I'm thankful for jammy days.
What is something that you are thankful for?
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
WHAT A FUN DAY!
This is our week off of school for the month. Generally our week off is spent with me catching up on stuff around the house and just playing. I decided a few weeks ago, a bit after last months trip to the zoo with friends during our off week, that I should plan an official "outing" during those weeks off. So, I called the library and reserved a cultural pass.
The pass we had was good for five people, so Becky came along with the kids and I. We drove down to Salem and spent a few hours at the A.C. Gilbert Discovery Village. Silas had gone there a couple years ago with a friend and Tim, but it was the first visit for the rest of us. Everyone had a good time. Unfortunately the batteries to the camera died and we didn't get a single picture of our time there. Next time I'll be sure to have freshly charged ones!!
Then we zipped down the road a few miles and popped in to see Tim at work. One of the big, honkin' bummers about him working so far away is that we never get to visit him at work. It stinks, but such is life. Anyway, the kids were showered with candy upon entering the building, given copies of a photo of Tim wearing a pirate's hat, then adorned with necklaces for Mardi Gras. Tim moved to a different building a few weeks ago, so this was our first visit at the new spot.
The last stop of the day was at Dairy Queen, where we scarfed a variety of frozen treats. Then we headed home, ate dinner a while later, then all the kiddos went to bed super early. It was a fun day!
The pass we had was good for five people, so Becky came along with the kids and I. We drove down to Salem and spent a few hours at the A.C. Gilbert Discovery Village. Silas had gone there a couple years ago with a friend and Tim, but it was the first visit for the rest of us. Everyone had a good time. Unfortunately the batteries to the camera died and we didn't get a single picture of our time there. Next time I'll be sure to have freshly charged ones!!
Then we zipped down the road a few miles and popped in to see Tim at work. One of the big, honkin' bummers about him working so far away is that we never get to visit him at work. It stinks, but such is life. Anyway, the kids were showered with candy upon entering the building, given copies of a photo of Tim wearing a pirate's hat, then adorned with necklaces for Mardi Gras. Tim moved to a different building a few weeks ago, so this was our first visit at the new spot.
The last stop of the day was at Dairy Queen, where we scarfed a variety of frozen treats. Then we headed home, ate dinner a while later, then all the kiddos went to bed super early. It was a fun day!
Monday, February 23, 2009
MILKIN' MIRACLE
I got a phone call today from someone wanting my solution to a drop in milk supply. I've had this request several times lately, so I figured I'd post it here.
I'm a wimpy milker when it comes to nursing my kiddos. I dried up at 5 1/2 months with the boys. I mean bone dry, not a drop of milk to be found. With Naomi I made it to nine months and I'll tell you why.
When my milk supply started to tank at 5 months with Naomi I asked for suggestions on the SL forums. I'd tried fenugreek and mother's milk tea with the boys, but it didn't help a lick. Anyway, I read through the ideas people gave me and ended up taking three things. First was fenugreek capsules. I really don't think they do anything for me, but so many people swear by them when it's the only thing they're taking, so I figured it wouldn't hurt. Second was red raspberry leaf tea. I drank 1-2 cups each day. Third was alfalfa capsules. I think the logic with them is "if it works for a dairy cow, then it will work for you". At least that's the slogan I've come up with. I noticed an increase in my supply within 24 hours of taking this miracle concoction. I found all three items at New Seasons. It's a stinkin' spendy store, but it's within walking distance. So that's where I went.
I also want to add a disclaimer. While I strongly believe that nursing is the best option for an infant (after all, God is the one who designed our bodies to nurse), the worth of a mother is not determined by if or for how long she nurses her babies.
I'm a wimpy milker when it comes to nursing my kiddos. I dried up at 5 1/2 months with the boys. I mean bone dry, not a drop of milk to be found. With Naomi I made it to nine months and I'll tell you why.
When my milk supply started to tank at 5 months with Naomi I asked for suggestions on the SL forums. I'd tried fenugreek and mother's milk tea with the boys, but it didn't help a lick. Anyway, I read through the ideas people gave me and ended up taking three things. First was fenugreek capsules. I really don't think they do anything for me, but so many people swear by them when it's the only thing they're taking, so I figured it wouldn't hurt. Second was red raspberry leaf tea. I drank 1-2 cups each day. Third was alfalfa capsules. I think the logic with them is "if it works for a dairy cow, then it will work for you". At least that's the slogan I've come up with. I noticed an increase in my supply within 24 hours of taking this miracle concoction. I found all three items at New Seasons. It's a stinkin' spendy store, but it's within walking distance. So that's where I went.
I also want to add a disclaimer. While I strongly believe that nursing is the best option for an infant (after all, God is the one who designed our bodies to nurse), the worth of a mother is not determined by if or for how long she nurses her babies.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
NIGHT OF BARGAINS
I received an automated message from Garlic Jim's last week. Evidently they hadn't seen us in a while and wanted to offer us a deal, a BOGO deal. Perfect. So, our final act of tax refund gluttony was enjoyed tonight. My all-time favorite pizza from there is nutty chipotle, but they were out of Italian sausage. Bummer!! I survived though and we thoroughly enjoyed two pizzas. One was half smokin' sweet bbq chicken and half chicken bacon ranch, the other was half spinach artichoke pie and half gourmet hawaiian. Yum!!
