Life As I Know It: baby is cold outside

January 30, 2009

baby is cold outside

With Chris being off of work and us having very little money coming in, I have been really trying to watch everything we spend and see where we can save. When the kids leave their room, I am constantly trying to remind them to turn off the lights or the TV. I have been taking trips to the store only when needed, and trying to wash clothes only as needed. But when I walked in on Alanna like this the other day, I wondered if I was taking things to far??

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Michelle Fluttering Butterflies1/30/2009
We've been trying to cut down lately as well. Unplugging unnecessary electrical items, turning off lights, turning the heating off or at least down. Buying value brand foods. It's hard times!
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Mason and Terri's Mom1/30/2009
I'm laughing....but I'm really trying not too. Okay mama its time to go knock the dust off of the thermastat and cut it up a few notches! ha haaa ha

check that babies toes to see if they have blood flow still! (KIDDING!!!)
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designHER Momma1/30/2009
I totally understand. It's funny, cute and sad all at the same time. I'm in the same boat.
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Lori1/31/2009
I know it's not funny, but that made me laugh!! Hang in there!!
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Lindsey2/01/2009
OMG how cute! Was it a dramatic flare or was she really cold??
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January 30, 2009

baby is cold outside

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