Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Happy Birthday Tessa!
Today is Tessa's 4th birthday! It is hard for me to think about how big she is getting so quickly. It seems like just found out I was pregnant with her and couldn't wait to be a mommy! I feel humbled and privledged to be Tessa's mommy. I know God chose us for each other and I love having her as my daughter. She is special, beautiful, and amazes me every day with her sweet and witty spirit. She is my baby girl and I love her more than I can express.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Coupons, Coupons, Coupons
Today was my first real attempt to save as much money with as many coupons at the grocery store as I could! I spent alot of time matching up my coupons with the sale adds from Walgreen's and Publix. It paid off! At both stores I spent a rough total of $240.00 and I saved $95.00! I know I can do much better than this next time with more practice but I thought this was incredible!
This is what I did to save money:
Buy 2 Sunday papers and cut out the coupons you will use.
The reason I buy 2 papers: when there are "buy 1 get 1 free" items you can use two coupons because you are buying two of the same items even though one was free! This saves you even more!
Take the weekly grocery store ads out of the paper and match up your coupons.
*Walgreen's is great for savings! They give back Register Rewards on specific sale items which is like getting cash back to use on your next purchase!
Idea: Buy the items that offer Register rewards in your first transactions. You will get paper coupons for your Register Rewards back.
In your second transaction (in the same shopping trip) buy the other items you want that you can get on sale and have coupons for and use the Register Rewards you just got on this transaction to save you even more money!
I know it is a little confusing at first but it is so worth the time and effort! I feel so good about saving my family money each month! It also shows my husband how much I appreciate his hard work to take care of us and I can help out too!
Just wanted to share!
This is what I did to save money:
Buy 2 Sunday papers and cut out the coupons you will use.
The reason I buy 2 papers: when there are "buy 1 get 1 free" items you can use two coupons because you are buying two of the same items even though one was free! This saves you even more!
Take the weekly grocery store ads out of the paper and match up your coupons.
*Walgreen's is great for savings! They give back Register Rewards on specific sale items which is like getting cash back to use on your next purchase!
Idea: Buy the items that offer Register rewards in your first transactions. You will get paper coupons for your Register Rewards back.
In your second transaction (in the same shopping trip) buy the other items you want that you can get on sale and have coupons for and use the Register Rewards you just got on this transaction to save you even more money!
I know it is a little confusing at first but it is so worth the time and effort! I feel so good about saving my family money each month! It also shows my husband how much I appreciate his hard work to take care of us and I can help out too!
Just wanted to share!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Valentine's Weekend
This weekend started off pretty bad. Greg had the stomach virus Thursday and Friday so our date night plans were moved to Saturday. He still did not feel completely normal until Sunday but we decided to go out anyway. We went to eat at September's (they have the best ribs) and then to see Valentine's Day movie. At dinner we saw some of our best friends (Cam & Jess) who planned the same exact date night as we did! So after a romantic dinner...we met them over at the movies and watched it together.
That was more than enough for me but Greg decided to get me a full day at the spa gift too! We usually do not give gifts for alot of occasions for ourselves and Valentine's is one of those holidays. However, he told me I deserved it and wanted to give me something special! I LOVED it! I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's weekend with your loved ones too!
On Sunday Tessa's class sang for the whole congregation at the beginning of church. They sand "This Little Light Of Mine". They all did so good and Tessa loved it! She likes to be center of attention...like her daddy:)
When I got to Harrison's room to pick him up this is how I found him. Whenthis boy is tired he just finds a spot and lays down...I already had my camera so I thought I would take this sweet picture of him. Yes...that is an ugly blue bruise on his cheek. The coffee table leg and his cheek got in each other's way:)
That was more than enough for me but Greg decided to get me a full day at the spa gift too! We usually do not give gifts for alot of occasions for ourselves and Valentine's is one of those holidays. However, he told me I deserved it and wanted to give me something special! I LOVED it! I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's weekend with your loved ones too!
On Sunday Tessa's class sang for the whole congregation at the beginning of church. They sand "This Little Light Of Mine". They all did so good and Tessa loved it! She likes to be center of attention...like her daddy:)
When I got to Harrison's room to pick him up this is how I found him. Whenthis boy is tired he just finds a spot and lays down...I already had my camera so I thought I would take this sweet picture of him. Yes...that is an ugly blue bruise on his cheek. The coffee table leg and his cheek got in each other's way:)
Monday, February 1, 2010
Snow Fun!!!
