"Monster Mommy" This is not my phrase...I stole it from a friend...but I dont think she will mind.
Monster Mommy is a great way to describe me this morning. I felt like poo last night (like im coming down with a cold) so with Christophers advice that he would hear Harper, I took some Nyquil last night. BAD MISTAKE!!! He did hear Harper but so did the entire neighborhood. We have had problems sleeping but for the first time in a month or better the child would not sleep for ANYTHING....he had a night where all he wanted to do was PLAY. So on top of taking the Nyquil I was up all night and now I feel like I have a hangover and had no fun in getting there!
I want to scream at everything. I want to look at myself in the mirror and scream. Im losing it today! I need lots of prayer.
Like I do every morning I put Harper down in his end of the room to play in this area and I pull of Proverbs 31 Ministries website to read the daily devotional. I tell God...I dont want to do...I dont want to talk or spend time with anyone. I want to go crawl back in my bed. I want to cry and have a pity party. But despite these feelings I read it.
Glad I read todays devotional it talked about getting our confidience back. About not blocking the Light so we dont end up with a showed of doubt distorting who we are in Christ! I have no confidience in being a mommy today. I want someone else to do it. But I have to remember Christ called me to be this little boy's mother and I and only I am capable of being the mother that he needs. God give me the strength to get through today. Wash your Spirit over me and refresh me for todays challenges.
Here is the link for the website:
http://devotions.proverbs31.org/
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Devotion!
I woke up this morning with a lot on my plate and feeling weary about it. This was just what I needed! I hope it helps you out! Enjoy!
http://devotions.proverbs31.org/
http://devotions.proverbs31.org/
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Where did all the coffee go??
Sitting here trying to come up with some witty blog post that actually means something I realized I just don’t have it in me today. I am exhausted. Between classes, house work (which if I’m honest I haven’t done a whole lot of this week :( ), and Harper I am beat this morning. It has quickly become a 2+ cup of coffee morning and I quickly realize I need to pull up the Proverbs 31 Ministry website and see what God has to say to me today (I know I need desperately to buy a devotion book....so I’m not so reliant on technology). Problem is, it’s Saturday and the devotion is yesterdays...see this is prime example why I need a new devotion book! So I decided to just pray. Something’s I think praying is as beneficial....especially on mornings like this morning when I just wasn’t feeling being out of my bed. I was completely having a pity party with myself this morning. I was feeling sorry for myself...that I don’t get sleep...ever! But then I realized that I every other mom has gone through the same thing. My slight problem is when I get over exhausted I become EXTREMELY grumpy...seriously...ask Christopher (wait, DONT ask him, he doesn’t need to know I admitted that! Ha!).
Through praying I and thinking (I hesitate to use the word mediate, don’t want yall thinking I’m a weirdo! I am but...) about all of this, this morning I realize that I am blessed beyond measure, more than I ever deserve (well I don’t just realize I’m blessed). But I do realize that God uses difficult circumstances sometimes to teach us things and to shape us into the persons He wants us to be. It’s kind of like that Laura Story song Blessings. If you haven’t listened to it....go buy it on iTunes! I also came across this verse
I can’t do this mommy thing without Him. I realize that I desperately need Him to renew my strength, daily. I also came across this verse
Wow! This completely hit home! I need to work on being joyful and patient! Then of course there’s always the tried and true...
Again...WOW! Something as simple as sleep...would turn me into a different person. I think to myself: when I end up exhausted I become NOT patient, NOT kind, I envy everyone around me who is getting it, I become irritable and rude...do I need to keep going! NO! I need more sleepless nights so I can work on these awful character traits. I will most definitely need PRAYER and GODS HELP!
None of these verses or ideas are new to me. I grew up in church! But they all have a new meaning to me this morning.
Through praying I and thinking (I hesitate to use the word mediate, don’t want yall thinking I’m a weirdo! I am but...) about all of this, this morning I realize that I am blessed beyond measure, more than I ever deserve (well I don’t just realize I’m blessed). But I do realize that God uses difficult circumstances sometimes to teach us things and to shape us into the persons He wants us to be. It’s kind of like that Laura Story song Blessings. If you haven’t listened to it....go buy it on iTunes! I also came across this verse
Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
1 Corinthians 13:4–8a
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
None of these verses or ideas are new to me. I grew up in church! But they all have a new meaning to me this morning.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Running Wednesday and Praying Thursday
I love Wednesday even more than Tuesday nights because Christopher is home with us ALL DAY! So much fun! We did absolutely nothing yesterday...and it was nice! I love days when we all get to sit around and relax. I take that back, Christopher cleaned the pool and we went swimming for a little while yesterday afternoon. Boy, Harper LOVES water...of ANY SORT!
