Balanced the checkbook this afternoon. DH will be paid in another 12 (long) days. Had it not been for the $400 ballet payment yesterday (along with another $100 today for Piano for the month. Oh vey), I'd be feeling perfectly relaxed financially right now. But as it stands, I feel a wee bit pinched already. It's going to take some focus keeping us on track of our savings goals this pay period -- which include, as always: extra $$ toward the mortgage payment, healthy cc payment, as well as a deposit into our savings account that represents a savings of at least $10 a day (or, $280 for the month of Feb. Would prefer to be able to bump that up to $300 though....). Can I accomplish all this without compromise? We shall see (that our substantial power bill is also due this week in addition to everything else doesn't help matters either -- ouch). I do think our goals are quite achievable -- barring any unforeseen circumstances requiring unexpected funds (even then I suppose, if it came down to it, I could, in theory, 'borrow' from the savings, returning the $$, along with the next savings deposit, promptly on pay day. But yuk. Will avoid that if at all possible....).....