What happened to my little baby?!?!
When did he get to be this big boy?!
HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY, JACOB ALEXANDER!!!
I LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU WILL EVER KNOW. . .
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Update on Jacob
Well as most of you facebook lurkers already know, I had to take Jacob to the doctor again today.
I called the pediatrician this morning, because after 48 hours of kicking, screaming, and fighting Jacob to allow us to put the eye drops in his eyes, I had had enough. I was literally terrorizing my poor child. He was hating me. I was hating me and I couldn't keep going. . . emotionally. It was just as hard on me as it was on him. So I called the doctor to find out if there was something else I could give him besides eye drops.
And of course, our doctor couldn't prescribe Jacob anything new until he seen him personally. So the pediatrician's office was able to get me an appointment for 2pm. I was already at work, and believe me, if I had to leave I would have in a heartbeat. But by working 6 hours and then going home, I worked over half my shift and it's much easier for Walmart to overlook than me just taking off a couple hours after I got there. So I worked 7a-1p, without a lunch and then clocked out for the day. My boss is and was very good about letting me go, especially when it comes to my babies!
So at 1pm, I took off and headed for home to get Jacob. Jerry had him dressed, fed and ready to go when I pulled in the drive. And Jerry was even kind enough to stay awake {after working all night} with Jaxen while I took just Jake to the doctor.
Dr. S was super nice, took a look around his eye. . . Yes, Jacob let him touch his eye!. . . and said it was definitely pink eye. We went over my questions and concerns about the eye drops and he asked to see them. Dr. S was shocked to see that the nurse practitioner at the Take Care Clinic prescribed such a harsh eye drop. Apparently, the pH of the medication was totally different than the eye. Which would be okay for you and me, but to Jacob, Dr. S said it would feel like sandpaper and fire in his eye. Hence the reaction and fighting I got when I put them in his eye.
After talking it out, the doctor thought it would be better just to let the pink eye run it's course but after some more thought decided to give him an oral antibiotic, didn't want him to pass it to his baby brother or big sister! It's not the best medicine, ideally the eye drops are the best and fastest when it comes to getting rid of the pink eye. But being a parent himself, he understands the conflict us as parents have with torturing our kids, even if it's what's best for them. So I've probably scared Jacob for life and he'll probably never be able to do eye drops again!! I was warned that the oral medicine will take longer but it's easier for a three-year-old to take. . . making it the best option.
So for the next 7 days, Jacob is must take his oral antibiotic twice a day with food, warm wash cloth on the eye, keep eye free of gunk, and Tylenol as needed. The antibiotics will allow him to attend school later in the week. If it's still swollen next Monday we go back to the doctor and make a new approach. . . which is beyond my pediatrician. He said we would come in for another office visit and he would be making phone calls. . . and Jacob would have to see an eye specialist at Children's Mercy to make sure that there isn't a foreign object in or trauma to the eye.
Praying that's not the case. . . :-| Thank goodness for Walmart's $4 prescriptions. . . Jacob's had 2 prescriptions filled in 3 days!
Well there's your update. . . my babies are in bed and I'm headed there now!
I called the pediatrician this morning, because after 48 hours of kicking, screaming, and fighting Jacob to allow us to put the eye drops in his eyes, I had had enough. I was literally terrorizing my poor child. He was hating me. I was hating me and I couldn't keep going. . . emotionally. It was just as hard on me as it was on him. So I called the doctor to find out if there was something else I could give him besides eye drops.
And of course, our doctor couldn't prescribe Jacob anything new until he seen him personally. So the pediatrician's office was able to get me an appointment for 2pm. I was already at work, and believe me, if I had to leave I would have in a heartbeat. But by working 6 hours and then going home, I worked over half my shift and it's much easier for Walmart to overlook than me just taking off a couple hours after I got there. So I worked 7a-1p, without a lunch and then clocked out for the day. My boss is and was very good about letting me go, especially when it comes to my babies!
So at 1pm, I took off and headed for home to get Jacob. Jerry had him dressed, fed and ready to go when I pulled in the drive. And Jerry was even kind enough to stay awake {after working all night} with Jaxen while I took just Jake to the doctor.
Dr. S was super nice, took a look around his eye. . . Yes, Jacob let him touch his eye!. . . and said it was definitely pink eye. We went over my questions and concerns about the eye drops and he asked to see them. Dr. S was shocked to see that the nurse practitioner at the Take Care Clinic prescribed such a harsh eye drop. Apparently, the pH of the medication was totally different than the eye. Which would be okay for you and me, but to Jacob, Dr. S said it would feel like sandpaper and fire in his eye. Hence the reaction and fighting I got when I put them in his eye.
