Good Weekend. On Friday, we went to the free movie in the park thing. It was really nice. It was ALL free (with taxpayer dollars I suppose). Popcorn, rootbeer floats, movie, etc. They have 3 more we'll try to check out in the following weeks.

Yesterday I was feeling domestic so I made eggs, pancakes, bacon, and chocolate milk. don't remember the last time I did anything like that and kids had a blast. They helped me cook. I have to say it is so true moms have eyes on the back of their heads. The kids wanted to stand on chairs and help/watch and I was a little nervous when they wanted to watch the stove and the griddle, but I was keeping a sharp eye on LM and they seemed fine. I sent BM to wash his hands which got covered with egg and I popped my head out of the room and was watching him/helping him with something when I decided I really should keep a better eye on LM. As I turned to look at him his arm was just starting to reach for the griddle. So I grabbed his arm/stopped him and I think he just jumped out of his skin. He thought I Was preoccupied (which I was). I said, "might as well learn now. Mommy has eye on the back of her head." LOL. Just funny how that instinct kicks in sometime. Though you could argue it was inevitable (curiosity). I can't say him getting burned would be the worst thing (because you bet he would NEVER do that again). He just has to take my word it's hot and I am glad he didn't get burned because blech, no one likes to get burned.

Anyway, kids are really good helpers. BM is very proficient at cracking eggs. Guess he has been practicing with daddy. LM helped me with pouring.

After that we went down to the pool. Usually closes Labor Day which peeves me but I swore they had increased the weeks/months this year. I couldn't remember to when though and can't find anything on it. Since it was hot yesterday we figured we'd check it out. It was empty but our key worked. Wasn't quite sure, but when we got to the pool it was certainly heated. (Usually you can hardly tell, they don't heat it much). A few more people appeared eventually. I guess it is still open. Through September I guess. There would be no point once October hits.

Oh, then we went to the gym and got a good workout. I missed aerobics but I only have 1 more paid-for class. Am so broke so glad I could put off another week. I'll owe $30 next Saturday for a new card (it is only $2.50/class so not bad at all). I can probably stretch that $30 out for the rest of the year - it will get so hectic with our trips, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. I LOVE the class but not sure how much I can keep up once tax season hits. It's a bit of a drive. They gym is close and convenient but a little more boring. We do SO much stretching at aerobics which is really good for me. I injure easily otherwise. But I have to just work on doing some of the routines/stretching from home. I should be able to do that.

Today we're going to that family reunion thing, so the kids will have fun.

I was thinking about food as everyone was mentioning their food bills in that one thread. I just remembered 2 days a week BM eats at preschool - he gets 2 snacks and lunch so eats most his food for the day there. Then dinner at home. LM will be in the same boat soon enough. I wonder if that will help our grocery bill a tad. I don't expect much difference since lunch here tends to be PBJ. But we'll see. I always consider the gas and other costs when it comes to preschool but had forgotten that we will save a little on food. Hardly enough, but every little bit helps.

Which reminds me yesterday when I was cooking I thought, "we need bacon!" I had seen a 2 for 1 add on the ready bacon you just pop in the microwave to warm up. I think dh usually gets generic (more a rare treat) but I sent him to pick some up - just down the street at our new Walgreens. They were Oscar Mayer and they were divine. Much better than the generic. But 2 things of bacon for $3 (30 strips?). Not bad.

P.S. If you want some good/cute kids' music, check out Laurie Berkner. Kids love her Buzz Buzz c.d. but I have been introducing it to LM more lately and he is just LOVING it. A little more sophisticated than the usual kids' music and very cute.