I was once pretty good at saving money. At one point when I was single, I kept at least $1,000 in my checking account at all times. But I was never much on savings accounts. I thought they were a good idea, but I liked having my money easily accessible. The bank finally talked me into opening one eventually, but by then I had lost my touch. It was cleaned out within a few months.

I haven’t had a savings account since, but I’d like to get enough money together to start one some day. Or maybe put it in some other investment vehicle. I’d like to know what it feels like to have a real financial cushion to fall back on when hard times hit, and to have some money put away for when Pumpkin goes to college.

The past few years have been quite a financial roller coaster ride for us. But I hope to be able to get back on our feet and stronger than ever soon. And when we do, I’m going to start saving money like a mad woman.