After talking it out, the doctor thought it would be better just to let the pink eye run it's course but after some more thought decided to give him an oral antibiotic, didn't want him to pass it to his baby brother or big sister! It's not the best medicine, ideally the eye drops are the best and fastest when it comes to getting rid of the pink eye. But being a parent himself, he understands the conflict us as parents have with torturing our kids, even if it's what's best for them. So I've probably scared Jacob for life and he'll probably never be able to do eye drops again!! I was warned that the oral medicine will take longer but it's easier for a three-year-old to take. . . making it the best option.
So for the next 7 days, Jacob is must take his oral antibiotic twice a day with food, warm wash cloth on the eye, keep eye free of gunk, and Tylenol as needed. The antibiotics will allow him to attend school later in the week. If it's still swollen next Monday we go back to the doctor and make a new approach. . . which is beyond my pediatrician. He said we would come in for another office visit and he would be making phone calls. . . and Jacob would have to see an eye specialist at Children's Mercy to make sure that there isn't a foreign object in or trauma to the eye.
Praying that's not the case. . . :-| Thank goodness for Walmart's $4 prescriptions. . . Jacob's had 2 prescriptions filled in 3 days!
Well there's your update. . . my babies are in bed and I'm headed there now!
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Cheer Videos
Here are a couple videos I got of Chloe while she was cheering on Saturday. She's still a little nervous in front of a crowd and she's really tired . . . This was also the first time with the pom-poms! I hope you enjoy!
Where has August gone?
I cannot believe that August is almost over! Things have been so incredibly busy getting the kids back into school routines along with balancing extra-curricular activities. Here it is, Saturday Night or Sunday morning. . . whatever you want to call it. Babies are in bed, Daddy's at work, and I am sitting here at the computer - still. It's 2:30am and I think I have most of my Girl Scout Newsletter and Parent Information typed up and ready to go for registration night on Wednesday. All that's left is an activity or coloring sheet for the girls. Let's take a look back on this crazy week. . .
Sunday, August 14th
I started working my last week of overnights, resetting the Toy Dept for Christmas. And as much as I love resetting Toys, this reset was by far the absolute worse! We fought store planning (going through a mini-remodel to make our aisle wider), the floor crew (had to strip and wax the floors once the counters were moved), and we fought the modular/floor plans. After 5 days of overnights with a crew of 5 people, it's still not right but it's as close as I can get it. Good luck to the next person!
With me overnights, Jerry got the night off. I think he really enjoyed the time away from work.
Monday, August 15th
Worked overnights, then had a Wic Appt at 9:45am. It was a long morning and I was tired once I finally got home and to bed. But sleep was short lived - Chloe had to be at the football field at 6:00pm for cheer practice. Which I'm glad we put her in, she really likes it and I'm surprised, because I didn't think she would! She still has a long way to go before she's good but all the other girls either did it last year or has an older sister who did it in years prior, so she's doing good for being the only newbie! Heck, even Jacob knows the cheers. . . "Hey Vikings! Fight, Fight, Fight!!" :-) Speaking of Jake, this was the day he smacked his head against the wall and got a ginormous goose egg on his head!
Tuesday, August 16th
Worked overnights and when I got home I was able to sleep! I believe this was the day that Jaxen climbed out of his walker all by himself, making us raise the setting so he can't!! Getting close to having to raise the exersaucer too. He can almost get himself out of it!
Wednesday, August 17th
Jaxen officially turned 8 months old!! Worked overnights and came home to sleep! Chloe had her "Back-to-School" Night, where we got to go meet the teacher and take in her school supplies. Chloe was excited, she already knew her teacher from last year and knew exactly where her classroom was. We all liked her teacher, and with my new schedule, I was able to sign-up to help out with the Christmas Party and Valentine's Party! That I am excited about!
I also had a table at "Back-to-School" Night for Girl Scouts. We passed out information about our meetings and registration night. We had a ton of girls and parents interested in Girl Scouting. . . I am super excited and nervous about that! I am happy all my hard work from last year payed off and Girl Scouting is coming back to the community. Nervous however because I had a lot of Juniors interested and if one of their parents don't step up, I am going to have 3 troops next year and I have never ran a Junior troop!
