I OVERHEARD MY HUSBAND ORDERING A NEW TV AND PLAYSTATION WITH MY COLLEGE FUND – HE DIDN’T REALIZE HOW MISTAKEN HE WAS THEN.
I’ve been on maternity leave for years, taking care of our three kids in a row.
I can’t even begin to tell you HOW BADLY I want to work! I’ve been working part-time from home whenever I can, and for years, I’ve saved money for my education. I wanted to change careers and work full-time as the kids grew up and went to school.
My plan was perfect until I accidentally overheard my husband Jack’s conversation with his friend, Adam.
Adam: Man, your wife is so cool! My Linda told me Emma was going to study again. That’s WOW!
Jack: (laughing) Oh, come on! Do you think I’d let her spend that money on studying when I have an old TV and PlayStation?! I already ordered them using her money.
My knees went weak. How DARE he?! Ohhh, I was FUMING, so I devised a plan. A few days later, Jack came home, yelling, “WHAT THE HELL IS