Supermarket Sweep

I decided to mow the grass before the storm today. Let's just say it looked like I was on the game show, SuperMarket Sweep.....with my electric mower!

 (watch starting minute 12:34.)

SUPERMARKET SWEEP

Couponing gives me such joy.

I am just returning from the store. I saw this article when I pulled up my computer and had to share!

http://www.daveramsey.com/blog/is-couponing-worth-your-time

My comment to couponing:

I am a couponer, not extreme, but I only clip the ones I need. Today, is a wonderful example of my couponing. I scanned my CVS card and got a $10 beauty product cash. The purpose of my visit to the store was to get my hubby hair gel. I had a $1 coupon off for it. Then, I added in a loaf of bread to the order. I didn't know this, but that went towards the $10 off too!! So, my bill should have been around $13 and I paid .89 for my hair gel and bread! I didn't spend a lot of time, but when you shop at CVS frequently they reward you. It was that simple. 

Mom, I am just brushing my teeth.

I am trying to explore different projects with Jackson each day. Today, I decided to try something messy, since he is not a fan of getting messy.

Baking soda and water. Great! I have both! We made a paste. At first, he was confused and ended up with a huge handful of paste in his mouth. He promptly decided that it was not a good idea. Poor fella!

Then, he REALLY got into it. We added army men and ice to the mix. We made up a story that he was saving the army men from the ice and snow. He loved it!

Here are some shot of our adventure with baking soda paste.

Are you okay, mommy?!

Jack and I traveled at 10am from Augusta to LaGrange. Then, at 8pm, from Lagrange to Cumming. I was in a lot of pain physically. When we arrived at my parents house, I immediately laid on the floor to stretch my body.. Jack grabbed his rocking chair and quietly lined it up next to me. He looked down and said, "you okay, mommy?" Then, got down and laid across me and patted me with his hand. My parents, Ben, and I were in shock. I started to cry by the amazing sweetness and caring my son was showing me. I will never forget that moment.

Traveling boy

Currently, Jackson is walking around the house calling for "Rockie" which is "Rocket" from his favorite show.  He has his hand up to his face while calling it out and asking "Where he go?!"
I left his airplane in the car because we got home from Augusta at 2pm and will be leaving in an hour to go to the mountains. I do not want to forget his favorite toy.

Jackson has been amazing through all the traveling. He enjoyed seeing his Aunt Beka and BeBe. We ate yummy food and it was wonderful watching Jackson light up with joy whenever his Aunt "Bla Bla" would come in the room.

Now, we are going to my parents house to spend the night. Then, just Ben and I are going to rest in the north georgia mountains and enjoying a Saturday together. Ben worked five 12 hour shifts in a row, so we haven't seen him since Sunday. Next week, we each work EVERYDAY. So, it will be a long week for us.

 We are THRILLED that he gets off in 20 minutes. Which reminds me that I need to finish packing the car.

Have a splendid weekend!

Best night at work

I picked up a shift at work and our wonderful BeBe watched Jack. At first, I was dreading the 7 hour shift, but we really needed the money. It was a quiet shift because of Spring Break AND I got to visit with some awesome people on my 10 minute break. Isn't it funny how you live next door to some awesome people, but you are never home to visit?!? It was great to have a 30 minute chat and relax.

We "planned" to cookout on Sunday when this crazy week is over. I am not supposed to "plan it." I am working on being spontaneous. I used to be, but with our crazy tight schedule, it is hard sometimes to do so.

Well, off to get my boy up for the day and run some errands with BeBe. I got to see Ben for 30 minutes last night and he has left for the day. I won't see him until 11 tonight. :( 4 more days :)

A week without Daddy

Ben will be working five 12 hour shifts in a row. He is trying to get hours done in the hospital to graduate. I am going to be busy too, but a different kind of busy.  Wishing we could hang out together.

 We will be celebrating NEXT MONTH by doing something fun. That is no typo. My hubby is graduating from nursing school NEXT MONTH! May 18th, here we go! These next few weeks are going to be wild, but we can see the light at the end of the tunnel!

Well, I've got to get some things done before I head to work. Jack is sleeping and it is a perfect opportunity to tackle our bedroom and laundry.