We got good marks at the dentist today, and Davis did great! Like the title says, no cavities! He got to put his name on the "No Cavities" wall. I just hope we can keep it up. He was a little nervous at first, but once they got started he relaxed. The dental hygienist just kept bragging on him. It was such a relief especially since I was so horrible with going to the dentist when I was his age. I remember biting my dentist, and him threatening to throw me off the table. There was a little boy that was there this morning who was having a meltdown. I felt so bad for the little fellow.
Davis now has a worse youtube problem than me. He watched videos all day. At least they are educational. He watched a video on all the different birds, farm animals, wild animals, and pets. Plus he watched a couple of phonics videos. It at least gave me a chance to get my menu and grocery list done. I also got to go through John Besh's cookbook. I am really enjoying it. I believe the title is My Family Table. It is on the dining room table which means I would have to get up, and go get it.... so we'll just say it is My Family Table.
I like that he gives a glimpse into the lives of chef's and their families. He mentions not being home in the evenings because he is at the restaurants, and how day to day meals fall on his wife's shoulders.I think that is a common misconception people have about chef's wives. "Oh, you must eat all kinds of great things!" Then I have to bust their bubble, and tell them that I do most of the cooking. Actually almost all of it. I laughed because he made a comment to his wife about the quality of meals she was cooking, and she laid into him. She basically told him to put some effort into meal planning at home instead focusing it all at work for strangers. I have had that conversation as well. I often find myself telling Jay "pretend it's something you need to do for work" when I need something done, and he is dragging his feet.
Not much else to report. I have a ton of housework to do tomorrow, and on top of that I need to do my grocery shopping. Ugh....I am tired already. It is 11:33pm here, and Davis just went to sleep. The little sneak came in the living room when I was talking to Jay, and has been up ever since. Watch tomorrow morning I will have to drag him out of bed, and any other morning he would be up at 7am.
Talk to you guys later.
*Things that make my eye twitch"
Spending what seems like an eternity cleaning the kitchen- only to walk in the front room to find 2 glasses that I forgot to bring into the kitchen.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Hard to say bye....
I don't know why, but telling my husband "bye" this morning was harder than usual. I even teared up after he left. It may be the PMS taking hold, but I like to think it is the love. I'm sappy like that. Even as I type this my lip is quivering a little. I know that I am lucky because at least I get to see him once a week, but it is still hard to say "bye". He really is my best friend.
Okay, enough with the hormonal stuff. We made it to the library yesterday. There was no story time, or maybe there was and we just got there too late. Davis didn't care though. He got on the computer, and played a Diego game. He also got to check out some books. It was so funny he was trying to negotiate with me in the car before hand on how many books he could get. We finally agreed on 5. Jay didn't have anything to get this time, so I of course went to the cookbook section. I ended up checking out the Pioneer Woman and The Neelys again. I didn't get a chance to really go through them the last time. I also got one of John Besh's cookbooks. If you don't know who he is, John Besh is a New Orleans Chef. He competed on The Next Iron Chef the year Michael Symon won. He is one of my favorite celebrity chefs. He doesn't seem like a pompous butt like most chefs. Even mine is a bit of a pompous butt.
Before the library we had to stop at the DMV. Jay had a little something to attend to, and of course he waited until the afternoon to go. It is always fun bringing a 4 year old to a boring place. Davis just kept saying, " I don't like this place". I had to tell him that nobody does. That's why we normally only have to go every 4 years, or so. Thank goodness for Youtube on the smart phones. I will admit I thought they were a waste of money, but mine has helped me out in a pinch a time or two.
The plan for dinner last night was Rotisserie chicken, cornbread dressing, and green beans. That plan fell through. We had all skipped lunch due to a late breakfast, so when we got to Sam's we were starving. We decided at the register to just skip cooking, and eat there. Did I mention we were STARVING? I still would of have had to come home, and make the cornbread for the cornbread dressing, so in the end it was just faster to eat there. I love the fact that we can leave Sam's stuffed, and only spent $10.
I didn't do much of anything today. I got started on my housework, but I didn't break a sweat or anything. I did however have to go and get some "supplies". Those _____ (insert your favorite explicit word here) at Kleinpeters makes a Bananas Foster ice cream, and it comes in a pint!! I mean if it had been a gallon I could have easily talked myself out of it, but a pint....it left with me. I haven't done much damage to it, but it's there when I need it.
