I wouldn't say it's easier, you just get used to money going where it is needed first and tend to go without things you want. I can't believe how little I stress about it month to month with 2 young kids. My wife is the one who worries about things 5 months from now, I am fine as long as the bills that are due are paid.

It's funny to think that about $4000 a month gets filtered through us, but we can't afford $100 on something we want.....