Yesterday morning I ask Christopher what he wants for dinner. I throw a few ideas around...things we havent had in a while...and he turns them all down. So after a few minutes he says to me "you know what I want?" Im think everything you want we've had recently...very recently. Then he says "youre going to think im crazy for wanting this too." So Im thinking oh my what does the boy want for dinner?! He says "chili!" REALLY? CHILI?? ITS 400 DEGREES OUTSIDE! But we had chili....and it was YUMMO!
Alicia's Blackbean Chili
*1 pound ground beef
*1 15 ounce can of Hunt's Tomato Sauce
*2 Cans Bush's Black Beans (you can use other brands im just picky about things in cans)
*1 Cup + a little extra fresh salsa (I actually no longer use FRESH salsa, I use tostitos RESTAURANT salsa...tastes as good as fresh and lasts a lot longer...theres usually not a lot in a container of fresh)
*Chli powder to taste
*Flour to thicken
1.) Brown beef in pot and season WELL with salt and pepper.
2.) Add tomato sauce. Also I rinse my can out with just a small amount of water.
3.) Add both cans of black beans.
4.) Add 1 cup salsa. Taste (at this point in the process you will want a good tomato flavor) if you think it needs more salsa start adding a little at a time until you get that good tomato flavor.
5.) Stir well and then start adding chili powder. I actually add a decent amount of chili powder because we like our chili very "chili" tasting and a little spicy. But just start adding small amounts until you get it where you want.
6.) Bring to a boil for 5 mins or so. At this point it will look like soup.
7.) Start adding SMALL...let me repeat that SMALL amounts of flour to thicken. When you add the flour YOU HAVE TO BE ACTIVELY STIRRING...if you do not stir well you will end up with lumps of flour in your chili (YUCK)! Just add small amounts until its as thick as you want it.
We eat ours with cheese and sour cream mixed in...and with Fritos! YUMMO!!!
But the kicker to the chili story is right before I started cooking Christopher says to me "I wanna cook it!" Wait, you dont know how to cook chili how are you going to cook it?! So he tells me he wants me to teach him...that way he can kick me to the curb! HA! Guess thats all im wanted for...my cooking?! Ok so dont freak out...he was kidding! TOTALLY! You have to know Christopher probably to fully believe me...but those of you that know him well...will understand the humor behind this!
After dinner I met Priscilla, my running partner, to go for a run! We ended up at CCGA and running their "track"...this is actually not a track as it is not paved...it goes all over CCGA property and kind of in the "woods". I was a little leery but it was acutally awesome. The sun was not beating down on us becasue of the trees and shade. And there was actually a little breeze through the trees! We are still on week one...but WE RAN ALL OF OUR RUNS this time! IM SO PROUD OF US! I still dont ENJOY running, but I did sleep well last night....when I wasnt up with Harper (which was only once or twice...cant really remember!)! And I feel good this morning! WOO HOO!
So on to today. In the middle of my praying this morning Christopher called...I answered it because if I dont answer when HE calls I usually miss him. So while talking to him I take the time and read a friends blog...and she shared these verses a few days ago and it HIT HOME!
Wow, I thought how many times....and even this morning....do I think oh I want this or I want that. What are we gonna do to make it this week etc. But this just opened my eyes once again...that we are truly blesses. We should not have some of the things we have and we absolutely dont deserve the things we have. Thanks Serena!
I needed to hear this because we are going through some things in our house and I am trying to trust God. Trust that he will provide. That he will work things out to His will.
Yesterday morning I ask Christopher what he wants for dinner. I throw a few ideas around...things we havent had in a while...and he turns them all down. So after a few minutes he says to me "you know what I want?" Im think everything you want we've had recently...very recently. Then he says "youre going to think im crazy for wanting this too." So Im thinking oh my what does the boy want for dinner?! He says "chili!" REALLY? CHILI?? ITS 400 DEGREES OUTSIDE! But we had chili....and it was YUMMO!
Alicia's Blackbean Chili
*1 pound ground beef
*1 15 ounce can of Hunt's Tomato Sauce
*2 Cans Bush's Black Beans (you can use other brands im just picky about things in cans)
*1 Cup + a little extra fresh salsa (I actually no longer use FRESH salsa, I use tostitos RESTAURANT salsa...tastes as good as fresh and lasts a lot longer...theres usually not a lot in a container of fresh)
*Chli powder to taste
*Flour to thicken
1.) Brown beef in pot and season WELL with salt and pepper.
2.) Add tomato sauce. Also I rinse my can out with just a small amount of water.
3.) Add both cans of black beans.
4.) Add 1 cup salsa. Taste (at this point in the process you will want a good tomato flavor) if you think it needs more salsa start adding a little at a time until you get that good tomato flavor.
5.) Stir well and then start adding chili powder. I actually add a decent amount of chili powder because we like our chili very "chili" tasting and a little spicy. But just start adding small amounts until you get it where you want.
6.) Bring to a boil for 5 mins or so. At this point it will look like soup.
