This looks like so much fun! Blogger Donna had this posted in her blog, so I joined in. You can too, just go here and read the instructions on how to join in! You don't have to have a blog to do it, so Mom, go ahead and check it out!!!
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Christmas Ornament Exchange
This looks like so much fun! Blogger Donna had this posted in her blog, so I joined in. You can too, just go here and read the instructions on how to join in! You don't have to have a blog to do it, so Mom, go ahead and check it out!!!
A SUNNY DAY...THANK YOU LORD!
The day actually cleared up to be an amazingly sunny, beautiful day yesterday! No rain...oh how nice it was! I took the little ones to the park. They loved it! Being cooped up is no fun, and being the Mommy to the cooped up ones is even less fun! Beau and Leah had thier own say about it...
A SCARE: I had gotten them lunch, and we were sitting on a park bench eating when another Mom pulled up in a minivan. She came around the van holding a small guy, must have been about 1 1/2 or 2, and she began unbuckling a baby. I wasn't staring by any means, but I turned my head just in time to see this horrifying event!!! She turned to button her boys jacket, AFTER having unbuckled the baby seat, and this baby came FLYING HEAD FIRST STRAIGHT DOWN! I was stunned! She left the baby, head down, wedged in the corner of the slide out door until she finished buttoning the boys jacket!!! I WOULD NEVER HAVE DONE THIS! She did not gasp in horror, she did not act in any way as if this upset or disturbed her in AT ALL. It seemed as if it might be a routine thing for her, she just acted calm, normal. I WOULD HAVE BEEN HYSTERICAL! What mother woudn't not have reacted??? Even Beau and Leah noticed and when the lady came walking over carrying the baby, they were right by her side saying, "What happen to the baby? Does she have blood? Why is she cryin'? What happen?" The lady just calmly said, "No, she's okay, she just took a little tumble!" LITTLE TUMBLE? I beg to differ...However, I could not see any signs of injury to this little one when I was talking to the Mother. Amazing!
A SCARE: I had gotten them lunch, and we were sitting on a park bench eating when another Mom pulled up in a minivan. She came around the van holding a small guy, must have been about 1 1/2 or 2, and she began unbuckling a baby. I wasn't staring by any means, but I turned my head just in time to see this horrifying event!!! She turned to button her boys jacket, AFTER having unbuckled the baby seat, and this baby came FLYING HEAD FIRST STRAIGHT DOWN! I was stunned! She left the baby, head down, wedged in the corner of the slide out door until she finished buttoning the boys jacket!!! I WOULD NEVER HAVE DONE THIS! She did not gasp in horror, she did not act in any way as if this upset or disturbed her in AT ALL. It seemed as if it might be a routine thing for her, she just acted calm, normal. I WOULD HAVE BEEN HYSTERICAL! What mother woudn't not have reacted??? Even Beau and Leah noticed and when the lady came walking over carrying the baby, they were right by her side saying, "What happen to the baby? Does she have blood? Why is she cryin'? What happen?" The lady just calmly said, "No, she's okay, she just took a little tumble!" LITTLE TUMBLE? I beg to differ...However, I could not see any signs of injury to this little one when I was talking to the Mother. Amazing!
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Random
The cold bug seems to be making it's rounds here as of late. That boy is probably exhibiting the worst of it. Poor guy! I most always get skipped, not sure how, but I do. DH, oh man, he most always gets it the worst. I actually think he just enjoys the attention, and laziness that illness ALLOWS him.
Not making matters any better is the weather we are having, and will be having for atleast another week. RAIN, RAIN & MORE RAIN! I hate it. I really do. I've learned to deal with it, but I hate it. I had planned to take the kids out to a great wooded area nearby, and try taking my own outdoorsy photos of the kids, and possibly a family pic, for christmas cards. Not sure if DH will go for it, he's not one for allowing me to take his picture. In any case, this is all put on hold due to insane amounts of rain. And, wind to go with. Strong winds. Which also coops me up in the house with 2 highly energetic small children.
