Eddy left Friday for Florida with his baseball team. The only thing that makes me feel better is knowing they take a BUS there (ssssoooo
not jealous of that part!). So trying to stay occupied and do a few fun things with Isaac, we headed to the mall yesterday because I saw that Clifford the Big Red Dog was going to at Barnes and Noble. I wish I would have brought my camera because he did really well. Walked right up to him and shook his hand. After Clifford left,I had to explain
several times that Clifford had to go to his house; that's why he had to leave.
After that, I thought I'd try my luck at finding a bargain on a winter coat for Isaac next year. We trekked upstairs at Younkers and all their winter stuff was gone. Bummer. Last year I picked up a Columbia jacket for $20 (regularly $120). I knew I was pushing it (as far as Isaac cooperating), but thought maybe I could find something at Sears. I forgot that we have to not only walk past the water fountain, but also those stupid ride-on toys that cost 75 cents. Ugh. We stopped at the fountain long enough to throw two pennies in the fountain and convinced Isaac we'd stop at the toys if he was a good boy at Sears.
Now, to the point of this whole posting. I was debating between two coats (one navy, one royal). But then I turned around and saw a clearance rack. There was a 4T coat that looked warmer than the two I was debating on, plus also came with a matching hat and mittens that attach to the coat. The sign said and additional 30% off the clearance price. It was originally $55 and marked down to 26.99. I wasn't sure if the coat actually belonged on that rack, so I was going to bring it up to the counter to see how much it actually was. Well, during this time, Isaac discovered some Spiderman tub toys that were in a zippered pouch. With every second that I ignored him (and did not open the pouch), his crying/snotty nose/attempts at getting out of the stroller/screaming got worse. So by the time we hit the check-out counter, it was full-on ridiculousness.
Over Isaac's screaming, I asked the lady how much the clearance-rack coat was... let's remember that it was originally $55. She rings it up... SIX DOLLARS AND NINETY-NINE CENTS!! Uh,
I'll take it! Even with Isaac's fit, I still got a rush. I love finding a deal.
And if you were in the mall yesterday, you probably saw and heard Isaac's fit as we walked past the ride-on toys (uh, NO we did not stop) and the water fountain. I'm such a mean mom.
Last weekend while Eddy was out of town, Isaac and I drove to St. Cloud to see my sister and her husband. My parents were also there, so we got to celebrate our birthdays (Lindsey's b-day is 2 days before mine). Isaac loves candles and loves to sing "Happy Birthday"!
Every once in awhile Isaac will take to spashing in the tub. It makes me happy to have shower doors I can shut. Here is he is, smiling through the glass, and then waiting for a "fish kiss". 
Although I was feeling really under-the-weather, Isaac and I packed up our stuff (picnic lunch, toys/books, extra undies/pants/socks, stroller--basically enough stuff to last several days) Wednesday morning and headed to the Dome to watch UWS' first two games of the season. Isaac was a peach and slept for a little over an hour on the way down. Grandpa J met us there, which was great. My Uncle Steve was also able to come for a little while. Four hours, two games, a semi-crabby child, and a very tired Mamma, UWS was undefeated! I wish I could say I was able to pay more attention, but that's what happens when you have toddler running around a nearly emptly stadium. Eddy was able to take Isaac out on the field after the game. Even though Isaac slept for part of the way home, it was still early to bed for both of us. Way to go, Yellowjackets!!