7.) Start adding SMALL...let me repeat that SMALL amounts of flour to thicken. When you add the flour YOU HAVE TO BE ACTIVELY STIRRING...if you do not stir well you will end up with lumps of flour in your chili (YUCK)! Just add small amounts until its as thick as you want it.
We eat ours with cheese and sour cream mixed in...and with Fritos! YUMMO!!!
But the kicker to the chili story is right before I started cooking Christopher says to me "I wanna cook it!" Wait, you dont know how to cook chili how are you going to cook it?! So he tells me he wants me to teach him...that way he can kick me to the curb! HA! Guess thats all im wanted for...my cooking?! Ok so dont freak out...he was kidding! TOTALLY! You have to know Christopher probably to fully believe me...but those of you that know him well...will understand the humor behind this!
After dinner I met Priscilla, my running partner, to go for a run! We ended up at CCGA and running their "track"...this is actually not a track as it is not paved...it goes all over CCGA property and kind of in the "woods". I was a little leery but it was acutally awesome. The sun was not beating down on us becasue of the trees and shade. And there was actually a little breeze through the trees! We are still on week one...but WE RAN ALL OF OUR RUNS this time! IM SO PROUD OF US! I still dont ENJOY running, but I did sleep well last night....when I wasnt up with Harper (which was only once or twice...cant really remember!)! And I feel good this morning! WOO HOO!
So on to today. In the middle of my praying this morning Christopher called...I answered it because if I dont answer when HE calls I usually miss him. So while talking to him I take the time and read a friends blog...and she shared these verses a few days ago and it HIT HOME!
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" Hebrews 13:5-6
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8
Wow, I thought how many times....and even this morning....do I think oh I want this or I want that. What are we gonna do to make it this week etc. But this just opened my eyes once again...that we are truly blesses. We should not have some of the things we have and we absolutely dont deserve the things we have. Thanks Serena!
I needed to hear this because we are going through some things in our house and I am trying to trust God. Trust that he will provide. That he will work things out to His will.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Tuesday Golf
I love Tuesdays in general for several reasons. First, Christopher usually gets home farily early and Tuesday nights Christopher stays up a little later since hes off on Wednesdays. Therefore, Tuesday nights just seem a bit more relaxed. But today was even better for me...Christopher went with me to Golf class. We actually went early so he could help me. And help me he did! WOW! I must have hit a bizillion golf balls today! Im sore and TIRED! But I had a BLAST and loved spending every minute with my man!
While we were gone Aunt Chelle (a friend really) kept Harper. She sent me a text not too long after I dropped him off that he was really whiney. She also told me this when I picked him up. It was clear TO EVERYONE INVOLVED that the Monkey (Harper) hasnt been anywhere without me in A LONG TIME. Guess Im going to have to start sending him to stay at GiGi and Papa's (my mom and dad) and Grams and Pops (Christophers mom and dad) more often!
In preparation for this afternoon I made dinner ahead....Chicken Salad! I actually make 2 DIFFERENT recipes...one for Christopher and one for me. The reasoning behind this is Christopher only likes his with sweet pickles and I cant stand sweet pickles in Chicken Salad. So here are the recipes....sorry no pics tonight!
Christopher's Chicken Salad
3-4 Chicken tenders shredded (you can use breasts...we just only buy tenders)
Bread and Butter Pickles cut in small pieces (you can use relish if you would like)
Mayonaise
Onion Powder (you can use onion cut in to small pieces)
Salt and Pepper
Splenda
1.) Mix shredded chicken, pickles, mayo together in bowl
2.) Add Onion Powder and salt and pepper to taste
3.) Mix in 2 to 2 1/2 packets splenda (I KNOW this sounds WEIRD but this is my MIL's secret....and Christopher being a picky eater....HE LOVES THIS CHICKEN SALAD!)
4.) ENJOY
Alicia's Chicken Salad
3-4 Chicken Tenders Shredded
Dill Pickles cut into pieces (again you can use relish if you would like)
Onion Powder (again you can use onion cut into small pieces)
Garlic Powder
Dill
Salt and Pepper to taste
1/2 cooked pasta (anything small works!)
1.)Mix Chicken, dill pieces, and mayo in bowl.
2.)Add Onion powder, garlic powder, salt pepper, and dill to taste
3.)Mix in pasta
4.)ENJOY!
While we were gone Aunt Chelle (a friend really) kept Harper. She sent me a text not too long after I dropped him off that he was really whiney. She also told me this when I picked him up. It was clear TO EVERYONE INVOLVED that the Monkey (Harper) hasnt been anywhere without me in A LONG TIME. Guess Im going to have to start sending him to stay at GiGi and Papa's (my mom and dad) and Grams and Pops (Christophers mom and dad) more often!
In preparation for this afternoon I made dinner ahead....Chicken Salad! I actually make 2 DIFFERENT recipes...one for Christopher and one for me. The reasoning behind this is Christopher only likes his with sweet pickles and I cant stand sweet pickles in Chicken Salad. So here are the recipes....sorry no pics tonight!
