Five For Friday

I am wondering why I have felt incredibly busy this week, when in fact I have had hardly any commitments. I wake up almost every day thinking there is something I am forgetting to do, but just can't remember what it is. Yesterday that thing was Jackson's soccer class. Disappointing for him and for me (I really love to watch). My memory has quite rapidly declined with the birth of each of my children. Anyway, some things to note about this week.

1. I will start by documenting a few of the cheap or completely free things I have acquired.

First up this Jeep I purchased for $10 at the D.I. It was missing a battery but I thought to myself that can't be much money, so I bought it. Well apparently it needs at 12 volt battery and of course the special quick charger, so the final product wasn't as cheap as I hoped it would be. But about $100 dollars later, Jackson and Sadie are very happy, which makes me very happy.

All of this stuff, along with numerous books, a big wheel, clothes, and movies I received for FREE last night at Enrichment. You can imagine my excitement when I found the tap shoes and all of the fingernail polishes, since my dream is to learn to tap dance, and fingernail polish is my most favorite gift to get.

Lastly, my obsessive eating at Chipotle has paid off (Not for me, but for 10 other lucky people). Since I am such a loyal customer I get to pick 10 people to give lunch to. I wish I could pick all of my friends, but it is supposed to be my favorite charity, kids school, day care providers, etc. Very cool of them.

2. Just a couple of pictures of Sade.

She is very, very active, and tries her very best to keep up with Megan and Jackson. This week she has a set of skinned knees the likes of which I haven't seen in some time. The other one is even worse but she didn't want to sit still for the pictures.

Check out these dirty feet. My kids are often barefoot, and Sadie enjoys purposely stepping in the oil cars have left behind.

3. The one benefit to getting 4 Sunday newspapers, is that there are plenty of Sunday comics to go around. Megan and Jackson both love spreading them out to read them each week.

4. My house is a mess. I will not post a picture, because it will depress you. Because of my strangely, phantom busy schedule, I have neglected certain chores, like laundry (my nemesis) and now I am feeling overwhelmed. Big Sigh!!

5. On a happy note, tonight we are going to the Circus!!!! If you have never been to see Ringling Bros. I highly recommend that you go. Just don't buy snacks, such as cotton candy while you are there. If I remember right, last time we went cotton candy was going for $10 a piece!

"Do you think the Jeep purchase was a good idea?
Do your kids seem to get as dirty as mine?
Do you still read the Sunday comics?
Does your house ever seem to overwhelm you, and do you HATE doing laundry"
And lastly, Who in there right mind would charge $10 for cotton candy?"