I am seriously considering the purchase of an art easel, and paints. Surely the paints won't be recalled due to lead?! Who knows anymore.I am growing so very angry with the US government, and their lack of regulation. Simple enough to understand the recalls on magnetic toys and AQUADOTS, we all know toddlers love to put anything they can get ahold of into thier mouths. THIS is also though, something a parent is responsible for preventing. We, as parents, however, CANNOT PREVENT NOR PREDICT AND THEN AVOID EXPOSING OUR CHILDREN TO TOYS WITH LEAD PAINT! Had there been no recall, we would never have even suspected it. But, these frequent recalls of late, they are so overwhelming. We have Dora, Sesame Street, Thomas the Tank engine...what's next? What most loved toy is next? I am scared to death to buy anything for my kids for christmas for fear of yet another recall. And, really, what better time to release poisoned toys if it is at all intentional BAD CHINA
than at the most revered time of the year when toys are purchased by the million, trillion, bagillions!
AQUADOTS tops the list of all recalls, I would have to say. This is something I had planned on purchasing for my 7 yo. dtr...that is until this recall. Thank God I did not buy it. I might be one of the Mom's with a toddler in GHB induced coma!!! Remember Lite Brite? My oldest dtr loved to eat those little pegs. She would find them everywhere, and right into her mouth they went. I found all of them, and tossed that thing in the dumpster! No more Lite Brite in my house, and that was just a choking hazard!
Oh, what to do, what to do.
Not making matters any better is the weather we are having, and will be having for atleast another week. RAIN, RAIN & MORE RAIN! I hate it. I really do. I've learned to deal with it, but I hate it. I had planned to take the kids out to a great wooded area nearby, and try taking my own outdoorsy photos of the kids, and possibly a family pic, for christmas cards. Not sure if DH will go for it, he's not one for allowing me to take his picture. In any case, this is all put on hold due to insane amounts of rain. And, wind to go with. Strong winds. Which also coops me up in the house with 2 highly energetic small children.
I am seriously considering the purchase of an art easel, and paints. Surely the paints won't be recalled due to lead?! Who knows anymore.
than at the most revered time of the year when toys are purchased by the million, trillion, bagillions!
AQUADOTS tops the list of all recalls, I would have to say. This is something I had planned on purchasing for my 7 yo. dtr...that is until this recall. Thank God I did not buy it. I might be one of the Mom's with a toddler in GHB induced coma!!! Remember Lite Brite? My oldest dtr loved to eat those little pegs. She would find them everywhere, and right into her mouth they went. I found all of them, and tossed that thing in the dumpster! No more Lite Brite in my house, and that was just a choking hazard!
Oh, what to do, what to do.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Good Deed Monday
I saw this at the Goody Blog. A great idea for this upcoming holiday season. Something I think I will definitely plan on doing this year. Great for a church group, or childs school to participate in. We have a few soup kitchens locally that I could take them to, and I'm sure my kids would love to do this! I challenge any of you that read this post to try and do the same, then we can post pics of our decorating, and finished cookies, and how it all went! Leave a comment letting me know if you plan to participate.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
A Goal...
I just don't see how so many women can have multiple children, and end up so thin. I grew up in a family of mostly portly women. I was very thin as a teen, 100-110 at a hieght of 5ft 1inches. I was a very active teen. Then babies and college hit me, along with various other things that created much stress as of most recent. Stress makes you gain wieght. It does.
Most of the mothers of my dtr's friends are these skinny minnies, they dress as if they are 21 again, some even wear so much make up they look like clowns! Although I have lost some wieght, I still need to lose more. And, frankly, being around these women makes me feel so disgusted with myself, so depressing really.
It is something that only I can change, and am working toward, but, man, I wish it would happen so much faster!!!
Most of the mothers of my dtr's friends are these skinny minnies, they dress as if they are 21 again, some even wear so much make up they look like clowns! Although I have lost some wieght, I still need to lose more. And, frankly, being around these women makes me feel so disgusted with myself, so depressing really.
It is something that only I can change, and am working toward, but, man, I wish it would happen so much faster!!!