Christopher's Chicken Salad
3-4 Chicken tenders shredded (you can use breasts...we just only buy tenders)
Bread and Butter Pickles cut in small pieces (you can use relish if you would like)
Mayonaise
Onion Powder (you can use onion cut in to small pieces)
Salt and Pepper
Splenda
1.) Mix shredded chicken, pickles, mayo together in bowl
2.) Add Onion Powder and salt and pepper to taste
3.) Mix in 2 to 2 1/2 packets splenda (I KNOW this sounds WEIRD but this is my MIL's secret....and Christopher being a picky eater....HE LOVES THIS CHICKEN SALAD!)
4.) ENJOY
Alicia's Chicken Salad
3-4 Chicken Tenders Shredded
Dill Pickles cut into pieces (again you can use relish if you would like)
Onion Powder (again you can use onion cut into small pieces)
Garlic Powder
Dill
Salt and Pepper to taste
1/2 cooked pasta (anything small works!)
1.)Mix Chicken, dill pieces, and mayo in bowl.
2.)Add Onion powder, garlic powder, salt pepper, and dill to taste
3.)Mix in pasta
4.)ENJOY!
Monday, August 22, 2011
Last Week Update and the Dreaded Monday!
I am WAY BEHIND on bloggin this week! Honestly, it was a crazy week! We had a MOPS planning meeting last Tuesday. WOW! Going to be an AWESOME YEAR! You better RSVP NOW!
I am attempting....well already tried it once...to make smores cupcakes. The cake part was AMAZING. But I failed big time on the icing. Looking for recipes for marshmallow icing....tricky thing is I want it to not be so thin and be more substantial. If you have one let me know! Greatly appreaciated!
So to top it all off classes started last Monday! Sometimes I think having a regular job would be easier than taking care of Harper and going to school full time! But im hoping for a fairly easy semester...English 2, Medical Terminology, Global Issues, and Golf! Obviously English 2 is about the only "real" class listed! Of course now that ive said that...everything will kick my booty!
GOLF....BEFORE I could even leave the house Christopher was telling me I was carrying the clubs wrong (I really knew how to carry them...I was simply going from the storage building to the car though)! Right then and there I decided he was NOT HELPING me with this. So, I get to class and after a few basic first day activities he let us go...unless we wanted to hit balls...SOO, a few of us girls decided to stay and see what we had. WELL.....I HAD NOTHING! I was PATHETIC! It was quite comical. At this moment I changed my mind...CHRISTOPHER HAS TO HELP ME! So after a little arranging for a baby sitter (THANKS AUNT CHELLE!) and a few emails to the teacher...Christopher is actually going to class with me tomorrow...maybe we wont end up divorced tomorrow night! HA! I will update later this week on that experience!
Harper and I went to SSCC again yesterday. I really enjoyed the service. I have REALLY ENJOYED ALL THE SERVICES WEVE BEEN TO. However, every time we have been when I pick Harper up from the nursery and ask about his bottle they tell me no. I dont know if hes refusing it or whats going on. I AM NOT SAYING THEY ARE NOT TAKING CARE OF HIM. THEY HAVE DONT A WONDERFUL JOB CARRING FOR HIM SO PLEASE DONT THINK THAT WHAT SO EVER. However, driving off of SSI to the other side of Brunswick (for those of you not in the 912 thats about a 25 to 30 minute drive) with a STARVING baby who is SCREAMING the entire time is not fun. Im really not sure what to do. Thoughts on this would be greatly appreaciated! Thanks in advance! Also, I posted something about this on FB yesterday afternoon (it has since been deleted). I apologize if I hurt anyones feelings or sounded mad or rude. That was not my intention and IS NOT my intention now. Just want some thoughts. Thanks!
So, the big news of the week...IRENE! Im not going to lie, im a little excited! Mom, dont have a heartattack if you read this....I used to HATE these storms and DREAD them. They would make me anxious and wanna run for the hills. Today however, I am READY! I think ive been around Christopher too long! HA! Actually, I have already been thinking of the things we need to survive with no power (just in case we lose it you know)! I also mowed the grass this morning and have been cleaning and doing laundry all day in preparation. Now that im ready it wont come any where near us!
I do have a prayer request for you guys in the coming weeks. Christopher is looking for another job. I wont get into the details and specifics of why...mainly because its more difficult to exaplain than anything. We really need something with better hours, and at least the same salary that hes making now. I am NOT aksing for the perfect job to just fall in his lap. But I am asking God to bless his efforts and lead him to the perfect job! Thanks in advance!
OH OH OH! Just figured out how to change the background on the blog! THANKS SERENA! Yall wait...itll changed ALL THE TIME!
