Bathing Suit Shopping and Post-Baby Belly

So, I'm brave to show this, but here is my belly almost 5 months after having Mason. (The stretch marks are darker than they appear, lol!)

Now, I can't remember the last time I went to a gym. I was banned from working out while I was pregnant due to a high-risk pregnancy. And since then, I haven't had time! Yes, I'm making excuses. But I really don't have the time (or the gym membership!) to go. (Dear husband, please get me the treadmill I've been asking for since November, thanks!) Also, I'm still breastfeeding and plan on doing so for at least the rest of 2011, so I am always extra hungry and thirsty, and my body needs extra calories right now.

Anyway, we are going to Florida in a few weeks and I need a bathing suit! I proudly rocked a bikini while pregnant with both boys, but I want to hide my after-baby belly. I need to find a tankini. Not a tiny little strappy bikini (sigh), but something that covers my belly. And probably boy-shorts to cover my hips.

Yipee.

My Pretty New Stroller

Check it out! We've (well, I've!) been looking for a light-weight side-by-side stroller to take to Disney in a few weeks. Also, to use this spring and summer to take the boys for walks. I bought a Maclaren Twin Triumph! It's chocolate brown and beautiful! I love strollers. If I had tons of money (and Jordan wouldn't kill me) I'd likely own every beautiful stroller ever made. Anyway, this one should do the trick for Disney and warm weather! Tomorrow is supposed to be near 60 degrees, so we might get to take it for a test drive.

Cheap Diapers at Walgreens

Just wanted to share this great deal! You can get 4 Jumbo Packs of Walgreens Diapers for $10.

This week, Walgreens Brand diapers are B1G1. They are $8.99 a pack. In the front of most stores is an Infant Care Coupon Book, which offers a $2 coupon for Walgreens Diapers. You only need one coupon and it only needs to be scanned once - it will automatically be applied to all four packs of diapers, for a total discount of $8!

(To my local moms, the Walgreens on Rt. 9 had these coupon books. And I have two extra if anyone needs it!)

It cost me $10.68 for four packs - two of size 3 and two of size 4. In the size 3, you get 36 diapers. In size 4, you get 31. Not a bad deal!

Here's the math:
Pack 1: $8.99
Pack 2: FREE
Pack 3: $8.99
Pack 4: FREE

Total: $17.98
Coupon: -$8.00

Total (before tax!) $9.98!!! That's about $2.50 a pack.

Jordan and I grabbed four packs on Sunday, but I'm heading back to stock up a bit. These are the first diapers I've bought Mason since he's been born, but I know he will be in disposables full-time while we are in Florida next month!

Where have I been?

You poor blog. You have been neglected! I am a stay-at-home mom now, and I have even less time for you!

Since quitting my job to stay home with the boys, I have been busier than ever! I'm not sure how it's possible, but I really am busier now than I was when I was working 40 hours a week. It's a good kind of busy, though. Mason and Gavin keep me on my feet. I'm enjoying it - I feel like I am really investing in their lives by being home with them. And I've even found a bit of time to invest in myself. I am taking a crocheting class and checked an adult book out of the library for the first time that I can remember!

Anyway - all is well over this way! I will try to find some more time to blog! :)