Thursday, August 18th
Chloe's 1st day of school!! I was able to get off work at 6:00am, so I could be home to get her off to school. She was nervous and barely ate any breakfast. When the bus came she was a pro at getting on and waving good-bye! I was able to sleep while she was at school and awoke in time to be waiting at the bus stop for her return! She had a good day and was ready to tell me everything!!
Chloe had cheer practice at the football field, where she got her uniform. After cheer practice we were going to go out to dinner to celebrate the first day of 1st grade; however, after cheer practice Chloe put gum in her mouth and bite down the wrong way on a loose tooth. Which jammed it into her gum and was causing her a lot of pain. . . she wanted it out and now! So we headed home to see if we could get the tooth out. After a lot calming her down, we were able to get dental floss wrapped around the bottom of the tooth and one quick pull the tooth was out. Chloe was grateful and happy!
After the tooth was out and the bleeding had stopped, we went to Applebee's to celebrate 1st grade AND the loss of a second tooth! After our meal, we headed to Walmart so I could buy bird seed and get some money for the tooth fairy's visit. With all that excitement, once we got home, I had to leave again for work! Jerry got to put everyone to bed and play tooth fairy!
Friday, August 19th
I pulled into the driveway Friday morning just as the bus was picking Chloe up. . . I got to yell good-bye to her as she boarded the bus. Jacob wasn't up yet, so I grabbed a quick nap on the couch. Once he was up and everyone was ready we headed off to his preschool to meet his teacher and take in his school supplies. He makes me nervous. . . I'm not sure how well he will do the first day when we drop him off and LEAVE. We stayed a while and let him get used to the classroom and play with a few of his classmates. Hopefully, it will make it a little easier on him next Thursday when he officially starts school.
It was at school when Jerry and I noticed he had a swollen eye. I didn't see it that morning, but then again I was really tired! Thinking it was just another black eye he managed to give himself. . . we pushed it aside.
After visiting Jacob's school, we grabbed some Taco Bell and went shopping at the party store and Michael's for a little man's Birthday. I don't think we are going to do a big birthday party for him, he will have decorations and I will definitely make him a spiderman cake. Then it was a quick stop at Pet Co. and then home to get our girl off the bus!
I cannot for the life of me figure out what we did Friday night. . .
Saturday, August 20th
This is where the original post started. . . I didn't post it last night because I was super tired and not sure if anything made sense!!
Today (or yesterday, however you look at it!) has been one heck of a day. It all started off at 6:30am, who gets up at 6:30am on a Saturday?!?, apparently Cheerleaders and Football players. Chloe had her first official Cheer leading event this morning. It was a football jamboree at Adrian, MO. . . it was only a 'for fun' event but it was good practice for her. And it was a beautiful morning, I was a little concerned about it because of the horrible storm that went through here last night. Anyways, Jacob and I went with Chloe to her jamboree - Jerry and Jaxen stayed home sleeping. And really the only reason I woke Jacob was to check on his eye. . . and boy was I glad I did. First thing this morning his eye was swollen shut and it has a little bit of junk holding it together. So he got a warm washcloth and was up and about with us.
After the Football Jamboree, Chloe and I took Jacob straight to the Walgreen's Take Care Clinic. Our pediatrician isn't open on the weekends and I really wanted him seen today. . . and I'm glad we did. The doctor said that Jacob most likely had Conjunctivitis or Pink Eye and put him on eye drops. Now pink eye can be both viral and bacterial. And the eye drops will only work if it's a bacterial infection. . . we should start seeing immediate relief. However, if it's a viral infection it will have to run it's course and we will have 7 to 10 days of this. And she did mention that if we didn't see any relief at all, to take him to an eye doctor so they can make sure nothing is in his eye. I am totally dreading that because he barely lets me examine his eye, what is he going to do for a doctor?!?! They'd have to knock him out! But either way, he's on medicine for the pink eye and will be able to start school on Thursday without fear of passing it around to everyone.
After a 2 1/2 hour wait at the doctor's office, off we went to Walmart to fill Jacob's prescription. . . another 45 minute wait. Can you tell it's been a long day?!?!
Sunday, August 21st
Today has been a lazy, cranky day for everyone. I am hoping Jaxen takes a nap soon so that I can get things accomplished around here!! But it doesn't look like Chloe's going to let that happen.
Tonight is bath night for all the littles, tomorrow starts Chloe's first full week of school, my last full week of working in a Walmart Store, and Jacob's first ever first day of school!! Hopefully, I can keep you updated along the way!! Please hang tight, it's going to be a wild ride as we all get use to my new job and it's hours, and our new school routine!!