I am attempting....well already tried it once...to make smores cupcakes. The cake part was AMAZING. But I failed big time on the icing. Looking for recipes for marshmallow icing....tricky thing is I want it to not be so thin and be more substantial. If you have one let me know! Greatly appreaciated!
So to top it all off classes started last Monday! Sometimes I think having a regular job would be easier than taking care of Harper and going to school full time! But im hoping for a fairly easy semester...English 2, Medical Terminology, Global Issues, and Golf! Obviously English 2 is about the only "real" class listed! Of course now that ive said that...everything will kick my booty!
GOLF....BEFORE I could even leave the house Christopher was telling me I was carrying the clubs wrong (I really knew how to carry them...I was simply going from the storage building to the car though)! Right then and there I decided he was NOT HELPING me with this. So, I get to class and after a few basic first day activities he let us go...unless we wanted to hit balls...SOO, a few of us girls decided to stay and see what we had. WELL.....I HAD NOTHING! I was PATHETIC! It was quite comical. At this moment I changed my mind...CHRISTOPHER HAS TO HELP ME! So after a little arranging for a baby sitter (THANKS AUNT CHELLE!) and a few emails to the teacher...Christopher is actually going to class with me tomorrow...maybe we wont end up divorced tomorrow night! HA! I will update later this week on that experience!
Harper and I went to SSCC again yesterday. I really enjoyed the service. I have REALLY ENJOYED ALL THE SERVICES WEVE BEEN TO. However, every time we have been when I pick Harper up from the nursery and ask about his bottle they tell me no. I dont know if hes refusing it or whats going on. I AM NOT SAYING THEY ARE NOT TAKING CARE OF HIM. THEY HAVE DONT A WONDERFUL JOB CARRING FOR HIM SO PLEASE DONT THINK THAT WHAT SO EVER. However, driving off of SSI to the other side of Brunswick (for those of you not in the 912 thats about a 25 to 30 minute drive) with a STARVING baby who is SCREAMING the entire time is not fun. Im really not sure what to do. Thoughts on this would be greatly appreaciated! Thanks in advance! Also, I posted something about this on FB yesterday afternoon (it has since been deleted). I apologize if I hurt anyones feelings or sounded mad or rude. That was not my intention and IS NOT my intention now. Just want some thoughts. Thanks!
So, the big news of the week...IRENE! Im not going to lie, im a little excited! Mom, dont have a heartattack if you read this....I used to HATE these storms and DREAD them. They would make me anxious and wanna run for the hills. Today however, I am READY! I think ive been around Christopher too long! HA! Actually, I have already been thinking of the things we need to survive with no power (just in case we lose it you know)! I also mowed the grass this morning and have been cleaning and doing laundry all day in preparation. Now that im ready it wont come any where near us!
I do have a prayer request for you guys in the coming weeks. Christopher is looking for another job. I wont get into the details and specifics of why...mainly because its more difficult to exaplain than anything. We really need something with better hours, and at least the same salary that hes making now. I am NOT aksing for the perfect job to just fall in his lap. But I am asking God to bless his efforts and lead him to the perfect job! Thanks in advance!
OH OH OH! Just figured out how to change the background on the blog! THANKS SERENA! Yall wait...itll changed ALL THE TIME!
Monday, August 15, 2011
Weekend in the 912!
What a weekend! Saturday Harper and I went to Fernandina and met an old friend (NO YOU ARENT OLD MISSY JUST BEEN FOREVER SINCE I HAVE SEEN YOU!) for cupcakes at Bliss Cupcakery! WOW! I dont know what was better seeing a friend or eating yummy cupcakes! OK, see her was better....but those cupcakes are hard to beat! If you live there and havent been GO! If you dont live in the 904 I HIGHLY reccomend a trip specifically to eat cupcakes at Bliss! WORTH THE TIME!
My favorite cupcake at Bliss is their Smores cupcake (they did NOT have it Saturday....huge dissappointment....but Wedding Cake was just as good)! I think im going to attempt to make my version of smores cupcakes this week. I will let you know how they turn out!
Harper and I went to church yesterday at SSCC again! LOVE IT! What an amazing church! Ok, but I do have a FUNNY story from church yesterday. Since kiddos are heading back to school the service yesterday was geared around the childrens dept and what they do in the back etc. They also prayed over some principles/headmasters of local schools here in the 912! AWESOME! Ok funny part: at the start of the service the family life pastor was describing what the childrens dept entailed and how many workers it took to make it happen every Sunday....well they brought in EVERY CHILD out of the back! Being a HUGE church there were lovely CHILDREN EVERYWHERE. Of course people were carrying in our little ones! (And no they did not tell us this was happening when we dropped them off...ok though!) So Harper and the lovely lady holding him end up RIGHT in the MIDDLE RIGHT ON STAGE RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE FAMLY LIFE PASTOR! After just a few minutes Harper has a melt down. I dont catch at first that its my kid (I knew where he was but I was looking at all the other kiddos). First the random people next to me (who at this point do not know its my kid screaming) are laughing then the friends I sit with get my attention and are like ummm thats YOUR KID! Oh goodness I wanted to crawl under the chair when the family life pastor STARTS TALKING TO MY KID ON STAGE TRYING TO CALM HIM DOWN!!!!! YIKES! Dont guess Harpers gonna work in Hollywood anytime soon!
