My little one keeps telling me that there are always mommys. I don't know if she is trying to comfort me because of my mom, or if she is just being her sweet self. It goes like this: Alaina: Mommy even when i grow up and i am a mommy you will still be my mom. Me: Yep that is right. Alaina: And when your mommy dies and is in heaven you will still be my mommy and that is good. ME: Yep sweetie Alaina: So it is good there is always mommys. And I will be a good mommy like you are and like your mommy is and my kids will love me.
Now I tell you this because it just came out of the blue. She loves me so much and our time seems to slip by. She is soon six, and she has already ordered her birthday cake made by me. She is like me in the way that she is already counting down to her birhday. :)
I am truely blessed. I have a great job that allows me to have time with my kids. they get to go to work with me every day and I get to share in their education even when i am teaching in my own room. But sometimes i feel like i am just watching them grow up way too fast. We get busy days fly by. Our lives are full, busy schedules and daily routines. But at the end of the day, they are snuggled up with me telling me they love me and we are all good.
This is a long weekend, and I hope to spend some quiet time with each of my kids this weekend. Listening to them, knowing them, and letting them know I love them. I hope your weekend is great.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
cravings
Ok no i am not prego. (however i wouldn't mind having another baby, it would be a miracle birth) Any way craving amaze me. I often crave certain foods, and I am completely unsatified with every thing else. Jon will tell you i drive him crazy because i never want to eat anything but the perfect thing.
This weekend it was fried chicken! I also am forever trying to make everything I normally make better. But fried chicken is one that I think i do pretty well. Any way what better than to make fried chicken for my dad to celebrate his birthday. It was great. Along with that went my mom's famous strawberry cake. Mom was not feeling so great, so i helped her out with that. It was very hard. This is mom's cake(i have made it before, but it just doesn't taste the same) I cried during the process but it turned out ok.
Anyway cravings.... does anyone else of this uncontrolable desire to eat a variety of differnet things. I think most people just eat and don't really care what it is or have a relationship with their food. I do. I love food. I love how it is made, and how it is comforting, or light, or summer food, or warm winter food. I don't really understand those people that just eat to live. Also it isn't good that i have the live to eat attitude. But i do enjoy a yummy meal. it makes me think of childhood, and family, and happiness.
so all that being said, I am craving some kind of Spaghetti concoction tonight. My sister referred to it as Spaghetti surprise.:) I told her it was barbaghetti (because one time my mom used barbque sauce to make the sauce go farther. YUCK) HAVE A WONDERFUL MEAL TONIGHT WITH YOUR FAMILY.
Spaghetti Surprise
medium shell noodles
large jar of prego
ittalian cheese
a little bit of cottage cheese
and crusty bread.
Turned out great. :)
This weekend it was fried chicken! I also am forever trying to make everything I normally make better. But fried chicken is one that I think i do pretty well. Any way what better than to make fried chicken for my dad to celebrate his birthday. It was great. Along with that went my mom's famous strawberry cake. Mom was not feeling so great, so i helped her out with that. It was very hard. This is mom's cake(i have made it before, but it just doesn't taste the same) I cried during the process but it turned out ok.
Anyway cravings.... does anyone else of this uncontrolable desire to eat a variety of differnet things. I think most people just eat and don't really care what it is or have a relationship with their food. I do. I love food. I love how it is made, and how it is comforting, or light, or summer food, or warm winter food. I don't really understand those people that just eat to live. Also it isn't good that i have the live to eat attitude. But i do enjoy a yummy meal. it makes me think of childhood, and family, and happiness.
so all that being said, I am craving some kind of Spaghetti concoction tonight. My sister referred to it as Spaghetti surprise.:) I told her it was barbaghetti (because one time my mom used barbque sauce to make the sauce go farther. YUCK) HAVE A WONDERFUL MEAL TONIGHT WITH YOUR FAMILY.
Spaghetti Surprise
medium shell noodles
large jar of prego
ittalian cheese
a little bit of cottage cheese
and crusty bread.
Turned out great. :)
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Cancer stinks
So my mom is still battling her cancer. She was told yesterday that she has some now in her skull and her left leg bone, and that there is something unconclusive in her liver. It hurts all the time. She hides it well. She goes on Friday for a very long extensive MRI to determine everything.
Let me tell you something about my mom. She is beautiful. She cares for us so much. Her worry is not for herself or death, she knows that she will be with Jesus when she dies, but she worries for us. For my dad that he will be able to take care of things that need to be done. For my sister that she will not always work so hard and worry about so much. For me and my happiness and wardrobe. :) For our kids and their birthdays and our just over all happiness. She loves her family so much. She is the most giving mother and truely blesses me every day.
