Well, I am glad I only have 4 days left of work. I am really excited but I have so much I want to do around the house. I usually get this way when the weather is nice...and man has it been nice!! I have washed the baby clothes, carseat etc. I am doing regular laundry (necessary evil). I rearranged my kitchen cabinets this morning and am stripping all the kids flannel sheets and putting on regular ones. I would have all the windows open but the citrus trees are in bloom and allergies run rampant around here!! I am cleaning out my closet and packing my bag for the hospital (just in case). I am feeling a little under prepared in that area but well, it is #3 and I am pretty sure whatever I need will be around. We have the basics covered. I even remembered to buy diapers!
I really want to plant some flowers too....and so does Mary. (and yes, she is contrary and how her garden grows....we don't know) If all goes according to plan, Mary and I will have some time next week to plant some. I have no idea what but, we'll probably walk to the nursery around the corner and pick out something pretty!!
When I was pregnant with Mary, I planted 4 rosebushes in the front and they are still thriving! So we'll have to see how well we do with something else this time.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Sunday, March 08, 2009
Cheapskate
Well, not exactly but I am trying to cut corners and save money where I can. It seems like lately with all the recession/depression talk I really need to buckle down and get creative.
It seems like we waste so much and take so much for granted. I am trying to cut coupons (of which I have a backlog) and plan out our weekly meals. It is difficult since we have such busy schedules and I am trying to feed my family better. We do OK but I know we can do better!! Houghton is eating us out of house and home lately, and Mary's actually eating what we put in front of her so it's good. I am just in a dinner rut. It's the same 'ol same 'ol stuff for dinner.
Also, I am trying to make my lunch everyday which is going well so far and Paul is good at taking leftovers. (I try with some stuff but it's hard...not a big fan of leftovers!) We are also trying not to eat out/take out much. It's ok since the kids don't really care for it anyway!!
Another good thing that happened is that my mom had a yard sale (in our yard) for a bunch of stuff she wanted to get rid of .....Houghton helped by going through some of his toys and putting them out. He also helped grandma get organized and tag stuff. He made about $60...pretty good for last minute AND he was at a swim meet so grandma took care of the sales!!! (she didn't even ask for a percentage! :)
Speaking of yard sales....Paul has always been against them...too much work for to little reward....until now (I think) He was impressed to find out that my mom made about $350 in 3-4 hours and only put up 2 signs at the end of our block. With all the crap we have and are getting rid of trying to make space for #3 he's definitely not ruling out a yard sale in the future!!
We still take plenty of stuff to goodwill but I think in the coming months...it will be fun...and to see what the kids do too...it will be a good lesson for them. Plus, I am thinking they could have a lemonade stand...which is always too cute!!
It seems like we waste so much and take so much for granted. I am trying to cut coupons (of which I have a backlog) and plan out our weekly meals. It is difficult since we have such busy schedules and I am trying to feed my family better. We do OK but I know we can do better!! Houghton is eating us out of house and home lately, and Mary's actually eating what we put in front of her so it's good. I am just in a dinner rut. It's the same 'ol same 'ol stuff for dinner.
Also, I am trying to make my lunch everyday which is going well so far and Paul is good at taking leftovers. (I try with some stuff but it's hard...not a big fan of leftovers!) We are also trying not to eat out/take out much. It's ok since the kids don't really care for it anyway!!
Another good thing that happened is that my mom had a yard sale (in our yard) for a bunch of stuff she wanted to get rid of .....Houghton helped by going through some of his toys and putting them out. He also helped grandma get organized and tag stuff. He made about $60...pretty good for last minute AND he was at a swim meet so grandma took care of the sales!!! (she didn't even ask for a percentage! :)
Speaking of yard sales....Paul has always been against them...too much work for to little reward....until now (I think) He was impressed to find out that my mom made about $350 in 3-4 hours and only put up 2 signs at the end of our block. With all the crap we have and are getting rid of trying to make space for #3 he's definitely not ruling out a yard sale in the future!!
