Category Archives: Grumpy Nico

Jul 26

Up To My Ears in All Things Icky

Poor Thade is so sick with the flu today. He got sick in the living room, the kitchen, and the dining room too. While I was cleaning up the carpet, and hardwood floors I decided to throw his blankets in the washing machine they were a little stinky. I walked in to the utility room and stepped in cat poop. GRRRRR! It is just one of those days.

Jul 13

Late Night = Early Morning

I wonder how long a person can go without sleep? Dylan refused to go to sleep until 11:00 p.m., and was up to eat at 1:30 a.m., didn’t go back to sleep until 3:00 a.m., and was back up at 6:30 a.m. Thade was up late too, and woke right up at 6:45 a.m. This has been going on for over a week now, and I’m beat.

Jul 10

The price of basics

I went out to the store today for the basics, and I came home completely sticker shocked!!!!! Gas was up to $3.29 for Unleaded, it was $3.19 yesterday. Not quite a bargain, but at least a little less. One gallon of milk is now $3.98 for the Wal-Mart brand, and $4.42 for Hiland! Last week milk was $2.90 for the Wal-Mart brand. Even eggs are getting a little pricey at $1.38 for a dozen.

The milk prices are what worry me the most. Thade drinks about three to four gallons of milk a week. I try (my hardest) to keep the grocery bill around $100.00 per week, and if you figure in $16.00 in milk that is a big chunk of the budget. Add in diapers, wipes and Pull-Ups too, and it looks like it is going to be Ramen Noodles on the menu for quite a while.

How are you coping with the increase in gas and grocery prices, and still staying on budget?

Jul 10

What a Long Day

Today I haven’t had time to turn around. The boys are skipping naps, and Hurricane Thade has been busy trashing every room in the house. Dylan was up last night on the hour, so mommy did not get too much sleep. I’m so tired today, and there is still a pile of dishes to be done in the kitchen. I’m tempted to call it a night, and finish them tomorrow.