ManicMama's Journal

My husband and I are not two of a kind, by any means. In fact we are quite opposite. And yes, I suppose opposites do attract...but then I think they can also repel in the long run. Not to say I find him repelling...just frustrating and annoying at times.
He's so very negative and grumpy all the time. In fact, many family members tease about what a grump he is. Well, its not much fun being married to the family grump. He's depressed and stressed, and sure he has things to be stressed and depressed about, sure, but he also has things in his life to be cheerful and appreciative for. We are blessed in many ways. And with more blessings, I believe God gives us also more responsiblity. A duty to become good stewards of the blessing that are given us.
My husband is not such a good steward. In fact, he's not really a planner at all. I want to make a family budget. He rather just live paycheck to paycheck, paying what we can, when we can. I've come to the point where I stay out of our financial affairs, because I don't wish to argue with him. And we disagree on parenting most times too. He's too hard on Morgan. Feels he needs to push him so that he'll "grow up." I say, just give him the love and support he needs, he's not going to want to be tucked in forever! I can't imagine him at 15 saying "Mom, could you come straigten out my blankets and tuck me in?" Not going to happen. He'll grow up when he's meant to. Ugh...men!