My husband took the baby shopping this afternoon to get her out of the house. We’re in the middle of a painting project here, and the living room was off limits to little girls post nap.  While they were gone, I sat down and finally got our taxes finished and filed.  Yay refund!

I have tried to convince M in the past that we should pay the minimum amount of tax possible through the year, save the money ourselves and then pay Uncle Sam at tax time instead of getting a large refund.  I mean, why give the government an interest-free loan?  He hates the idea of worrying about that huge expense every year, though, so we don’t do that. I must admit, though, that having a sizable refund feels pretty nice now. :) I’ll just try not to think about the interest we could have been earning all year long.  The pain will be less that way.

Things My Husband Has Suggested Spending our Tax Refund On: a woodburning stove, a beat-up old truck, hardwood floors, bathroom remodel, sunroom renovations, new living room furniture, new dining room furniture, new kitchen stove… and I am sure there’s more I’m not thinking of.

What I Want To Spend our Tax Refund On: Nothing. Money in the bank = I am a stay at home mom a little bit longer.