I have relearned 2 life lessons in the last 24 hours.
First: I am so extremely gullible. Now, this can be a good thing. But, in regards to the last 24 hours, it is very bad. I have this thing about letting people in. I have been burned so many times, you'd thing I'd have learned by now. Obviously not. Will I ever learn? I really hope so!
Second: Some people live for making other people miserable. Yes, this too I have learned in the past, but somehow it has been buried and somewhat forgotten. I truly will never understand mean people. I just don't get it. I know there are a lot of mean people out there that do a lot of mean things. I mean, I do have some grasp of reality. But, in my head, I just don't understand it.
Yes, these two things go hand in hand. Which leads me to... How do these trouble makers keep finding me. Every time things start getting better for me or our family, something or someone comes along and messes it all up again. Now, I understand that we are here to be tried and tested. Some days, though, I just feel like my life is just a big failure, and that there is no way to past the test. Thankfully, I have three wonderful miracles that keep me sane and grounded.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Round 2
I'm feeling like a bad mom today. Big bummer!
I've known that Nick hasn't been quite up to par, but honestly, I thought he was just wanting some extra attention since Zack has been getting it due to Zack being very sick. **Note to self: Paying attention to ALL children is VERY important!!**
Anyway, I came to the conclusion that it's not just attention seeking on Sunday night. First off, Nick didn't want to eat... big shocker. He's not been eating well for a long while now. He got so upset that he ended up loosing part of his dinner to the trash can. So, and here's the bad mom part, I was frustrated and cleaned him up and let him just go to bed. Well, about 1:30 that night, I woke up to the sound of him going potty. Went to check on him and he was running a 102 fever. Great. The next morning he was still feverish, so he had to miss his Valentines party at school, and we headed to the doctors office. Poor thing. Turns out he has a red and slightly swollen right ear and throat, due to all the sinus drainage that he's been having. So she prescribes him a med for his ear, a med for his throat, and a med for the puking. Worst mom ever!!!
He is feeling some better today. Since nothing he has is contagious, and he's not running a fever last night or this morning, I sent him back to school. With the meds last night, he ate all of his dinner and it stayed down. He ate pretty well this morning and seems to be doing ok. He was very excited to return to school, and VERY bummed he had to miss his party. He tried and tried to convince me yesterday that he's ok to go to school. At least I didn't give in...
On the up side, she checked Zack's ears and they are clear. Just a little red still from how bad they are, but she said he should be good. And she looked at Beth and said to just keep doing what we're doing. Both Zack and Beth seem to be back to normal except for just a very little stuffies. Both are eating well, and full of energy.
In other news, PawPaw did great with surgery on Friday, and him and Nana are back home. The doctor expects no issues and is thinking his 2 six inch incisions should heal fine. I talked to him again last night, and he is in good spirits, and says he feels fine just a little sore. Not the cramping pain like he's been having. So all that sound good. I will be headed down on Friday and check him out for myself! :)
I've known that Nick hasn't been quite up to par, but honestly, I thought he was just wanting some extra attention since Zack has been getting it due to Zack being very sick. **Note to self: Paying attention to ALL children is VERY important!!**
Anyway, I came to the conclusion that it's not just attention seeking on Sunday night. First off, Nick didn't want to eat... big shocker. He's not been eating well for a long while now. He got so upset that he ended up loosing part of his dinner to the trash can. So, and here's the bad mom part, I was frustrated and cleaned him up and let him just go to bed. Well, about 1:30 that night, I woke up to the sound of him going potty. Went to check on him and he was running a 102 fever. Great. The next morning he was still feverish, so he had to miss his Valentines party at school, and we headed to the doctors office. Poor thing. Turns out he has a red and slightly swollen right ear and throat, due to all the sinus drainage that he's been having. So she prescribes him a med for his ear, a med for his throat, and a med for the puking. Worst mom ever!!!
