Yesterday was payday for Tommy. I knew I had to get some groceries. So here's what I did. I browsed the ad (from Sunday's Shopper) of our local grocery store....Hy-Vee...usually the cheapest store in town. Then I got online to see if I could get everything on my list and a price for it. Well I could and did. After about an hour and a half, I finally printed out my list. Hy-Vee has a order and pick up option online, for those who are too busy to actually shop the store. I just printed out my list.
Anywho....I took that list to the Waseca Wal-Mart Supercenter...Waseca is where Tom works and it's 9.7 miles from my house. I have to insert here that I had all 4 kids with me and we left our house at 5:15 p.m. arriving at WM around 5:30 p.m. So I get my cart...tell the kids ok..we have to be done by the time dad meets us here! So I dig out my Hy-Vee list and start shopping. I go down almost every single aisle, plus the meat, dairy and produce sections. Now keep in mind that my Hy-Vee list totaled $197 + some change. Fast forward 35 minutes...6:05 p.m., I'm done with the grocery section of WM.
I see Tommy just walking into the store...tell him here take this cart, I'll grab another one and finish up by the time you cash your check. So I go and grab the dog food, cat food, gauze, soap, etc. from the other side of the WM...I'm done in about 10 minutes...which brings us to about 6:15 p.m. I meet Tom and the girls at the checkout. We check out. My total is $178.89. My exact Hy-Vee total was $197.42....the difference is $18.53.
Thank you for shopping at Wal-Mart.
And that's my Grand Casino story.
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
I almost forgot....
To post a picture of the kids in their Phoenix shirts! So here's Erik, Natalea, Gabryelle, and Monique...showing their Phoenix Pride!!
May Day
I totally forgot that it was May Day yesterday! So...Happy Belated May Day!
May is such a good month around here. We have many birthdays in our family in May. My parent's Anniversary is/was on the 5th. They would have been married for 28 years this year on that date. I think I should explain that they were married to each other twice...so we don't count the first time...but I'll be 37 in September, so they would have been together for 38+ years this October I believe. Even though my dad is now in Heaven, we still remember and count the special days.
And birthdays...oh my goodness....
3rd-My cousin Jason
19th-My mom Glenda
25th-My puppy Midnight...a.k.a. Bubba
28th-My sister Teressa
Ok...that's only 3...but it seems like alot! And add in Memorial Day and the anniversary, it gets kinda busy...PLUS...it is the last month for the kids to be in school...their last day is May 31st this year!
And don't forget to add in...the sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, the trees are budding and the kids want to just RUN outside and play all day long!
Definitely a time for rejuvinating and new life. So I'll leave you with that...rejuvination and new life...have a great day!
May is such a good month around here. We have many birthdays in our family in May. My parent's Anniversary is/was on the 5th. They would have been married for 28 years this year on that date. I think I should explain that they were married to each other twice...so we don't count the first time...but I'll be 37 in September, so they would have been together for 38+ years this October I believe. Even though my dad is now in Heaven, we still remember and count the special days.
And birthdays...oh my goodness....
3rd-My cousin Jason
19th-My mom Glenda
25th-My puppy Midnight...a.k.a. Bubba
28th-My sister Teressa
Ok...that's only 3...but it seems like alot! And add in Memorial Day and the anniversary, it gets kinda busy...PLUS...it is the last month for the kids to be in school...their last day is May 31st this year!
And don't forget to add in...the sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, the trees are budding and the kids want to just RUN outside and play all day long!
Definitely a time for rejuvinating and new life. So I'll leave you with that...rejuvination and new life...have a great day!
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Happy Tuesday!
Yep, it's Tuesday. Tom called into work to see if there was overtime this morning...none to be had today. Guess I have to come up with a list for him at home now. Him staying home, saves us some gas money. Works for me. And there's a lot to be done around here.
Our landlord informed me yesterday via email that he was thinking of selling this place. Which means a spotless, decluttered house for us...and a pain in the arse as well. We will be subjected to "showings" and have to leave when they are here, going through my things, criticizing my cleaning capabilities....UGH!
Everyone knows...I HATE TO CLEAN!!! I just feel there are more important things than a spotless, showcase house. Especially with 4 kids...very impossible to do unless you're a stay at home mom...which I'm not. And the minute that I pick up a room...them childrens are right behind me messing it up. I will have to crack the whip now...something I don't do often...for their sake.
At least the laundry is kinda caught up...it should be done by the end of today though.
On to a different subject. We have an Engagement in the house. Bruce and Irene got engaged last Wednesday night. So cute together they are.
She is from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada....and he is from New Hope, MN. An April 25, 2009 date has been set. In Canada. Homeland Security, here I come! I'll have to get us all Passports, 'cause after the first of the year, we'll need them to get into Canada. Oh the Bureaucracy of an International Marriage. At any rate, we are happy for these two...and the kids are ecstatic!
So I'll leave you with those good thoughts for the day. Have a wonderful Tuesday!
Our landlord informed me yesterday via email that he was thinking of selling this place. Which means a spotless, decluttered house for us...and a pain in the arse as well. We will be subjected to "showings" and have to leave when they are here, going through my things, criticizing my cleaning capabilities....UGH!
Everyone knows...I HATE TO CLEAN!!! I just feel there are more important things than a spotless, showcase house. Especially with 4 kids...very impossible to do unless you're a stay at home mom...which I'm not. And the minute that I pick up a room...them childrens are right behind me messing it up. I will have to crack the whip now...something I don't do often...for their sake.
At least the laundry is kinda caught up...it should be done by the end of today though.
On to a different subject. We have an Engagement in the house. Bruce and Irene got engaged last Wednesday night. So cute together they are.
She is from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada....and he is from New Hope, MN. An April 25, 2009 date has been set. In Canada. Homeland Security, here I come! I'll have to get us all Passports, 'cause after the first of the year, we'll need them to get into Canada. Oh the Bureaucracy of an International Marriage. At any rate, we are happy for these two...and the kids are ecstatic!So I'll leave you with those good thoughts for the day. Have a wonderful Tuesday!
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