My husband and I have recently begun couponing. I have always clipped coupons, even as a young child. I helped my mom shop and even did the family grocery shopping when I got my license. I love coupons. I think they are really neat since they are basically just like cash. I try and hunt for coupons wherever I go. I use multiple coupon codes when I shop on-line. I get some pretty great deals but lately I have even amazed myself.
You really can get stuff for free!
I have been watching the coupon show on t.v. and it really has me interested and focused on saving money and spending less for more! We have been doing this for a little bit over one month and already have a stock pile. I don't get everything for free but I am getting really great deals. I just got 18 bottles of Lawry's marinade and 21 boxes of pasta for free. I have a stash of razors that I paid maybe a few dollars for. I am talking a power shick razor for $.89. I have 12 boxes of tampax tampons (20 count) that I paid less than $12 total for.
I never thought I would purchase coupons but there are sites where you can buy them for $.08 each and if that makes a product free that means I only spent $.08 on 'that bottle of marinade'. Works for me!! So I am totally into this couponing thing and I am ready to score more free food and products for my family.
Now on to the important topic for tonight........First let me say once again: PERCS I love you! Brendan was doing his nightly walk around the house for exercise in his croc walker and all the sudden he stopped and I saw him lift up one hand high in the air. I wondered what he was doing when he then lifted his second hand high into the air. I kept quiet because I was in awe. Brendan has NEVER lifted two hands off of his walker. He has never stood by himself. He then proceeded to clap. I have no idea why he felt the need to stop walking and clap but he did and it was AMAZING! He doesn't like when you make a big deal out of things but I couldn't help myself. We walked some more and I had him do it again just to see if he could and he did twice more. I am shocked. How can he even do this? Have I been right all along and he can stand but has not had the confidence? Is it PERCS benefitting him this much in just 1 1/2 months? I am not sure of the answers but I am very excited to see what is to come.
I have always said Brendan never ceases to amaze me and once again I am saying it tonight. I am ecstatic!
It was Thanksgiving day back in 2002. I was only 23 years old and my life forever changed on that day. I had a placental abruption and Brendan was born at 33 weeks. He lost oxygen during delivery due to incompetent care but was a fighter and turned 17 this year. My journey in life over the past 17 years took many turns I was not expecting but I try to stay strong and have my husband by my side even when I am not.
WOW! Okay, I am totally excited about Brendan and his standing solo. That ROCKS!!! I am excited about his future and yours. I love watching kids progress and know that there is hope for them out there, if parents take the lead and get it done. I have seen so many kids who could benefit from something like PERCS, but I have also noted that their parents don't seem to care. That's a local thing, I guess. I know this kind of thing takes guts, but I know parents who won't even read research on stuff like this. And this is something most doctors won't even tell you about. I know if it could help Emma, I would do it. She needs a lot more than PERCS to help her walk solo, but it still amazes me anyway. I am proud of you for going forth with this regardless of what that one ortho doctor said. Look at the results--that's what matters. I cannot wait to see what else Brendan will do. He is amazing. Yes, I totally bet the PERCS is helping, but I also bet that things feel better and that is improving his confidence. Wouldn't it be so great if he let go one day and started walking solo without the walker. I am waiting on that. That will be a great day, for sure.
ReplyDeleteI am totally interested in the coupon thing, and I have been watching that show too. But, I can't figure it all out yet. I have yet to find a local store that will do double coupons, and most of them limit the quantities applicable. Maybe there is something that I don't know. Most likely the latter. LOL!
Congratulations on all the great progress. I am so HAPPY for you all!
Thank you for your excitment Amy. It is really nice to hear. Your post made me teary eyed because I never pictured him walking solo one day. I really take it one day at a time and do not focus on the future. I have dreamed that he will walk one day but I leave it that. I think it is too painful to think about what he can't do now. I think your post made me think for 10 seconds that maybe he will walk one day or at least stand and take a few steps. I never expected him to do what he did last night so who knows what else he is capable of. I am sorry if you write and I don't post comments. I have no time to read other blogs. I wish I did!
ReplyDeleteI'm a couponer too! I haven't gone to the extremes I've seen on TV but I score free stuff whenever I can. The blog moneysavingmom.com is a great resource and got me started on CVSing. Do you do that too?
ReplyDeleteI am so excited about the wonderful things happening with Brendan! You're right, he is an amazing boy and will go so far in life! PERCS is amazing!
Yay!!!
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