We went to the mall yesterday and got her a new purse. She needs a lighter purse to carry and wanted to pick out a really cute one. We walked around trying on purses and shared in a pretzel dog, in my opinion the best thing they have in the mall. The time we spent together just the two of us was priceless. My mother is truely my best friend, she makes me laugh and loves me unconditionally. OF coarse she mothers like any good mother would and always shares her opinion in her most loving way. But i have to tell you i am going to be lost without her.
Why does Cancer have to be so horrible? Why does it hurt so much? We get the news and all we can do is sit back and wait. Wait for the pain to be worse, wait for the sickness to take over. It is very hard. I am so thankful that my mom is secure in Jesus love for her. That she truly knows the One in Whom she trusts. I only pray that i can be the best daughter I can for her in the time we have left.
Let me tell you something about my mom. She is beautiful. She cares for us so much. Her worry is not for herself or death, she knows that she will be with Jesus when she dies, but she worries for us. For my dad that he will be able to take care of things that need to be done. For my sister that she will not always work so hard and worry about so much. For me and my happiness and wardrobe. :) For our kids and their birthdays and our just over all happiness. She loves her family so much. She is the most giving mother and truely blesses me every day.
We went to the mall yesterday and got her a new purse. She needs a lighter purse to carry and wanted to pick out a really cute one. We walked around trying on purses and shared in a pretzel dog, in my opinion the best thing they have in the mall. The time we spent together just the two of us was priceless. My mother is truely my best friend, she makes me laugh and loves me unconditionally. OF coarse she mothers like any good mother would and always shares her opinion in her most loving way. But i have to tell you i am going to be lost without her.
Why does Cancer have to be so horrible? Why does it hurt so much? We get the news and all we can do is sit back and wait. Wait for the pain to be worse, wait for the sickness to take over. It is very hard. I am so thankful that my mom is secure in Jesus love for her. That she truly knows the One in Whom she trusts. I only pray that i can be the best daughter I can for her in the time we have left.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Family Dinner
One of my favorite things to do is to make a family dinner. I love to cook for my mom, dad, sister, her husband, and kids. And it is even better when they like what i make. Tonight FRIED CHICKEN Tim's and mom's favorite.
I cooked tonight, because mom is having her chemo treatment tomorrow and she usually has a good appetite the day before (it has been a week since the last one) So on the menu tonight was Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, white acre peas, and fried corn. All mom's favoirtes. She came in and ate well, and then took all the leftovers with her.
It is so nice to sit at the table after everyone has eaten and laugh with mom and Christina. She is so dear to both of us, and we are just taking each day as a blessing from Jesus. We were looking at pampered chaf magazines tonight, and talking about all the different items we all want and just being together. Let me tell you, for me the time is short, then they all go back to their own homes, and I am left with a satisfaction i can't describe. My mom is beautiful, loving, and giving. I am so blessed to have a close family and would not trade it. We are not perfect by any means, but we love each other and that is what makes family what it is.
So often people these days do not eat together. It is the best family connection you can have. Even if you aren't a great cook. Make a meal, clear the mail and junk off your kitchen table and sit down with your spouse and your kids. Talk to them... turn off your phone, tv, computer, or whatever the distraction is. It will be there after your 20 minutes together as a family. It will make a difference I promise you. You won't always have the chance to have that time.
I cooked tonight, because mom is having her chemo treatment tomorrow and she usually has a good appetite the day before (it has been a week since the last one) So on the menu tonight was Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, white acre peas, and fried corn. All mom's favoirtes. She came in and ate well, and then took all the leftovers with her.
It is so nice to sit at the table after everyone has eaten and laugh with mom and Christina. She is so dear to both of us, and we are just taking each day as a blessing from Jesus. We were looking at pampered chaf magazines tonight, and talking about all the different items we all want and just being together. Let me tell you, for me the time is short, then they all go back to their own homes, and I am left with a satisfaction i can't describe. My mom is beautiful, loving, and giving. I am so blessed to have a close family and would not trade it. We are not perfect by any means, but we love each other and that is what makes family what it is.
So often people these days do not eat together. It is the best family connection you can have. Even if you aren't a great cook. Make a meal, clear the mail and junk off your kitchen table and sit down with your spouse and your kids. Talk to them... turn off your phone, tv, computer, or whatever the distraction is. It will be there after your 20 minutes together as a family. It will make a difference I promise you. You won't always have the chance to have that time.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Fruit Salsa
So last night I had this crazy dream. It was nothing but the sweet taste of fruit salsa. I don't kmow why I was dreaming about fruit salsa, but now i have to make it. So here goes the recipe:
1 (16-oz.) container fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
2 kiwifruit, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
you chop all of these beautiful fruit up into little bite size pieces and mix the ingredients together and let chill for a least an hour.
I however do not like kiwi so i am substituting apples. i will let you know how it turns out. I would use peaches if they were good right now, but i can't find any worth putting in your mouth right now.
I am going to serve these with those Naked cinnamon chips. I can already taste it.
