What To Get For Christmss?!?!

We are approx. 2 weeks away from Christmas and cannot think of anything to get my lil man! He is a cross between a child and a teen. He is NOT getting any video games this Christmas! So what do I get him?! Ugh! Been racking my brain and nothing comes to mind ....... other than a big lump of coal!

Yesterday

For those who are wondering how yesterday went. It was not nearly as bad as I thought it would be but still was a hand full. The hardest part was getting the kids from the car into the building and building to car. Imagine someone carrying a pumpkin seat on one arm and a toddler in the other. I am not sure how this always happens but I usually barely have a hold of my lil toddler and he has his legs wrapped around me to hang on for dear life. I am sure it is a sight to see considering people see me coming and they are running to open the door for me (I am thankful for this because as they can see one is going down if they don't).

Anyway, at the doctors office they have toys and a huge fish tank to entertain while we wait (which is nice). And another thing went my way, we were the only ones in the waiting room so my sons constant screams of "fishy" and "green" were unnoticed. We get called in the room find out baby is in the 75% range for height and weight, and 39% range for head. Does this mean he has a little head? Also he is (as I already knew) a strong, happy, healthy baby boy.  Unfortunately I had to bring baby in for shots too. I know it is for the best, that's why he was there, but it is terrible pain to see your lil pumpkin go from smiling and cooing to "WAAAAAA!!!" in an instant. The look of betrayal and those eyes that say "why, would you do this to me?" is just devastating. Just glad it is over with.... until next time.

Finished with the doctor, now time to pop in to say hi to the girls in the office I used to work with (same building as doc). Of course my toddler decides he will turn the lights on, off, on off. The door open, close, open, close, which has an alarm so beep, beep, beep, beep every time the door opens. Then all of a sudden runs out the door and to the elevator presses button and hops on, with me running w diaper bag, pumpkin seat, sippie cup, and purse in hand to catch up! Whew! Made it! RINGGGGG BLINGGGGG RINGGGGG he set off the alarm to the elevator! Oh my gosh, he never ceases to amaze me! But at the same time so freaking cute! Finally in the car and homeward bound we were, to fight with my oldest to do his homework...

Every day an adventure, every day a learning experience for both child and parent. I would not trade my life for all the money in the world. I strongly recommended that if you have the means to have one parent stay at home with the children to do it!

Mobile On The Run $2 Car Wash Today!

I just found out that at Mobile On The Run Car Washes are only $2 today! Apparently, they are doing this because the Rams won last night. What ever the reason, it is a freaking sweet deal!

Good Hearted

My mom and step dad dress up as Mr. and Mrs. Clause for charity. They go to different nursing homes, childrens homes and other charitable organizations to bring joy to the less fortunate.

Thrifty Mom

I have recently started grocery shopping at Aldi's in hopes to save some much needed cash. I was not looking forward to this but thought I would at the very least give it a shot. To my amazement, the quality of product (on most items) is very high and delicious. I wish I had done this sooner because at Super Walmart I would spend like $160 wk and at Aldi's I spend like $95 wk. Oh! And the quarter in the cart is awesome, because for this reason alone my 11yr old loves to come with me to the store. Funny cause I cannot get him to go to any other store without a fight. But a quarter in the darn cart will make him help me with the little ones without a fuss and get him skipping to the car to go grocery shopping! lol I now shop at Aldi's for most of my grocery's.

Nervous

I hope today goes better than I am anticipating. I am bring My baby to the doctor to get his 2 mo shots :( In addition, I will have my toddler and will be alone! I have been spoiled in the past with my sister n law down the street (on vacation now, but she sometimes watches my toddler while at appointments) or someone tagging along with me.... not today. So today will be an adventure at best!

I often wonder how people manage/survive/keep themselves mentally stable/get anything done with several children. I am freaking out cause I have to bring 2 kids out by myself. lol  I do know one thing for sure, I am done! No more kids for me! Of course I absolutely love the kids I have but my hands are completely full!

Perfect End To A Perfect Day

I was way to famished to put this up last night. My beautiful babies!

Dear Diary......

Today has been a great day! My husband was off work so we went shopping and out to the Chinese Buffet for lunch. My toddler and 9wk old both were little angels.... which is not normal for them BOTH to be so content when we go places so I am a happy mom today. In addition, I took full advantage of my husband being off work and napped with my toddler while he watched the baby. Woke up and made my family a nice home cooked meal consisting of meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and Hawaiian rolls to top it off.

One item I bought today was some Yo Gabba Gabba underwear for my son (soooo freaking cute!!!). I did not want to start potty training yet, because it is going to be a pain in my rear (I know, sad excuse but it is truthful). It seems that I have no choice since he has been telling me he has to go a couple times a day and is now bothered by having a full diaper. According to his doctor, when they start doing this it is time to start potty training. I am putting forward an effort for sure but have no expectations of him yet because the doctor also says not to be pushy with boys because they teeter totter with potty training and may revert at any time.  It has been so long since I have potty trained (like 9 yrs) that I pretty much forgot what to do. I am not looking forward to this at all. --- sigh ---

Child Proof Winner

These things ROCK! My life has been hell trying to keep my toddler out of the refrigerator and cabinet drawers (especially the knife drawer). I have bought many other products in hopes that they would too work, unfortunately the did not. I got these at Target for like $5 for 2 of them. They work on refrigerators, dishwashers, toilet seats, cabinet drawers, microwaves, washers, dryers etc. -- Bottom line, 2 thumbs up!

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