Friday, November 09, 2007
Upper GI...ugh!
Early this morning I had to go have my upper GI. The stuff they make you drink is so nasty, and they dictate how quickly you have to drink it. First they give you about 2 oz. of this terribly fizzy stuff, then tell you NOT to burp it up, but that it will feel like you need to, just keep swallowing. That was not easy. Then they give you about 4 oz. very thick barium, boy is that nasty, and this you have to drink very quickly. Last, but not least, they have you drink this thin barium, as much as quickly as you can. I felt like I was going to vomit! The whole thing, overall, didn't last more than about 20 minutes though. I do not find out the results, I don't think, until monday. Wish it was sooner. (crossing my fingers) I haven't had any trouble all day yesterday, or yet today!
UPDATE: Just got a call from my MD, looks like the upper GI is totally normal...so, if the pain comes back, I have to be seen again, and have the abdominal ultrasound to then rule out gallbladder issues. Would rather pain did not come back ever, but gotta get this figured out somehow.
UPDATE: Just got a call from my MD, looks like the upper GI is totally normal...so, if the pain comes back, I have to be seen again, and have the abdominal ultrasound to then rule out gallbladder issues. Would rather pain did not come back ever, but gotta get this figured out somehow.
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Flu Shots & Icecream Cones!
Today was the Flu Shot clinic. I had made an appointment to take all the kids in for a flu shot, but...the girls absolutely freaked out on me! Grace became extremely upset, stating it should be her choice if she gets on or not, and Drew just started balling her head off! I, by no means, think my 12 year old dtr has the right or understanding to make this decision. It is my decision as a Mother, trying to do my best at keeping my children healthy, whether or not they get a flu shot. However, I did read more into the suggested age groups, and decided that it was not so imperative that the girls receive one at this time. If, however, in the future, it becomes much more important that they do, THEY WILL!
I did keep the appointment for the tots, and so...we get there. They do not realize yet that both of them are receiving a shot. Leah was first. Poor thing, she started balling when I began pulling down her pants to reveal her thigh. Beau hid in the corner, watching, and saying, "Weah, are you scared? Weah, it's okay, you don't have to cry!" Such a good big brother. But, it was the worst idea to have Leah go first while he watched the nurses and I holding her down, as well as seeing the needle. As usual, Leah did cry, but quickly recovered once I put her back down.
Beau then began scooting further and further into the corner, realizing it was now his turn. He looked horrified, and I had to reach back and pick him up. Little did I realize just exactly how strong that boy has become. He fought back! He tried to pull his pants back up as I was trying to pull them down. I had to hold his arms and keep his face from looking down. One nurse per leg, holding him still, his thigh muscle's ever so tense, that stinker still managed to wiggle when the nurse injected the needle, making it even more painful for him!
*I am a Mom that has ensured each and every one of my children received every vaccine. I am proud to reveal this, regardless of the uproar of parents that are refusing to fully vaccinate thier children in light of the recently discovered connection to Autism. I fully believe that a flu shot is very important at this young age. I would be absolutely devastated if either one of them came down with the flu, and became so ill that they ended up in the hospital on the brink of death, when a simple flu shot could have prevented it. Not willing to risk it. Especially not after Beau having had the terrible bout with C-diff last fall, lasting nearly 2 whole months. My son has also had RSV, which was equally as scary.
I had promised Beau and Leah, that once we got done at the doctor, we would go for icecream. Leah loudly proclaimed that she was going to have pink icecweam, and Beau, chocolate. And, they did not forget, even though each was focused on thier 'owies' once back in the van. Seems icecream can completely remove any memory of having had a shot! Well, at the very least, it can distract them for a bit.
I did keep the appointment for the tots, and so...we get there. They do not realize yet that both of them are receiving a shot. Leah was first. Poor thing, she started balling when I began pulling down her pants to reveal her thigh. Beau hid in the corner, watching, and saying, "Weah, are you scared? Weah, it's okay, you don't have to cry!" Such a good big brother. But, it was the worst idea to have Leah go first while he watched the nurses and I holding her down, as well as seeing the needle. As usual, Leah did cry, but quickly recovered once I put her back down.
