I don't need a Coach purse.

I was scrolling through my Instagram, like I do so often these days (I'm slightly obsessed), and I found Ellen DeGeneres' most recent photo of a guest on her talk show. I said to R, "I wish I could watch Ellen." He says, "just a couple more months and you can." (Implying that soon enough we can get cable or Dish.) Just plain and simple. Just like that. I love that his goals are focused and in sight. He sure is my rock. 

This long, long road to what we imagine to be our better tomorrow, our better future, is tiring. I admit, I am far from perfect and sometimes lose my focus. I get caught up in wanting material things. All those beautiful outfits and spaces I find on Pinterest, going out on the town, taking vacations, going to concerts, are all things I want and wish I had. 

Sometimes I think it sucks but mostly I know taking walks, playing at parks with E, watching M's softball games, cuddling on the couch next to my hubby are way more rewarding than a Coach purse or new pair of shoes. Yeah they're cute but these memories we are making are building character and shaping us to be thankful, appreciative individuals. They will always mean more.

I won't even begin to name the people in the world that make it by with much less than we do. I just know that we're really fortunate. Fortunate to have each other and to be healthy. 

And ya know what, I can probably just watch Ellen on YouTube anyways.