Had to scramble today! Our 4yo went to school today and was informed that tomorrow is the class party. Way to drop the ball Mom! So it's a mad dash to Rite Aid for gift bags and candy! Not bad for last minute!!!
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Inspirational Quote of the Day
I LOVE this! I want to read it over and over again! Life is full of unexpected moments, it is what you do with each that validate the type of person you are.
I believe in my faith and the Lord. I have recently took his hand and asked him to lead the way and I feel like I am on my way to the right path for this time in my/our life. This seems very fitting for how my life is, my fears, my anxieties and my future.
I believe in my faith and the Lord. I have recently took his hand and asked him to lead the way and I feel like I am on my way to the right path for this time in my/our life. This seems very fitting for how my life is, my fears, my anxieties and my future.
Monday, December 16, 2013
2 Words every Parent NEVER wants to hear...
Yes, we live in a remodeled house. Although our 1st floor is flustercuck (see what I did there!) - our 2nd floor is pretty much complete- minus a few doors here and there. The girls rooms are set up, toys are all over, cubbies and doll houses and bins full of stuff. Their rooms are usually a disaster, unless Mommy is around and usually on her hands and knees - picking up, with threats of throwing it all away spewing from her mouth as she continues to carefully place the discarded items in their appropriate bins.
My 4 yo has been antsy lately. She can not seem to find anything to engage her. She plays here and there, but not like my 2 yo, who leaves no bin unturned. She has been into her Princess dolls lately, dressing them, undressing them, re-dressing. She pretends they are going to parties and on adventures. This seems to be the extent of her play.
We recently put a computer in her room so that she has access to ABC Mouse (I am only paying for a year- would be nice if she used it!) - but even that does not seem to engage her. She plays, she works on her coloring - but she can not seem to get involved enough to complete a lesson. I have tried to sit with her, and that seems to help a little, but she is just BUSY!
So, yesterday, the dreaded words escaped her mouth. She was sliding down the stairs, over and over again. Yes, she does have rug burn on the backs of her legs, told ya so! I asked her repeatly to STOP (I was about to lose my mind) and she says, "But Mom, Im BORED!" - what? What do you mean your BORED? Do you even know what that means? I told her to go find something to do because when she gets antsy, her listening ears forget to work.
She is 4- how can she possibly be bored? Yesterday, our day consisted of Play-Doh, baby dolls, Magiclip Princesses, Pretend Play, Uno, they played with musical instruments and colored. That is a lot of stuff to do and we still have barbies, doll houses, Dora, Dress up, beauty shop, etc.
On the bright side, we had to run a late errand, got home around 6 and took the girls outside. Ms. 2 yo hated it! She cried to come in because she was cold! Ms. 4 yo stayed out until after 7 and only came in because her Hot Cocoa was ready!
I guess I better get ready, I think she is going to be my outdoorsy girl. Now we are in the coutnry, I think she is going to have a blast!
But, I am loving this:
My 4 yo has been antsy lately. She can not seem to find anything to engage her. She plays here and there, but not like my 2 yo, who leaves no bin unturned. She has been into her Princess dolls lately, dressing them, undressing them, re-dressing. She pretends they are going to parties and on adventures. This seems to be the extent of her play.
We recently put a computer in her room so that she has access to ABC Mouse (I am only paying for a year- would be nice if she used it!) - but even that does not seem to engage her. She plays, she works on her coloring - but she can not seem to get involved enough to complete a lesson. I have tried to sit with her, and that seems to help a little, but she is just BUSY!
So, yesterday, the dreaded words escaped her mouth. She was sliding down the stairs, over and over again. Yes, she does have rug burn on the backs of her legs, told ya so! I asked her repeatly to STOP (I was about to lose my mind) and she says, "But Mom, Im BORED!" - what? What do you mean your BORED? Do you even know what that means? I told her to go find something to do because when she gets antsy, her listening ears forget to work.
She is 4- how can she possibly be bored? Yesterday, our day consisted of Play-Doh, baby dolls, Magiclip Princesses, Pretend Play, Uno, they played with musical instruments and colored. That is a lot of stuff to do and we still have barbies, doll houses, Dora, Dress up, beauty shop, etc.
On the bright side, we had to run a late errand, got home around 6 and took the girls outside. Ms. 2 yo hated it! She cried to come in because she was cold! Ms. 4 yo stayed out until after 7 and only came in because her Hot Cocoa was ready!
I guess I better get ready, I think she is going to be my outdoorsy girl. Now we are in the coutnry, I think she is going to have a blast!
But, I am loving this:
My Fantasy...
In my fantasy world, I am one Organized Mama! In my reality, I might be organized at work, but our home life is ANYTHING but! I have this dream of being able to go into my MESS I am currently calling an Attic and shelving, labeling and organizing everything. I call this a dream because finding the time to actually accomplish this mission is unrealistic!
I see things like this and feel sadness. I have worked with meal planning, currently am in the heart of one, but it never works as planned for our family! It is already hard because Hubby is working 2nd shift and does not get home until the wee-hours of the night- aka before I get up for the start of my day. So, that means, essentially, I am cooking for me, myself and I! So, something that I make that would be for Monday, ends up being for Tuesday, Wednesday and yes, in some cases, Thursday too!
