Yes, holdup! That's what I feel right now. I came from the girls' school this morning to buy their books and uniforms and once again I find myself with an empty wallet. Sigh.
I purposely did not enrol, buy their books and uniforms and get their school supplies in one go so it won't be too heavy in the pocket. I enrolled the end of April, got school supplies last weekend and bought the books and uniforms today. But nevertheless, the bank account sure feels the pressure of education. And that's only with two kids in the grade school. What happens when Alyssa starts school? Or when all four of them go to school already? Sigh. Double sigh.
Early this summer we found a school bag for Raya which she liked and we got it right away before we lose it. I talked to Nadine about using her old school bag. Of course, she was disappointed. Who wouldn't want to start the school year with new stuff, right? I explained to her that her old bag is still good and useful. And that Raya, who is entering Grade 1 needs a bigger bag. Nadine reluctantly agreed. I told her she can get the notebooks she wanted (the ones with puppies on the cover). I also said that I will get her what she needs --- new uniforms --- while Raya can wear her old ones. Good thing, Raya is easy to talk to about these things. She herself chose an old pencil case (with elephants, of course!) as her school pencil case.
Both girls will need new shoes and socks too. Not to mention scouting and PE uniforms when classes start. Sigh again.
I wish I had a limitless bank account. But even if I did, I don't want my children to get used to having their way and new things all the time. I want them to learn to be content with what they have. Life won't always be easy and although we'd want to shield them from the harshness of the world, we also need to prepare them for what might be. Such is life.
ay mi, si sam problema ko regarding this. actually, he could not careless about school stuff and clothes, but he goes gaga over toys. every time we go out, feeling niya, he has to buy some toy. nasanay kasi ng mga lolo at lola. buti na lang, he doesn't go on tantrum mode...pero ang kulit. though i've talked to him, sinusubukan pa rin akong hingan every time we are out. buti na lang, alam na niya na with me, hanggang look lang siya. louise, on the other hand, is easy.
ReplyDeleteand i so agree about the hold-up feeling. actually, madali mag-anak...enjoy pa nga gumawa. haha. pero mahirap magpalaki ng anak.
han, i hate that! kaya maliit pa yun girls, i've trained them na they can look at the toys but not buy --- in some occasions. si alyssa ang kailangan ma train ngayon about that. but when she sees naman her "ates" being good about it, ok din siya. hay!! hard to teach them not to be materialistic no? especially with all the advertisements and commercials around. it really is a challenge!
ReplyDeleteay yes, they get enticed by the commercials. bwisit pa sa toy kingdom, the sales associates really hound the kids para makabenta ng expensive toys. so pushy.
ReplyDeleteAy, I tell those sales people, "No, no" and make taray. Hahaha!
ReplyDeletenaku dapat si daddy ni sabine ang matrain because he's the one who buys sabine toys.
ReplyDeleteYes, he's the one who needs to be trained. Do it before it's too late! Hahaha!
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