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An Update

I know it’s been awhile since we updated everyone on how we’re doing.  Yes, we’ve fallen off the face of the earth.

Colby - is definitely using sentences more and more.  Most of them begin with “I want…” or “I did it!”  He is gaining independence each day.  I am so proud of him and the things he is learning.  Right now he has a stuffy nose so he says cute things like “Bobby, hep be, beez.”  (which of course, means, “Mommy, help me pleez.”)

Kennedy - is CRAWLING.  AND pulling up to stand.  Pictures and videos will come soon.  Yesterday morning she woke up with a fever so it’s been rough on the girl, and she dips in and out of a feverish state.  I think it hurts her head when she sleeps, so last night she woke up every hour and couldn’t get comfortable on my shoulder.

I - am woefully behind on everything.  Christmas pictures have not been taken, much less sent out in the mail.  I just finished my shopping on Friday and Kevin wrapped just about every present tonight.  Oh, and I have a kidney stone, so I’ve been in a lot of pain for the past 9 days.  Make it 10 now.

Kevin - just finished the production of our church’s Christmas musical.  He did a fabulous job coordinating the sound and lights during the practices and performances, and he just finished editing the DVD recording.  (I sang in the musical, which meant I had to schlep the kids up to church every night one week, but we’re glad that’s over with…  bedtimes were completely ridiculous that week and it took us awhile to recover.)   Kevin also just got his Christmas bonus, and I’m extremely proud of him.  We are so blessed that he works for such wonderful bosses that give credit where credit is due.  As a result of the bonus, Kevin says we’re going to Hawaii this summer to celebrate.  Seriously.

Kevin wins the update.

1 comment December 23rd, 2007

Did you know….?

Today I went shopping at Kroger’s and used my super cool Chico bags!  (I love them, by the way, and they’re going to be incredibly handy for the Christmas shopping.)  Anyway, the checkout lady asked me how many (Chico) bags I brought in.  I didn’t really know why she asked, was it just out of her curiosity or was there a limit?  None of the above; she said, “You know you get a credit for bringing in your own bags.”  A What?  I just wanted to save the planet, but I’m all for coupons too.

Kroger’s takes 5 cents off your shopping bill for every bag you bring in.  I was credited for 12 bags so I saved 60 cents today.

I bought the bags for $2.50 apiece.  This means the Chico bags will basically pay for themselves within a year (1 trip per week x 52 weeks in a year x 5 cents = $2.60)  And then they’ll pay me back after a year!  I think it’s great for business; I’m sure those plastic bags cost a lot to make.

Do you know any other systems like this?

3 comments December 6th, 2007