Beau then began scooting further and further into the corner, realizing it was now his turn. He looked horrified, and I had to reach back and pick him up. Little did I realize just exactly how strong that boy has become. He fought back! He tried to pull his pants back up as I was trying to pull them down. I had to hold his arms and keep his face from looking down. One nurse per leg, holding him still, his thigh muscle's ever so tense, that stinker still managed to wiggle when the nurse injected the needle, making it even more painful for him!
*I am a Mom that has ensured each and every one of my children received every vaccine. I am proud to reveal this, regardless of the uproar of parents that are refusing to fully vaccinate thier children in light of the recently discovered connection to Autism. I fully believe that a flu shot is very important at this young age. I would be absolutely devastated if either one of them came down with the flu, and became so ill that they ended up in the hospital on the brink of death, when a simple flu shot could have prevented it. Not willing to risk it. Especially not after Beau having had the terrible bout with C-diff last fall, lasting nearly 2 whole months. My son has also had RSV, which was equally as scary.
I had promised Beau and Leah, that once we got done at the doctor, we would go for icecream. Leah loudly proclaimed that she was going to have pink icecweam, and Beau, chocolate. And, they did not forget, even though each was focused on thier 'owies' once back in the van. Seems icecream can completely remove any memory of having had a shot! Well, at the very least, it can distract them for a bit.
So cute Name Your Tune CD
Blogger Andrea over at 'The laughs will go on..." is having a great little contest for a CD from Name Your Tune. A great CD that uses your childs name in each of 14 songs! My sweet Leah Dee would love this.
"Children will hear their name more than 80 times throughout 14 much-loved songs."
I'm a sucker for any giveaway I can enter for!
"Children will hear their name more than 80 times throughout 14 much-loved songs."
I'm a sucker for any giveaway I can enter for!
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Just another day...
Had my MD appointment today...I must go through with an upper GI. I am so dreading this, but to my understanding, all I am having done is the Barium Swallow. Yucky stuff, but I have got to find out what the problem is! So frustrating having epigastric pain, preventing me from eating, and keeping me so uncomfortable that I cannot even sleep. Until then, I am taking a Prilosec in AM, and Tagamet in the afternoon, and Sucralfate before meals. Trying hard not to give in to my coffee desires! Funny: As we entered the doctor's office, Beau emmediately began telling the receptionist and nurses "My tummy doesn't feel very good." Like we were there about him, lol. Then, once in an exam room, he said it one last time, and Leah pipes in, "I pooped in my diaper wast night!" Okay...enough already...
Lacking so much sleep over the past few days, I nearly fell asleep driving...NOT GOOD! Being that the little ones woke very early this morning anyway, I laid them down early, around 1pm for a nap, and took a nap myself! Boy, did I need that! So cute, my son is understanding that something is not right with Mommy, and said to me at dinner, "Mommy, are you feewin' better now?" So sweet! Love that boy!
Very lazy day, but I did make it out this evening for random groceries...apples, bananas, grapes. I usually have to buy about 15-16 apples, or more, and about 3 bunches of bananas. I have a big family! The checker looked at me funny, and said, "You must have a lot of kids!" Um, yeah, I do. I just never had anyone make a comment on how much of something I buy.
I had a friend with me, and we decided to make a quick stop at ROSS to check yet another time for those Olive Kids Pirate twin sheets to go along with the comforter I found there for only 14.99...and guess what? I FOUND THE SHEETS! The only package, twin size, and only 8.99!!! What a deal. I am so excited now to get a twin bed set up for that boy! If you aren't familiar with Olive Kids bedding, this set is a steal at my cost. It retails for around $100! Yeah, super ridiculous price, huh? Thank heaven for ROSS!
Lacking so much sleep over the past few days, I nearly fell asleep driving...NOT GOOD! Being that the little ones woke very early this morning anyway, I laid them down early, around 1pm for a nap, and took a nap myself! Boy, did I need that! So cute, my son is understanding that something is not right with Mommy, and said to me at dinner, "Mommy, are you feewin' better now?" So sweet! Love that boy!
