Boo at the Zoo!

To be honest, the recession is hitting Hubby's company and paydays are not so regular anymore. So, we really have to watch our money. I struggle with impulse buying, I know this. But my friend at MOPS told me all about how she orders her groceries online! HUH, not having to GO to the grocery store could sure save us some money! The fee for delivery is $9.95 and you have to order a minimum of $50. No problem there! So, Sunday night I sat down and did my first ever online grocery order. I actually had looked into it right after Courtney was born, but I think the fee was higher back then so I decided against it.

I ordered about $160 worth of groceries. You can also input coupons! Which I had lots of as well! And King Soopers Doubles coupons up to $1, so that saves me even more money! I was able to set up delivery for the next day. I am happy with the result. I did order one thing wrong, but I can return them. Overall, I am very happy with the result! I will do it again for sure!

Then that got me to thinking. I really like the Target Up & Up brand diapers for Kasey. But I am even worse of an impulse shopper at Target. So, I was wondering about online shopping at Target. They have free shipping when you spend $50. I ordered diapers and belly bands for the dogs (a whole other story) which brought it to $63. So, I got the items I needed without having to walk through the store and give into temptation! I like this online shopping thing! I have a feeling this may be the best way for me to save money.

That is another reason I joined the gym. I found that if I didn't have anything to do while Courtney was at school I would go and walk around Target or other stores. My $60/month gym membership is a whole lot better than $100/week at Target or other stores! Funny how just spending a little bit of extra money can save me a TON of money!

Things remain busy here. Friday night we went to Boo at the Zoo. This is the Halloween thing they put on for the 2 weekends before Halloween every year. Friday night was the first night. It was also the ONLY night that all of us could go together as a family, so we planned that night. We also invited friends to meet us up there. Wouldn't you know that morning and whole day were ICKY. Rainy, cold, raw. Everyone kept saying "are we still going tonight?" I told them, "yep, rain or shine!" Wouldn't you know that by the time Boo at the Zoo started at 5:30pm the weather had cleared up and we were fine in light jackets! And I think the weather during the day scared a lot of people away because it wasn't very crowded! Usually it's super crowded so it was sooo nice to not have as many people there! It was a good time had by all! I still need to download pictures off my camera. When I do I will post some here.

Let's see what else? OH, Courtney had her first parent teacher conference! She did really well! She is a very smart girl and apparently behaves for the teachers! It was so nice to hear! I told Hubby "wow, we are good parents!" The only thing the teachers noticed was that she struggles with her fine motor skills. DUH, we told you that in the beginning! So, not news to us and the teachers are going to keep an eye on it.

Both girls are making strides growing up! Courtney finally learned how to "pump" on the swing to keep herself going. We were working on it all summer and finally last week she got it! That is so neat to see! Kasey the other day finally put 2 words together again for me. She brought me her shoes and said "shoes Mama". Maybe the kid will speak in sentences yet!

I have been working out at the gym at least 3 days a week. Getting in another day or two would be nice, but my schedule doesn't allow it usually.

My car started to have trouble starting recently. I took it to the dealership and they determined in a matter of moments that I had a bad battery. I don't know how that happens, the car is only a year and a half old! But that also means it's under warranty. So, I just leave my car with them, they change the battery and presto chango my car is good as new again! I could get used to this!

Have I mentioned that Hubby and I have been taking a Love and Logic class? My church offers the class. I am really enjoying it, it sure it teaching me a LOT, and the new way of parenting really seems to be working with Courtney.

This weekend we are going to see the Air Force Game! The weather is supposed to be in the mid 70's which will be so nice! Nana and Papa are going to come and hang out with the girls while we go tailgating and to the game. We are planning on bringing smoked turkey breasts and baked beans to contribute. We do this once a year and it's always so much fun, especially when the weather is nice.

Well, I can't think of much else that's been going on besides all the usual stuff. So I guess I will end it here. I will post pictures when I finally get them off my camera!