Nov 17

Noon and Nothing has been Accomplished

It all began with bath-time last night. I noticed that the little one had broken out in quite a rash, we both thought it would be best if I got him out to the doctor quickly. We were both worried that he had an allergic reaction to his baby food, James stayed home with Thade and I took Dylan out to Urgent Care.

Dylan was not too happy at all. It was late, cold, and he seemed pretty sure that he was out there to get a shot. I was grateful that our hospital just opened Urgent Care, they stay open until 11:00 p.m., and we were in and out rather quickly. The Doctor said that it was baby eczema, it was irritated by cold weather, and too many baths. O.k. so I’m in a little trouble for over bathing my son, who knew… I was given a prescription to fill on Saturday.

We went back out in to the cold, and headed home. I think it was around 9:30 p.m. when we made it back, and Thade was ready for bed (so was I). I was getting everybody settled down, when James said there was another problem… One of his lenses had popped out of his glasses, and we could not find the screw from the frames anywhere. Luckily we had an eye-glass repair kit on hand. I tried and tried to fix the glasses, but had no luck. In this time though, I had to get Thade off to bed and Dylan was not happy. Dylan screamed at me for a good hour and a half, while I tried desperately to get the teeny tiny screw into the frames.

Finally at 11:00 p.m. (after nursing Dylan for the 2nd time) Dylan drifted off to dreamland, and I finally found a screw that fit the frames. Yahoo! I repaired the glasses, and happily presented them to my hubby, and then I called it a night too.

Everybody was up bright and early today. At 10:00 a.m. I thought we had better get out and get the prescription filled. Off to Walgreens we go, again, third trip this week. I took both of the boys, and hoped this would be a quick trip. We get to the Pharmacy, no lines, all right, but as usual there had to be a problem with something.  For some reason the insurance card was not playing nice with their computer system. A good 15 minute wait, and Thade getting pretty grumpy. The Pharmacist said I could go shop and they would call me when it was ready.

We walked, and walked, and walked… Thade mad in the cart, and Dylan getting heavier and heavier in the Snugli, my noggin was splitting. An hour had passed, I decided to head over to the Pharmacy and see what was going on. They said that the prescription hadn’t been filled yet, but they would hurry. Another fifteen minutes, and finally the single magical tube of calming baby cream was filled, and we were all ready to go.

It was noon by the time that we made it home, Thade was starving. Time to go and make lunch for all the boys, and find some migraine medicine for me. I still haven’t started the laundry from yesterday, the dishes are piled of every possible surface in the kitchen, and I’m completely exhausted. This is going to be one of those days, Starbucks take me away 😉

Nov 16

I Hate it When That Happens

Today I got both of the boys out, and all of the errands successfully run. We made it in and out of the Post Office in record time. We then went to Walgreens for diapers and drinks for James office fridge, again super speedy trip. I thought since both of the kids are being so good, and I had my next weeks list with me, lets get the Wal-Mart trip over and done with.

I loaded up Dylan in the Snugli (for the 3rd time) and Thade in the cart, and we began the massive trip. I had a huge list for next week, and Wal-Mart was packed. It took us over an hour, and I was one tired Mommy after all of that shopping. James greeted us at the door and helped unload the car, thanks again hubby.

I was putting away all of the groceries and I realized I forgot one thing… I had walked right past it twice, but failed to pick up one little package of shredded cheese for next Friday’s meal. I hate it when that happens, all of the shopping, two kids in and out of the car, and carts, and I forget one thing! GRRRRR!

I guess I’ll have to make another trip out either Monday or Tuesday, and try to beat the Thanksgiving rush. I’m sure we’ll run out of something else between now and then 😉

Nov 16

Errands and More Errands

This has been one of those weeks… Usually I shop 2 places on Monday, and then we are good to go until next Monday, but it is Friday, and we are out of everything. I’m going to have to make another run to the stores today, and it is super windy outside. Dylan is down for a nap, and I’m scrambling to get my lists and coupons together. Here is the plan for today:

  • Walgreens- for diapers and to stock James office fridge
  •  Wal-Mart-for baby food and everything else
  • Post Office
  • Wash at least 3 loads of laundry, some how I have 5 loads
  • Bring the trash cans to the back-yard
  • Vacuum the Living-room

We’ll see what I get done today, I hope the boys will be good for all of the trips in and out of the car and carts 😉

Nov 15

Nico’s Day Off :)

My hubby is taking off a few days next week, and I am taking off next Friday to have a little break too. Normally I stay home the day after Thanksgiving and avoid the shopping madness, but this year I’m venturing out of the house for a little pampering. I’m going to get my haircut and go to Starbucks. I’ll be all by myself, no boys, I can’t wait!

My super sweet Sister-in-Law gave me a gift certificate to get a haircut and style with her stylist, and who doesn’t love free beauty pampering.  I think a day away will do me good, and I’ll come home a more patient and semi-glamorous Mommy 😉

Nov 15

Here Comes the Cold Weather

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The cooler weather moved in yesterday. I tried to get the kids out before it got too cold, but the weather beat me to it. I bundled up the little guys for just a bit of play-time in the yard, I think we only made it about 10 minutes 😉

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Thade had a lot of fun playing in all of the leaves, he loves crunching them with his feet. Dylan was grumpy from teething, but the change of scenery helped a bit. My kitties stayed nice and warm inside, and looked out to see what we were doing in the chilly weather.