My Boy is so Big...

E went to the doctor yesterday for a pesky rash that just won't go away.  At the beginning of the appointment, they took his weight, as usual, but today was different.  He stood on the big boy scale for the first time!  E weighed in at a whopping 30 lbs!!!  As soon as the number flashed on the screen though, off he went running.  18 month old boys don't have time to stand around!

Turns out the rash itself is now a yeast infect caused by antibiotics he was on about a week ago.  That combined with eczema on his cheekies and the poor boy can't catch a break.  We're hoping the creams and lotions will help clear things up this time.

Some People Don't Deserve Children

I was driving into my subdivision after running errands.  When I rounded a corner, I noticed a little boy standing in the middle of the street, wearing pajamas, barefoot, with a binky in his mouth.  I slammed on my breaks and looked around for an adult only to see absolutely nobody.  I parked my car, jumped out and went to the boy where he proceeded to run away.  I mentally fought myself on whether I should pick the child up or follow him and ultimately followed him.  All of a sudden, three smaller children walk out from around a corner.  They were maybe 6, 4, and about the same age as the tiny boy.  The conversation went like this:
"Do you know this boy?"
"  Yes he's my brother."
"How old is he?"
"1"
"Where's your mom or dad?"
"In the house."
"Go get them."

Mom walks out where I immediately let into her:
"Do you realize your son was standing in the middle of the busy street alone?"
Pointing to the 6 year old, she responds, "She was supposed to be watching him!"
"SHE'S a kid.  YOU'RE supposed to be the adult!"

The rest was all blah blah blah blah blah.  I left, so upset, crying my eyes out.  I called the police as soon as I got home.  I can't believe some people are permitted to reproduce!  I pray to God those kids are safe.

I Scored HUGE at Kroger!

Yup, I'm officially a couponing geek.  Kroger had two fairly decent sales going this week, a meat and seafood sale and the Mega Sale.  I had to split my list into two trips this week due to time constraints.  I shopped for meat on Monday and the Mega Sale stuff on Tuesday.  I purchased $108.20 worth of groceries and only spent $49.88!  That's a savings of 54%!  Here's a breakdown of what I got for $49.88:

2 packs of sausages
5 packs of chicken breast
4 packs of hot dogs
seafood salad (a craving!)
2 gallons of milk
frozen Peppridge Farm cake
chip dip
Ben and Jerry's ice cream
frosting
kroger soup
4 cans of Campbells soup
spaghetti sauce
2 bottles Propel water
2 Crest toothpaste
Cake mix
2 Lays chips

There were several coupons that I was unable to use because this particular Kroger didn't have the merchandise.  I'm contemplating going to a different location before the week is up in order to get the remaining deals.

Mother's Day 2011

Mother's Day was so special again this year.  I am so proud to have the love and support of an amazing little boy and husband.  On Saturday, we all went to a nice restaurant at Newport on the Levee with Chris' family.  This year, Kathy's birthday coincided with Mother's Day so we celebrated both that night.  I learned an important lesson that night...18 month old boys do not do well in fancy restaurants.  I have to admit I felt a tad relieved when it was over.  The ice cream and walk around the Levee was nice though.

We spent Sunday, Mother's Day, here at home as a family.  Ethan and Chris got me some beautiful flowers, including huge peonies!  I also received another Willow Tree figurine showing a mother and child snuggling.  One of my favorite gifts was the hand made card from Ethan.  What a smart, creative little boy!

I feel so honored to have been celebrated this second Mother's Day.  I have one special little boy to thank for allowing me to be a part of this day.