I have a 2 and 4 yo and we are on the TODDLER diet. This maens, hto dogs, nuggets, fish sticks, and burgers are regulars on the table. YUCK! I have tried EVERYTHIGN to get them to eat what we eat. Last night was a perfect example- I made a pot roast Sunday evening (dont ask) - and they usually like it- last night it was a NO GO! I even made mashed potatoes, in which my potato freak 2 yo turned her nose up at them- boo!
But, I have been serious about planning out our week and sticking somewhat to it. I made Copy Kat Carabbas Mama Mandola's soup on Saturday, and although it was not spot on, it was DAMN good! Sunday was reheated Soup, but late night Roast - which we reheated Monday. I am working on a chicken breast in an Olive Oil marinade with Italian Seasoning, Parsley, Basil, Onion Powder and Chives. Before plating, I am putting a tomato on top with Mozerella cheese. YUM, and can not wait!
I am bringing this up only because - the picture below is what I want to achieve to be:
This is AH-MAZING!
Maybe one day!!!
I see things like this and feel sadness. I have worked with meal planning, currently am in the heart of one, but it never works as planned for our family! It is already hard because Hubby is working 2nd shift and does not get home until the wee-hours of the night- aka before I get up for the start of my day. So, that means, essentially, I am cooking for me, myself and I! So, something that I make that would be for Monday, ends up being for Tuesday, Wednesday and yes, in some cases, Thursday too!
I have a 2 and 4 yo and we are on the TODDLER diet. This maens, hto dogs, nuggets, fish sticks, and burgers are regulars on the table. YUCK! I have tried EVERYTHIGN to get them to eat what we eat. Last night was a perfect example- I made a pot roast Sunday evening (dont ask) - and they usually like it- last night it was a NO GO! I even made mashed potatoes, in which my potato freak 2 yo turned her nose up at them- boo!
But, I have been serious about planning out our week and sticking somewhat to it. I made Copy Kat Carabbas Mama Mandola's soup on Saturday, and although it was not spot on, it was DAMN good! Sunday was reheated Soup, but late night Roast - which we reheated Monday. I am working on a chicken breast in an Olive Oil marinade with Italian Seasoning, Parsley, Basil, Onion Powder and Chives. Before plating, I am putting a tomato on top with Mozerella cheese. YUM, and can not wait!
I am bringing this up only because - the picture below is what I want to achieve to be:
This is AH-MAZING!
Maybe one day!!!
Pinterest Corner for Monday, 12/16/2013
I am gearing up for Christmas. Its a little late for homemade gift ideas, but I am totally loving this:
Something totally functional and since this year, I have no place to put my Christmas Cards due to the fact that all my really cool Christmas stuff is not making an appearance this year, this would be PERFECT! (yes, I am thinking of whipping this thing together before the holidays!)
I am really liking this - something for the kids to do- basically, I went to the attic over the weekend and grabbed the Dreaded Playdoh- its back in action. Problem is, we go through 2 tubs when we play- one for each kiddo. When they are done- there is virtually NONE left! I dont get it. Where does it go? ONLY they KNOW!
2 ingredient snow- Try 2 boxes of corn starch and 1 can of shavin cream.
Check out blog: Visit growingajeweledrose.com
RANDOM-NESS:
Starting our garden in the spring- this will definately come in handy!
And just LOVE this- so sweet:
Because, Im a PACKER:
Something totally functional and since this year, I have no place to put my Christmas Cards due to the fact that all my really cool Christmas stuff is not making an appearance this year, this would be PERFECT! (yes, I am thinking of whipping this thing together before the holidays!)
I am really liking this - something for the kids to do- basically, I went to the attic over the weekend and grabbed the Dreaded Playdoh- its back in action. Problem is, we go through 2 tubs when we play- one for each kiddo. When they are done- there is virtually NONE left! I dont get it. Where does it go? ONLY they KNOW!
2 ingredient snow- Try 2 boxes of corn starch and 1 can of shavin cream.
Check out blog: Visit growingajeweledrose.com
RANDOM-NESS:
Starting our garden in the spring- this will definately come in handy!
And just LOVE this- so sweet:
Because, Im a PACKER:
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Weekend Update
Well our weekend went by fast!
Friday night it was just me and Ms. 2yo. Ms. 4 yo stayed over with my Parents to help decorate the Xmas tree. Ms. 2yo fell asleep by my side at 7:45 p.m. While watching Dora. So it was a QUIET night! I got all my wrapping done. I also found out I was severally uneven in my efforts and had to make some last minute online orders. We also have a mouse problem so traps were going off all night. Eek!
Saturday was a white one! We got LOTS of snow and it just wouldn't stop. We had to go pick up Ms. 4 yo across town. We got stuck in the dang driveway and my anxiety was on overdrive! The 4wd was not working in my SUVY. what a way to start winter. But we got her and made it home safe and sound. Hubby had to venture back out for work and I had to rally my rowdy troops. I got them all to bed, after playdoh fun, before 9. Then something crazy happened. I crashed! I woke up around midnight thanks to mouse traps again.
Today was the best day yet. We got up, had breakfast and stayed reasonably quiet until 2pm. Hubby got up, watched the Bears And We Headed Out into winter wonderland. Errands. Got back before 6 and went out to play in the snow. Well Kait hated it and was ready to come in before 7! She said she was freezing ! Kam stayed out till 730. Hot cocoa warmed their bellies and to bed they went.
Another great but fast weekend!!
Another product Review: Yoplait Peppermint Bark Yogurt
Definitely try Yoplait Peppermint Bark. It's interesting and nice and a little through of peppermint. Let me know your thoughts!
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