There was a question on a twitter i follow the other day about where you feel the most in your element, at home, or confident. I feel that way in my kitchen. I love to be there, granted i like to be there more when it is clean, or when someone comes behind me and cleans up, but that is home to me. I wish i could be there more. I love trying new things and not so much a baker as i am just a cook. I love to saute, and dice and try out my hand at complicated recipes.
Maybe that is why i dream about fruit salsa.
1 (16-oz.) container fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
2 kiwifruit, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
you chop all of these beautiful fruit up into little bite size pieces and mix the ingredients together and let chill for a least an hour.
I however do not like kiwi so i am substituting apples. i will let you know how it turns out. I would use peaches if they were good right now, but i can't find any worth putting in your mouth right now.
I am going to serve these with those Naked cinnamon chips. I can already taste it.
There was a question on a twitter i follow the other day about where you feel the most in your element, at home, or confident. I feel that way in my kitchen. I love to be there, granted i like to be there more when it is clean, or when someone comes behind me and cleans up, but that is home to me. I wish i could be there more. I love trying new things and not so much a baker as i am just a cook. I love to saute, and dice and try out my hand at complicated recipes.
Maybe that is why i dream about fruit salsa.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
ok i am going to try to get better at this
WOW i know i don't do this enough! But i am going to try to get better.
IT is a gorgeous day outside, and I tought Alaina how to ride her bike YAY she is getting WAY too big. Stil the sunshine has made me a new person today.
Since i last posted i have begun to follow several other blogs. LIKE THE PIONEER Woman she is AMAZING!!! I think she is my role model. I dream of a life like hers. And if you know me you know that i would love to live on a ranch, with a 5 kids, homeschooling, cooking and just living a great life.
I DO HAVE A GREAT LIFE don't get me wrong. But a girl can always dream. :)
Wow i feel like i have so much to write about so my commitment is one post a day with pictures. This is just the catch up post so here goes nothing :)
IT is a gorgeous day outside, and I tought Alaina how to ride her bike YAY she is getting WAY too big. Stil the sunshine has made me a new person today.
Since i last posted i have begun to follow several other blogs. LIKE THE PIONEER Woman she is AMAZING!!! I think she is my role model. I dream of a life like hers. And if you know me you know that i would love to live on a ranch, with a 5 kids, homeschooling, cooking and just living a great life.
I DO HAVE A GREAT LIFE don't get me wrong. But a girl can always dream. :)
Wow i feel like i have so much to write about so my commitment is one post a day with pictures. This is just the catch up post so here goes nothing :)
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Summer Fun!
We are having some great adventures this summer! Going to the pool a lot. The girls were on Firebrook swim team and that was a new and exciting time. They loved it. Swimming every day and swim meets on Wednesdays. It was a very good thing for the girls.
We also spend most every day with my sisters kids. I have been keeping them for her this year. That is a lot of fun for all 7 kids. We sometimes go on adventures during the day or just spend the day at a pool of some sort.
Jonathan and i didn't get to go to his sisters this year, we are trying to not spend money we don't have, i am sure everyone who reads this understands that statement. It was a very hard decision to make. However we did go camping in NC for two nights. We had a blast. the kids got to swim in some amazing waterfalls, and we had some great roasted marshmallows. The funniest thing was Jon running around the outside of the tent in the middle of the night chasing away raccoons.
I also just finished spending the weekend with my friend KATY! I just love her so much! It is easy to be with her, because we just fall back into our giggly stage. And we don't have to be doing anything major to enjoy each others company.
I love summer! It is the best time of my entire year. I get to spend precious moments with my kids, snuggle with them in the mornings, give them my undivided attention and I am not exhausted all the time. I am not ready for school to start at all!!! Bring on the lake, the pool, the park, some picnics, lemonade, kool aide, ice cream, and sunshine!!!!
We also spend most every day with my sisters kids. I have been keeping them for her this year. That is a lot of fun for all 7 kids. We sometimes go on adventures during the day or just spend the day at a pool of some sort.
Jonathan and i didn't get to go to his sisters this year, we are trying to not spend money we don't have, i am sure everyone who reads this understands that statement. It was a very hard decision to make. However we did go camping in NC for two nights. We had a blast. the kids got to swim in some amazing waterfalls, and we had some great roasted marshmallows. The funniest thing was Jon running around the outside of the tent in the middle of the night chasing away raccoons.
I also just finished spending the weekend with my friend KATY! I just love her so much! It is easy to be with her, because we just fall back into our giggly stage. And we don't have to be doing anything major to enjoy each others company.
I love summer! It is the best time of my entire year. I get to spend precious moments with my kids, snuggle with them in the mornings, give them my undivided attention and I am not exhausted all the time. I am not ready for school to start at all!!! Bring on the lake, the pool, the park, some picnics, lemonade, kool aide, ice cream, and sunshine!!!!
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