Davis has a dentist appointment tomorrow. In the past I have always been a nervous wreck thinking they were going to find a mouth full of cavities. Crazy because I take really good care of his teeth, but watch I am not stressing about tomorrow, so they will find the mother load. I have I guess you would say brittle teeth. The last time I was at the dentist he put the little machine in my mouth that detects where cavities are forming.. That thing started dinging like a slot machine paying out. I guess technically it was. I just hope Davis has nice strong teeth.
Ok guys it's time for me to go to bed....I lie I am probably going to watch another episode of Gossip Girl. I ran across it on Netflix, and decided to give it a go. I actually like it. I am only like 4 episodes in, but so far so good.
Talk to you guys later.
Okay, enough with the hormonal stuff. We made it to the library yesterday. There was no story time, or maybe there was and we just got there too late. Davis didn't care though. He got on the computer, and played a Diego game. He also got to check out some books. It was so funny he was trying to negotiate with me in the car before hand on how many books he could get. We finally agreed on 5. Jay didn't have anything to get this time, so I of course went to the cookbook section. I ended up checking out the Pioneer Woman and The Neelys again. I didn't get a chance to really go through them the last time. I also got one of John Besh's cookbooks. If you don't know who he is, John Besh is a New Orleans Chef. He competed on The Next Iron Chef the year Michael Symon won. He is one of my favorite celebrity chefs. He doesn't seem like a pompous butt like most chefs. Even mine is a bit of a pompous butt.
Before the library we had to stop at the DMV. Jay had a little something to attend to, and of course he waited until the afternoon to go. It is always fun bringing a 4 year old to a boring place. Davis just kept saying, " I don't like this place". I had to tell him that nobody does. That's why we normally only have to go every 4 years, or so. Thank goodness for Youtube on the smart phones. I will admit I thought they were a waste of money, but mine has helped me out in a pinch a time or two.
The plan for dinner last night was Rotisserie chicken, cornbread dressing, and green beans. That plan fell through. We had all skipped lunch due to a late breakfast, so when we got to Sam's we were starving. We decided at the register to just skip cooking, and eat there. Did I mention we were STARVING? I still would of have had to come home, and make the cornbread for the cornbread dressing, so in the end it was just faster to eat there. I love the fact that we can leave Sam's stuffed, and only spent $10.
I didn't do much of anything today. I got started on my housework, but I didn't break a sweat or anything. I did however have to go and get some "supplies". Those _____ (insert your favorite explicit word here) at Kleinpeters makes a Bananas Foster ice cream, and it comes in a pint!! I mean if it had been a gallon I could have easily talked myself out of it, but a pint....it left with me. I haven't done much damage to it, but it's there when I need it.
Davis has a dentist appointment tomorrow. In the past I have always been a nervous wreck thinking they were going to find a mouth full of cavities. Crazy because I take really good care of his teeth, but watch I am not stressing about tomorrow, so they will find the mother load. I have I guess you would say brittle teeth. The last time I was at the dentist he put the little machine in my mouth that detects where cavities are forming.. That thing started dinging like a slot machine paying out. I guess technically it was. I just hope Davis has nice strong teeth.
Ok guys it's time for me to go to bed....I lie I am probably going to watch another episode of Gossip Girl. I ran across it on Netflix, and decided to give it a go. I actually like it. I am only like 4 episodes in, but so far so good.
Talk to you guys later.
Monday, May 27, 2013
Feet in the pool....
Happy Memorial Day! Today as we all know is a day to remember all of the soldiers who have given their lives for us to be free. If you have anyone in your family that is serving in the military right now give them a big thank you from my family. We appreciate the sacrifices they make to keep us safe.
We didn't do much today. Of course y'all forgot to remind me that the library was closed today. I realized it as I was rushing Jay to go take a shower. Seriously, he is the hardest person in the world to get moving. I can take my shower, get myself dressed, get Davis dressed, and we are still left waiting on Jay. Did I mention that before all of the above has happened he has already spent like 30 minutes in the shower. Yeah...
We didn't BBQ today. I am not a huge fan of it, and Davis hates it. We had Popeyes instead. I also made a cookies and cream poke cake today. It was pretty fabulous if I do say so myself. The recipe will be at the bottom if anybody is interested. I let Davis help with the whole process. I like to let him be involved in the food preparation process, and he loves it as well. Now I do not let him do anything that involves a hot stove, or oven. That's where I draw the line.