Sunday, August 14th
I started working my last week of overnights, resetting the Toy Dept for Christmas. And as much as I love resetting Toys, this reset was by far the absolute worse! We fought store planning (going through a mini-remodel to make our aisle wider), the floor crew (had to strip and wax the floors once the counters were moved), and we fought the modular/floor plans. After 5 days of overnights with a crew of 5 people, it's still not right but it's as close as I can get it. Good luck to the next person!
With me overnights, Jerry got the night off. I think he really enjoyed the time away from work.
Monday, August 15th
Worked overnights, then had a Wic Appt at 9:45am. It was a long morning and I was tired once I finally got home and to bed. But sleep was short lived - Chloe had to be at the football field at 6:00pm for cheer practice. Which I'm glad we put her in, she really likes it and I'm surprised, because I didn't think she would! She still has a long way to go before she's good but all the other girls either did it last year or has an older sister who did it in years prior, so she's doing good for being the only newbie! Heck, even Jacob knows the cheers. . . "Hey Vikings! Fight, Fight, Fight!!" :-) Speaking of Jake, this was the day he smacked his head against the wall and got a ginormous goose egg on his head!
Tuesday, August 16th
Worked overnights and when I got home I was able to sleep! I believe this was the day that Jaxen climbed out of his walker all by himself, making us raise the setting so he can't!! Getting close to having to raise the exersaucer too. He can almost get himself out of it!
Wednesday, August 17th
Jaxen officially turned 8 months old!! Worked overnights and came home to sleep! Chloe had her "Back-to-School" Night, where we got to go meet the teacher and take in her school supplies. Chloe was excited, she already knew her teacher from last year and knew exactly where her classroom was. We all liked her teacher, and with my new schedule, I was able to sign-up to help out with the Christmas Party and Valentine's Party! That I am excited about!
I also had a table at "Back-to-School" Night for Girl Scouts. We passed out information about our meetings and registration night. We had a ton of girls and parents interested in Girl Scouting. . . I am super excited and nervous about that! I am happy all my hard work from last year payed off and Girl Scouting is coming back to the community. Nervous however because I had a lot of Juniors interested and if one of their parents don't step up, I am going to have 3 troops next year and I have never ran a Junior troop!
Thursday, August 18th
Chloe's 1st day of school!! I was able to get off work at 6:00am, so I could be home to get her off to school. She was nervous and barely ate any breakfast. When the bus came she was a pro at getting on and waving good-bye! I was able to sleep while she was at school and awoke in time to be waiting at the bus stop for her return! She had a good day and was ready to tell me everything!!
After the tooth was out and the bleeding had stopped, we went to Applebee's to celebrate 1st grade AND the loss of a second tooth! After our meal, we headed to Walmart so I could buy bird seed and get some money for the tooth fairy's visit. With all that excitement, once we got home, I had to leave again for work! Jerry got to put everyone to bed and play tooth fairy!
Friday, August 19th
I pulled into the driveway Friday morning just as the bus was picking Chloe up. . . I got to yell good-bye to her as she boarded the bus. Jacob wasn't up yet, so I grabbed a quick nap on the couch. Once he was up and everyone was ready we headed off to his preschool to meet his teacher and take in his school supplies. He makes me nervous. . . I'm not sure how well he will do the first day when we drop him off and LEAVE. We stayed a while and let him get used to the classroom and play with a few of his classmates. Hopefully, it will make it a little easier on him next Thursday when he officially starts school.
It was at school when Jerry and I noticed he had a swollen eye. I didn't see it that morning, but then again I was really tired! Thinking it was just another black eye he managed to give himself. . . we pushed it aside.
After visiting Jacob's school, we grabbed some Taco Bell and went shopping at the party store and Michael's for a little man's Birthday. I don't think we are going to do a big birthday party for him, he will have decorations and I will definitely make him a spiderman cake. Then it was a quick stop at Pet Co. and then home to get our girl off the bus!
I cannot for the life of me figure out what we did Friday night. . .
Saturday, August 20th
This is where the original post started. . . I didn't post it last night because I was super tired and not sure if anything made sense!!