My favorite cupcake at Bliss is their Smores cupcake (they did NOT have it Saturday....huge dissappointment....but Wedding Cake was just as good)! I think im going to attempt to make my version of smores cupcakes this week. I will let you know how they turn out!
Harper and I went to church yesterday at SSCC again! LOVE IT! What an amazing church! Ok, but I do have a FUNNY story from church yesterday. Since kiddos are heading back to school the service yesterday was geared around the childrens dept and what they do in the back etc. They also prayed over some principles/headmasters of local schools here in the 912! AWESOME! Ok funny part: at the start of the service the family life pastor was describing what the childrens dept entailed and how many workers it took to make it happen every Sunday....well they brought in EVERY CHILD out of the back! Being a HUGE church there were lovely CHILDREN EVERYWHERE. Of course people were carrying in our little ones! (And no they did not tell us this was happening when we dropped them off...ok though!) So Harper and the lovely lady holding him end up RIGHT in the MIDDLE RIGHT ON STAGE RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE FAMLY LIFE PASTOR! After just a few minutes Harper has a melt down. I dont catch at first that its my kid (I knew where he was but I was looking at all the other kiddos). First the random people next to me (who at this point do not know its my kid screaming) are laughing then the friends I sit with get my attention and are like ummm thats YOUR KID! Oh goodness I wanted to crawl under the chair when the family life pastor STARTS TALKING TO MY KID ON STAGE TRYING TO CALM HIM DOWN!!!!! YIKES! Dont guess Harpers gonna work in Hollywood anytime soon!
Friday, August 12, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Tuesday's Beef Stew and Wednesdays yard work!
Tuesday morning started out amazing....as I woke up right before the alarm went off and realized that Harper SLEPT THROUGH THE NIGHT!! Not one peep out of him...or so I figure since I didnt obviously hear him! I prayed he would do it again Tuesday night...but no such luck! Oh well! Maybe tonight! Im one tired mama (kind of like one hot mama...well.... I am usually hot too! HA!HA!)! For a moment I was quite impressed with myself...by 7:15 Tuesday morning I had my coffee, taken a shower, put up clean dishes, loaded the dishwasher (SHHHH DONT TELL CHRISTOPHER....he HATES it when I run that thing...costs too much money he says...but I say it makes my life a LOT easier and probably makes me nicer!), and started the prep work for my beef stew! However, not too long after starting my prep work and peeling carrots, I put the peels in my garbage disposal (WHICH I ALWAYS DO THATS WHAT ITS FOR) and I ended up with TWO kitchen sinks backed up! REALLY!!!!???? Frustration beyond belief. However, I called Trevor (our great plumber) and he said worse case scenario he would be at my house RIGHT AFTER LUNCH! I really love people who are sympathetic to the fact that sometimes im helpless!
On to the Beef Stew! Like I said previously I combined two recipes!
BEEF STEW
-Stew meat (I actually used about 3 or so -could have been more actually-because I made enough for two families)
-Potatoes
-Carrots
-Onions (Christopher doesnt like biting into onions so I always use onion powder in everything not onions)
-Basil
-Oregano
-Thyme
-Rosemary
-Salt
-Pepper
-Flour (I used about 4 1/2 tablespoons, again because I made so much)
-1 Box beef broth
1.) Wash and peel carrots and potatoes (FYI: You can put carrot peels in the garbage disposal...just keep reading and you will understand why my sinks were backed up!)
2.) Cut carrots and potatoes in large chunks. If you cut your potatoes early (which I did) simply stick them in some COLD water!
On to the Beef Stew! Like I said previously I combined two recipes!
BEEF STEW
-Stew meat (I actually used about 3 or so -could have been more actually-because I made enough for two families)
-Potatoes
-Carrots
-Onions (Christopher doesnt like biting into onions so I always use onion powder in everything not onions)
-Basil
-Oregano
-Thyme
-Rosemary
-Salt
-Pepper
-Flour (I used about 4 1/2 tablespoons, again because I made so much)
-1 Box beef broth
1.) Wash and peel carrots and potatoes (FYI: You can put carrot peels in the garbage disposal...just keep reading and you will understand why my sinks were backed up!)
2.) Cut carrots and potatoes in large chunks. If you cut your potatoes early (which I did) simply stick them in some COLD water!
3.) Mix flour, salt, pepper, and spices in bowl. (I just guessed on the spices...I dont really measure except for baking!)