Can I just say water balloons fights are the best thing ever?! On a hot summer's day nothing is better. Davis threw some at me, I threw some at him, and I pelted Jay with a couple. We broke out the pool today as well. I even got in the pool. It is just a little kiddie pool. My big butt made all the water pour over the sides. I was a little sad, but it was hot, so I got over it. Davis enjoyed having me in the pool with him. I want to get a bigger pool when we finally decide if we are moving are not.
Guess whose child is spelling words? That's right, mine!! Parents of preschoolers invest in some alphabet refrigerator magnets. We sat in the floor earlier tonight just spelling words. I tried to keep it at 3 letter words, and I would keep it in groups with the same ending sounds. Like car,bar,and tar. Then tall,ball, hall, and then I had him spell small. He was so proud of himself. Jay and I just stared at each other smiling like crazy people. It really is an amazing moment when your child does something like that.
We just got finished watching End of Watch. I really enjoyed it. Jay kinda of got bored with it. I am not going to spoil it for you if you haven't seen it, but go rent it. It is also available on Netflix's video streaming. The chemistry between Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena is awesome. If they didn't walk away from this movie best friends then somebody needs to hand them an Oscar.
Well that's it for tonight guys. I am going cuddle with husband. I can't remember if I mentioned he was able to take three days off this week. Granted he had to because he won't be home this weekend which bites, but at least I get to wake up to his face three mornings instead of two. I could however do without the snoring.
Talk to you guys later.
Cookies and Cream Poke Cake
You just need any kind of chocolate cake mix ( I used swiss), and bake it according to the directions. Let the cake cool for about 30 mins once out of the oven. After the cake has cooled make your pudding according to the directions on the package. It is the jello cookies and cream instant pudding. You just need one box. Once that is done take a regular drinking straw and start poking holes in the cake. Hence the name Poke Cake. You don't want to go all the way down to the bottom of the pan, but you do need to go deep enough for the pudding to seep in. About half way is good. Now that you have poked the holes pour the pudding on top of the cake. Spread it out evenly making sure you cover the holes. Put it in the refrigerator, so that the pudding can set up. Right before you serve the cake crush some oreos and fold them into one container of cool whip. After that just frost the cake with the cool whip like you would with icing. Refrigerate any leftovers, and enjoy!
We didn't do much today. Of course y'all forgot to remind me that the library was closed today. I realized it as I was rushing Jay to go take a shower. Seriously, he is the hardest person in the world to get moving. I can take my shower, get myself dressed, get Davis dressed, and we are still left waiting on Jay. Did I mention that before all of the above has happened he has already spent like 30 minutes in the shower. Yeah...
We didn't BBQ today. I am not a huge fan of it, and Davis hates it. We had Popeyes instead. I also made a cookies and cream poke cake today. It was pretty fabulous if I do say so myself. The recipe will be at the bottom if anybody is interested. I let Davis help with the whole process. I like to let him be involved in the food preparation process, and he loves it as well. Now I do not let him do anything that involves a hot stove, or oven. That's where I draw the line.
Can I just say water balloons fights are the best thing ever?! On a hot summer's day nothing is better. Davis threw some at me, I threw some at him, and I pelted Jay with a couple. We broke out the pool today as well. I even got in the pool. It is just a little kiddie pool. My big butt made all the water pour over the sides. I was a little sad, but it was hot, so I got over it. Davis enjoyed having me in the pool with him. I want to get a bigger pool when we finally decide if we are moving are not.
Guess whose child is spelling words? That's right, mine!! Parents of preschoolers invest in some alphabet refrigerator magnets. We sat in the floor earlier tonight just spelling words. I tried to keep it at 3 letter words, and I would keep it in groups with the same ending sounds. Like car,bar,and tar. Then tall,ball, hall, and then I had him spell small. He was so proud of himself. Jay and I just stared at each other smiling like crazy people. It really is an amazing moment when your child does something like that.
We just got finished watching End of Watch. I really enjoyed it. Jay kinda of got bored with it. I am not going to spoil it for you if you haven't seen it, but go rent it. It is also available on Netflix's video streaming. The chemistry between Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena is awesome. If they didn't walk away from this movie best friends then somebody needs to hand them an Oscar.