Tessa and I finally got outside to play in the snow and make a snowman! Harrison had to stay inside because he just got over another round of ear infections and this mommy was not gonna have him sick again! We had so much fun with Heather and Isabella! We played and played outside until they were so cold we had to go in! I love this beautiful snow and wish it would come to Tennessee more often!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
A Week Without
I was going to title this post as a week without my husband but I didn't think that covered it all. Not only is Greg my husband but he is also my best friend, my supporter, my problem solver, my back massager, my trash man, my cuddle buddy, my jokester, pretty much my everything that I need in a life partner. So my week was pretty interesting!!!
He went on a duck hunting trip in Arkansas with three of his friends. This is his second duck hunting trip and he loves his new hobby! The first trip was only for three nights and this one was for seven. He and I have never been apart from each other this long before...so when he told me this my first thought was "are you kidding me"? After thinking it through I thought it would be good for him to have some down time with his friends and not have any stress. He works so hard to take care of us and give us the things we need and want so I wanted him to have this for himself!
He left last Sunday at 12:30. At 1 Harrison wakes us screaming his head off.I took him to urgent care only to find out he has another round of double ear infections...what??? How does this happen in a 3 week span? So I have a cranky baby who will not sleep and my husband away from home...not good.
Instead of dwelling on these unfortunate turn of events I decide to stay positive and do the best I can. My mom has been wonderful feeding us and being supportive any way she can...I hope to be that kind of mommy for my kids when they are adults!
Friday the kids and I packed up to go stay at mom's and watch the snow come down. It was beautiful and the kids loved being at mom's house! Harrison slept so good but poor Tessa didn't sleep at all. She is back to having bad dreams at night and she wakes up crying every 30 minutes to an hour. Some night are better than others but this night was horrible! Her Dr. says she should grow out of this by age 5 or 6...1 to 2 years left to go....
We decided to come home on Saturday in the hopes that Tessa would sleep better in her own bed...she did...thank you Jesus! Up to this point we had not yet gotten out in the snow because I didn't want two sick kids while Greg was gone. However, after church this morning we went back to mom's for lunch and Tessa and her Papaw just had to go make a snowman...she loves the snow!
Greg is driving back home now after a long trip away! We are so excited and cannot wait to see him! Life is so much better with him here!
Here are some pictures from our weekend!
He went on a duck hunting trip in Arkansas with three of his friends. This is his second duck hunting trip and he loves his new hobby! The first trip was only for three nights and this one was for seven. He and I have never been apart from each other this long before...so when he told me this my first thought was "are you kidding me"? After thinking it through I thought it would be good for him to have some down time with his friends and not have any stress. He works so hard to take care of us and give us the things we need and want so I wanted him to have this for himself!
He left last Sunday at 12:30. At 1 Harrison wakes us screaming his head off.I took him to urgent care only to find out he has another round of double ear infections...what??? How does this happen in a 3 week span? So I have a cranky baby who will not sleep and my husband away from home...not good.
Instead of dwelling on these unfortunate turn of events I decide to stay positive and do the best I can. My mom has been wonderful feeding us and being supportive any way she can...I hope to be that kind of mommy for my kids when they are adults!
Friday the kids and I packed up to go stay at mom's and watch the snow come down. It was beautiful and the kids loved being at mom's house! Harrison slept so good but poor Tessa didn't sleep at all. She is back to having bad dreams at night and she wakes up crying every 30 minutes to an hour. Some night are better than others but this night was horrible! Her Dr. says she should grow out of this by age 5 or 6...1 to 2 years left to go....
We decided to come home on Saturday in the hopes that Tessa would sleep better in her own bed...she did...thank you Jesus! Up to this point we had not yet gotten out in the snow because I didn't want two sick kids while Greg was gone. However, after church this morning we went back to mom's for lunch and Tessa and her Papaw just had to go make a snowman...she loves the snow!
Greg is driving back home now after a long trip away! We are so excited and cannot wait to see him! Life is so much better with him here!
Here are some pictures from our weekend!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
It Is Only For A Season
As a mom I think that we have the most important job of all. Whether you work outside the home or in it we all have the responsibility to take care of and raise our children the best way that we know how.