He is feeling some better today. Since nothing he has is contagious, and he's not running a fever last night or this morning, I sent him back to school. With the meds last night, he ate all of his dinner and it stayed down. He ate pretty well this morning and seems to be doing ok. He was very excited to return to school, and VERY bummed he had to miss his party. He tried and tried to convince me yesterday that he's ok to go to school. At least I didn't give in...
On the up side, she checked Zack's ears and they are clear. Just a little red still from how bad they are, but she said he should be good. And she looked at Beth and said to just keep doing what we're doing. Both Zack and Beth seem to be back to normal except for just a very little stuffies. Both are eating well, and full of energy.
In other news, PawPaw did great with surgery on Friday, and him and Nana are back home. The doctor expects no issues and is thinking his 2 six inch incisions should heal fine. I talked to him again last night, and he is in good spirits, and says he feels fine just a little sore. Not the cramping pain like he's been having. So all that sound good. I will be headed down on Friday and check him out for myself! :)
Friday, February 11, 2011
Goings on...
Well, I think we are finally on the mend. Zack has been keeping his meds down since Sunday. He seems to be, finally, getting better. His cough is almost gone, and his appetite has returned.
I am still struggling with Nick at every meal to eat. I've concluded that he's not sick, he's just a pain. I just don't know what to do with that kid!
Beth is back to her Little Miss Piggy eating habits. She's still got a cough, but it's making progress. Well, as long as I remember to turn the humidifier on.
I am feeling better as well. Not sure what I did to my back last weekend, but sooo glad it's feeling better. My neck is still a little sore, but I will take that over the huge back pain. Unfortunately, our chiropractor was sick this week, so we missed our appointment. Big bummer!
Today was shopping day. Not many things on sale that we would use this week.... Except PASTA!!! Yay! I ended up getting 8 boxes of Ronzoni pasta for .25 each. (All 8 cost me the price of 1 regular price!)
In other news, PawPaw is having surgery on his leg again today. He's blocked at the knee and ankle. He's having it done in Ardmore, so hopefully they will take better care of him there. I feel like I'm having de ja vu. I'm just hoping and praying that the outcome will be better. I'll keep ya posted on his progress as I get news.
I am still struggling with Nick at every meal to eat. I've concluded that he's not sick, he's just a pain. I just don't know what to do with that kid!
Beth is back to her Little Miss Piggy eating habits. She's still got a cough, but it's making progress. Well, as long as I remember to turn the humidifier on.
I am feeling better as well. Not sure what I did to my back last weekend, but sooo glad it's feeling better. My neck is still a little sore, but I will take that over the huge back pain. Unfortunately, our chiropractor was sick this week, so we missed our appointment. Big bummer!
Today was shopping day. Not many things on sale that we would use this week.... Except PASTA!!! Yay! I ended up getting 8 boxes of Ronzoni pasta for .25 each. (All 8 cost me the price of 1 regular price!)
In other news, PawPaw is having surgery on his leg again today. He's blocked at the knee and ankle. He's having it done in Ardmore, so hopefully they will take better care of him there. I feel like I'm having de ja vu. I'm just hoping and praying that the outcome will be better. I'll keep ya posted on his progress as I get news.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Sickness Continues
Part of our house is finally doing better. Nick seems back to normal. He went to school on Friday, and seems to be his normal wild self. I've decided this not eating thing is a stage he's at. And, even though it's very annoying, at least he is eating more than when he was sick. I asked him last night if he knew what happens to kids that don't eat. Upon is "no" answer, I told him that kids that don't eat have to go to the doctor and get shots in their bum. At least he ate the rest of his dinner...
Beth is somewhat better as well. Her stuffies are almost gone, and she's not running a fever anymore. I did spot two more white spots last night in her mouth. So, I think her not nursing much is due to teething. I am really hoping she gets back to nursing normally, though, because 10 months is to early for her to quit. She also has new bruises on her forehead, that I have no idea where they came from. So mysterious. She doesn't have sensitive skin like the boys, but looks like she will bruise easily like me. Poor kid.