Today (or yesterday, however you look at it!) has been one heck of a day. It all started off at 6:30am, who gets up at 6:30am on a Saturday?!?, apparently Cheerleaders and Football players. Chloe had her first official Cheer leading event this morning. It was a football jamboree at Adrian, MO. . . it was only a 'for fun' event but it was good practice for her. And it was a beautiful morning, I was a little concerned about it because of the horrible storm that went through here last night. Anyways, Jacob and I went with Chloe to her jamboree - Jerry and Jaxen stayed home sleeping. And really the only reason I woke Jacob was to check on his eye. . . and boy was I glad I did. First thing this morning his eye was swollen shut and it has a little bit of junk holding it together. So he got a warm washcloth and was up and about with us.
After the Football Jamboree, Chloe and I took Jacob straight to the Walgreen's Take Care Clinic. Our pediatrician isn't open on the weekends and I really wanted him seen today. . . and I'm glad we did. The doctor said that Jacob most likely had Conjunctivitis or Pink Eye and put him on eye drops. Now pink eye can be both viral and bacterial. And the eye drops will only work if it's a bacterial infection. . . we should start seeing immediate relief. However, if it's a viral infection it will have to run it's course and we will have 7 to 10 days of this. And she did mention that if we didn't see any relief at all, to take him to an eye doctor so they can make sure nothing is in his eye. I am totally dreading that because he barely lets me examine his eye, what is he going to do for a doctor?!?! They'd have to knock him out! But either way, he's on medicine for the pink eye and will be able to start school on Thursday without fear of passing it around to everyone.
After a 2 1/2 hour wait at the doctor's office, off we went to Walmart to fill Jacob's prescription. . . another 45 minute wait. Can you tell it's been a long day?!?!
Sunday, August 21st
Today has been a lazy, cranky day for everyone. I am hoping Jaxen takes a nap soon so that I can get things accomplished around here!! But it doesn't look like Chloe's going to let that happen.
Tonight is bath night for all the littles, tomorrow starts Chloe's first full week of school, my last full week of working in a Walmart Store, and Jacob's first ever first day of school!! Hopefully, I can keep you updated along the way!! Please hang tight, it's going to be a wild ride as we all get use to my new job and it's hours, and our new school routine!!
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Explorer
As of 8am this morning, the Explorer is back! Jerry walked into the DMV and got the darn thing registered and licensed. It's been a long road with the Explorer and it started long before our January accident. I'm so glad that we are back to being a two-car family. . . it's been about 3 years since we've had two legal, working vehicles.
The Explorer has failed inspection two re-registration years in a row {making it four years in total}. The first time it failed we were able to find someone to pass it under the table. I know, it sounds really bad but it's what we had to do at the time. And the only reason why it failed was because it squeaked. . . No one could figure out the squeaking. And believe me, lots of friends looked at it. And no amount of WD-40 was making the squeaking stop.
Just before the accident the Explorer failed inspection again. This time the squeaking was so bad, no one would pass it. However, in taking it to a million inspection stations we were able to find out what the squeaking was. But before we could fix it, the accident happened. And since it was our only working vehicle, we spent our time and money into getting another reliable, fuel friendly family car.
Six months later, I get a new job offer and one that *almost* requires us to have two vehicles. Otherwise, our Sundays and Mondays would look like this:
And the only difference between our new schedule and our schedule now is Saturday and Sunday will be crazy instead of Monday and Tuesday. Then with the new schedule I have FOUR days OFF with my husband & kids {even though the kids are in school}. Which opens up the possibility of class parties, field trips and classroom Mom! I'm so totally stoked about that! I'm finally going to get to be a mom who is home when the kids get on and off the bus. :-)
So getting back on track - Jerry spent the last couple weeks fixing and replacing the driver's side door, mirror and window. And changed out the ball joints on the driver's side, which amazingly stop all squeaking! It was a lot of work and sweaty days for him, but in the end he did it. Thursday evening after I got home from work we took the Explorer in for an inspection. . . with fingers cross and nervous hearts outside. . . the Explorer passed on it's first try! We were so happy and Jerry was totally proud of himself {as he should be}! I don't think he slept much Thursday night because he was up bright and early. I think he just wanted to license it before anyone could change their minds! :-)
And a few hours after Jerry left for work today I noticed that he took to the Explorer instead of the Freestyle. :-) That's how proud he is of his hard work. And as proud as he is of himself, I am even prouder of him! He worked his tail off to make things easier for us, which in turn takes away one more fear I had about taking and starting the new job at the Distribution Center.
I ♥ you Jerry!! You did an awesome job fixing the Explorer!
The Explorer has failed inspection two re-registration years in a row {making it four years in total}. The first time it failed we were able to find someone to pass it under the table. I know, it sounds really bad but it's what we had to do at the time. And the only reason why it failed was because it squeaked. . . No one could figure out the squeaking. And believe me, lots of friends looked at it. And no amount of WD-40 was making the squeaking stop.
