As predicted, today has been quite a doozy. I don't have the energy to fully explain at the moment, but although none of it is surprising, it is very frustrating. *Sigh*
I did have MOPS today, which is always a good thing!! Unfortunately I was so tired and distracted the whole time, I don't feel like I fully enjoyed it. Oh well, we have another meeting in 2 weeks! :)
Also, it was our group's turn to bring breakfast. I decided to try a new recipe, and it turned out awesome! It was a hit, and that made me happy. There's only a little left...and that will be reserved for Bo (and me)!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Day 2
So far, Day 2 of my babysitting fun is going much more smoothly. The morning started off pretty easily, with cereal for breakfast! :)
At 10:00, I gathered my coupons and headed for BJ's Wholesale. I think I probably had at least 20 or 30 coupons, and it was a pain in the butt, going from aisle to aisle, searching for the exact product and size I needed in order to get the savings. In fact, the shopping alone took an hour, and checking out took 20-30 min. Did it pay off? Oh yes. My total savings from coupons was $87.73. That's right. 87 dollars and 73 cents. Pretty impressive! I have mad shopping skillz.
At 10:00, I gathered my coupons and headed for BJ's Wholesale. I think I probably had at least 20 or 30 coupons, and it was a pain in the butt, going from aisle to aisle, searching for the exact product and size I needed in order to get the savings. In fact, the shopping alone took an hour, and checking out took 20-30 min. Did it pay off? Oh yes. My total savings from coupons was $87.73. That's right. 87 dollars and 73 cents. Pretty impressive! I have mad shopping skillz.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Day 1
Today is Day 1 of my parents' Colorado ski trip, and Day 1 of my 5-day babysitting adventure. That's right, I'm in charge of the 7 youngest DeLilles for the next 5 days.
I have done this before, but let me assure you, it never gets old. There is always some new "adventure," which usually comes in the form of steam rising from my ears...it is always a test of patience.
This morning started with someone rattling around in the kitchen. I went down to check it out, only to find out that Nick had decided to "help" by attempting to make pancakes. The only problems were that the batter had the consistency of cement, he was using the wrong burner on the stove, and he was not actually using a griddle, but a cookie sheet.
It's the thought that counts. Mind you, my plan had been to give the kids the danishes that were in the refrigerator for breakfast: quick breakfast, easy clean-up. Unfortunately, Nick foiled that plan. The other problem was that pancakes actually can take quite a while to make when you're cooking for 7 (10 if you count Jack, Bo, and myself). So, I did my best to fix the batter, switched burners, and got out a griddle while the kids ate danishes. We will have pancakes on Thursday.
There were several more small incidents in the hour (yes, literally only an hour) I had the kids this morning, but I will just name my other favorite: Rebekah AND Nick both tried to leave the house in short sleeves with no jacket (Rebekah in a skirt, no less). It is 37 degrees and raining.
This afternoon will bring piano lessons, dance class, and the always-fun homework hour. I can't wait.
I have done this before, but let me assure you, it never gets old. There is always some new "adventure," which usually comes in the form of steam rising from my ears...it is always a test of patience.
This morning started with someone rattling around in the kitchen. I went down to check it out, only to find out that Nick had decided to "help" by attempting to make pancakes. The only problems were that the batter had the consistency of cement, he was using the wrong burner on the stove, and he was not actually using a griddle, but a cookie sheet.
It's the thought that counts. Mind you, my plan had been to give the kids the danishes that were in the refrigerator for breakfast: quick breakfast, easy clean-up. Unfortunately, Nick foiled that plan. The other problem was that pancakes actually can take quite a while to make when you're cooking for 7 (10 if you count Jack, Bo, and myself). So, I did my best to fix the batter, switched burners, and got out a griddle while the kids ate danishes. We will have pancakes on Thursday.
There were several more small incidents in the hour (yes, literally only an hour) I had the kids this morning, but I will just name my other favorite: Rebekah AND Nick both tried to leave the house in short sleeves with no jacket (Rebekah in a skirt, no less). It is 37 degrees and raining.
This afternoon will bring piano lessons, dance class, and the always-fun homework hour. I can't wait.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Jack's first illness of 2009
Jackson is sick with a really awful cold. He is coughing, he has green snot all over his face 24 hours a day, his eyes are puffy, and his ears hurt. The poor guy is miserable, but he is a trooper. We took him to Patient First this morning, since he hasn't been sleeping due to coughing fits the last few nights. It was his first doctor visit of 2009....I am praying desperately that this winter won't be like last winter...last winter was so peppered with doctor visits that we probably spent half our income on co-pays, medicine, etc. I pray that this year will be different!
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