As for Zack, he is some better. He is eating better, but not back to normal yet. He is hearing better though, and his ears have almost quit draining. He doesn't like his prescription meds, though, and we are having a rough time keeping them down. I'm going to try some new ideas today, and if that doesn't work, I'm calling the drs office tomorrow, and getting a new prescription. He's not running a fever anymore, either, so at least he's making improvements.
As for me, I am running on very little sleep and am very tired. Adam left Friday night and has no idea of when he will be back. Thanks to the weather, they are very behind, and are staying in hotels close to the job to try and make up time. UGH! To top it off, at some point in all my cleaning and disinfecting from all the sickness yesterday, I hurt my back. I woke up this morning, and can hardly bend at all. And when I do, it shoots pain up and down my back. Not good. So glad we are going to the chiropractor tomorrow. Also glad today is Sunday, so we will be staying home and resting. Just have to figure out something easy to make for dinner now...
Beth is somewhat better as well. Her stuffies are almost gone, and she's not running a fever anymore. I did spot two more white spots last night in her mouth. So, I think her not nursing much is due to teething. I am really hoping she gets back to nursing normally, though, because 10 months is to early for her to quit. She also has new bruises on her forehead, that I have no idea where they came from. So mysterious. She doesn't have sensitive skin like the boys, but looks like she will bruise easily like me. Poor kid.
As for Zack, he is some better. He is eating better, but not back to normal yet. He is hearing better though, and his ears have almost quit draining. He doesn't like his prescription meds, though, and we are having a rough time keeping them down. I'm going to try some new ideas today, and if that doesn't work, I'm calling the drs office tomorrow, and getting a new prescription. He's not running a fever anymore, either, so at least he's making improvements.
As for me, I am running on very little sleep and am very tired. Adam left Friday night and has no idea of when he will be back. Thanks to the weather, they are very behind, and are staying in hotels close to the job to try and make up time. UGH! To top it off, at some point in all my cleaning and disinfecting from all the sickness yesterday, I hurt my back. I woke up this morning, and can hardly bend at all. And when I do, it shoots pain up and down my back. Not good. So glad we are going to the chiropractor tomorrow. Also glad today is Sunday, so we will be staying home and resting. Just have to figure out something easy to make for dinner now...
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Sickness
Zack has been sick for a week. He started with an upset tummy and puking last Monday. Then the fever started on Wednesday. So, needless to say, it was a pretty miserable week for the little guy. His skin is so horribly dry, I feel so bad for him. I've been keeping him lubed and medicated, and finally, I think, yesterday is back to his normal self. Then today, he asked for seconds at lunch, so I know he is!
So, I was thinking yesterday that we were finally on the mend. Then last night, Nick woke up sick and puking. Ugh!! Finally got him back in bed, and he wakes up Zack who complains that his ear hurts. Really? (Zack hasn't complained anymore today about his ear, I just think he was sleeping on it and didn't like being woke up.) When the boys got up this morning, we realized that Nick is now running a fever. Man is that kid whinny when he's sick!
So, now I'm just crossing my fingers that they don't spread it to anyone else. The rest of us don't want it!! And, all of this would have been much easier if Zack would have just shared with his brother when he was first sick. Then they could have been sick together, and we'd all be well now. Rotten kids never share when we want them to...
So, I was thinking yesterday that we were finally on the mend. Then last night, Nick woke up sick and puking. Ugh!! Finally got him back in bed, and he wakes up Zack who complains that his ear hurts. Really? (Zack hasn't complained anymore today about his ear, I just think he was sleeping on it and didn't like being woke up.) When the boys got up this morning, we realized that Nick is now running a fever. Man is that kid whinny when he's sick!
So, now I'm just crossing my fingers that they don't spread it to anyone else. The rest of us don't want it!! And, all of this would have been much easier if Zack would have just shared with his brother when he was first sick. Then they could have been sick together, and we'd all be well now. Rotten kids never share when we want them to...
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Best Shopping yet!
Well, this week's shopping has turned out better than I thought.
