's great! sending more $$ vibes your way.

**my4littlebuffaloes** · 12-29-2007, 12:25 PM

That has to be so hard trying to keep little ones quiet while you work. Good luck!

**mmy2grls** · 01-02-2008, 12:43 AM

I did make what I needed. I was worried because my kids just weren't cooperating but I made it. And I did make extra so I can finally fill my gas tank up completely, I get excited over little things lol

**mommy4ever** · 01-02-2008, 10:07 AM

How difficult!!

Do you qualify for WIC or other aid? that would help some, would it not?

I'm going to make an observation based on your posts I've read. You admitted to only working enough to pay the bills, you ease up and then rush to make it. Can you budget your time differently? So that you are working consistently through out the month, and not have to put so much pressure on yourself? And potentially allow you to make a little extra to pad the next months to come? Your kids would likely love it if mommy was more rested and less stressed, I know your body would. You sound like such a sweet person, and you're working so hard for your girls.

I'm very much like you, I thrive under pressure too I can do amazing things under a tight deadline, but I've come to realize, with better time management(I still suck at this), I can do an even better job with much less stress, less snappiness at the kids etc. My apologies if I misread your posts, then this just doesn't apply to you.

My personal motto: Work smart, not hard.

**mmy2grls** · 01-02-2008, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by mommy4ever

How difficult!!

Do you qualify for WIC or other aid? that would help some, would it not?

I'm going to make an observation based on your posts I've read. You admitted to only working enough to pay the bills, you ease up and then rush to make it. Can you budget your time differently? So that you are working consistently through out the month, and not have to put so much pressure on yourself? And potentially allow you to make a little extra to pad the next months to come? Your kids would likely love it if mommy was more rested and less stressed, I know your body would. You sound like such a sweet person, and you're working so hard for your girls.

I'm very much like you, I thrive under pressure too I can do amazing things under a tight deadline, but I've come to realize, with better time management(I still suck at this), I can do an even better job with much less stress, less snappiness at the kids etc. My apologies if I misread your posts, then this just doesn't apply to you.

My personal motto: Work smart, not hard.

You're right, I do need to manage my time better. I do need to make money consistantly without struggling to come up what I need. My kids would be happier if I managed my work/time better. I'm trying to work on this.

I do recieve food benefits. I did recieve WIC for about 3 months last year, I feel it wasn't worth my time because the time I had to spend in the office, taking those classes, trying to control my kids, etc....I could have stayed home and worked for 1-2 hours and made enough money to purchase things that WIC could have provided.

**Daisygirl** · 01-02-2008, 11:01 AM

You are in my thoughts too, How lucky you are to be able to work from home! Hang in there!

**mommy4ever** · 01-02-2008, 11:04 AM

((hugs)) GOod for you! Baby steps. You are doing something amazing. You're finding a way to stay home as a single parent. I know only one other person that has managed that. She did childcare. She did really well for her family. She bought a house, kept her son in sports. He's a young man now(16?) he has a job and is proud to help mom out. She recently had a baby(again as a single mom..oops), and told 2 days off and resumed childcare. It's hard for her i"m sure since a working mom here could have a YEAR off, but she won't have to leave her baby. It's not an easy living, it's hard work, but she supports her family and should be proud of that.

YOU are doing the same, you've sought out something that allows you to work around your kiddos and be there. My concern is with pulling all nighters you'll burn out! your babies need you.

You are doing an amazing job though. I know it's not easy for you. And you deserve a pat on the back!!

**mmy2grls** · 01-02-2008, 01:47 PM

I'm here because I need advice and such to help me help myself and have a better way of life. I appreciate all the advice thats been given to me.

I had went to my mom and told her I was having problems. She took me grocery shopping and made sure I got the most bang for my buck and she's taken an interested in my spending since my parents are going to help me out if I do need something.

My way wasn't working out so I need guidance on rethinking how I do things

**kaykwilts** · 01-02-2008, 03:15 PM

I think you'll do better this year becasue you have a teachable spirit. You'll willing to learn and that counts for something. I have a feeling you're not going to be struggling forever. You're on the right path.