Well that's it for tonight guys. I am going cuddle with husband. I can't remember if I mentioned he was able to take three days off this week. Granted he had to because he won't be home this weekend which bites, but at least I get to wake up to his face three mornings instead of two. I could however do without the snoring.
Talk to you guys later.
Cookies and Cream Poke Cake
You just need any kind of chocolate cake mix ( I used swiss), and bake it according to the directions. Let the cake cool for about 30 mins once out of the oven. After the cake has cooled make your pudding according to the directions on the package. It is the jello cookies and cream instant pudding. You just need one box. Once that is done take a regular drinking straw and start poking holes in the cake. Hence the name Poke Cake. You don't want to go all the way down to the bottom of the pan, but you do need to go deep enough for the pudding to seep in. About half way is good. Now that you have poked the holes pour the pudding on top of the cake. Spread it out evenly making sure you cover the holes. Put it in the refrigerator, so that the pudding can set up. Right before you serve the cake crush some oreos and fold them into one container of cool whip. After that just frost the cake with the cool whip like you would with icing. Refrigerate any leftovers, and enjoy!
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Around the loop....
Sorry we didn't get to catch up last night.Davis was so bad at the wedding last night. I came home with the worst tension head ache ever. It even radiated down my neck into my shoulders. That's what happens when you sit with your jaw clenched for an hour. I got a nice shoulder rub, and went to sleep.
Davis wouldn't keep still for nothing. I know he is four, and that is asking a lot of a four year old. I kept telling him we were waiting for K.K. to walk down the aisle, so when she finally did he asked me " Can we go now?" He kept throwing my bracelet under the pew in front of us. Luckily there was a friend of mine sitting in front of us who kept getting it. He talked during the prayers. He finally went to sleep during the last 20 mins. After the ceremony, which was beautiful by the way, we headed to the reception. It was out on the groom's parent's farm. They had tents set up with tables, and a dance floor. It was beautiful. We were there for maybe five minutes when the lightening started up in the distance. I had a head ache, an unruly four year old, and it looked as though the skies were about to open up. We left. I felt horrible that I missed their first dance, and the cake cutting. I didn't even get a chance to talk to my friend, but I was done for the evening.
Today we had a birthday party to attend. We had a blast. We set around laughing and talking while the kids ate their pizza. Davis kept trying to blow out the candles on the birthday cake. I take that back he actually did blow out a few of them. I ended up having to place my hand over his mouth. Once it was over we headed back home to rest up a bit before we went to the spray park.
We headed out to the spray park later in the afternoon. When we got there we found out that it was closed until next week. So, we headed back home, and filled the kiddie pool up. The guys played outside while I started dinner. I stepped out for a moment to engage in a little water balloon battle with my husband. Fun times.
After dinner we went to get some milk shakes. Sonic has milk shakes half price after 8pm. We got three mini milk shakes for under $4. Not too shabby. Davis waited impatiently for his. Jay laughed and said "He is just like you! You don't wait for anything patiently either!" I figure everybody's a critic.... We went for an evening drive, and drank our milk shakes. I come from a very small town where "going riding" was the highlight of the night. I still enjoy a nice little drive every now and then.
Davis fell asleep in the car on the way home. What? Was that part of my plan? Why I have never been so insulted in my whole.....okay, okay you got me. It was part of the plan. We got to come home, and watch the movie we had rented. I highly recommend Gangster Squad. When it first started I was kinda like "meh", but I got into it. Helps that it had sexy ol' Ryan Gosling in it. Man, I hope they used some kind of face make up or something on Sean Penn to make him look the way he did in the movie. I would really hate to think he is aging that badly.
It is now almost midnight. I really need to go catch some shut eye. We have story time at the library in the morning. Say a little prayer for me. With the way Davis has been behaving lately I do not want to even think about what tomorrow is going to be like.
Talk to you guys later.
