This was me last week!
Between my students at school being in rare form, Austin being sick again, and Amilia getting into everything, I lost several of my marbles this week! To top it all off, Ryan spent several evenings painting the exterior of the house. He finished Saturday, but I'm glad he was able to finish before it gets too hot. Oh, and then we smelled gas in the house and it was coming from the oven which had started doing weird things, so that needed to be replaced.
Austin had a low fever and was sent home from school last week. Ryan stayed home with him and the next day he still had a temp and was very tired so he stayed with Ryan's mom. Apparently he had too much fun because that night I said he was probably well enough to go to school but he said "No, my brain really hurts when I shake my head". Ok fine, one more day.
Savings:
*I got a membership to The Joint which is a chiropractic place. I was a year overdue for an adjustment but the place I went was quite a drive and a $20 copay. Now I get a weekly crackalackin for $12 and the place is on the way to get Amilia from the sitter. I am feeling so much better!
*Made pancakes and breakfast muffins for the week.
*I trimmed my bangs and waxed my brows and face.
*Ryan found us a great deal on an oven at the new Sears outlet that opened close by. It was $500 less than comparable models at Lowes/Home Depot. His dad helped him pick it up and install it so we were only out an oven for one night.
*Austin needed shorts and shoes for school. I searched coupon codes and store coupons and was able to get some stuff online and in store. I bought his shorts a size bigger in elastic waist so he can also wear them in the fall. Having school uniforms has saved a great deal of money on clothes for us!
*I baked 2 loaves of whole wheat bread.
*Made a double batch of laundry soap and dishwasher detergent.
*Took the kids to the free HomeDepot kids workshop on Saturday. The project was a flower pot and they also got a free plant to put in it. We had a great time!
*Got some free oils from my DoTERRA rewards points with my monthly order.
*Visited my friend and got more lettuce and green onion from her garden. Made a pasta salad with some of the chopped green onion...very tasty!
Dinner Menu:
Monday: Cinco de Mayo!! Chicken enchiladas, chips, salsa, and guacamole!!
Tuesday: daddy grill night, polish sausage, boiled potatoes, and asparagus
Wednesday: stir fry with quinoa
Thursday: crockpot chicken and noodles
Friday: cheese pizza
Saturday: lemon Parmesan penne with steamed veggies and chicken (recipe from theprudenthomemaker.com)
Have a wonderful week!
