I'm the mom who ensures she's up for school each morning.
I'm the mom who ensures she's dressed and ready for school.
I'm the mom who ensures she's at the bus and at school on time.
I'm the mom she calls in the middle of the day when she forgets something she needs.
I'm the mom who ensures she arrives home from school safely.
I'm the mom who asks about her day at school.
I'm the mom who ensures her homework is done each afternoon.
I'm the mom who takes her to choir practice, play practice, band rehearsals every time.
I'm the mom who ensures she showers each night.
I'm the mom who ensures she goes to bed at a regular bedtime.
I'm the mom who ensures she's accountable for her behaviors and choices.
I'm the mom who works hard to teach responsibility and independence.
I'm the mom who shows up each time at her concerts, her school events.
I'm the mom who sends her off each weekend for fun and relaxing after our week of school, chores, and "have-tos."
I'm just her stepmom.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Monday, October 12, 2015
Needing a Little Extra! #get100extra
My husband has a huge beef with me. I am notorious for leaving my car on very little gas. This, sadly, is nothing new for me. I hate pumping gas and I tend to push it so far so I only stop at the very last possible moment for gasoline. I've run out a couple times and close to it wayyyyyy too many times.
Perfect example, almost 2 years ago I was legit in labor having contractions two minutes apart, my husband trying to get me out the door and into the car to get.to.the.hospital. and we HAD TO STOP FOR GAS, so we could make it there! It takes a good 30 minutes to get there with no traffic. We left our house at 10:46am, stopped for gas, and had a 10lb. baby in the hospital at 11:23am! So extra gas would be nice...yeah I need to work on that.
When you have 6 people in your house, you're always running out of something. Toilet paper is probably my least favorite "something" to run out of. The older kids know when they're refilling bathrooms with tp, that they need to let me know when we're down to at least 3 rolls left. Anything less than that and yikes ---mama isn't happy! There's not much worse than running out when you need it. So if there's a way to get extra??? I'm in!
Scott® 1000 bath tissue has big news! Their long lasting rolls now last even longer with an additional 100 sheets per roll at Sam's Club.
That’s more of the quality performance you love at the value you’ve come to expect. Scott® 1000 bonus pack is available online and in select clubs.
With one of the older kids telling me we were down to the last few rolls, it was time for a tp stock up! Violet and I headed off to Sam's Club for the Scott®1000 bonus pack of toilet paper and we picked up some grapes and other snacks to have on hand for the kids.
Violet wanted to help load up into the car though didn't find it fun that the Scott®1000 bonus pack was too heavy for her to pick up. :)
For even more savings, download the FREE Ibotta app to earn $5 off Scott® 1000 Bonus Pack at Sam’s Club! Who doesn't want some extra money back?
It's so easy!
1. Under Grocery, find Sam’s Club
2. Find Scott® 1000 $5 offer
3. Unlock rebate
4. Purchase Scott®1000 bonus pack at Sam’s Club
5. Scan receipt and upload to Ibotta
6. Earn $5
We've been Sam's Club members since January of this year and have found it to be perfect for our large family! They carry the diapers we use for Violet, have the cutest holiday clothing for the girls, and some of the name brand clothing my picky teenager loves. We've found their boneless, skinless chicken breasts to be the best deal around and the extra in the package makes a lot of meals for my family! The membership more than pays for itself with exclusive savings on the things you need, the things you love and all sorts of unexpected things!
Sometimes when you're the little sister you just need extra to wipe your tears when you can't do everything your big sis does. ;)
When have you ever needed extra?
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Perfect example, almost 2 years ago I was legit in labor having contractions two minutes apart, my husband trying to get me out the door and into the car to get.to.the.hospital. and we HAD TO STOP FOR GAS, so we could make it there! It takes a good 30 minutes to get there with no traffic. We left our house at 10:46am, stopped for gas, and had a 10lb. baby in the hospital at 11:23am! So extra gas would be nice...yeah I need to work on that.
When you have 6 people in your house, you're always running out of something. Toilet paper is probably my least favorite "something" to run out of. The older kids know when they're refilling bathrooms with tp, that they need to let me know when we're down to at least 3 rolls left. Anything less than that and yikes ---mama isn't happy! There's not much worse than running out when you need it. So if there's a way to get extra??? I'm in!
Scott® 1000 bath tissue has big news! Their long lasting rolls now last even longer with an additional 100 sheets per roll at Sam's Club.
That’s more of the quality performance you love at the value you’ve come to expect. Scott® 1000 bonus pack is available online and in select clubs.
