Allowance

My husband is such a sweet, caring man.  Last week he brought me home these flowers just because he wanted to let me know how much he appreciates the care I provide for our family...both our boys and himself.  The flowers made me feel loved.

Awhile ago my husband started designating a monthly allowance for both of us.  It sounds crazy, huh?  This is especially funny because we did poke fun at a couple we know who have allowances.  In their case, it is because the wife likes to spend money too much, so the amount of money spent needs to be limited.  In our case, my husband wanted me to make sure to do something for myself instead of always for everyone else.  I will admit, I am pretty frugal, and I don't spend much money on myself, so this has encouraged me to do so.  It is nice to know I have some money I can spend on whatever I want to purchase.  Before I would feel bad when I wanted to purchase something for myself, but now, I look forward to it, and I know it makes my husband happy.

My husband also has an allowance, but that is to try to limit his spending.  : )  In our home, my husband tends to be the big spender.

All this to say, I appreciate my husband and how much he loves our family.  He is the love of my life, and I am so thankful to call him my husband and the father of my kids.  I couldn't be luckier.  : )