Davis wouldn't keep still for nothing. I know he is four, and that is asking a lot of a four year old. I kept telling him we were waiting for K.K. to walk down the aisle, so when she finally did he asked me " Can we go now?" He kept throwing my bracelet under the pew in front of us. Luckily there was a friend of mine sitting in front of us who kept getting it. He talked during the prayers. He finally went to sleep during the last 20 mins. After the ceremony, which was beautiful by the way, we headed to the reception. It was out on the groom's parent's farm. They had tents set up with tables, and a dance floor. It was beautiful. We were there for maybe five minutes when the lightening started up in the distance. I had a head ache, an unruly four year old, and it looked as though the skies were about to open up. We left. I felt horrible that I missed their first dance, and the cake cutting. I didn't even get a chance to talk to my friend, but I was done for the evening.
Today we had a birthday party to attend. We had a blast. We set around laughing and talking while the kids ate their pizza. Davis kept trying to blow out the candles on the birthday cake. I take that back he actually did blow out a few of them. I ended up having to place my hand over his mouth. Once it was over we headed back home to rest up a bit before we went to the spray park.
We headed out to the spray park later in the afternoon. When we got there we found out that it was closed until next week. So, we headed back home, and filled the kiddie pool up. The guys played outside while I started dinner. I stepped out for a moment to engage in a little water balloon battle with my husband. Fun times.
After dinner we went to get some milk shakes. Sonic has milk shakes half price after 8pm. We got three mini milk shakes for under $4. Not too shabby. Davis waited impatiently for his. Jay laughed and said "He is just like you! You don't wait for anything patiently either!" I figure everybody's a critic.... We went for an evening drive, and drank our milk shakes. I come from a very small town where "going riding" was the highlight of the night. I still enjoy a nice little drive every now and then.
Davis fell asleep in the car on the way home. What? Was that part of my plan? Why I have never been so insulted in my whole.....okay, okay you got me. It was part of the plan. We got to come home, and watch the movie we had rented. I highly recommend Gangster Squad. When it first started I was kinda like "meh", but I got into it. Helps that it had sexy ol' Ryan Gosling in it. Man, I hope they used some kind of face make up or something on Sean Penn to make him look the way he did in the movie. I would really hate to think he is aging that badly.
It is now almost midnight. I really need to go catch some shut eye. We have story time at the library in the morning. Say a little prayer for me. With the way Davis has been behaving lately I do not want to even think about what tomorrow is going to be like.
Talk to you guys later.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Got my hair did...
We did fantastic being on time for daycare this week. We were not late once! Of course the alarm was set for 7am, and we didn't wake up until 7:50, but we still made it in time for breakfast. That's really all that matters.
I had a hair appointment today. It was long over due, but when a hair cut cost $50 spacing it out is required. I am trying to let my hair grow out. It is right at my shoulders right now, and I keep testing it to see if I can get away with a pony tail. I miss my pony tail. Jay wants me to keep it short. He loves my hair short. Jay actually wants me to cut it the same way it was when we first met, but unfortunately I have gained about 35lbs since then. I can't get him to understand that my face is too fat for all that. What I like about short hair is it always looks fixed. I think that is why I always go back to short hair. I grow my hair out with the intentions of curling it, and wearing pretty updos. The reality is I keep it in a bun. A messy bun. Not a chic messy bun, but one that hasn't been brushed in a couple of days. I like to keep it sexy....
After my hair cut I had to go grocery shopping. I do my shopping at Wal-Mart because I find that it is usually cheaper. It seems like it is getting harder and harder to stay within my budget.It has come down to either omit a meal, or go over budget.Obviously I can't omit a meal, so over budget it is. The past 2 shopping trips I have gone over. I only went over by $13 this week, but I barely bought anything. I guess it doesn't help that I had to buy milk this week. I buy organic milk which cost $7 a gallon. Trust me I cringe every time I put it in the basket, and write $7 next to milk on the list.I think the fact that Davis is trying new foods isn't helping my budget.When all he ate at home was mac& cheese, hamburger helper, or a peanut butter sandwich it was pretty cheap. It was also super boring. I would rather spend a little more on groceries now, and just cut a trip out to lunch.I am pretty good about not buying things that aren't on my list. Unless Davis is with me. Then I like to look for fun things for him to try. I like going shopping without Davis because I can keep up with how much I am spending better. I am just less....distracted.
I was reading an article on yahoo about the return of the mullet. Why? You know what else is making a comeback? Rat tails..... Stop trying to make it happen people. It was the 90's. Nothing from the 90's needs to make a comeback. Other than Friends of course.... Seriously though folks, let it go. It wasn't cool back then, it's not cool now. That goes for the mullet and the rat tail.