Yesterday, I attempted K-Mart, again. Well, to make a long story short, I won't be shopping or attempting again. Ugh!! I guess they get to make up the rules as they go. Even though I had a copy of the coupon policy, they still wouldn't double my diaper coupons. So, I went to customer service and showed the Assistant Manager, and she said that it wasn't a double coupon day. But, she doesn't know when those days are, but they aren't having any of those days right now. After me pressing the issue, she finally gave me my money back for the coupons being doubled. (It didn't help my mood that Beth was screaming and Zack was ready to go either!)
But, today made up for all of yesterday's frustration. And affirmed my decision of ordering clipped coupons this week. I ended up with 30 cans of tomatoes for .02 each, 10 boxes of Minute Rice for .25 each, and 15 bags of frozen veggies for .33 each. Yay!!! I did get some other stuff, but those were my best deals. Oh, I did get a pound package of chicken fried steak for .07. I also ended up with 2 gallons of milk, some bananas and cheese, and a couple other odds and ends.
Are you ready for the grand total? Retail price was $149.86. I spent $31.72 out of pocket. A total of 79% savings! I am so very excited!!
Best week yet!!
Yesterday, I attempted K-Mart, again. Well, to make a long story short, I won't be shopping or attempting again. Ugh!! I guess they get to make up the rules as they go. Even though I had a copy of the coupon policy, they still wouldn't double my diaper coupons. So, I went to customer service and showed the Assistant Manager, and she said that it wasn't a double coupon day. But, she doesn't know when those days are, but they aren't having any of those days right now. After me pressing the issue, she finally gave me my money back for the coupons being doubled. (It didn't help my mood that Beth was screaming and Zack was ready to go either!)
But, today made up for all of yesterday's frustration. And affirmed my decision of ordering clipped coupons this week. I ended up with 30 cans of tomatoes for .02 each, 10 boxes of Minute Rice for .25 each, and 15 bags of frozen veggies for .33 each. Yay!!! I did get some other stuff, but those were my best deals. Oh, I did get a pound package of chicken fried steak for .07. I also ended up with 2 gallons of milk, some bananas and cheese, and a couple other odds and ends.
Are you ready for the grand total? Retail price was $149.86. I spent $31.72 out of pocket. A total of 79% savings! I am so very excited!!
Best week yet!!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
New Couponing Territory
As many of you know, I started couponing about 5 months ago. We've now cut our grocery/shopping budget to a third of what it was. All this time, I've been sticking to this good advice that I was given when I first started of never paying for coupons. Well, today, I bought coupons from a clipping service for the first time.
I know, I know... what was I thinking?! Well, my thoughts were this: Pay $4 for coupons that I will use this week, and that includes shipping charges, and get over $100 of groceries for the week. So, I'm going to try this out. If it all works out, I will be getting 30 cans of tomatoes for .02 each, 15 frozen veggies for .33 each, and 20 Minute Rice for .25 each.
I'll post either Friday night or Saturday with the results. We shall see if this is worth it...
Also found some interesting information about K-Mart. Did anyone know that they double ALL coupons up to $2, on a purchase of $25 or more?! They have diapers and cereal on sale this week, so I'm going to be trying this out either Friday or Saturday as well. So excited! I'll keep ya posted!
To be continued...
I know, I know... what was I thinking?! Well, my thoughts were this: Pay $4 for coupons that I will use this week, and that includes shipping charges, and get over $100 of groceries for the week. So, I'm going to try this out. If it all works out, I will be getting 30 cans of tomatoes for .02 each, 15 frozen veggies for .33 each, and 20 Minute Rice for .25 each.
I'll post either Friday night or Saturday with the results. We shall see if this is worth it...
Also found some interesting information about K-Mart. Did anyone know that they double ALL coupons up to $2, on a purchase of $25 or more?! They have diapers and cereal on sale this week, so I'm going to be trying this out either Friday or Saturday as well. So excited! I'll keep ya posted!
To be continued...
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