You know you're a grown up when...

I'm in the process of making a really huge decision and instead of basing my choice off pure emotion as I have many times in the past, I've sought council and have made a pros and cons list. The decision is still a tough one, but I now at least have a better handle on what I actually want, not what I think I want or what I think will make others happy.

What I've found is that what I truly want above all else is as much time with my family as possible.  And that will be the key to my happiness.

On a lighter note, I also put back a killer pair of shoes yesterday while shopping at Target.  Ahhh, how I adore those shoes!  They may have also been key to my happiness, but I was there for something specific and reasoned that if I still wanted the shoes in a week that I could treat myself.  In the meantime, I took the money I would have spent on the shoes and put it into savings.  Now, how grown-up is that?!?!

You know you're a grown up when...

This post is the beginning of a series I have lovingly titled "You know you're a grown up when..." (thanks, Amy).

This week held a lot of moments for me that had me wondering when exactly it was that I became a responsible adult.

First and foremost, I took my time looking for a decent replacement phone, I didn't rush into anything and I didn't re-up my contract just to get something new.  Hallelujah!  I have patience and thrift-sense!!  $20.50 for a nearly new phone with all the features I need/want.

Secondly, I could have spit nails because I locked myself out of the house on lasagne night, but I refrained from breaking a glass pane in our back door with an axe, even though I had a 3 hour wait until my husband would be home (missing my phone, remember).  There's just something about owning your own home that makes one far less reckless than they might have been in the past (I even unplugged the Christmas tree EVERY time I left the house).

And thirdly, I'm quite gladly staying at HOME on this NYE's night!  I'm thrilled to be at home with my boys and I am so looking forward to ringing in the new year with my true loves and waking up in the morning without a hangover. 

No matter how you choose to spend your New Year's eve, I wish you all a safe and happy holiday!! Out with the old and in with the new; bring it on 2012!!!

xo, Aleisha