they've been promoted!

Tucker and Tanner had a karate belt promotion today. I wasn't sure if we'd make it or not with the arrival so up in the air. We made it. I am pleased to say that both boys received their new belts. I am even MORE pleased to announce that Tanner Bananer actually remembered his FORMS! This current form is one that he's been learning for the past 3 mos or so and he's never been able to memorize it. He finally got it! If he couldn't remember it, they wouldn't let him get his new belt. This belt was SUPER important because Tucker was at a purple and Tanner was one belt below him at a blue advance. BBC2 class starts off at purple. SO, I've been having to get two boys to 2 lessons a week but 2 different class schedules. It's not been fun. or easy. NOW though, they are both in the same class! Only one schedule to stick to. Life is suddenly made that tiny bit easier. All because Tanner remembered his form! Wahoo!

Oh, and I've been having LOTs of contractions since the belt promotion. Not that it necessarily means anything....but a girl can hope!

I started and finished the baby's blanket today. I figured maybe that's all he was waiting for? No? It has been chilly lately...you never know!

Let's get this party started!

My mom took me to the mall today to try to walk this baby out. It was tiring and I felt like I had a pulled something or other in/on? my leg. I had a couple of contractions (woohoo) but nothing spectacular to make me think today is the day. I'm hoping he's going to sit tight until October. Well, actually, I'm hoping he'll stay put until Jon gets back home. He left this morning to be a counselor for 5th grade outdoor ed. He'll return Friday....

Oh, and the phone calls have begun. You know the ones, well meaning people who have to call daily to find out what, if anything, is going on? Heck, he's not even due for another 7 days which means realistically, he won't be here for about another 12 days......

How about this....if something happens, I'll make the phone calls...or assign somebody else to do it.

I hate waiting.

my new addiction

I have to say that I'm addicted. My new addiction is actually NOT a bad one. You can become an addict too, if you'd like. I think in this day and age, it's a good thing. Ok, so here's the deal......I'm addicted to getting great deals on items I need anyway. Not just good deals....but GREAT deals. I've been regularly visiting Coupon Cravings and Deal Seeking Mom I am learning the ways of the money saving world. I love it that these bloggers will tell me exactly how to get the best deals. Today, I went to Rite Aid to stock up on more diapers because, well, babies go to the bathroom....a LOT! I got 3 packs of Huggies that were on sale for 3/$33. In addition, I was able to use a $3 printable coupon for each pack and then Rite Aid was offering a $10 rebate if you purchase 3...do the math....that's 3 JUMBO packs for just $14! AWESOME! Yes, I believe the insanity is finally setting in with me. Show me a really great deal or a way to get much needed items for free and I'm just delirious with excitement. Somebody help me! If you know of any other websites to help fuel my addiction, by all means, let me know!