Best. Sleepover. Ever. And I have pictures to prove it.

I wish blogger would be more picture posting friendly. (sigh) I'm giving up. You'll just have to cope with the big spaces...the pictures are still cute though.

Very. First. Sleepover.

That's right. Ben is having his very first sleepover tonight with Miles...on a weeknight! Am I like the coolest mom ever?!

(Actually, Jim and Aleycia's employers should get some credit for scheduling them in such a way that makes all this fun possible.)

I'm expecting a lot of wrestling and playdoh, some cookie eating and a tantrum when Ben finds out Miles won't actually sleep in his bed with him.


Photos tomorrow.

Save megabucks on a Leapfrog Tag system

This is how I bought the Leapfrog Tag Jr. (ages 2-4) system and four additional books (the system also comes with one) for $17.96.

Regular price I would have paid $78.95.



LEAPFROG TAG JR. SYSTEM
Print this coupon...

http://www.leapfrog.com/etc/medialib/leapfrog/coupons/additional_coupons.Par.63631.File.tmp/10%20off%20Print%20Coupon%20For%20Tag.pdf

and print off the $10 off Tag coupon on this Target site. You might have to search for it.
http://tiny.cc/Ao9Ha

Use the $10 off manufacturer coupon and Target coupon and combine that with the Leapfrog sale and you'll get the Tag Jr. for $8.99. Make sure you use the $10 manufacturer coupon even if it looks like it's for the regular Leapfrog system.

TAG JR. BOOKS!
For the best deal on books, start by going to: http://toysrus.shoplocal.com/ToysRus/default.aspx?action=entryflash&promotioncode=ToysRus-091101&DisplayPageNumber=1 and on page 14-15 you'll find the Tag Jr. books. Click on them to print out the reduced price and effective dates to take to Target or Wal-Mart to have them price match the books at $7.99.

Then, print off the manufacturer coupon (http://www.leapfrog.com/etc/medialib/leapfrog/coupons/additional_coupons.Par.63631.File.tmp/10%20off%20Print%20Coupon%20For%20Tag.pdf ) so you have one for each book you want. Use the $5 off manufacturer coupon for each book to bring the price down to $2.99!

GET A FREE BOOK
You also get a free ABC book here http://www.leapfrog.com/en/freebook/splash.html when you register for the leapfrog program.

If Target gives you issue with the Target coupon, tell them other people have used it for the Tag Jr. They should let you use it. When I went in they didn't bat an eye.

Also, these coupons will also work for the regular Leapfrog Tag system (ages 4-8) if you need to stock up on gifts. The system is a little more expensive than the Jr., but it's still a great price.

This is confusing so if you have questions, just ask!

"I gotta feelin'..."

Ben loves to listen to the Black Eye Peas before he goes to bed for the night. Sort of gets him all pumped up to sleep through the night.

I love how he acts all upset that he's being laughed at, but not really. I think he may have a performer's heart.

Want to know what we're doing tonight? We're working on Silent Night. Who knows...maybe Grandpa Bubba will program him at church this Christmas.

Ben's Crib Goes Bye-bye

Ben's been sleeping in a twin bed for the past eight (but who's counting) nights and has been a superstar. He loves it and, if you come to visit, will make sure to show it to you first thing. The creators of Ben's happiness? Tim and Beth. They lent us Ben's new big boy bed and boy are we grateful!

Last Wednesday we were walking (well, Ben was strolling) to church and Ben, out of nowhere, looks up and says, "Not my bed, Dude's bed." I think his favorite part about the bed is that it came from Uncle Dude. I don't really care what causes him to be so excited and happy about it...I'll take it!