Just before the accident the Explorer failed inspection again. This time the squeaking was so bad, no one would pass it. However, in taking it to a million inspection stations we were able to find out what the squeaking was. But before we could fix it, the accident happened. And since it was our only working vehicle, we spent our time and money into getting another reliable, fuel friendly family car.
Six months later, I get a new job offer and one that *almost* requires us to have two vehicles. Otherwise, our Sundays and Mondays would look like this:
- 3:00am - Mommy up to get ready for work and get three kids in the car.
- 3:15am - Out the door, taking the kids to my sister-in-laws house.
- 3:30am - Drop the kids off at my sister-in-laws house and get myself to work.
- 4:00am - I have to be art work.
- 5:30am - Jerry gets off of work and goes to pick up the kids.
- Jerry sleeps while watching the kids - and on Monday gets Chloe on and off the school bus.
- 3:30pm - Jerry and the kids come to work and get me.
- 5:00pm - Kids and I take Jerry to work.
- . . . Repeat.
And the only difference between our new schedule and our schedule now is Saturday and Sunday will be crazy instead of Monday and Tuesday. Then with the new schedule I have FOUR days OFF with my husband & kids {even though the kids are in school}. Which opens up the possibility of class parties, field trips and classroom Mom! I'm so totally stoked about that! I'm finally going to get to be a mom who is home when the kids get on and off the bus. :-)
So getting back on track - Jerry spent the last couple weeks fixing and replacing the driver's side door, mirror and window. And changed out the ball joints on the driver's side, which amazingly stop all squeaking! It was a lot of work and sweaty days for him, but in the end he did it. Thursday evening after I got home from work we took the Explorer in for an inspection. . . with fingers cross and nervous hearts outside. . . the Explorer passed on it's first try! We were so happy and Jerry was totally proud of himself {as he should be}! I don't think he slept much Thursday night because he was up bright and early. I think he just wanted to license it before anyone could change their minds! :-)
And a few hours after Jerry left for work today I noticed that he took to the Explorer instead of the Freestyle. :-) That's how proud he is of his hard work. And as proud as he is of himself, I am even prouder of him! He worked his tail off to make things easier for us, which in turn takes away one more fear I had about taking and starting the new job at the Distribution Center.
I ♥ you Jerry!! You did an awesome job fixing the Explorer!
Saturday, August 6, 2011
No-Tax Weekend
Wow! We have spent a ton of money this weekend - thank goodness for the Savings Account! This weekend was 'no-tax' weekend in Missouri. Which means that school supplies, computers, clothes, and diapers are all tax free! Since moving to Kansas City (Sedalia/Pettis County doesn't participate in it) we have always taken advantage of the No -Tax Holiday. It saves us quite a bundle in back to school shopping - especially when added to the 10% Walmart Employee Discount. And Jerry and I save for months to afford no-tax shopping, but with 3 kids we really can't afford not to participate in the tax free holiday. The following is how we spent 5 hours and just over $2,000!
Jerry used some of his school money to get a new laptop, now he isn't tied around home - he can take it with him if we go somewhere or visit family. Which makes it super nice and convenient. Now to keep the kids and dogs away from it. . . that's the hard part! I'm so glad his schooling paid for the laptop, no way I would have saved enough for a laptop and school supplies/clothes! {SO yeah, didn't really spend 2,000 of our own money since about half of it was the computer but it sounds good! :o)} On the computer alone we got a $79.70 Discount and saved $67.55 in taxes for a total savings of $147.25! I consider that a score! So this year we replaced both the desktop and laptop - we should be good for a couple years, hopefully!!
And I know I said it before but we took full advantage of this weekend. . . Normally, it's all about the kids and their needs but this year Jerry and I saved enough money to splurge on us too! Jerry and I got new clothes, lunch boxes and work boots to go along with our normal socks and underwear splurge. Jerry got about 11 $3.00 shirts and I got 8 $2.00 t shirts and 2 pairs of Blue Jeans.
Of course it was the kids that hit the jackpot. Many of their clothes were on clearance. I don't get my employee discount on clearance merchandise but I still get them tax free, so it was nice to get shirts at $2 and $3! Especially since they grow out of them so fast and will need more next year!
