Black Friday Only comes once a year and it was nonstop...

This year was the first year, I ever went Black Friday Shopping, I spent $606.00 *(but i also bought those things i needed anyway, like pullups, a potty seat, and a new purse/wallet)**(( My vera wang's strap is cracked and my wallet is loosing money**))  But I saved...by the numbers combined savings 515.50 in store -plus- 60 kohls cash, 10 target gift card, 2 off meijer.making a combined savings of 587.50.. spent 606 - think I did ok?? I know some people saved more but for a newbie I give myself a Thumbs-up. I did get all my shopping done, from this point on if I forgot a gift or want to give more, WE Are MAKING it!


While shopping I realized people dont spend as much time with there kids as others. Some parents were mumbeling that they couldnt buy this or that toy because it ment they would have to sit there and participate (boardgame), when a video game just "shuts them up".


Which brings me to my 2nd point, Daycare/Preschool. I use to hate the idea, nope not my kids, waste of money... Till I needed them to Once i started school again we had to find a school for the kids to go 3 days a week. And i use to RUSH to pick them up. Till they got mad at me for not letting them finish nap time or have the afternoon snack. Joss has informed me that she and Balian want to be dropped off before morning 1st snack, and picked up AFTER, naptime/snacktime. 
     Anyway, the kids are learning more then I would have the Patience to teach them at home. My sanity is better and i Feel Im a better mother. Besides they want to go, and they arent there more then they need to be. Some kids I am now more certain that they NEED to go to socialize and PLAY with kids there own age, because sometimes parents just get overwhelmed.

So back to today "Black Friday" Amos and the kids watched the IronBowl game. War eagle!!?


Joss and I went to the Circle of Lights, with my mom and uncle. It was so nice. When she saw santa arrive it was magic! the joy and innocence in her eyes warmed my heart. 

So now its bedtime, I was awoken from my nap, so Ive technically been up since, 4am.