Today we did some MAJOR grocery shopping...last night's trip was for minimal amounts of food as I wasn't sure we were going to go grocery shopping today. So...small bits of shopping done locally last night and a trip to the *big city* today. We went to Sam's Club and Wegmans and spent $350.00 between the two. Given all my medical bills and the cash laid out for medications over the past 7 months, our budget has been beyond tight. This is the first month we've had a bit more freedom and my cupboards have been lacking....freezer too. NOT ANYMORE! YAY! We stocked up on essentials besides food too...dish soap, laundry soap, shampoo, enough baby formula for a month (probably much more than a month's supply as he is now eating baby food 3 times a day plus cereal too), paper products....you get the idea. Everything has been put away except for a large amount of canned goods which will wait until tomorrow when I can clean out the pantry and get it all organized. It makes me feel good to have a stocked freezer and pantry!!! Meat will be unpacked, trimmed, divided up and frozen tomorrow too unless I get a big streak of energy.
    Also, on Friday, I spent all day with a friend and Jeremiah hitting up yard sales. I am so addicted. He got 22 articles of clothing (all in great shape)....4 of which are jackets and 5 pairs of cordoroy pants great for winter creeping on wood floors which can get coldish, a laundry basket full of toys.....3 crinkly books are in the wash at the moment and I will be washing down the other toys in the morning, 3 Richard Scarey learning videos, 1 Baby Einstein dvd, 3 movies for mommy and daddy, 2 alarm clocks and a handmade flannel baby quilt all for $16.00....I feel like we hit the jackpot!!!    HOORAY!   I love to shop and I love a good bargain...can you tell? :)
    Anyway, on to the cleaning and preparations for Pete's uncle who is visiting next week! I'm working on the living room tonight...anyone want to come help? ;)

Michelle