20 items or less!

I'm pretty sure the cashier at Kroger this afternoon needed a happy pill! If you are that stressed about your job as a grocery store cashier, maybe you should find a new *career*. I'm sure the 10%+ of americans out of work would be grateful for her income.

I braved the store. I was not looking forward to it after a coworker went around 11 this morning just to order a cake and was telling me how sparce the shelves were, how crazy the lines were, and how rude the people were! I waited until after "lunch" and went around 1:30. I got a little nervous as I had to park about 6 rows away from the store's entrance then had to wait for a buggy, but it turned out to be a fairly easy trip.

I will admit I did get milk, eggs and bread, but only to stock - I actually have plenty at home, but didn't want to have to go back in a few days just for those items, so while I was out....
I was taking advantage of the great deals this week matched up with my coupons and trying to stockpile even more. If anyone is in need of mustard, ketchup and capri suns, I have you covered! Not to mention all the other pantry items I've been hoarding lately!

I didn't have a lot. I didn't count, but I knew I was ok for the express lane. I was unloading my stuff and the cashier made a very loud, haste comment about she was only the express lane and could have 20 items or less and didn't even have a bagger! The lady behind me made some comment about she didn't have that many. I ignored her and kept unloading. I was waiting for her to say something directly to me, because I'm sure my hormones might have kicked into overdrive and told her that if she didn't want to ring it up, she was more than welcome to transfer all my items to another lane!

I was very satisfied when she rang up all my items, took my coupons and bagged all my groceries knowing that I had exactly 20 items! I know she totally expected me to have so much more. It did look like it was a little over, but I wasn't moving! I didn't appreciate that she practically threw my items past the scanner to the bagging area. I am fairly certain some of them didn't even take a ride on the conveyor belt!

I was proud of Kroger for having plenty of the necessities on hand in order to prepare for our next big winter storm this weekend!! There were crates upon crates of bread in the aisle so everyone shouldn't have to fight for a loaf!!

I guess I'll keep myself busy being snowed in again - cooking and baking filling the freezer!

Starting Early

I am not going to find out what the sex of this baby is this go around, so I can start "decorating" early!! Really, I'm just coming up with ideas and going to see what I come up with. I am a retro girl at heart. I am totally living in the wrong era, but that's where I can make this fun! Even with a girl, I would never do the pinky pink thing, and LH's room was blue! Cute blue, with some white, brown and a little green! This time, mostly because I am fairly certain this will be my last, I'm all about the nursery. I wasn't as into it last time. I mean, it was cute, but I didn't go all out. We had an eclectic collection of furniture, mostly given to us, and the bedding was made from some fabric I liked. There wasn't a lot of pizazz!! I want pizazz this time!

So, below are some examples I've found. I don't necessarily LOVE each and every one, but I love bits and pieces of each. I am thinking the main color will be orange. I will also pair it with brown and then EITHER lime or turquoise.

I've looked on Etsy and they have some fabulous stuff but way out of my budget! I will be heading to Atlanta next Wednesday and then back in May, so I think we'll be able to get a good start on finding pieces that I love. We will start with IKEA and then move onto some great fabric stores and also check out a Babies R Us (we only have a Toys R Us)! I'm hoping to find stuff that I can use for the bedding and window treatments and have someone make it for me!!!

So, some inspiration!

I pretty much love everything on this board
Simple crib from IKEA - also in white and converts to a toddler bed

I love the polka dots and the other orange fabric, but not so sure on the giraffe - trying to stay gender neutral, so I think this would be more "girly".

The birds aren't something I like, but I love the orange damask and paired with the chocolate and turquoise is beautiful!

Similar to the above but the stripes are nice and the lime is a good companion!

I am sure that I'll be able to come up with something!!! What are your thoughts? How did you decorate? Did you stay simple or go all out?

On the Bright Side

Even with all this glum weather, there were some posititives....

~I got to spend all day with LH!
~I cooked up a storm - pancakes, muffins, pasta salad, chicken cheesy rice casserole, spaghetti, and I have everything prepped for chicken pot pie! Most of these will go in freezer and the rest will be eaten soon!
~I caught up on some of my dvr shows
~I got to sleep in!

