Budget and temptations

I have been the worst in the world at budgeting. I just have other talents. Well I am trying to save and not spend, but whenever I do I am tempted. Tempted to upgrade to a laptop. Tempted by wanting a sewing machine to sew things for Christmas. Tempted to redo my living room. Tempted by Halloween and our 11th Anniversary. Oh so tempted. I just need to be happy with what I have and find something I already have to fill my time and wants. I know I can do it. Words of encouragement would be much appreciated.

Frugally Minded

I love to save money, buy things cheap, and now I am loving telling people about it. Check out my blog frugallyminded.blogspot.com We are having a contest on what you do to save money. Tell your friends and lets see how many ways you save.

Memoirs by a lady with a broken toe

When my toe wasn't broken I didn't think too much about it. I assume most parts of the body are that way. They do their job and stay in line everything works out great. But when a part of our body get bored and decides it wants some attention it sometimes throws a fit like a two year old who has already had two cookies but wants more. Okay so maybe not that bad. And maybe my toe wasn't the one throwing the fit. I will tell you the story, you decide.
I woke up at 6:45 and was trying to 1. Organize the pantry 2. Make breakfast 3. Make Lunches, when my two oldest contiued arguing, but this time over who was gonna get which cup in his/her lunch. I was sick of it and for the sixteenth time was telling them "Satan is the father of contention, cut it out!" When I pulled a can of cream of mushroom soup down from the top shelf of the pantry. I was too busy telling my kids to cool it to keep it from landing on my foot or toe I should say. The pain was tremendous and I was sure the can had worked as a Ginsu knife and chopped my toe right off. I couldn't look at it. I finally asked the kids to tell me if there was any blood. Nope, no blood. I still couldn't look at it for at least another five minutes. I was sure it was broken, but too cheap to go the doctor, taped that baby up and have only cried twice about it since. Not fun breaking a toe, if you are wondering, take advice from someone that knows, don't try this at home. Protect your feet and love them for doing what they do best, and not throwing any of those attention fits!

Sleeping what a beautiful thing

There is nothing like falling asleep. I love it, you probably love it and well babies love it too. At least for a little while. I love when you find your sweet little one conked out in the most random of places, like the toy box(Kaely), under their crib, or under their crib mattress for that matter (Skyler). So now our sweet Adam has begun falling asleep in funny positions.

With his head on his teddy.

In this one Shay was working on the computer and just let him fall asleep in the jumper. Poor baby, his legs must have been asleep as well. He was so out of it, I moved him to his bed and he didn't even make a peep. FYI this was all in one day.

Brothers

Adam was welcomed into our home by all, but Skyler was so happy to finally get a brother. To me it is funny that they look so much alike. But I guess that shouldn't suprise me considering all of our kids look so similar. But back to these guys, even though they are almost ten years apart, they have a special bond that only brothers could have. I am so happy that these guys have each other and pray that Skyler is the example Adam needs and Adam is the reminder that Skyler needs. I love my boys!

Serving is so selfish, I just can't help myself

Since the kids are back in school, I have been finding myself bored, lonely and at times feeling down right sorry for myself. Throughout out marriage whenever I see Shay moping I always tell him "Stop feeling sorry for yourself and do something". But for some reason I couldn't pull myself out of it. Sunday came, and the themes for the day were, humility, service and charity. I immediately knew what my problem was. I was not going out and putting my shoulder to the wheel and because of that my shoulder was becoming rather pudgy with the rest of me. I put my mind to work and found opportunities to serve and help people. My week was so nice. I was happy and felt so good. Except for waking Wednesday morning with a breast infection courtesy of breast feeding. I have always loved helping people. I think it is because without the generosity and help from others growing up, my life would have been much more difficult. When I serve I have a sense of self, that I have a purpose and an importance. I know it is what my Savior would have me do and I feel that every time I serve. So yes, for me serving others is totally selfish and I love it.

Movin' N Groovin'

He is a crawler! Eatin' crayons, chokin' on green beans, this little baby isn't just sittin' around any more. Now the hard part begins. Before they move it is all smiles and kisses, now its lockin' cupboards and puttin' up gates. He is still the cutest thing I have ever seen. I just can't believe two not so perfect people can make such a perfect thing. God is real! Watch this baby make his first attempts and you'll agree, he is a super cutie.