Just a small reason not to blog...

So my little one is 6 months old now... can you believe that? Seems like I'll be able to start up with the blogging a little more often now that we are getting in more of a routine. My mom is up for the next few weeks to help out since I have some weird medical things going on, but all is well and a visit is just what was needed! We are also in the process of painting the nursery. Six months old and just getting around to the nursery - seems a little late, I know. But here is the short part of our story: We are in the process of adopting an adorable little boy and we received less than 24 hours notice that we would be getting him. Since we were going through the local foster care system for the adoption, we had no inclination that it would be a newborn that we were getting and so did not stock up on ANYTHING related to babies. It could have just as easily been a four year old, and how well would onesies have been for him/her? So not only did we not have any warning or prior planning, I did not want to start a nursery and then have him taken away from us and stare at an empty baby nursery every day. I am more confident now and we are much farther along in the process so I think things are going to work out just fine! We have gone with yellow walls and a deeper red, sort of brick color, for the trim. We are also doing the ceiling a deep blue with the intention that as he gets a little older we can paint stars and constellations on the ceiling. Yes, we are going to be pretty cool parents if I do say so myself!

As the little one came, that meant I went part time and money has been much tighter around our household. Couponing has been much more important and stretching a dollar is a must. I will share my insight on how to do this through the blogsphere. Gnight to all!