Monthly Archives: January 2008

Jan 9

A Few Things to Do

Well I didn’t get everything done yesterday, but I made a pretty good dent in the list. I think we’ll be staying in for the most part today, it is so cold outside. Here is what I have planned for today:

  • Cancel appointment for hubby
  • Clean the Kitchen Table
  • Wash ALL DISHES!!!
  • Wash at least 2 Loads of Laundry
  • Clean the Dining Room
  • Organize the Pantry (I got the microwave cart organized yesterday)

It was another late night around here last night, and my noggin is hurting this morning. I’m pretty sure it is the complete lack of sleep, and ever grumpy baby that is giving me the headache. I hope the boys will be good today, and maybe I can sneak in a little rest in there somewhere 😉

Jan 9

Yummy Oatmeal Cookies :)

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I made a big batch of Giant Oatmeal Cookies on Saturday, and I’ve found my new favorite way of enjoying them. I had one with Peanut Butter, and another with Peanut Butter and Nutella swirled on top. The plain Oatmeal Cookies just needed a little something for me, and the Peanut Butter did the trick. Both cookies go great with a Big Cup of Coffee 😉

Jan 8

Walgreens Deals

We went to Walgreens for a few good deals yesterday, and I found even more while I was there. Our local Walgreens had a Colgate/Palmolive sale going on, and you could save $.50 an item with a store coupon, I stocked up and saved big. Here is what I got:

  • 2 Boxes of Lucky Charms for $2.00 ea. ( I also had a $1.00 coupon, I ended up paying $1.50 a box)
  • 3 Walgreens Orange Soda for $.79 ea.
  •  Walgreens Cashews for $2.99
  • GerberPuffs 2 for $2.59 (Great Deal on these Wal-Mart has them for $1.92 ea)
  • Walgreens size 3 Diapers on sale for $6.00
  • 2 packs of Walgreens Wipes on sale for $2.00 ea
  • Walgreens Training Pants on sale for $6.00
  • Men’s  Speed Stick on sale for $2.00 ($.50 off store coupon, I paid $1.50 for this item)
  • Ladies Speed Stick on sale for $2.00 ($.50 off store coupon, I paid $1.50 for this item)
  • Softsoap Pomegranate and Mango Hand Soap (smells so good) on sale for $2.50 ($.50 off store coupon, I paid $2.00 for this item)
  • 2 Progresso Soup on sale 4 for $5.00 (I had a coupon for $.50 off 2 = final cost $1.00 each)

The Grand Total came to $36.65, with $19.08 in savings! I had $2.38 in Walgreens coupons, $13.70 in Advertised Savings, and $3.00 in Manufacturer Coupons. Great deals, and well worth the trip out.

Jan 8

Long Last Night

Last night went just as I thought it would. Dylan was up late, and finally fell asleep at mid-night. At 1:00 a.m., we had a loud thunderstorm roll in, and Dylan was up, and Thade woke up to at 1:30 a.m. From then on it was on the hour that Dylan was up and grumpy. Finally at 6:30 a.m. everybody was snoozing, and all of the storms had passed. I got to sleep in until 8:30 a.m., and then the day was ready to get started.

The one good thing about last night, I got to catch the season premiere of Jon & Kate plus Eight for the second time. I love that show, it is so amazing to see how Kate makes it through the day with 8 kids, she is one great Mommy! I’ll be watching every Monday.

I don’t know what we’ll be doing today, but we had better get to it soon. Snow is moving in this afternoon, and I’m not so good at driving in the snow. I already miss the 70 degree weather that we had just yesterday 😉

Jan 8

Tuesday’s To Do List

I know it is a little early to be posting what to do tomorrow, but I’m stuck downstairs with a little baby that has skipped two naps today, and is refusing to go to sleep tonight. I blame it on the teething 😉 Everyone else in the house is happily snoozing, and I hope to be there soon. Tomorrow looks like another day of a lot to do, and with the cooler weather moving in, I hope to get a few things finished around the house. Here is the plan for tomorrow (pending that Dylan sleeps tonight and I’m not up all night):

  • Vacuum Downstairs (Living Room, Dining Room, Foyer)
  • Sweep (Utility Room, Dining Room, Kitchen)
  • Wash ALL of the Dishes
  • Clean out the Fridge and Freezer
  • Organize the Pantry (and the little microwave cart too)
  • Clean the Microwave (what exploded in there?)
  • Empty All Upstairs Trash Cans
  • Empty All Downstairs Trash Cans
  • Take out the Trash
  • Go To Post Office
  • Clean Thade’s Living Room Table (he has quite a junk pile on it)
  • Put away 4 loads of laundry
  • Find Room for all of the Christmas Stuff (decorations, trees, wreaths)

I’m pretty sure a few things will get added to tomorrow’s list. I really need to get all of the Christmas stuff down, and put away. I don’t feel too bad about it though… Today we went downtown, and all of the City Decorations are still up 😉 I know I’ll feel like the house is a little more back to normal once that task is completed.