September was a good income month and lower than average expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot).

Our total income in September was $13,616.29. In addition to our paychecks, I received a $3,440.72 ($1,819 net) monthly bonus. My wife received an $800 auto allowance and a $150 in company reimbursements. I received $726.31 in auto allowance and mileage reimbursement. We also received $307 in preschool reimbursement, and earned $0.20 in interest income from our online savings account.

This month, we spent a total of $10,398.44. Some of our larger, non-typical expenses included $1,179 in groceries, $489 in household items, and a $695.06 electric bill.

Next month, my wife should receive a ~$6,000 bonus, which will help us get our savings back on track.