Well that's all for tonight. Let me know if any of you guys are having problems staying on your food budget. The price of food is just continuing to go up. Heck, the price of everything is continuing to go up.
Talk to you guys later.
I had a hair appointment today. It was long over due, but when a hair cut cost $50 spacing it out is required. I am trying to let my hair grow out. It is right at my shoulders right now, and I keep testing it to see if I can get away with a pony tail. I miss my pony tail. Jay wants me to keep it short. He loves my hair short. Jay actually wants me to cut it the same way it was when we first met, but unfortunately I have gained about 35lbs since then. I can't get him to understand that my face is too fat for all that. What I like about short hair is it always looks fixed. I think that is why I always go back to short hair. I grow my hair out with the intentions of curling it, and wearing pretty updos. The reality is I keep it in a bun. A messy bun. Not a chic messy bun, but one that hasn't been brushed in a couple of days. I like to keep it sexy....
After my hair cut I had to go grocery shopping. I do my shopping at Wal-Mart because I find that it is usually cheaper. It seems like it is getting harder and harder to stay within my budget.It has come down to either omit a meal, or go over budget.Obviously I can't omit a meal, so over budget it is. The past 2 shopping trips I have gone over. I only went over by $13 this week, but I barely bought anything. I guess it doesn't help that I had to buy milk this week. I buy organic milk which cost $7 a gallon. Trust me I cringe every time I put it in the basket, and write $7 next to milk on the list.I think the fact that Davis is trying new foods isn't helping my budget.When all he ate at home was mac& cheese, hamburger helper, or a peanut butter sandwich it was pretty cheap. It was also super boring. I would rather spend a little more on groceries now, and just cut a trip out to lunch.I am pretty good about not buying things that aren't on my list. Unless Davis is with me. Then I like to look for fun things for him to try. I like going shopping without Davis because I can keep up with how much I am spending better. I am just less....distracted.
I was reading an article on yahoo about the return of the mullet. Why? You know what else is making a comeback? Rat tails..... Stop trying to make it happen people. It was the 90's. Nothing from the 90's needs to make a comeback. Other than Friends of course.... Seriously though folks, let it go. It wasn't cool back then, it's not cool now. That goes for the mullet and the rat tail.
Well that's all for tonight. Let me know if any of you guys are having problems staying on your food budget. The price of food is just continuing to go up. Heck, the price of everything is continuing to go up.
Talk to you guys later.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Getting back on the horse....
Today was a semi successful shopping day. I was on the hunt for light colored dress pants, but all of the ones I found were trouser leg. Me and trouser leg pants are not friends. My legs are soooo short. Seriously one pair went about 4 inches past my foot. Now I have to wear my black dress pants which I really did not want to because it is spring, and I wanted to be all light and breezy. Did I just say breezy? Yeah.... I ended up just getting a new shirt and clutch. I was in desperate need of a clutch. I am going to make it work.
I bought all the new stuff for a wedding I will be attending Saturday. A good friend of mine is getting married, and I am soo happy for her. I however will be attending the wedding alone. The life of a chef's wife. I normally go to every event alone. I wonder sometimes when I attend the same child's birthday party year after year, if some of the other regular party guest think I just throw on a wedding ring for appearances? In their defense they have never seen Jay to know he exist. Like I said I go to everything alone. He will be able to attend a birthday party with us Sunday which is a rare treat.
Davis earned his first reward on the new bribery chart. We are going to take him to the spray park after the birthday party Sunday. He is still doing great with trying new foods. He ate all of his fruit today at school, and he even ate his sloppy joe tonight at dinner. He keeps asking for new foods to try. I know, I know... it is just so he can get a sticker, and than a reward, but at least he is asking.
So, I am standing outside today when I hear a "whoosh" followed by a crashing sound. I immediately know that this is the sound of a pretty big tree branch falling on my back building. I peaked my head around the corner and saw part of it. I walked to the back and saw that the branch was a good 7ft long. Luckily it didn't damage anything. Well anything as far as I know. Mind you, it was a beautiful sunny day. There was barely even a breeze! I went and got my neighbor, so she could see it. We both agreed if hurricane season is a doozy this year we are both in trouble. The oak trees in our yards are so big that their branches are tangled together. I am just glad it didn't do any damage, and that I wasn't coming out of the laundry room at the time.