Besides all her 1st grade school supplies, Chloe hauled in a whooping 8 t-shirts, 3 outfits, 2 purple dresses, 4 blue jeans, 1 pair of khakis, a pajama, a ladybug raincoat, 3 Hello Kitty socks, a pair of Hello Kitty tights, 14 pairs of underwear, Hello Kitty sneakers, and Hello Kitty dress shoes!! The theme was Hello Kitty this year. . . Everything was Hello Kitty!! I had to eventually say no, because she would have gone on forever!!
Jacob had fun shopping with Daddy for his school supplies!! {Jerry took Jacob and I took Chloe - it's so much easier if we both a tackle a list. Because with two kids going in different directions I get flustered and end up forgetting something!} Jacob ended up going with a theme - Mario!! Definitely his Daddy's son! Jacob didn't need as many school supplies but he definitely kept up with Chloe in the clothes department. Jacob hauled in 12 t-shirts, 4 pairs of pants, 3 Blue Jeans, a raincoat, and 20 pairs of socks!
And don't think that Jaxen was just around for the ride!! Diapers are tax-free this weekend also, so like every year, we take the opportunity to stock up on a diapers!! Jaxen is currently in a size 3 diaper, but since we don't know how much longer he will be in that size, we bought one package of size 3's and two packages of size 4's plus a huge box of baby wipes!! This household has never been without baby wipes in the 6 years Chloe's been alive!! Baby Wipes are every parents 'Must Have'!! Besides the diapers, Jaxen also got a pair of tennis shoes {he refuses to wear socks and shoes, this is going to be a problem come winter if we don't get him used to them now!}, 3 long sleeve rompers and 2 long sleeve / long pants outfits. Jax needs winter clothes and not much is out there for warmth right now. So I'm afraid I will have to shop for him another time. He is also going to need a winter coat - the other two got new winter coats at the end of last year so they should be good.
So with that huge back to school shopping spree, I saved $64.52 with my discount and $51.42 in taxes. I know that's nothing compared to the amount we had to spend ($688.83) but it helped a lot because it's stuff they would have needed anyways!! I think it's time to start saving for next year!! I'll take donations!! LOL
It's a good thing we save up for months for this weekend because then on top of all that, I still had to shop for groceries. . . Price Chopper ($34.00), Walmart ($209.36) AND Sam's Club ($287.47)! Major ouch on the pocket book, but I think we are going to be eating and dressing like rock stars for a while!! :-) Thank goodness for the 'No-Tax' Weekend! My little family had a total savings of $263.19 - just by shopping this weekend!
Now back to penny pinching and saving for next year!! :-)
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| Chloe's school supplies & Jacob's school supplies |
Jerry used some of his school money to get a new laptop, now he isn't tied around home - he can take it with him if we go somewhere or visit family. Which makes it super nice and convenient. Now to keep the kids and dogs away from it. . . that's the hard part! I'm so glad his schooling paid for the laptop, no way I would have saved enough for a laptop and school supplies/clothes! {SO yeah, didn't really spend 2,000 of our own money since about half of it was the computer but it sounds good! :o)} On the computer alone we got a $79.70 Discount and saved $67.55 in taxes for a total savings of $147.25! I consider that a score! So this year we replaced both the desktop and laptop - we should be good for a couple years, hopefully!!
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| Mom's stash! |
Of course it was the kids that hit the jackpot. Many of their clothes were on clearance. I don't get my employee discount on clearance merchandise but I still get them tax free, so it was nice to get shirts at $2 and $3! Especially since they grow out of them so fast and will need more next year!
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| Chloe's school clothes |
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| Jacob's School clothes |
Jacob had fun shopping with Daddy for his school supplies!! {Jerry took Jacob and I took Chloe - it's so much easier if we both a tackle a list. Because with two kids going in different directions I get flustered and end up forgetting something!} Jacob ended up going with a theme - Mario!! Definitely his Daddy's son! Jacob didn't need as many school supplies but he definitely kept up with Chloe in the clothes department. Jacob hauled in 12 t-shirts, 4 pairs of pants, 3 Blue Jeans, a raincoat, and 20 pairs of socks!
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| Jaxen's diaper stash |
So with that huge back to school shopping spree, I saved $64.52 with my discount and $51.42 in taxes. I know that's nothing compared to the amount we had to spend ($688.83) but it helped a lot because it's stuff they would have needed anyways!! I think it's time to start saving for next year!! I'll take donations!! LOL
It's a good thing we save up for months for this weekend because then on top of all that, I still had to shop for groceries. . . Price Chopper ($34.00), Walmart ($209.36) AND Sam's Club ($287.47)! Major ouch on the pocket book, but I think we are going to be eating and dressing like rock stars for a while!! :-) Thank goodness for the 'No-Tax' Weekend! My little family had a total savings of $263.19 - just by shopping this weekend!