4.) Mix carrots, potatoes, and meat in large bowl (if you used onions mix in also)
5.) Sprinkle flour mixture over veggies and meat and mix to evenly coat.
6.) Dump mixture into crock pot and cover with 1 box beef broth. (because I cooked SO MUCH I had to add a little water so everything was covered or partially covered)
7.) Let cook in crock pot on high for 4-8 hours (depending on crock pot im sure) until potatoes and carrots are tender. (stirring every now and then. Since mine was not quite covered all the way I stirred quite often at frst so everything would cook)
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| This was about half way through cooking! |
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| Final Product! |
So I must say that despite the sink issue this was a very easy mean and was very yummy! Christopher even gave me a compliment....which is big so it was YUMMY!
SO update on the kitchen sinks. The plumber came and did his plumber thing and unclogged the sinks. He shows me this "thing" (as he called it) that all my food from my garbage disposal was getting caught on and around. He states "I have no idea what it is but sinks are fixed!" To which I kindly respond "gee I dont know either thank you have a nice day." When in reality I was thinking OH CRAP THATS THE SMALL BRUSH TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE BOTTLES (if you use or used the Dr. Brown's bottles you will know exactly what im talking about)! OOPS!!!!! Dont guess that was suppose to go down the drain! And in the end I HAD to run the dishwasher because I was out two sinks all day! :)
So I am always telling Christopher to that I never get a break because on his off or early days hes always outside doing yard work to which he always tells me that he would be MORE THAN HAPPY to let me do the yard work! So this morning I FINALLY DID IT! I mowed the grass. He made me start in the back in the event that I botched it up no one would see it but us! However, when I was finished he LET ME DO THE FRONT! Guess I didnt do to shabby! I was quite proud of myself and im thinking a pretty decent little workout too!
Monday, August 8, 2011
Why do we always hate Mondays?
You probably think this post will be depressing....but guess what? ITS NOT! I actually look forward to Mondays now....we do not have baby Jackson on Mondays and I get to spend some super quality time with Harper. He had a great time playing all day it seems!
Harper's GiGi (my mother) bought him a bag of balls and a small pool so yes my 9 month old has his own ball pit! I keep saying he is spoiled but no one believes me! HA!
I spent most of this morning looking for recipes for Beef Stew! As mentioned in yesterdays post im making beef stew for a MOPS member who recently had a baby and I have a small issue....IVE NEVER COOKED BEEF STEW! I found a million recipes but I think im going to combine two different ones that I found. Maybe it will be good!
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
*1 Cup softened butter
*3/4 cup brown sugar
*3/4 cup white sugar
*1 teaspoon vanilla
*2 eggs
*2 1/4 cup flour- all purpose
*1 teaspoon baking soda
*1 teaspoon salt
*2 cups chocolate chips (I do NOT measure this out! the more the chocolate the better right?!)
3.) sift dry ingredients and blend into sugar mixture (I however do NOT own a sifter so I just DUMP IT IN)
4.) stir in chips
5.) bake on 375 for 8-10 mins
I spent most of this morning looking for recipes for Beef Stew! As mentioned in yesterdays post im making beef stew for a MOPS member who recently had a baby and I have a small issue....IVE NEVER COOKED BEEF STEW! I found a million recipes but I think im going to combine two different ones that I found. Maybe it will be good!
I also made homemade chocolate chips cookies today for the same family. I had to find a different recipe a few days ago (when I made cookies with Hannah during our play date)....I lost mine! How do you lose a recipe? Oh yeah, because it was ON MY PHONE and it crashed! Guess thats what I get for keeping vital information on my phone! I really need to learn to not rely on my cell phone SOO MUCH! Ok back on topic here is the new recipe (also on my cell phone currently!) ENJOY!!!!
*1 Cup softened butter
*3/4 cup brown sugar
*3/4 cup white sugar
*1 teaspoon vanilla
*2 eggs
*2 1/4 cup flour- all purpose
*1 teaspoon baking soda
*1 teaspoon salt
*2 cups chocolate chips (I do NOT measure this out! the more the chocolate the better right?!)
1.) blend together first 4 ingredients
2.) add eggs and mix well3.) sift dry ingredients and blend into sugar mixture (I however do NOT own a sifter so I just DUMP IT IN)
4.) stir in chips
5.) bake on 375 for 8-10 mins
When making these cookies from this recipe for the first time the other day I was nervous...but I actually think they are better than the ones from my lost recipe!
So my new friend Serena told me about this new website pinterest (I have posted a link on the main blog page). Basically you "pin" pictures of things to different boards under different titles (for example under my favorite products I pinned pictres of the Beauti Control skin care line because I LOVE IT). HOWEVER (heres the kicker!) you cannot simply create an account...you have to REQUEST an account...then SOMEONE, SOMEWHERE, decides that you are cool and invites you to create an account. I got my email today that said I was accepted!!! I felt soo cool (*squeal* I really did feel cool!)! Kind of a neat website....you can look at other cool members boards and pins and get awesome ideas etc...some tips are similar to what you can find on the tip junkie website (also a link on the main blog page)! So I guess I will have a new addiction now! Gee thanks....I dont need to be anymore addicted to technology than I already am!