We still take plenty of stuff to goodwill but I think in the coming months...it will be fun...and to see what the kids do too...it will be a good lesson for them. Plus, I am thinking they could have a lemonade stand...which is always too cute!!
Sunday, March 01, 2009
"crack-berry"
Paul and I got new phones....our contract was up and I needed something that I could use to access our online calendar during the day, on the go, etc. So we decided to get "Blackberry's"
which now that I have figured out (with help from Paul-of course) how to generally get to stuff it's like an addiction. I have to check it all the time...and I am like a little kid. I use it to entertain me while waiting....it's pretty cool though!! I do like having my calendar avail. when I need to schedule something. And poor Paul, his addiction is worse....for 2 reasons...1) He didn't reallly want one to begin with ...and 2) He's techno savvy so he gets more gedunks etc. (I stick with the basics)
One interesting side benefit....I can now text more efficiently and Paul will actually text....that means he responds waaaayyy faster than if I tried to call!!
which now that I have figured out (with help from Paul-of course) how to generally get to stuff it's like an addiction. I have to check it all the time...and I am like a little kid. I use it to entertain me while waiting....it's pretty cool though!! I do like having my calendar avail. when I need to schedule something. And poor Paul, his addiction is worse....for 2 reasons...1) He didn't reallly want one to begin with ...and 2) He's techno savvy so he gets more gedunks etc. (I stick with the basics)
One interesting side benefit....I can now text more efficiently and Paul will actually text....that means he responds waaaayyy faster than if I tried to call!!
Baby update
Well, I am getting done....ok I am really done...with work, crazy children/husband schedules etc....Oh and the pregnancy thing. I apparently look great....maybe I'll actually have Paul take a picture since I don't really have any prego pics. Many people, ones I know, and ones I don't comment on how great I look. It makes me wonder...how do pregnant women look to others? Not sure but I do know I have not gained a large amount of weight, which is good...I have a little extra to begin with! On the last visit to the doc however, we had a discussion about delivery and inducing.
I have been adamant about waiting for nature to take it's course. Up until last week that is. Did I mention that I am done??? We are tentatively working towards a 4/2 baby. It just feels right....I still however, have no incling as to whether I might have a boy or a girl. NO idea. With Mary, I knew. This one....nope, nada, nothing. It will be a surprise for sure! Paul, Houghton and Mary now are rooting for a boy. Me, doesn't matter.
So at my next appointment in 2 weeks...we'll discuss the progress and determine whether I'll actually have a baby early. That would be a change of pace for me!!
Also, FYI ...it's really HOT! It was like 87 degrees out today. I am so glad I do not have to be pregnant during the summer again. I am already warm!!!
I have been adamant about waiting for nature to take it's course. Up until last week that is. Did I mention that I am done??? We are tentatively working towards a 4/2 baby. It just feels right....I still however, have no incling as to whether I might have a boy or a girl. NO idea. With Mary, I knew. This one....nope, nada, nothing. It will be a surprise for sure! Paul, Houghton and Mary now are rooting for a boy. Me, doesn't matter.
So at my next appointment in 2 weeks...we'll discuss the progress and determine whether I'll actually have a baby early. That would be a change of pace for me!!
Also, FYI ...it's really HOT! It was like 87 degrees out today. I am so glad I do not have to be pregnant during the summer again. I am already warm!!!
Pan'fakes'
That's what it is called when you try to make pan'cakes' for dinner and use regular flour....thinking that it's Bisquick. FYI...not the same thing. However, Houghton got brownie points for eating them...why I don't know....I told him not to...they were not good at all!
Paul came up with the name...we all got a good laugh and chalked it up to "pregnancy brain" fortunately the "real" pancakes turned out much better (anything would have been better...trust me!) And as luck would have it...it does not take long to whip up some pancakes..so we actually got to eat them.
Paul came up with the name...we all got a good laugh and chalked it up to "pregnancy brain" fortunately the "real" pancakes turned out much better (anything would have been better...trust me!) And as luck would have it...it does not take long to whip up some pancakes..so we actually got to eat them.
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