Now back to penny pinching and saving for next year!! :-)
Monday, August 1, 2011
August Calendar
Sunday, July 31st - *VAC* Cheerleading sign-ups for Chloe
Monday, August 1st - *VAC* Registering Jacob for Preschool // Chloe's Cheer Practice 6pm-7:30pm
Tuesday, August 2nd - *VAC*
Wednesday, August 3rd - *VAC* Chloe's Cheer Practice 6pm-7:30pm
Thursday, August 4th - *VAC* Payday
Friday, August 5th - *VAC* // No-Tax Weekend
Saturday, August 6th - *VAC* // No-Tax Weekend
Sunday, August 7th -Overnight Toy Reset // *VAC* // No-Tax Weekend
Monday, August 8th -Overnight Toy Reset // Chloe's Cheer Practice 6pm-7:30pm
Tuesday, August 9th -Overnight Toy Reset
Wednesday, August 10th-Overnight Toy Reset // Chloe's Cheer Practice 6pm-7:30pm // SU Meeting 7pm
Thursday, August 11th -Overnight Toy Reset
Friday, August 12th -
Saturday, August 13th -
Sunday, August 14th - Overnight Toy Reset
Monday, August 15th - Overnight Toy Reset // Wic Appt 9:45am // Michelle's Birthday
Tuesday, August 16th - Overnight Toy Reset
Wednesday, August 17th - Overnight Toy Reset // Chloe's Back-to-School Night 6pm-7:30pm
Thursday, August 18th - Overnight Toy Reset // Chloe's 1st day of First Grade! // Payday
Friday, August 19th - Jacob's Kinder Kastle Visitation 8:30am-12pm
Saturday, August 20th - Michelle's Baby Shower 1p-4p // Benton Co. Girl Scout Day Camp
Sunday, August 21st - Benton Co. Girl Scout Day Camp
Monday, August 22nd -
Tuesday, August 23rd -
Wednesday, August 24th -
Thursday, August 25th - Jacob's 1st day of Preschool!
Friday, August 26th - Last day at Walmart #319
Saturday, August 27th -
Sunday, August 28th - Jacob's 4th Birthday!!
Monday, August 29th - Start my new position at the Walmart DC!
Tuesday, August 30th -
Wednesday, August 31st - Early Out (Chloe)
Thursday, September 1st - Payday
Friday, September 2nd -
Saturday, September 3rd -
Monday, August 1st - *VAC* Registering Jacob for Preschool // Chloe's Cheer Practice 6pm-7:30pm
Tuesday, August 2nd - *VAC*
Wednesday, August 3rd - *VAC* Chloe's Cheer Practice 6pm-7:30pm
Thursday, August 4th - *VAC* Payday
Friday, August 5th - *VAC* // No-Tax Weekend
Saturday, August 6th - *VAC* // No-Tax Weekend
Sunday, August 7th -
Monday, August 8th -
Tuesday, August 9th -
Wednesday, August 10th-
Thursday, August 11th -
Friday, August 12th -
Saturday, August 13th -
Sunday, August 14th - Overnight Toy Reset
Monday, August 15th - Overnight Toy Reset // Wic Appt 9:45am // Michelle's Birthday
Tuesday, August 16th - Overnight Toy Reset
Wednesday, August 17th - Overnight Toy Reset // Chloe's Back-to-School Night 6pm-7:30pm
Thursday, August 18th - Overnight Toy Reset // Chloe's 1st day of First Grade! // Payday
Friday, August 19th - Jacob's Kinder Kastle Visitation 8:30am-12pm
Saturday, August 20th - Michelle's Baby Shower 1p-4p // Benton Co. Girl Scout Day Camp
Sunday, August 21st - Benton Co. Girl Scout Day Camp
Monday, August 22nd -
Tuesday, August 23rd -
Wednesday, August 24th -
Thursday, August 25th - Jacob's 1st day of Preschool!
Friday, August 26th - Last day at Walmart #319
Saturday, August 27th -
Sunday, August 28th - Jacob's 4th Birthday!!
Monday, August 29th - Start my new position at the Walmart DC!
Tuesday, August 30th -
Wednesday, August 31st - Early Out (Chloe)
Thursday, September 1st - Payday
Friday, September 2nd -
Saturday, September 3rd -
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