Very lazy day, but I did make it out this evening for random groceries...apples, bananas, grapes. I usually have to buy about 15-16 apples, or more, and about 3 bunches of bananas. I have a big family! The checker looked at me funny, and said, "You must have a lot of kids!" Um, yeah, I do. I just never had anyone make a comment on how much of something I buy.I had a friend with me, and we decided to make a quick stop at ROSS to check yet another time for those Olive Kids Pirate twin sheets to go along with the comforter I found there for only 14.99...and guess what? I FOUND THE SHEETS! The only package, twin size, and only 8.99!!! What a deal. I am so excited now to get a twin bed set up for that boy! If you aren't familiar with Olive Kids bedding, this set is a steal at my cost. It retails for around $100! Yeah, super ridiculous price, huh? Thank heaven for ROSS!
Monday, November 05, 2007
Bad Day
My day did so NOT turn out the way that I had planned, or rather, expected it to go. At about 1pm, the 'reflux' kicked in. Not the everyday reflux I've been having, but rather PURE FIRE! I could not move for about 3 hours. I gave in and took one of my percocet that I have prescribed for ovulation pain that I've had since my tubal after Leah. It did NOTHING! I sat in agonizing pain, unable to sit, or lie down, or hardly walk for 2 hours, luckily tots were napping. Grace came home and she helped out, got them up when they awoke, and such.
My DNS (director of nursing services, my boss basically) called me to inquire if I would work evening tomorrow, and I told her what shape I was in, she has reflux too, and what an absolute angel she was to come to my home and bring me some Tagamet and Carafate, and demand no repayment from me. By the time she got here though, I had taken another pain pill, and luckily, it had finally started to offer some relief. 4 1/2 hours of excruciating pain! I cannot take another day of this! To the doctor I go bright and early 9am tomorrow morning. If the solution is an upper GI, well, I guess I amwilling this time have no other option...Thankyou Daddy for taking Gracie to her last VB game!
NOT HELPING MATTERS:
Thanks to all the halloween candy, it's been diahrrea all day for the little ones...my house smells likeshit poop!
My DNS (director of nursing services, my boss basically) called me to inquire if I would work evening tomorrow, and I told her what shape I was in, she has reflux too, and what an absolute angel she was to come to my home and bring me some Tagamet and Carafate, and demand no repayment from me. By the time she got here though, I had taken another pain pill, and luckily, it had finally started to offer some relief. 4 1/2 hours of excruciating pain! I cannot take another day of this! To the doctor I go bright and early 9am tomorrow morning. If the solution is an upper GI, well, I guess I am
NOT HELPING MATTERS:
Thanks to all the halloween candy, it's been diahrrea all day for the little ones...my house smells like
NaBloPoMo
In case you haven't noticed, I have joined NaBloPoMo, along with a few other bloggers I read almost daily. It's pretty simple. Basic stuff really. I am setting a goal to blog everyday, and also read and return comments to other NaBloPoMo bloggers that stop by to read my blog. I think I blog most everyday anyway, but this is a challenge to ensure I take the time. I do often get busy, (I'm a busy Mom of 4 people!)but there are many things I should blog about, even if they don't tickly your fancy. They are just part of my story, my life, my insanity!Monday Madness
This week...2 dentist appointments, flu shot clinic (more on this another day), 1 work meeting, 2 basketball practices, 1 volleyball game, and 1 basketball game.
I wake up this morning, time change right? So Grace did not set her alarm correctly. Thank God for Mommy, since I get up at 6:15 every weekday to make sure she gets up! I get lunches made, and go lie down for a 1/2 hour, then get up to wake Drew. Get them off to school.
