I would like to first start off by saying that I had this horrible flashback as I was folding my 3rd load of laundry. My mind went back to the days of potty training. I cannot express in words how happy I am that that part of my life is over with. You always think looking back on things that they won't be as bad as they seemed at the time, but in all seriousness... if its any worse than I remember it being... I re-feel sorry for myself. (and any other parent who has endured the experience).
The holidays are just around the corner. Well first of course there's my birthday, which until I turn 30 I plan to celebrate to the utmost. That's the weekend we'll be moving into our new apartment though, so I feel like I'm getting slightly cheated. I'm sure I'll figure out a way to compensate. Anyhoo, I really just realized how close Christmas is today when we received the fabulous Target toy catalog in the mail. Normally toy catalogs don't interest me much... I toss it to one of the kids and they're entertained for a good hour. However, we were running short on our time for reading (we have to read 10 minutes every night says Levi's homework folder) and I felt like the toy catalog could qualify as reading.. I mean... there are words inside.. kind of. Then something amazing was brought to my attention.... secretly hidden inside the middle of this catalog... is the most awesome coupon booklet ever. I'm talking 50% off... this isn't your typical "really they consider 10% off a discount.. that barely covers sales tax" kind of deal. This is like.... mom gold. I was so stoked I immediately ripped that sucker out and began my Christmas shopping LIST. That's right.. I made a list. Well technically the list is still in my head but I have every intention of putting it into a more tangible form.
Shaylin's school picture order form thing came back today. Not to be biased, but my kid should be a freakin' baby gap model. Her hair is even done, and if you know my child you know that's a rare occurrence. I'll be sure to post the glamor shots when we get the real ones that are big enough to see without super magnifying mom eyes and word "proof" written across it, because you know how people like to steal teeny tiny little photos.
