IHOP

Dustin took the kids to Josh's Halloween parade last Tuesday. If you remember last year's fiasco at all you can understand why I let him go ahead and take him alone. Now, even though this year didn't entail tears and even though only 5 of the 33 photos Dustin took were actually in focus, you can clearly see that Josh wasn't far from a breakdown.





It's so funny how ten minutes before an event Josh will be laughing and singing and jumping with joy.

And as soon as you tell him to "perform" he clams up and acts like he's mute.

I'd show you pictures of the kids on the actual Halloween night but Lauren was in no mood and was screaming the whole way home from Larry and Toni's. The only reason I even got a photo of Josh was because I bribed him with two pieces of candy. He was already irritated with me that I wouldn't go out and buy him a new costume because he wanted to be Scooby Doo...not a doctor. This he tells me right before the last house. Do mother's ever win??


So, Sunday morning it was Dustin's turn to get up with Lauren and make breakfast. I heard Lauren start to cry and gently tapped his shoulder to wake him up just enough to realize she was crying. Usually the gentle tap turns into a kick in the butt, but for some reason it did not come to that this Sunday. I fell back asleep only to be rudely awoken about 15 minutes later. I honestly thought the house was on fire and Dustin was screaming for me to get to safety.

I came running downstairs to find him making pancakes and sausage. It is important to understand that Dustin got his cooking abilities from his mother (sorry Toni) and I've never expected him to try anything more than cereal or cinnamon rolls from a can for breakfast.

Now realize my eyes were still half shut and my mind was still in sleeping mode. He prefaced our conversation with, "Don't put this on the blog." But, he is not here tonight; therefore, it is free reign. Then he moved aside to show me his pancakes.

Oh..my..God. The batter was like play dough. It was disgusting and the only photo I have for proof is this:

There was a small struggle in order for me to get this photo; hence, the pinky finger in the shot.

Hysterical.

In other exciting news, the coupon monster has struck again. I got an AMAZING deal on diapers last weekend and completely forgot to show all my loot! I basically got the diapers for half price and saved a total of $39.75!!!!

I know you look at all those diapers and think that they should last me until Lauren's potty trained. Yeah, right!! This is probably only two and a half months worth! Sick, huh?

With all the money I've been saving, Dustin should be able to afford a very nice anniversary gift for me!!