In getting Beau and Leah breakfast and changing a diaper, I remember I had the flu shot appointment, for sure it was today, I run to check the calendar for the exact time. It is now 9:13am. I notice that it is not the flu shot today, but the dentist for the girls at 10:10am. I AM STILL IN MY PAJAMAS! So are the little ones! I quick, call the schools to have the girls waiting at respective times, different schools...and take the fastest shower I have taken in atleast a year, since Leah no longer gets into various things while I shower. I got out the door at 9:46, luckily, I do not have to travel more than 5 miles for this appointment. Pick up Drew, then Grace and we enter the door at EXACTLY 10:10AM! Whew! Did not want to reschedule that one!
Now, I am trying to figure out how to go to my work meeting at 2:30pm, be home by 3:40pm for buses, yet also get little ones napped, and all fed before 5:30pm, and then start cleaning up and getting ready to go to the volleyball game by 6pm. I hate these days!
Update:
Okay, so no go on the meeting, reflux came on full force, and I can barely move to type! I am making some hot tea, and hoping for some relief soon with little ones down for a much needed nap!...I cannot stand too much more of this! *Yes Mom, I did call the doctor!
I wake up this morning, time change right? So Grace did not set her alarm correctly. Thank God for Mommy, since I get up at 6:15 every weekday to make sure she gets up! I get lunches made, and go lie down for a 1/2 hour, then get up to wake Drew. Get them off to school.
In getting Beau and Leah breakfast and changing a diaper, I remember I had the flu shot appointment, for sure it was today, I run to check the calendar for the exact time. It is now 9:13am. I notice that it is not the flu shot today, but the dentist for the girls at 10:10am. I AM STILL IN MY PAJAMAS! So are the little ones! I quick, call the schools to have the girls waiting at respective times, different schools...and take the fastest shower I have taken in atleast a year, since Leah no longer gets into various things while I shower. I got out the door at 9:46, luckily, I do not have to travel more than 5 miles for this appointment. Pick up Drew, then Grace and we enter the door at EXACTLY 10:10AM! Whew! Did not want to reschedule that one!
Now, I am trying to figure out how to go to my work meeting at 2:30pm, be home by 3:40pm for buses, yet also get little ones napped, and all fed before 5:30pm, and then start cleaning up and getting ready to go to the volleyball game by 6pm. I hate these days!
Update:
Okay, so no go on the meeting, reflux came on full force, and I can barely move to type! I am making some hot tea, and hoping for some relief soon with little ones down for a much needed nap!...I cannot stand too much more of this! *Yes Mom, I did call the doctor!
Sunday, November 04, 2007
What to do with leftovers???
My DH is a human garbage disposal. If there are leftovers to be eaten, you can bet he devours them one way or another. I have taken day old spaghetti and made him a spaghetti omelet (me...puking) at his request. I am now sautee-ing onions to then add to the shredded leftover roast I crocked the other day, so that he can make it into a sandwich...I swear he was drooling over the phone as he made this request today!
My girls
Yesterday was Drew's 2nd basketball game, and boy did she rock it! She was 'in' most all of 2 games, and whenever she got the ball she took it full court and went up, making a perfect basket. This happened 2 times. She is a pro. I hate to feel as if I may be bragging, but there is just something about Drew. She has always had some talent.
I just had parent teacher conferences last week, she was labeled T.A.G. this past school year, scoring 97/100 on a test that they give all 1st graders. Basically, if they score greater than 90 then they are T.A.G. Drew specifically was labeled 'talented and gifted'. In the parent teacher conference, the teacher was going over a paper specific to T.A.G. students, and Drew will be moving up to a more challenging reading group, still 2nd grade level, but more intense, it will draw more on understanding the stories vs. just reading and answering basic questions about the book. She also stated that Drew is a very quiet student, and although she may take longer than the other students to get started, she always fully understands her work, getting 100% correct 99% of the time.
This has followed over to sports, she is shy to start, slow to understand, but then once it clicks, she runs with it! Literally! And, she comes out ahead. I am so proud of her!
Grace made out with a 3.7 GPA, sporting five A's, and two B's. Very impressive. This year has been a much better year for her, being that one particular girl is no longer a 'friend'. Oh, the drama!
