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Wow, I just realized that it has been a while since my last post. Life has been keeping me busy. Rowan is at the age that he needs constant attention and direction...or redirection! He is a lot of fun. He's learning a lot of new things, and keeping me on my toes.

I think Beau may be the bigger challenge though!

So, I just have to give a shout out to my amazing realtor! I absolutely loved working with her. She was exceptionally patient with me. Well, in December, she helped my brother-in-law and sister-in-law find their perfect house! It was their first time buying as well, and Linda was awesome! Recently, one of my close friends has been house hunting. She wasn't having much luck, and wasn't too fond of her realtor, so she gave Linda Pontnack a call...in ONE day, Linda found them their perfect house! She is amazing!!!!!!!!!! I am so psyched for my friend, Melissa, and her family!

Also...I have to mention my new book. I started reading, Accidental Mother, by Rowan Coleman. I LOVE IT!!! If I didn't have a toddler to take care of, I wouldn't put this book down! It's well-written, and I cannot WAIT to finish it. Next I will read her second book, Another Mother's Life. WOOHOO NEW BOOKS MAKE ME HAPPY! If I only had the time to read....

SCOTTISH TERRIER

So, I really hate to do this, but I am going to anyway. While my husband was home in September, he bought Rowan a dog. We named him Beau (AKA "BOBO"); he is a full-bred black Scottish Terrier. He is six months old, current on all vaccines, and is registered.

I am having a difficult time trying to train him; I just do not have the time to spend one-on-one with him like I should. He is a very lovable dog, loves to be held and cuddled. He is 16 lbs, and probably will not get much bigger.

I am desperate to find him a good home. He is great with the older kids, but my 21 month old is scared of Beau. Beau likes to run and play, and it intimidates Rowan.

Please, if you know anyone who is looking for a canine companion, contact me via a message on here. We payed $300 for Beau three months ago. We have also kept his shots up and have purchased many toys, snacks, food , large kennel, grooming items, leash, collar and all the essentials. I would gladly send all of his belongings with him to the right home.

When I get a chance, I will put up a picture. THANKS!!!

Back to the coupons!

So, now that I have all-day access to the internet again, I am hoping that my thrifty coupon shopping will pick back up. I had a nice stock of meds, diapers, and all things baby and decided I could slack off on the shopping until after Christmas. Then I had a nice trip to West Virginia for three weeks (mid Nov. to beginning of Dec.), and I did absolutely NO coupon clipping that entire time! YIKES! Since I have returned home, I have fallen into the rut of no coupons...I know, I know, what happened!
So, I need to build up my coupon folders again and get back into the savings. I am almost out of my stock of diapers and meds...and,.,,,,,gulp, I paid FULL PRICE for Ny-Quil...that was a tough one to admit!
New Year, new start. Let's get couponing!!!

Happy Saturday!

Okay, first, let me use this blog to say I AM SORRY to my wonderful husband...I AM SORRY I WAS GROUCHY with you when you called me this morning! We had a rough night lastnight, and I just wanted to sleep! Rowan kept waking himself up coughing, the dog got out of his cage and pooped all over the darn house, Rowan was in bed with me and peed through his diaper and all over me. In the middle of the night, I had to change clothes, wipe Rowan down and change the bedding. My phone rang 17 times between 7 and 8 this morning, and I was ready to kill someone. THEN, I shut the ringer off on my cell phone, and you called the house phone...which was right next to me. I know, it was no excuse to be angry with you, I was just frustrated...so, I am sorry!!!

Other than all that mess, I have had a really nice day. Jenn and Lee came over to visit this afternoon. It was great to get to spend some time with them. I had an appointment to get my oil changed, and they babysat! That's right, I didn't have to take the boys with me! What a treat!!! Usually, when I take the car in for an oil change, I am chasing Rowan around...by the time I leave, I am worn out...but today was nice. It only took them 30 minutes, and I read a magazine in the waiting room! THANKS JENN AND LEE!!!!

Rowan really took to Aunt Jenn while I was gone, and he sat on her lap the whole time! How sweet is that? We went to lunch at Applebee's, and the boys (for the most part) were well-behaved! Well, except that Rowan smacked the waitress when she wouldn't wave back to him and tried to snatch an old lady's purse...lol

We got home a little while ago, and it is time for Rowan to take his nap now...whew!

I'm BACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!

It's true folks!~ My wonderful hubby finally sent me the laptop, and I got hooked back up to the internet world today! The wonderful Mediacom man even ran new lines for me so I could have it where I wanted! Yay for nice people!

Expect updates often now!!! WHOOP! Oh, and as soon as I can figure out the pic thing, I will put some of those up too.

Until I get a desk and find a place to put it, I am doing the whole computer thing in my kitchen...good thing we don't use the table to actually EAT! Hahahh okay, sometimes we do...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!