I really didn't think the last one would ever happen. LH is usually always up before my alarm goes off around 6, but he must have known that I needed a few extra minutes this morning. We didn't get out of bed until 7:30! His preschool is on a 2 hour delay and Hubby had a meeting this morning, so I am taking him then going to work late. I already have to work a crazy schedule due to missing yesterday, so it really isn't a big deal. These 2 hours wouldn't have helped me not work any on Friday, so I thought I might as well enjoy it!

I guess now we just need to prepare for this weekend. I need to stock up on some dvds and popcorn!

OH, and Hubby is amazing!!! I opened the front door fully expecting to have to clear off my car, but he had already done it last night!!!! So sweet!!

One more thing...

Um, forgot to mention that we are expected to get another snow storm this weekend!!!!! Yippee!!!

Whatever happened to global warming?

Lucky You

Lucky for all my loyal readers that I might actually post twice today....because I'm home!! Why you ask? Well, wouldn't you know it, it's SNOWING again! Along with the white crap, it is mixing with freezing rain, or supposed to. Either way, the daycare was opening 2 hours late, but with the prediction, hubby didn't want to take LH today, and didn't want me to have to slide around in it to pick him up later today.....SO, I "worked" for almost 2 hours and came home.

Now, at first I was a little irritated because there was nothing going on outside. I even stopped by the store on my way home, but around 10 this morning, it started. Not sure what "it" is yet, but something is going on. Good thing I have a lot of flexibility in my job that I can just leave and make up time whenever needed.

Now, instead of a replay of the weekend (aka L.A.Z.Y.), I've been fairly productive so far. I have almost completed our taxes - still missing one thing, but then we'll be done, I've played with LH, put him down for a nap, and now am updating the blog. I know, that's not a lot, but I do have more things to knock off the list. I need to go through a few tubs of maternity clothes, clean the kitchen (again! - never ending project), work on some laundry (thank goodness not much since Hubby did almost all of it over the weekend), and go through a stack of mail that has been hidden away for about 2 weeks! I am also going to make some pancakes to freeze for easy breakfasts, start some spaghetti sauce, and maybe make some pasta salad to have for lunches. I really need to clean out the fridge too!

I would LOVE a nap, but I decided to treat myself to a cup of coffee this morning at work - It is tasting better and better, but I am still trying to cut back as much as possible. Now, I'll be going all day!

See, aren't you glad I decided to come home from work......glad I could make your day!

2 more reasons

I hate this weather! Yes, hate is a strong word, but my gracious - its ridiculous! I've even considering moving to GA. I don't think Hubby is too fond of the idea, but it has been on my mind lately, seriously. I bet he'd like Vegas - I might have to start buttering him up!

So, the reasons are the TWO times I busted my arse this morning on the "path" in our driveway to the cars! Yes, I knew there would be slick spots, and yes, I was being careful, but there was an entire sheet of black ice in front of hubby's truck that I couldn't avoid - twice! Being that it was o' dark thirty, I couldn't see them as well, so I was doing the best I could, but obviously not good enough. I had to trek it through the snow to my side of the car and just deal with wet and cold feet, not to mention my sore bum!

The funny thing is, in all this, I know come mid July, when my feet look like cantelopes, I'll be cursing the heat - but for now, I'm concerned with the cold....GO AWAY!

Stir Crazy, Cabin Fever...whatever, I'm over it!

The snow. I can't stand it. If I want to be lazy and bestuck in the house all weekend, its because I choose to! I have had a few laid back weekends lately, but all by my doing. I don't like being forced to stay in! Sure, there has been laundry, reading, playing, movie watching, and eating of soup, but enough is enough. I just need out! Hubby was feeling it today too and went to Walmart! WooHoo, then picked up a few movies (which we've already watched today). I don't necessarily want to work tomorrow, but I'll be happy to atleast have a change of scenery. I'm sure my arse will appreciate a new seat!

Now, tecnically I could leave the house now if I really wanted, but then I'd have to warm up the car, get dressed in real clothes (I've been going from pjs to pjs since Friday night - don't judge) and not to mention get LH all bundled up then we could go somewhere...but where? Most places are already closed and we are not trying to spend money eating out. If hubby weren't taking his Sunday night nap before work, I'd actually contemplate taking a family drive around town.

I'm so ready for flip flops and warmer weather! BUT, just found out that we might not be out of the winter storm season yet. Supposedly, there could be another front coming in next weekend too! Bummer!

At least I got to drink a cup of coffee this morning! It was delish. I hope this is something that will stick around!