What a busy weekend Mixing a few posts into one! Contest winner, and a new contest!!

I have to say, I have not been so tired as I am right now in a long time. As some of you know, I have recently taken over my step fathers Billiards Club. My working hours have more than doubled, and I am tired. I have to ask, how do people who work full time with young kids do it?? My space is a mess. My laundry pile has gone from my knees to my waist. I've made 1 home cooked meal in the last week. (And boy was it yummy) And most of all, I miss Ben. For the last year and a half I've worked 3 days a week, though 12 hour days. Now I'm working 6 days a week, with at least one of those days being 12 hours. With a lack of child care, it isn't easy. Ben has been coming to work with me in the afternoons, and going home with Daddy when he gets off work. I do have a babysitter when she gets off school and weekends. And I pay her well, or I think I do. ($5 per hour and she's 14) (which means I'm working for $3.50 an hour when she's watching him) Daddy is dead set against daycare because we had a bad encounter about 6 months ago. On Ben's second day, he got out of the school and into the yard. The school was located on a busy street. When they couldn't find him did they call me?? NO. They found him and got mad at him for getting out. I had prewarned them that he is extremely cleaver, and that at first he would need to be watched. I also said if they couldn't handle that to let me know and I wouldn't leave him there. So anyway. When I went to pick him up, he was crying. (to be expected, it was only his second day) Do you think they told me about him escaping when I picked him up?? NO, Ben told us later that night. He said "The teacher was mad at me" we said "Why" He said "Because I went outside by myself" we said "WHAT!!" (Reminding him that he wasn't to go outside alone) The next day I called the daycare, and confronted them on the situation. They had nothing to say. I asked why I wasn't told, and they really couldn't give me an answer. So, that's why daycare isn't an option right now. Not only is Ben still scared from the encounter, Daddy isn't to keen on trying again either.

Sorry for the long rant!!!

Corey and I did complete a task last night. We got the dart boards up at the Club. We used 2 sheets of plywood, and covered them with carpet. Attached them to the wall and hung the dart boards. It came out really well!! I also had enough carpet left over for a runner at the front door.

Ok, so the winner of last weeks contest is....Andrea2u
Andrea, you have won your choice of a $10 e.l.f. ecard, or e.l.f. lipgloss in the pic ---->

Please email me at abusymommyonthego[at]gmail[dot]com

Please note if you choose the e.l.f. ecard, shipping to Canada is $14.95.

Ouch, I know. I didn't realize this at first.


OK, and last of all, Freebie Recap for last week, and a new contest. I know, I'm a day late.

I didn't get a whole lot of goodies last week, but I did get some coffee. Buzz Agent offered a great campaign this time. 2 cans of Nabob Coffee, Breakfast Blend and Full City. I myself would have to say the Full City is way to strong for me, but I found the Breakfast Blend to be quite nice. I don't dring a lot of coffee, more of a Red Rose girl myself, but I have to say, I did enjoy the Breakfast Blend, and will keep it in my cupboard for myself and company. Included in the package was seven $2 off coupons for Nabob Coffee and 3 Plantable Cards. I think I may plant them in the coffee containers when they're empty.

If anyone would like one of the $2 coupons, Please email me at abusymommyonthego[at]gmail[dot]com I have 7 looking for homes. The only thing I ask for in return is for you to let me know how you liked it!!

So, this weeks prize will be a little different, we're going to run this contest for 3 weeks, (it's a good prize) Starts today and ends on Sunday October 5th. This prize is....----> A free mani or peti.

I received this from the Herbal Essences Promotion (this promo is still going) but the closest place to me to get it done is a longer drive than it's worth (for me).

You can enter once per day, all you have to do is leave a comment on my blog. You can earn an extra entry per week by blogging about this contest on your own blog. Easy Peasy!!

Good luck to all.