Testing, trying to learn how to post to the blog via cellphone while I am in Chattanooga.

To Do List complete

I started my evening with a huge to do list and slowly it was complete and much sooner than expected. Cooper and I had a very successful grocery trip to Publix. This was probably the first time in months that I actually had to pay more than I saved, spent $73 and saved $66, items below:
3 Bic razor
4 Eggo Pancakes
1 Slim Fast shakes
1 Finish Dishwasher detergent
2 Rold Gold Pretzels
1 Lance Crackers
3 Hershey's chocolate syrup
2 Juicy Juice
3 Pillsbury cinnamon rolls
1 Orville Popcorn
1 Multigrain cherrios
1 Arnold Wheat Bread
1 12pk Coke Zero

Non-sale items but needed
Publix Beef Patties, 16ct.
2pks Ground Turkey @ $2.99/lb.
Publix Shredded Cheese
2 Kraft cheese singles (but had q for $1 off when you bought the hamburger patties)
Publix Lite Syrup
Enchilada sauce
Chopped Green Chiles
Cream of Mushroom
Dog food

Considering how much I spent for what I got, did pretty good. I did use a $5/$25 from Rite Aid.
So after the Publix trip, I got Coop satisfied with a Scooby Doo marathon and I set out to mow the yard. If you don't know me, when I stress I clean. Well I had already cleaned Tuesday night so mowing was the next best thing. And it is a great workout! Checked that off my list, got showered and cleaned up and start the next thing on my list, packing. I grabbed enough outfits for the Coop and I to last a week and any other goodies we may need. Uncle Dane brought over my sweet niece to babysit around 6. At 8 they were in the bed and I was on the couch! To Do list Done! Carter won his ballgame last night 22-7, he caught a pop up and got 2 others out. Hit a line drive and a great bunt. They are actually getting ready to play again this morning at 10am. Dear daddy will be sending me some scores and updates. Coop and I plan on being on the road by 3, fingers crossed.

Quiet house

Yesterday after getting Cooper from school and of course went to the pool. It was a short trip because he decided that not listening to mommy and calling her bluff was worth it. I gave him the lecture before even getting out of the car that if he didn't listen to me, we would leave. We were there maybe 15mins before, he eyed someone's water gun, I told him to leave it alone and he decided to chunk it in the middle of the pool where he sought safety since I didn't have on my swim suit. After yelling 4 times to get out of the pool and return the water gun, we left kicking and screaming. I am sure (and hoping) that we were not the first to leave like that.
After we settled in for the night, it was very peaceful. I turned off the tv and was able to read for a good 2 1/2 hours, even finished my book. Which is a little sad because now I have nothing to read till the library notifies me that 1 of the 2 holds I have requested are ready.
Today after work, I plan a workout and a grocery trip. I am suppose to babysit my niece Mollie tonight and some how pack for Cooper and I to leave for Chattanooga. Speaking of Chattanooga, they are having so much fun! Last night was the opening ceremony and was in a parade. All the kids got to trade pins from their ball team. Deron said that Carter was shy at first, but eventually got out there. He is so much like his daddy! If Cooper was there, no telling what that kid would come back with. I am sure of one thing, everyone is going to know Cooper Cameron by the end of this world series! Of course they crashed the hotel pool once they got back. I think it was after 10 before they got in bed, but they are an hour ahead of us. They don't play till 5 today Chattanooga time, so they went to the IMAX and saw the Hubble. I think I am irritating the sweet hubby, I keep texting/calling him every hour on the hour to see what they are doing, been doing or going to be doing. Just feel a little left out, but will be there soon. Last vacation of the summer.

Play Ball!

So daddy and Carter are on the road to Chattanooga for his World Series. Cooper and I will be joining them after I get off of work Friday. I just didn't want to take off that long since it could possibly be a week..or more. I hate that I am going to miss the opening ceremony, but I will see pics.

Last night was a crazy one, once they left for their LAST ball practice, I started getting Carter's bag packed, as well as all the food. I know this sounds crazy, but I like to clean my house before I leave town so that when I come home I can crash. With that said, I cleaned like a mad woman. When we don't travel together as a family, I worry. So I printed off directions to every possible location that daddy might have to go, the hotel, the team hotel and of course the ballpark.

Cooper and I are going to enjoy have a few days to ourselves. I may take him to the pool after school since he goes crazy every time we drive past it. I plan on working out this afternoon before getting him and then get my grocery list together. Even though we are not going to be here for almost a week, I just can't pass up the opportunity to get frozen pancakes for less than $.60. Plus with this Chattanooga trip, I really hit my grocery stash hard. But I would rather do that than have to pay to go out to eat every night. If it is a good trip, I will post my results and maybe even a pic.

Still in the water

Ever have those days or even months that you feel like your in a pool and someone just keeps pushing your head under water. Everytime I come up for air because some stress has been lifted up, I get pushed right back under. We found that we have a horrible leak, but the good news is that it is not in the main part of the house. The previous owners thought they were doing a good thing by installing shelving in the storage room in the garage. But when they installed them, they drilled holes into pipes. When those screws rusted out, the leak began. Another bit of good news is that we do not have any structural damage, just have to replace plaster, sheetrock and paint.

This week, we leave for Carter's world series in Chattanooga, i.e hotel and other travel expenses. Deron just found out that he has to have two new front tires. We always manage, but getting tired of scrapping and just getting by.

So enough venting, I am getting my horrible haircut fixed today at 2:30. So excited. I have got to start packing tonight. I am going to try and wake up early in the morning and run before coming into work since I don't have to take any little ones to school. It is going to be a great night, just have to remember to breath!

Baseball momma...

I have noticed a pattern, instead of making daily or weekly posts, I make monthly posts. Things have been so crazy and the source is Carter's baseball. We were last in Cullman for state tournament and actually had a wonderful time. Instead of staying in a hotel with the team, we were able to stay with friends. I actually had to remind myself that we were there for baseball and not on vacation. We stayed in a gorgeous house on 4 acres with a pool. Out of 12 teams in the tournament, we finished 3rd. I was very proud of our boys, but they were exhausted. And Cooper is hanging in there. We have had a week off from ball and have really enjoyed it, but now we are ready for Chattanooga. We leave for Chattanooga Wednesday for the World Series, how exciting for the kids! We have never taken Cooper to Chattanooga, so we are looking forward to all the fun things there.

I'm back!

How many times have I actually blogged continuoulsy for a week? This time it is for real. I got alot to say and we have been pretty busy. So Carter has successfully finished kindergarden and moving on to first grade, I couldn't be any prouder. We only thought that baseball season was over, until we got the phone call that he made All-Stars. Again, I am proud of him, but it wasn't my way of spending the summer..traveling the great state of Alabama. But at least the world series that we have to go to is in Chattanooga, a destination that Cooper has yet to visit. But Carter is happy and excited and that is what counts...right?

I decided to put my college degree to rest and took a part time job so that I could spend more time with the boys. The best decision ever! I basically work from 8-2, which is when Carter gets out of school. During the summer I have a little more free time since he is in summer camp. Cooper as always, is just along for the ride.

I can scratch one thing from my bucket list, I completed two half marathons this past year. It was very exciting and would love to do a full marathon...we will see!

Today the plan is to leave work right at 2, and conquer this Alabama heat with a 3mile run. Going to have to do my best, gotta get both boys, eat and ready for a practiced ball game at 5:30. That fact that we leave for our beach vacation on Friday is my motivation.