After dinner I hopped online and was reading the blogs in my blog reader. One was from my friend Maryanne. Some time ago I told her about the Grocery Game. She tried it, then took the concepts she learned there and created her own site called My Penny Pile. She's always posting a variety of bargains (though she also chats about other things some of the time) and tonight she had a post about some deals at Kmart. I've lived near a Kmart for 3 1/2 years and never shop there. However, it's super double coupon week and so I decided to get some of the deals Maryanne posted about. I scored one toothpaste, one pack of gum, two boxes of liners, two chocolate bars, and two 10-packs of disposable razors for free. Love stretching a dollar. Or not using any dollars at all.
Half price pizza and a grocery bag full of free items. I'd say that's a pretty good night. And now I'm wrapping it up with my weekly posting of pics on Picasa. Be sure to check them out!
After dinner I hopped online and was reading the blogs in my blog reader. One was from my friend Maryanne. Some time ago I told her about the Grocery Game. She tried it, then took the concepts she learned there and created her own site called My Penny Pile. She's always posting a variety of bargains (though she also chats about other things some of the time) and tonight she had a post about some deals at Kmart. I've lived near a Kmart for 3 1/2 years and never shop there. However, it's super double coupon week and so I decided to get some of the deals Maryanne posted about. I scored one toothpaste, one pack of gum, two boxes of liners, two chocolate bars, and two 10-packs of disposable razors for free. Love stretching a dollar. Or not using any dollars at all.
Half price pizza and a grocery bag full of free items. I'd say that's a pretty good night. And now I'm wrapping it up with my weekly posting of pics on Picasa. Be sure to check them out!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
MONEY WELL SPENT
Remember when I ate an entire box of Samoas earlier in the month? Well, those were a gift from a friend who had a stash in her freezer, but they made me realize how often I miss Girl Scout cookie sales. I knew we were within a month or two of cookie time, so I hopped online to find out when and where I could buy them in my neighborhood.
Now, Girl Scout cookies are ridiculously expensive. Truly wonderful, but definitely spendy. I just didn't have the money to justify buying overpriced cookies. So, what's a girl to do? It just so happens that our tax refund recently arrived. Almost all of it is going to responsible things like hospital bills and curriculum, but I figured we could live on the edge and spend some on Girl Scout cookies. I'm considering it an investment in our mental health.
Want to know what I got? Two boxes of Samoas for me. Two boxes of Tagalongs for Tim. And one box of Samoas for ....
Well, I'll tell you later what the other box is for.
Since I know you'll need something to occupy your time while you wait with great anticipation to see what the final box of Samoas is for, I'll send you right here to find out when and where you can buy Girl Scout cookies in your area.
Now, Girl Scout cookies are ridiculously expensive. Truly wonderful, but definitely spendy. I just didn't have the money to justify buying overpriced cookies. So, what's a girl to do? It just so happens that our tax refund recently arrived. Almost all of it is going to responsible things like hospital bills and curriculum, but I figured we could live on the edge and spend some on Girl Scout cookies. I'm considering it an investment in our mental health.
Want to know what I got? Two boxes of Samoas for me. Two boxes of Tagalongs for Tim. And one box of Samoas for ....
Well, I'll tell you later what the other box is for.
Since I know you'll need something to occupy your time while you wait with great anticipation to see what the final box of Samoas is for, I'll send you right here to find out when and where you can buy Girl Scout cookies in your area.
Friday, February 20, 2009
2/19/09 THANKFUL THURSDAY
Oops. Forgot to post this yesterday.
I'm thankful for Becky and Brandon, great friends who just love on our kids, take them on occasional dates, watch them when I have an appointment or Tim and I need a date, send them e-mails, and chat with them on the phone.
What is one thing you are thankful for?
I'm thankful for Becky and Brandon, great friends who just love on our kids, take them on occasional dates, watch them when I have an appointment or Tim and I need a date, send them e-mails, and chat with them on the phone.
What is one thing you are thankful for?
Thursday, February 19, 2009
TOTALLY RELAXED
My friend Becca joined the kiddos and I for dinner tonight. We ate Italian sausage & bowties, which is one of my all-time favorite foods, salad and brownies (Betty Crocker's Triple Chunk, in case you were interested). A perfect meal. The kids bounced off the walls for a bit, then went to bed early. Becca and I spent about an hour and a half chatting about life, something we hadn't done in a while. She left and I'm catching up with some stuff online while watching a movie (Becoming Jane, in case you were interested) from the library.
Good friends. Good food. Sleeping kids. Free entertainment. I'm totally relaxed.
Good friends. Good food. Sleeping kids. Free entertainment. I'm totally relaxed.
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