FINALLY (I know you were wondering when I was gonna shut up!) my new running buddy and I are supposed to go running tonight! I honestly dont know what I was thinking committing myself to this running thing!!! We are doing the Couch to 5k running plan....and people keep telling me that I will ENJOY it after a few times....but Im really beginning to DOUBT that! Not sure I will ever ENJOY running! But I cant complain becasue I have two feel and two legs and have the ability to do so!!!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Weekend
What a weekend!!! That's all I can say! Harper and I were dressed and actually on our way to church and had to turn around and go home!! I seriously think the devil just does NOT want me to go to church!! We will DEFINITELY try again next week!! I can't wait to go to SSCC again...I really enjoyed the service and I think Harper had a great time in his 'Class'.
I made some yummy homemade beef stroganoff for dinner tonight.....very EASY TOO!!!
BEEF STROGANOFF
-1lb ground beef (browned)
-2 cans cream of mushroom soup
-1 cans hot water
-1 dollop sour cream
-a few dashes of worcestershire
Brown beef with salt, pepper, and garlic. Mix soup, water, sour cream, and worcestershire in bowl. Mix in with beef. Serve over noodles.
A quick look at the week ahead. We were suppose to have a play date tomorrow...but she had to cancel! Oh well! Who knows what we will fill tomorrow with!!!! Tuesday night I'm making dinner for a fellow MOPS member who just had a baby. I'm making beef stew......which I have NEVER actually made before. Maybe I shouldn't have signed up to take something I haven't ever made!!!!! I will update how it turns out Tuesday night!!!! Wish me luck!
Friday, August 5, 2011
New read
After a series of circumstances I felt extremely compeled to read "The Power of a Praying Wife"...problem was I figured I couldnt find my book (yes I already owned it and read it cover to cover BEFORE I actually ever THOUGHT about getting married....DONT ASK!!!). Through the grace of GOD I actually found it staring me in the face about a week ago!
WOW! What an eye opener. God has taught me SO MUCH the last few days. He has revealed so much about myself....when I really started out trying to change CHRISTOPHER...guess thats the way it works huh!
WOW! What an eye opener. God has taught me SO MUCH the last few days. He has revealed so much about myself....when I really started out trying to change CHRISTOPHER...guess thats the way it works huh!
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Catch up and play date
Wow! Its been a crazy last week. This past Sturday I had a Beauti Control Spa party...which went great and we had a lot of fun. Also on Saturday Harper's Aunt Robyn (my cousin) came along with one of my other cousins Traci and they spent the night with us. It was so wonderful having them here and catching up! I dont know if they had as much fun as I did....but I thoroughly enjoyed their company and taking to other adults!!!!
I started keeping another child....a 3 month old!!!!!!! WHAT WAS I THINKING?!?!?!!!!!! Ohhhh I was thinking that we could use the extra cash....thats right! Ok, seriously its been fairly easy...hope it stays that way. Of course Ive only had him (his name is Jackson....so if you ever see me mention Jackson NO WE DO NOT HAVE ANOTHER CHILD...just Harper) two days. Harper seems to love having Jackson around...he loves all over Jackson and its quite sweet. Molly just thinks geez why did yall bring another one of these into the house...and Christopher reminds her that we can give Jackson back at the end of the day!!! haha!
So, today Harper had a play day with a sweet, adorable little girl...Hanah! Shes a fiesty red head! But definitely a sweet heart. He wasnt so interested in her...but mommy REALLY ENJOYED TALKING TO ANOTHER ADULT!!!!!!! I cooked lunch and Hanah helped me make homemade chocolate chip cookies. I think they turned out quite yummy.
I started keeping another child....a 3 month old!!!!!!! WHAT WAS I THINKING?!?!?!!!!!! Ohhhh I was thinking that we could use the extra cash....thats right! Ok, seriously its been fairly easy...hope it stays that way. Of course Ive only had him (his name is Jackson....so if you ever see me mention Jackson NO WE DO NOT HAVE ANOTHER CHILD...just Harper) two days. Harper seems to love having Jackson around...he loves all over Jackson and its quite sweet. Molly just thinks geez why did yall bring another one of these into the house...and Christopher reminds her that we can give Jackson back at the end of the day!!! haha!
So, today Harper had a play day with a sweet, adorable little girl...Hanah! Shes a fiesty red head! But definitely a sweet heart. He wasnt so interested in her...but mommy REALLY ENJOYED TALKING TO ANOTHER ADULT!!!!!!! I cooked lunch and Hanah helped me make homemade chocolate chip cookies. I think they turned out quite yummy.
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