With one of the older kids telling me we were down to the last few rolls, it was time for a tp stock up! Violet and I headed off to Sam's Club for the Scott®1000 bonus pack of toilet paper and we picked up some grapes and other snacks to have on hand for the kids.
Violet wanted to help load up into the car though didn't find it fun that the Scott®1000 bonus pack was too heavy for her to pick up. :)
For even more savings, download the FREE Ibotta app to earn $5 off Scott® 1000 Bonus Pack at Sam’s Club! Who doesn't want some extra money back?
It's so easy!
1. Under Grocery, find Sam’s Club
2. Find Scott® 1000 $5 offer
3. Unlock rebate
4. Purchase Scott®1000 bonus pack at Sam’s Club
5. Scan receipt and upload to Ibotta
6. Earn $5
We've been Sam's Club members since January of this year and have found it to be perfect for our large family! They carry the diapers we use for Violet, have the cutest holiday clothing for the girls, and some of the name brand clothing my picky teenager loves. We've found their boneless, skinless chicken breasts to be the best deal around and the extra in the package makes a lot of meals for my family! The membership more than pays for itself with exclusive savings on the things you need, the things you love and all sorts of unexpected things!
Sometimes when you're the little sister you just need extra to wipe your tears when you can't do everything your big sis does. ;)
Yay for not running out!
When have you ever needed extra?
Monday, October 5, 2015
Free Pampers!! Ends tonight! Hurry!!!
Click the Red CASH BACK button
New window opens; click GET CASH BACK NOW
Once on the site, search for Pampers Diapers, Jumbo Pack up to 44 ct priced at $8.97
Add to cart, PAY & then pick up in store so it's FREE! Make sure that ONLY that ONE ITEM is on the receipt!
(That means you cannot buy anything else WITH the Pampers! That is IMPORTANT!)
Within 60-90 days the $9.90 (Diapers) should turn payable and can be credited straight to your checking or PayPal account.
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Clear Eyes, Full Hearts
As fall rolls in, our house is filled with Friday night lights, Saturday marching festivals, parades and any other marching band activity you can think of amidst school and rehearsals.
Lily was hungry and definitely in her end of the week exhaustion, but still tried to hang in there! She fell asleep on me by the end of the game.
Reagan was able to stay with us that night and brought her best friend along too. It was a fun night for everyone. Well, maybe except for the football team who ended up losing 47-7 or something ridiculous like that.
The band sticks around and plays some tunes after the game before heading home. It's nice and they have a decent crowd watching them!
I love that the band ends their time together singing the alma mater.
Homecoming 2015 has now come and gone. The football game Friday night left the crowd only to cheer on the marching band by the time halftime rolled around. The score was 33-0 in favor of the visiting team.
Ouch.
The weather suddenly went from comfortable to downright chilly in one afternoon. We loaded up with coats, blankets, and hoodies and were off to the game in time for the band's pre-game performance.
{Andrew is the last saxophone in this picture}
Violet loveloveloves the marching band and shouts "Yay!" and "Bubba!" the whole time along with clapping and dancing!
Half-time was their march show featuring college fight songs.
Violet is always up for some picture taking these days! I just want to eat her up! So cute!
Lily was hungry and definitely in her end of the week exhaustion, but still tried to hang in there! She fell asleep on me by the end of the game.
Reagan was able to stay with us that night and brought her best friend along too. It was a fun night for everyone. Well, maybe except for the football team who ended up losing 47-7 or something ridiculous like that.
The band sticks around and plays some tunes after the game before heading home. It's nice and they have a decent crowd watching them!
Despite the weather ending up in the 40s that night, we had a great time and are looking forward to this Friday!
Thursday, October 1, 2015
What's Up October #streamteam
A brand new month means brand new shows on Netflix!
There are Netflix originals for both adults and kids, new episodes of shows, new series, and some new movies added to Netflix. You name it, I betcha you can find something you love!
I know Lily and Violet are excited for the Disney Shorts ---- Frozen Fever, anyone?!! Andrew has been waiting for season 3 of Arrow to start!
Check out what's new and what's going away---you'd better get watching!
There are Netflix originals for both adults and kids, new episodes of shows, new series, and some new movies added to Netflix. You name it, I betcha you can find something you love!
I know Lily and Violet are excited for the Disney Shorts ---- Frozen Fever, anyone?!! Andrew has been waiting for season 3 of Arrow to start!
Check out what's new and what's going away---you'd better get watching!
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