The girls are sleeping so of course I am on the computer. I mean, it's not like I don't have a house that needs to be cleaned up, or bags to be unpacked from our trip to Atlanta. Ha!
Samuel has been having some issues lately that have us frustrated and honestly I really don't know the best way to handle what's going on.
I need to look up some stuff on the internet as I'm wondering if some of it has to do with his adoption. He has all of a sudden developed some intense fears of being alone and of us leaving him. I mean it is unrealistic hysterics if he thinks we have left him or we are out of his sight for one second. It happens in the middle of the night...it happened at the zoo...it happened when he and my dad were playing outside...it happens if we discipline him with a time out...you get the idea. I'm not sure where it's coming from or what triggered it, but it's here and if any of you have advice or wisdom then please help me out!
Abigail has shown us that she is really a sensitive baby. She is so sweet, and as we have said before is much more laid back, even shy at times, than my other two.
This past weekend, we were at several events where there were big groups of people and lots of noise. She just got so overwhelmed and would stick that sweet little bottom lip out and let it quiver, and then she just cried and whimper off and on. It was so pitiful. EK was NOT ever like that. It is so interesting to me to see Abigail's personality develop.
Ellie Kate continues to be her sassy, spunky, two year old self. We get lots of this...
and this
To be honest...disciplining her consitently has been a challenge. She doesn't listen or obey and is most definitely not a compliant child! She wants what she wants and she usually wants it right then or scenes like the above pictures will happen. All of this is why she will stay in her crib until she is 12 year old (ha!) and why I have been putting off potty training. On the flip side...she is hilarious and so much fun. Her vocabulary and language just continues to explode and she follows Samuel around doing whatever he does. She is too big for her britches that's for sure...and very strong willed.
So, what is your favorite book on child rearing? On discipline?
Okay, moving on from my kids.
I seriously love shopping at these 2 stores...
The past few months, I have been really trying to learn the system of getting things for free, or nearly free and using coupons effectivelly during grocery shopping. I shop at CVS and have their Extra Care card. The past month, I have gotten very good at barely spending anything out of pocket. I have stocked up on toothpaste, razors, shampoo, formula, diapers, baby wipes, and more using thier ECB (extra care bucks) program. Today, I had one of my best trips to Publix, spending $81 and saving $59. My goal is to get to only spending $75 (or less hopefully) a week at the grocery store. I know I can do it with careful meal planning and couponing. I used to spend $125-$150 easily every week.
What are your favorite sites that help you save money on groceries, baby stuff, etc?
(by the way, my questions are not rhetorical...I really want to know...so answer in the comment section if you can)
Here are a few that turned out pretty good
I need to look up some stuff on the internet as I'm wondering if some of it has to do with his adoption. He has all of a sudden developed some intense fears of being alone and of us leaving him. I mean it is unrealistic hysterics if he thinks we have left him or we are out of his sight for one second. It happens in the middle of the night...it happened at the zoo...it happened when he and my dad were playing outside...it happens if we discipline him with a time out...you get the idea. I'm not sure where it's coming from or what triggered it, but it's here and if any of you have advice or wisdom then please help me out!
This past weekend, we were at several events where there were big groups of people and lots of noise. She just got so overwhelmed and would stick that sweet little bottom lip out and let it quiver, and then she just cried and whimper off and on. It was so pitiful. EK was NOT ever like that. It is so interesting to me to see Abigail's personality develop.
and this
To be honest...disciplining her consitently has been a challenge. She doesn't listen or obey and is most definitely not a compliant child! She wants what she wants and she usually wants it right then or scenes like the above pictures will happen. All of this is why she will stay in her crib until she is 12 year old (ha!) and why I have been putting off potty training. On the flip side...she is hilarious and so much fun. Her vocabulary and language just continues to explode and she follows Samuel around doing whatever he does. She is too big for her britches that's for sure...and very strong willed.