I just had parent teacher conferences last week, she was labeled T.A.G. this past school year, scoring 97/100 on a test that they give all 1st graders. Basically, if they score greater than 90 then they are T.A.G. Drew specifically was labeled 'talented and gifted'. In the parent teacher conference, the teacher was going over a paper specific to T.A.G. students, and Drew will be moving up to a more challenging reading group, still 2nd grade level, but more intense, it will draw more on understanding the stories vs. just reading and answering basic questions about the book. She also stated that Drew is a very quiet student, and although she may take longer than the other students to get started, she always fully understands her work, getting 100% correct 99% of the time.
This has followed over to sports, she is shy to start, slow to understand, but then once it clicks, she runs with it! Literally! And, she comes out ahead. I am so proud of her!
Grace made out with a 3.7 GPA, sporting five A's, and two B's. Very impressive. This year has been a much better year for her, being that one particular girl is no longer a 'friend'. Oh, the drama!
Friday, November 02, 2007
Friday Favorite
Beau loves fishing! He tries to make everything, every play activity into something that has to do with fishing. I found this great little puzzle/game at Target! He loves it, and has played with it so much! It is so simple, a 1 year old could do it too. The pole has a magnet on the end, and each fish has a magnet on top of it's body. Fishing fun, with problem solving of which spot each fish fits back into once they are all caught!
Crock it!
I grew up with a southern cookin' Momma. We frequently ate fried pork chops, and fried or mashed taters, chicken&dumplins. Always had gravy. My Mom saved the grease from cookin', and she always used a cast iron skillet. I remember her 'seasoning' them inbetween use. In our fridge, I remember seeing jars of pigs' feet, and cows' tongue, GROSS! My Dad being of hispanic origin, we did also eat a lot of enchilada's, taco's, etc. I never would eat the Menudo (which is made with cows stomach, and smells terrible), though!
I do not own a cast iron skillet, I HATE GRAVY, and my husband refuses to eat any fried meats. We mostly cook baked potatoes, or mashed (Drew won't eat any kind of potatoes). He BBQ's most all of our meat, unless we cook breakfast. We eat a lot of fish, since my husband is an avid fisherman, when he gets time to go. I, more frequently than not, do cook tacos (beef & fish)...the kids love 'em!
One thing I do do that my Mom did, is use a crock pot. I LOVE MY CROCK POT. With 4 kids, and 2 in sports with so much running around, the evenings in my life are the most hectic, and dreaded time of day! I love to throw my meals in the crock pot, and forget about it for the rest of the day!
My Mom gave me this simple little idea, she tried herself the other day, 3 SIMPLE INGREDIENTS:
1 MEDIUM Beef Roast
2 cans Cream of Mushroom soup ( I found low sodium!)
1 package of onion soup mix
All of this goes into the crock pot in the morning, onion soup mix first, then lay roast in, and top with mushroom soup...cook on low all day!
She made mashed potatoes to go along, and a vegetable. I prefer salads, but you can add anything you like to this meal! I tried hers, and it was soooo good, I am making it myself today!
I do not own a cast iron skillet, I HATE GRAVY, and my husband refuses to eat any fried meats. We mostly cook baked potatoes, or mashed (Drew won't eat any kind of potatoes). He BBQ's most all of our meat, unless we cook breakfast. We eat a lot of fish, since my husband is an avid fisherman, when he gets time to go. I, more frequently than not, do cook tacos (beef & fish)...the kids love 'em!
One thing I do do that my Mom did, is use a crock pot. I LOVE MY CROCK POT. With 4 kids, and 2 in sports with so much running around, the evenings in my life are the most hectic, and dreaded time of day! I love to throw my meals in the crock pot, and forget about it for the rest of the day!
My Mom gave me this simple little idea, she tried herself the other day, 3 SIMPLE INGREDIENTS:
1 MEDIUM Beef Roast
2 cans Cream of Mushroom soup ( I found low sodium!)
1 package of onion soup mix
All of this goes into the crock pot in the morning, onion soup mix first, then lay roast in, and top with mushroom soup...cook on low all day!
