Saturday, 9/20/09 - Post #7 (The Final Day)

So I know that this post is a few days late, but we've had lots going on around here. Holly was sick with the stomach flu for four days (at the worst possible time I might add), but Tony stepped in and did a fantastic job being Dad. I couldn't leave work because I had so much going on. Thanks Tony and I love you!

Oh, and one more thing before I fill you in on the Final Day's Events. I got my wish! This morning I got a package delivered. Tony surprised me with my coffee maker. He's the best. Thanks honey! And now for the final post. I hope you all have had as much fun reading about our week-long journey as we did during it. So without further ado....

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Wednesday, Thursday & Friday's Events

I have to work late the next few nights, so I'm going to post Wednesday, Thursday and Friday's events together. Sorry this is such a long post, but enjoy!

Wednesday, 9/16/09 - Post #4
I can really tell that this experiment is starting to get to everybody in this house. We are at the point that we are fighting because we are spending every moment we are at home together. We had to take a time out for ourselves. Everyone went their separate ways; I read a book, Holly colored, Brody played with Legos and Tony was working on some phones. I've discovered that you can spend too much time together. But I think that's OK. Everyone needs personal time to themselves to just do what they want. Tomorrow will be a better day!

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Tuesday, 9/15/09 - Post #3

Today was an incredibly loooonng day for me. I was completely swamped at work and all I wanted to do was come home and crash, but I couldn't. I had a haircut appointment. So after work I picked Holly up and dropped her off at home with Tony so I could get to the salon. It was 7:30 before I got home and Tony was sitting at the kitchen table doing homework with Brody. He had taken the kids to Target with Nanny and Papa to pick out a new book. The no TV thing is really starting to get to me tonight. Both of the kids are in bed and I'd really like to unwind by watching one of my shows, but Tony and I played a game of Sharp Shooters instead. It was fun, but we found ourselves ready for bed quite early. This is going to be a very long week...lol.

Monday, 9/14/09 - Post #2

As usual Tony and I went to work and both the kids went to school. After I got home, I picked both the kids up and took them to get their haircut because they have school pictures this week. Tony went to Lowe's and picked up some supplies to fix a few things around the house. After we got home, Brody and I hit the books studying for his upcoming Social Studies test while Holly colored me a pretty picture. Tony was outside powerwashing the deck to get it ready to waterproof. Then the kids and I sat down and played a few rousing games of Candyland before bedtime.

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Totally Satisfying...LOL!

Today at work was our annual kick-off party for our United Way Fundraiser Campaign. Each year they come up with a fun event to help raise extra money for all of the local charities. This year, we got to throw pies in the faces of the Executives! It was totally satisfying and completely worth the $20. Absolutely the best Monday ever...lol (as you can tell by the complete and utter amount of joy spread across my face as I nail my boss)!

The Abbate Experiment - Post #1

Some of you have probably been wondering why I've been "missing" for the last several days. It's not that I have forgotten about you or even that I just didn't have time. We decided to conduct our own little experiment in the Abbate House.

Let me start by saying (and I'll be the first to admit this) that we do not spend enough time together as a family. We are all dependent upon the "electronics" in our home for entertainment instead of looking to each other. I was sick and tired of not doing anything together as a family. So when I woke up last Sunday morning I decided that it was going to change.

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New Classes Scheduled

I stopped by Scrapbook Boutique in Lee's Summit today and scheduled 2 new classes (see the projects in the post below).

The Fall Paper Bag Album
Date: Wednesday, October 7 from 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $20.00

The Star Designer Album
Date: Saturday, October 10 from 12:00-4:00pm
Cost: $37.50

To register for either of these classes, please contact Judee at Scrapbook Boutique at (816) 525-0060. She will accept a credit card over the phone to reserve your spot. (She reserves the right to cancel any class if there are less than three participants.)

I hope now that I've found a location closer to home some of you Lee's Summit girls will come and join me!

P.S. Don't wait to sign up, she's had several people asking when these classes are going to be held. So you heard it here first! :)

A New Treasure Found!

So, in my world a "treasure" constitutes anything scrapbooking...lol. I was on my annual scrapbook shopping day (lol..I'm not kidding...lol) when I hit all the great stores that are too far for me to go to normally. One of the shop owners was telling me about a new store that just opened up about a month ago and who knew it would be so close to home! It's called Scrapbook Boutique located at 3rd & Douglas in Lee's Summit, MO. It's a fantastic little shop.

So while I was in there browsing around I started talking to Judy (the Owner) and we got on the subject of her needing teachers. Well...tah dah...you've got one on your hands sister...LOL! So I quickly came home and started a couple of new projects for her. I will be teaching these in October. I expect some of you Lee's Summit ladies to come join me now that I'm so close!

The Paper Bag Album





Star Designer Album

Coupons, Coupons & MORE COUPONS!

I was out searching for some deals because the kids need fall/winter clothes. Nothing fits from last year and they are freezing their butts off...lol. I came across this blog, you may have already seen it(I'm usually behind on these types of things...lol) but there are some AMAZING coupons for this Labor Weekend. I printed off a 15% off coupon from Children's Place, a 40% off coupon from Justice, 15% off from Kohl's, 20% off from JC Pennys and a $5 off one as well and a bunch more. It will be nice to have them all because I'm not sure where I'll wind up doing my shopping (maybe a little at each place!).

I've posted the link below and I've also added it to my blog list on the side. I hope everyone has a great Labor Day Weekend!

http://printable-coupons.blogspot.com/