With two little ones at home I find myself being so overjoyed that I get to spent every minute with them and love on them and take care of them and teach them. I thank God for allowing me to stay home and fulfilling that desire. I know my place is in the home to raise my children and there is nothing else I would rather be doing!
In the next breath I will find myself so overwhelmed that I cannot breath.
Then I think... all of the things that cause me stress they are nothing of importance compared to the job I do as a mom. God does not expect me to be perfect. He does not expect me to get it right every time. He just expects me to try my best and to listen to His direction. He told me "It is only for a season". My babies will not always be babies. They will not always need their mommy. They will soon be in school and not at home with me all day... This thought scares me to death!
So if I feel stressed out about all the things that need to be done at home, exhausted from not getting sleep, and overwhelmed with making sure my babies get equal attention and love...I remember what God has told me and I will trust Him to fill me back up and I will continue to strive to be the best mommy I can be!
With two little ones at home I find myself being so overjoyed that I get to spent every minute with them and love on them and take care of them and teach them. I thank God for allowing me to stay home and fulfilling that desire. I know my place is in the home to raise my children and there is nothing else I would rather be doing!
In the next breath I will find myself so overwhelmed that I cannot breath.
Then I think... all of the things that cause me stress they are nothing of importance compared to the job I do as a mom. God does not expect me to be perfect. He does not expect me to get it right every time. He just expects me to try my best and to listen to His direction. He told me "It is only for a season". My babies will not always be babies. They will not always need their mommy. They will soon be in school and not at home with me all day... This thought scares me to death!
So if I feel stressed out about all the things that need to be done at home, exhausted from not getting sleep, and overwhelmed with making sure my babies get equal attention and love...I remember what God has told me and I will trust Him to fill me back up and I will continue to strive to be the best mommy I can be!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Sick Week At Home
This week has been a very exhausting one. I do not think there is anything harder for a mother to do than to take care of her sick children. It makes you feel helpless and kind of scared because you cannot fix it or take it away.
Tessa went to the Dr on Monday for the croup and was sent home with medication. Wednesday Harrison started that barking cough and I took him into the Dr. a few days later. Not only does he have the croup but he also has an ear infection in each ear...WHAT!!! He did not have a fever or anything and I felt horrible for not knowing. Neither one of my children have ever had ear infections so this scares me but I know he will get better.
Not having sleep for three nights brought me back to the newborn days when your brain does not function properly and you are going on pure overdrive! Thank goodness Harrison made up his sleep last night and slept for 13 hours...yeah! I feel like myself again too!
He is still coughing and congested but my happy little boy is smiling and playing again...thank you Lord! I hope all of you and your little ones are well and enjoying this beautiful winter snow. we had to skip out on playing in it this time!
Here are some recent pics from the past few weeks.
We replaced all the kids bathtub toys with new ones for Christmas. They loved them and do not want to get out of the tub!
Mom and Isabella came over to play and the girls dressed up like princesses. They were adorable with their wands wishing things to happen. They remind me of Heather and I when were were little! Harrison ran from the camera so this picture is from him trying to get away!
Tessa went to the Dr on Monday for the croup and was sent home with medication. Wednesday Harrison started that barking cough and I took him into the Dr. a few days later. Not only does he have the croup but he also has an ear infection in each ear...WHAT!!! He did not have a fever or anything and I felt horrible for not knowing. Neither one of my children have ever had ear infections so this scares me but I know he will get better.
Not having sleep for three nights brought me back to the newborn days when your brain does not function properly and you are going on pure overdrive! Thank goodness Harrison made up his sleep last night and slept for 13 hours...yeah! I feel like myself again too!
He is still coughing and congested but my happy little boy is smiling and playing again...thank you Lord! I hope all of you and your little ones are well and enjoying this beautiful winter snow. we had to skip out on playing in it this time!
Here are some recent pics from the past few weeks.
We replaced all the kids bathtub toys with new ones for Christmas. They loved them and do not want to get out of the tub!
Mom and Isabella came over to play and the girls dressed up like princesses. They were adorable with their wands wishing things to happen. They remind me of Heather and I when were were little! Harrison ran from the camera so this picture is from him trying to get away!
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