Another Weekend Down

This weekend was full of fun, work, a little bit of stress, and a bit more fun.

Friday night I worked with my great kiddo who spent the night. Sean kept Keelyn on Saturday so I could get in some mad Christmas shopping on Saturday, and boy did I shop!* I started off by getting Owen some much-needed snow gear for his first time to see the snow! Boots, snowpants, winter coat, and a hat. Now, we just need to get the lil' guy some gloves and he'll be ready to go.

Then I headed to Jordan Creek. Yikes. I got several gift cards, looked for a few other things, got Keelyn some new pj's (since ya know, her 3-6 month ones are a bit too snug on her), and paid our cell phone bill. Anything to save 44 cents on a stamp, people.

Then a trip to Factory Card Outlet, Borders, Target, KMart, followed by a drive-thru at Arby's for Sean. Closely followed by exhaustion. And happiness... to be home. It was looney tunes out there! The lines in stores and at stoplights were absolutely insane. I think that 3/4 of the state was out shopping this weekend, especially since so many of us had cabin fever from the big ol' blizzard and all.

*Side Note: Did you know that I actually hate to shop? I hate spending my money on myself. I hate the lines. I hate trying things on. I hate the buyer's remorse I get for some things. I hate the crowds. I hate the annoying high school kids who don't watch where they are going. I hate the morons who can't park correctly in their own spot. And I especially hate it 10x's more during the holiday season.

My goal was to get the remaining presents wrapped Saturday night so I could bake all day today. Alas, my goal was not met :(. After being away from Keelyn all day, I spent the entire night with her.

As for today? I wrapped, cleaned, did some dishes, and made 3 kinds of cookie dough to start baking tomorrow night. It's gonna be a long week with that, folks. But I love baking cookies to give to people. Especially my Snickers cookies. Normally I share recipes {even ones that aren't mine! :O)}... but not this one. I guard this one with my life.

I plan to take pics of the baking progress, and of course, my little helper, too.

Oh. And for those of you holding onto your seats with wonder... Keelyn's diaper rash is clearing up quite nicely. Thanks to my good friend Kendra for the bag balm. Working like a charm :)