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Playing with Eleanor at the splash park. Samuel and Logan. Logan is six weeks older than Samuel.
Playing at the splash park.

This is my picture entry for "parents of the year".

Six Months

Where has time gone? Tomorrow, Logan will be six months old. Selfishly, I am having trouble with this milestone. I keep thinking about how Logan is likely our last baby and I can't help but want time to slow down. I love and cherish every second I get to spend with my sweet little man. He truly completes our family.

Logan had his six month well child check last Friday. At the appointment, he weighed 13 lbs, 8 oz (5%) and measured 25" (5-10%). I guess we shouldn't expect to pay for Logan's college education with a basketball scholarship?

At six months, Logan:

• has no teeth.


• rolls all over the place to get what he wants.


• loves sucking his thumb and chewing on everything.


• is very verbal. He likes to squeal, growl and laugh.


• has developed separation anxiety.


• LOVES attention.


• wakes up once a night.


• eats peas, sweet potatoes, butternut squash and lima beans.


• LOVES his big sister more than anyone.

Today, Logan had tubes put in his ears. After five ear infections in less than six months, his pediatrician insisted. Logan did a great job with the surgery and seems to be back to his usual happy baby. He charmed all of the nurses as well as the anesthesiologist and made his mama very proud.

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Adventures in Couponing

On Saturday morning, Logan and I headed out to a local Wal-Mart Supercenter in search of good deals and coupon-using opportunities. My first extreme coupon event was a success. When I went to the check-out, the total was just over $80. After coupons, my total was $29. As an added bonus, I was able to send in a $15 rebate for formula. In the end, my total out of pocket came to $14. I was amazed and had to immediately call my mom and sister.

During this shopping trip, I bought two large containers of Enfamil formula, organic milk, regular milk, cheese, Mothers Day cards, razors, three boxes of dishwashing cubes, two large bottles of All Free and Clear Detergent, yogurt and a few other items I can't seem to remember. All of this for a net of $14. Amazing, huh?

I must note that I refuse to buy things that we don't need or won't use simply because it's a good deal. In addition, I will not buy more than three months worth of anything other than diapers, wipes and formula.

I don't do a lot of coupon research myself. I simply don't have time. Instead, I take advantage of the people who do it for the public. My two favorite sites are: The Coupon Girlz and Deal Seeking Mom. Check them out. You might get hooked.