She made mashed potatoes to go along, and a vegetable. I prefer salads, but you can add anything you like to this meal! I tried hers, and it was soooo good, I am making it myself today!
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Feelin' Good...
...about losing some wieght! I have gone from a tight 16 down to a loose 14. By loose 14, I mean, my 14's are loose, but a 12 is still snug. I can really tell a difference in my face/neck, arms and belly. I love knowing I am making progress. You would not believe the difference in how people respond to you when you are as overweight as I was. My target wieght for my hieght is 115-125 lbs. I was up to 201lbs!!! I was overstressed, drinking way too much pop, sugar coffee's, eating terribly, and too busy to exercise with tots running around, that was my exercise! I am down to 170lbs. So, a loss of 31lbs. and need to lose another 40 to be most comfortable.
Happy Halloween
I have always loved Halloween. I have loved sewing costumes for my kids, hanging up the decorations, baking cookies, carving pumpkins. But, this year, I don't know why, but the enthusiasm wasn't there for me. For one, I haven't sewn a costume in a few years. This was something I used to look forward to, and perhaps was what got me excited about Halloween in the first place, since I started making costumes atleast 2 months ahead of time. And, this year, I bought prepared cookies to bake (so not me) instead of making sugar cookies from scratch and letting the kids cut them out and decorate. I just had no energy to do this. And, due to the whole pumpkin patch experience, we never got a pumpkin to carve. Just didn't feel the same. And, trick or treating, to me, seems ever more ridiculous. I mean, we send our kids out door to door, to strangers, to beg for candy, basically. Then, we suffer the behavioral repurcussions from them having devoured this candy.Total Sugar Overload=Extremely undesirable effect on a child's behavior
Nonetheless...we trick or treated. The youngest 3 did. Drew was a Renassiance Princess/Queen, Beau&Leah were Lilo&Stitch. Very cute. Many laughs on Beau's. I took the little ones to my workplace, they had a small party, games, and many residents had trick or treat buckets to hand candy out. They did great with saying 'Thankyou'. I was impressed. A coworker(StarWars obsessed) was dressed as Darth Vader, his baby boy was Yoda, lol!
From there we came home, had dinner, then all of us went to my parents for them to see the kids in costume and trick or treated in their neighborhood. 
Very few houses were handing out candy, which was fine, but B&L were nearing overload, and so DH took Drew a few blocks away to 'THE HOUSE'. This is a house in a nearby neighborhood that has some very strange draw. The lady that lives there dresses in a very realistic Witch costume, has 'monster mash' and various other songs blaring out her upstairs windows, a huge blow up skull on her front yard, and various other decor about her yard, the catch...she truly only hands out one piece of candy, nothing more. There is always a tremendously long line. We never could have waited in this line with B&L, so DH took Drew. This lady gave Drew her piece of candy, then told her she was 'special', and then handed her this fiberoptic witch headed light wand! She also turned to my DH, and said, "You, Big Boy, meet me at ____ at 9:30?" When my husband returned to tell me this, I was in shock! I cannot believe she said that to him! Hmmm...maybe it was an act??? Whatever, it gave DH reason to feel 'special' for a little while.
Very few houses were handing out candy, which was fine, but B&L were nearing overload, and so DH took Drew a few blocks away to 'THE HOUSE'. This is a house in a nearby neighborhood that has some very strange draw. The lady that lives there dresses in a very realistic Witch costume, has 'monster mash' and various other songs blaring out her upstairs windows, a huge blow up skull on her front yard, and various other decor about her yard, the catch...she truly only hands out one piece of candy, nothing more. There is always a tremendously long line. We never could have waited in this line with B&L, so DH took Drew. This lady gave Drew her piece of candy, then told her she was 'special', and then handed her this fiberoptic witch headed light wand! She also turned to my DH, and said, "You, Big Boy, meet me at ____ at 9:30?" When my husband returned to tell me this, I was in shock! I cannot believe she said that to him! Hmmm...maybe it was an act??? Whatever, it gave DH reason to feel 'special' for a little while.Hope you all had a fun Halloween!
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
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