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<blockquote data-quote="Signorina" data-source="post: 574059"><p>Tony must be an OK guy because if I woke my H up at 4:00 am to discuss anything - I'd better be at death's door! And if not - I might get to that door pretty quick...(LOL)</p><p></p><p>I think your feelings are very justified with Jamie. And I understand your frustration with Tony. I would be careful not to lump them in the same category - and I know you are not - but you don't want TONY to take it that way. If I were in your shoes, I would work out the budget and then sit down and discuss it with Tony and both of you get on the same page as far as Jamie goes. Then the TWO of you present it to Jamie. Honestly, I realize you & T keep your money separate and that it's worked for you forever - and maybe it just needs to be tweaked a bit. in my opinion, as far as Jamie is concerned - 3 adults living in the same house, sharing the same benefits (laundry on premises, electricity, cable, internet etc) should be dividing things up pretty equally. So if you are spending $600 a month on food - that's $200 from each of you. Same with the other household bills. AND THE CHORES. And if no one wants to do the chores - then you hire someone, $90 a months? That's $30 apiece...may make Jamie wise up and start pitching in. And if he wants super duper internet - he pays the upcharge! And don't forget to gently remind him of the wear and tear on your washing machine, furniture, house, carpet - and that he contributes to that wear and tear but has not paid into it!</p><p></p><p>Don't even let Cory's name be brought up. He is staying in the guest room? He is a guest for now and if he becomes a permanent resident, you will discuss his contributions at at a later date. </p><p></p><p>Mint.com is a free budget maker- maybe you want to try starting there?</p><p></p><p>I saw this post it note on Pinterest and thought of putting it on my own refrigerator - my boys are making me nuts with the constant Ipad, Xbox, Streaming Videos over Christmas break. H and I keep getting dumped off the internet while we work because they are hogging the bandwith ... maybe you can put it on your fridge too? Change the WIFI password daily? LOL</p><p></p><p><a href="http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/mt/assets/science/wifikids615.jpeg" target="_blank">http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/mt/assets/science/wifikids615.jpeg</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Signorina, post: 574059"] Tony must be an OK guy because if I woke my H up at 4:00 am to discuss anything - I'd better be at death's door! And if not - I might get to that door pretty quick...(LOL) I think your feelings are very justified with Jamie. And I understand your frustration with Tony. I would be careful not to lump them in the same category - and I know you are not - but you don't want TONY to take it that way. If I were in your shoes, I would work out the budget and then sit down and discuss it with Tony and both of you get on the same page as far as Jamie goes. Then the TWO of you present it to Jamie. Honestly, I realize you & T keep your money separate and that it's worked for you forever - and maybe it just needs to be tweaked a bit. in my opinion, as far as Jamie is concerned - 3 adults living in the same house, sharing the same benefits (laundry on premises, electricity, cable, internet etc) should be dividing things up pretty equally. So if you are spending $600 a month on food - that's $200 from each of you. Same with the other household bills. AND THE CHORES. And if no one wants to do the chores - then you hire someone, $90 a months? That's $30 apiece...may make Jamie wise up and start pitching in. And if he wants super duper internet - he pays the upcharge! And don't forget to gently remind him of the wear and tear on your washing machine, furniture, house, carpet - and that he contributes to that wear and tear but has not paid into it! Don't even let Cory's name be brought up. He is staying in the guest room? He is a guest for now and if he becomes a permanent resident, you will discuss his contributions at at a later date. Mint.com is a free budget maker- maybe you want to try starting there? I saw this post it note on Pinterest and thought of putting it on my own refrigerator - my boys are making me nuts with the constant Ipad, Xbox, Streaming Videos over Christmas break. H and I keep getting dumped off the internet while we work because they are hogging the bandwith ... maybe you can put it on your fridge too? Change the WIFI password daily? LOL [url]http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/mt/assets/science/wifikids615.jpeg[/url] [/QUOTE]
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