Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Logan New Routine

I have decide that it is time to get Logan back on track and into a routine, i've heard that alot of families that only have one child don't make their kids have a bedtime routine, or a regular routine to that matter. But here lately I have really been working hard on getting Logan on a scedule. He was on a scedule before now, it just wasnt really that great! So we now wake up, Logan and I at 7am every morning, we eat breakfast,brush our teeth, then have music and play time. Then I start to make lunch bout 11am we eat at 11:30 am, then we go outside if it nice, if not, we color,do puzzles and do educational stuff! Then 1-2pm is nap time. 4pm bath time, Logan usually take about an hour bath, he loves bath time!! Then I start to make Supper bout 5pm. Then We eat bout 5:30-6pm. Then Bedtime is 8pm! So far this scedule is working great, I am so happy! This gives Anthony and I time to spend together and catch up with eachother and it also gives Logan structure! Also we are still potty training, it is going well, Logan is liking it and he likes to wear his 'COOL" underwear haha!



How has having a routine for your children made it easier for you, and them?

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Update on potty training/Landon/Logans Birthday Party

I am so happy to say that potty training is going well. We are still at the start of it tho, but Day 1 went great, and Day 2 is going even better. I decided that it is time Logan gets potty trained, I would like him potty trained before Landon arrives, or shortly after, mainly so he can start school. I give Logan a sticker everytime he goes potty on his potty, and then he places his sticker on his sticker chart. Once Logan starts telling me he has to go potty I will give him a sticker and he will place it on his chart and then once he gets to 5 stickers (5 times of him telling me) I will let him pick out a prize!  So far he seems to really like this idea! I am even going to bag up his potty and take it up with me to the hospital when we go!
Next, I have made sure everything is cleaned up for Landon, blankets and what not. All that is left to do is get him a carseat. The other day I told Logan to give Landon a kiss and he lifted up my shirt and kissed my belly! It was the sweetest moment in the world! He is going to make a great Big brother, we just can't wait! Also I have decided I will be breastfeeding and cloth diapering Landon! This is what I feel is best and i am so happy about it! 
This year we decided we were going to throw Logan another Elmo birthday party! I am so excited! I am already starting to plan it! Im making his invitations and everything! Im hoping it will be a big hit! Last year we never had a birthday party for Logan since, it was a very overwhelming time for us all, so Anthony and I just took Logan to Chuckie Cheese's and just had a small family party. I hope he really enjoys his party! I can't wait!

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Week recap/shopping trip

 I had a great week! Logan was back to his normal self, he had his treatment this week, and he did fabulous!! I'm so glad we are almost done with all this crazyness!  Here lately Logan has been literally obsessed with ELMO! Oh my! He loves to watch the movie Sesame Street Count With Me...It teaches him to count up to 20. I think it is so cute! I am thinking we may have another Elmo Birthday Party this year! Haha =)


Logan following along with his Story Reader


Logan also loves to listen to children's music. We have music time everyday, where we sing and dance along to the music, Logan seems to be learning alot from it, and he seems to really enjoy it! Logan has been sleeping in his bed all night here lately, recently he has been coming in and sleeping with us!  Which is fine, but it does get kinda crowded ha! Logan is also really into his Story Reader, it is an automated book system that reads to you when you turn the pages.



Also I have recently put together a small little coupon binder, and organized all of the products by categories. Eventually I will get an actual binder! With the high prices of everything it sure is a good investment as you could say. I think everyone should be doing it! Being a stay at home mom, I enjoy saving money and couponing, I feel that it helps our family out tremendously and saves us alot of money! Here is my recent shopping trip....
Brawny paper towels=Free
Cereal bars=$1.50 each
Snack Packs=.66 cents each
Diet bars= Free
Chef boyardee=.75 each
Sausage=Free
Hamburger helper=.75 each




How was ya'lls week?

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Deals I found this week

Dillions had there P & G Mega Event! Where if you buy 4 participating items you get $4 off automatically at checkout so here is what i got:



Dawn dish liquid:.74 for 2, .99 for other two
Old spice deodorant: .49 cents a piece x6(2 not shown)

 Bounty paper towels 8 rolls: 3.99
Tide stain release: 2.99
Herbal essence: .99 a piece
Carefree: FREE x2
Secret: .99
Brita filters: 16.99-2.00-2.50=12.49 for 3 filters
comforts baby wash: .84 cents
comforts baby lotion: .74 cents
comforts diapers 5.21 a pack
Also not pictured I got 3 bottles of Tide detergent for 2.99 a piece
Here is a pic of my stockpile/storage area!


What great deals did you find this week?

Mr. Logan

Logan has been sick all week with a terrible cold, I am so glad he is now feeling better. He was hardly eating or drinking anything and he had me worried to death! We got way off track with the potty training, I think i'm trying to hard. There are alot of obstacles around it here lately it seems. But we will just keep working on it until he gets it. He loves to potty on the potty so I think he will catch on quickly! He is going to be such a big brother to Landon, I just can't wait! Today it was 70 degrees, so Logan and I played outside. Can you believe it, 70 degrees in January!?Ha



Ready to go to his appt.! Hes got his drink and favorite snack he's all set! haha

 Sweet boy!
My precious boys!!





How was yall's week/weekend!?

Monday, January 9, 2012

Our weekend!

Our weekend was pretty much like every other weekend! Anthony had Friday off so we went to Manhattan and ran a few errands. The weather was nice too, which is a big PLUS! Then this weekend Logan and I just hung out and had mother-son time, since it was anthony's weekend to work. I also cleaned out the clutter in our closets, it is such a relief to finally have it done. I have been putting it off and putting it off it seems. I wanted to have it done before Landon gets here and now i do! This is where my toiletry stockpile is. Then sunday I took advantage of some sales at Dillons and Walgreens! And added a few more things to my stockpile! I think I am good on alot of things for awhile, that im gunna start slowing down a bit. Then today Logan woke up sick well he has a cold, and im pretty sure i'm now getting it, my throat is sctratchy! I just hate it when my boy is sick, I hope he gets to feeling better soon!





How was your weekend, what fun did you have?