What was I doing?

It seems that along with being a Mom I have lost some of my memory. I find myself relaxing in the shower { oh how I love my alone time} and all of the sudden I can't remember if I washed my hair or not.... well I figure I might as well do it again { it does say rinse and repeat, so better safe than sorry} Just yesterday I was driving with my son to Total Beverage...This is what coupons have done to me, I drove out of my way just to get a great deal on great wine, I didn't need the wine, but I like wine so I know I will drink it. {and I have a nice wine rack that is looking pretty sad these days, except for all that red wine that I don't like} As I was driving and singing along to the radio; this really does cheer up my son, not just me; I forgot where I was going.... only for a second, but I really did ask myself what was I doing? Sad huh? We got to the store and my son decided he hated shopping for wine, not a big surprise since he now hates shopping carts. So I need to hurry, I grab my wine as quick as I can {four yummy bottles for 15 dollars!} and we are out the door. I now know that my son is hungry for lunch, and since I drove out of my way for the wine we aren't super close to home. What do I do? I go to Wendy's... I know I said I was going to eat better, but it seems I do not have the motivation for that right now. I think I just like to eat too much, and with all my coupon deals I always seem to have too many yummy snacks at home. Maybe once summer gets here and I start wearing my swim suit everyday I'll get back on track. Maybe. Today my son and I were up early...6am, it was the one day we had to get to work early and of course this is the day we wake up to snow. So after a slushy walk with the dog we head off to work. I was so happy to see a coffee cup sitting on the counter for me and coffee that was still hot, how thoughtful. I don't really like coffee, but if I add some white mocha creamer and milk I don't mind it, and I really needed some help waking up today. Once my caffeine kicked in the kids and I had a blast playing, and our day at work went by pretty fast. Once we were home I started to prep dinner, but was interrupted by a fussy little guy hanging on my leg. Guess its nap time. After I put my son down I hop online to do you know what... look at coupons. I then realize  haven't had lunch, so I had to the kitchen where I see the start of my dinner prep.... oh yeah I was doing that wasn't I? So I finish prepping the fajitas and stick them into the fridge to marinate.  finally eat some lunch and remember I haven't added to my blog in awhile! It's not that I don't have anything to say, it's just that I get side tracked, very easily. My short term memory comes back in pieces ,I will suddenly remember there are clothes in the dryer, or dishes to do. I wonder if my memory will get better? Until then I will try to keep my things organized so I don't lose everything, and I will do my best to stay focused.

A little side note.. Last night I watched Extreme Couponing again and they made me mad, why do you need 80 bottles of Vitamin Water? Just because it is free doesn't mean you have to go nuts. Maybe it is a good thing that our stores limit people to three of the same  coupon, or we might get some crazies in our neck of the woods. Also, they showed a lady who had thousands of diapers saved, but she had no children!!! She said she plans on having children one day, and since they were free she couldn't resist...wow, just because it is cheap or free it doesn't mean you need to get it. That is my biggest coupon tip. Make a list of what you WANT at the store and then look for coupons to match that. Sure, you'll find some deals to maybe try something new or use a different brand, but PLEASE don't buy things you won't eat or use just because its free... that's just stupid, and wasteful. And if you have to get your free deal and don't want to use it then donate it.

Kelly Callahan