Sick again!

Well, after a very fun weekend, Russell and I both got sick. Russell woke up early Monday morning with a stomach bug and I had a sinus headache, fever and chills. Needless to say, we didn't go to work yesterday. Of course, when Camden found out that we were staying home, he wanted to stay home too. We both felt so yucky and weak that there was no way we could have managed with a 4 year at home too!! He went to Memaw Dorothy's at about 9:00 until 2:30ish. Russell and I laid in bed all day and tried to feel better. By that evening, we still weren't better and got winded just getting up!! Poor Camden was a trooper with 2 sick parents though!! He's such a good boy!! Neither one of us felt good this morning but I dragged myself into to work and Russell stayed home. We're both feeling a little better now--thank goodness!! It's been a very long time since either of us has been that sick! Now, we just need to keep it away from Camden!!

I'll post more about our fun weekend later.

So proud!

When I picked Camden up from school yesterday, his teacher told me that he was the best boy in the classroom all day! I was so proud and so was Camden! He's pretty good all the time but like all kids, he has his wild days!! In his classroom, they have a system that if they get 10 smiley faces in a row, they get to pick something out of the prize box. This is very popular and Camden loves to pick something. He filled up his entire card and his teacher sent it home yesterday. Here he is posing with it (he insisted on smiling this way)...

The funniest thing though was when he was showing it to Russell last night. He held it behind his back and wanted Russell to pick a hand. Well, Russell would pick a hand and Camden would say "Are you sure?" and Russell would say "Yeah". Camden then said "Are you $100 sure?". We both cracked up!! I think he meant: "Are you 100% sure?". He's such a funny boy!!!

Star Coordinator Award

I attended the annual United Way Appreciation Breakfast yesterday morning and was surprised to receive an award!! I, along with another person from my company, received the Star Coordinator Award (13 people total in the area received this award).

We received this award for running a terrific workplace campaign for 2008!! It was hard work and very frustrating at times but well worth it. We couldn't have done it without a great support team.

Now if I can just pull off this golf tournament to benefit the United Way, I'll be a happy girl (this is actually my 4th year doing it but with the economic times, it's been challenging to raise money)!

Batman!!!

I was cooking supper the other night and Camden came up behind me and startled me. He had been up in his room playing and decided to change into his pajamas. Lately he loves to change his clothes by himself. Anyway, he came up behind me and said "Mom" and I jumped and turned around and this is what I saw:

He had put on regular pajama bottoms, a batman pajama shirt, his batman mask and a belt that his cousin Carter gave him. He was pretending to be a super hero!!

So after I took these pictures, he wanted to pretend he was flying for the camera. We did this not long ago for his birthday invitations--he put on his batman pajamas (cape included) and mask, stood in a chair and jumped off. I took the picture while he was in mid-air so it really looked like he was flying. I let him jump off the chair a few times for the camera...

I promise, he didn't land on his face in this one. In fact, he landed on his feet everytime!

Girl's Day!!!

My Mom & Dad are leaving Thursday for a cruise and will be gone for 12 days! If you know me, you know how close I am with my family. I'm really going to miss them and the worst part is, I can't even talk to Mom while she's gone (I usually talk to her at least once a day)!! So, I decided that Mom and I needed a Girl's Day out before she left. The idea was to go out for breakfast and then get pedicures. Well, that changed. We started out shopping and decided that we had too much to shop for so we had a quick Subway lunch and shopped all day.

I was thankful that Russell and Camden spent the day together so I could have this day with Mom. It was really fun and brought back memories when the 2 of us used to shop every Saturday together.

Anyway, thanks Mom for a fun day together! We'll have to go for pedicures and breakfast after your trip!

TGIF!!

I'm so glad it's Friday!!! I'm ready for the weekend--ready to relax! Russell is feeling better -- he had his yearly case of strep throat this week. I'm just hoping that Camden doesn't get it. Camden woke up this morning saying he didn't feel good. When I asked him what hurt, he said nothing hurt, that he just had a bad coughie :) He's so funny.

Deal of the day!!!

I've been sick for about a week and a half and haven't been sleeping at night. I finally broke down and went to the doctor yesterday. Turns out I have a Sinus Infection. My doctor gave me 2 medicines to help me feel better - an antibiotic and a cough syrup to help me sleep at night.

I went to CVS yesterday to get them filled and I had 2 coupons for a $25 gift card for new prescriptions (if you know me, you know how much I love coupons). I didn't think they would let me use both coupons but it doesn't hurt to ask! Anyway, I picked up Camden early and off we went to CVS. They were extremely busy and after waiting 45 minutes, my medicine was finally ready. The lady there was very nice and let pay for my medicine separately so I could use both coupons (Yay)!!

1st prescription cost = $5
Received $25 gift card

2nd prescription cost = $35 (!!)
Used 1st $25 gift card so prescription only cost me $10
Received $25 gift card

Since I had Camden with me and he was such a patient boy, I let him pick out a small toy (not much to choose from at CVS but he found something). I got a couple other things and went to the front of the store to check out. I had a $2 coupon so my total was $5 all together, which I paid for with part of my 2nd gift card!!! So, after both prescriptions and a couple other things, I actually made money (well, CVS money)!!