Grocery shopping and sanity

Last night was that dreaded time of the month when I have to go to a "big grocery shopping" trip. It is always something I have dreaded for many reasons. It is never fun to spend that much money on something that will be gone in a few weeks. However, I have found it to be more enjoyable now that I leave the kids with Matthew and I go by myself. I can take my time and look for deals. Last night I went to both Aldis and Wal-Mart. All I can say is I was very proud of myself and Matthew was absolutely amazed at the amount of groceries I had bought for the amount of money I spent. On the way home I called Matthew to tell him that I was leaving Wal-Mart and that I should be home shortly and I think all he said was, "thank God!". I just had to laugh. The stuff he was putting up with in the 2 1/2 hours I was gone I had been dealing with all day. Those two words somehow helped me to remember how much my husband appreciates what I do everyday and also made me happy that he was now dealing with it for a few hours to give me a break to regain my sanity. I kinda felt bad for him because the kids have been extra trying this week because they are both getting over being sick and I know how they have been, but I am happy and thankful that I have a husband who is willing to help out. OK, this is off track a little, but I just have to add that Logan has decided that he wants to wake 3 or 4 times at night now and Matthew has been wonderful helping with Logan at night. I am very happy for this because I do need some sleep! Love you honey!