Now not only do I watch beauty videos on youtube, I also watch other Mommy's vlogs. I found one woman who I absolutely adore. Her channel is nellyandhernerd. She does nelly gets fit videos, and it is just nice to see that someone else has the same struggles as me. Not that I am glad she is struggling, just glad to know I am not alone. Ugh....you know what I mean right? Anyways, if you get a chance go check her channel out. The reason I am mentioning her other than the fact that she is awesome, is her nelly gets fit video today was titled "Disappointed with myself". She talked about how she had fallen off the wagon, and I could relate because I was eating right and following the Zumba workout hardcore for about 4weeks. I had lost 13 to 15lbs, but fell off the wagon myself. I have gained about 8 of those pounds back. Maybe more. I was too chicken to get on the scale today. It sucks! One of my short term goals was be able to wear a dress to the wedding. If I would have stayed on track I would have most likely been able to buy a dress today. Tomorrow is a new day. Time to get back on the horse.
I finally finished the Grimm season finale, and of course it ended with a cliff hanger. It was so funny because at the end it said " To be continued.... Come on you knew this was going to happen". Which is true because they always leave you hanging. I just love this show so much. If you have not checked it out you should. It comes on NBC Tuesdays at 8 I believe. I have Hulu, so it's Wednesdays for me.
Well I am going to call it a night. The chef should be calling here soon.
Talk to you guys later.
I bought all the new stuff for a wedding I will be attending Saturday. A good friend of mine is getting married, and I am soo happy for her. I however will be attending the wedding alone. The life of a chef's wife. I normally go to every event alone. I wonder sometimes when I attend the same child's birthday party year after year, if some of the other regular party guest think I just throw on a wedding ring for appearances? In their defense they have never seen Jay to know he exist. Like I said I go to everything alone. He will be able to attend a birthday party with us Sunday which is a rare treat.
Davis earned his first reward on the new bribery chart. We are going to take him to the spray park after the birthday party Sunday. He is still doing great with trying new foods. He ate all of his fruit today at school, and he even ate his sloppy joe tonight at dinner. He keeps asking for new foods to try. I know, I know... it is just so he can get a sticker, and than a reward, but at least he is asking.
So, I am standing outside today when I hear a "whoosh" followed by a crashing sound. I immediately know that this is the sound of a pretty big tree branch falling on my back building. I peaked my head around the corner and saw part of it. I walked to the back and saw that the branch was a good 7ft long. Luckily it didn't damage anything. Well anything as far as I know. Mind you, it was a beautiful sunny day. There was barely even a breeze! I went and got my neighbor, so she could see it. We both agreed if hurricane season is a doozy this year we are both in trouble. The oak trees in our yards are so big that their branches are tangled together. I am just glad it didn't do any damage, and that I wasn't coming out of the laundry room at the time.
Now not only do I watch beauty videos on youtube, I also watch other Mommy's vlogs. I found one woman who I absolutely adore. Her channel is nellyandhernerd. She does nelly gets fit videos, and it is just nice to see that someone else has the same struggles as me. Not that I am glad she is struggling, just glad to know I am not alone. Ugh....you know what I mean right? Anyways, if you get a chance go check her channel out. The reason I am mentioning her other than the fact that she is awesome, is her nelly gets fit video today was titled "Disappointed with myself". She talked about how she had fallen off the wagon, and I could relate because I was eating right and following the Zumba workout hardcore for about 4weeks. I had lost 13 to 15lbs, but fell off the wagon myself. I have gained about 8 of those pounds back. Maybe more. I was too chicken to get on the scale today. It sucks! One of my short term goals was be able to wear a dress to the wedding. If I would have stayed on track I would have most likely been able to buy a dress today. Tomorrow is a new day. Time to get back on the horse.
I finally finished the Grimm season finale, and of course it ended with a cliff hanger. It was so funny because at the end it said " To be continued.... Come on you knew this was going to happen". Which is true because they always leave you hanging. I just love this show so much. If you have not checked it out you should. It comes on NBC Tuesdays at 8 I believe. I have Hulu, so it's Wednesdays for me.
Well I am going to call it a night. The chef should be calling here soon.
Talk to you guys later.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Dog hair everywhere....
I am continuing to post pone writing my meal plan for next week. I really need to go through those cookbooks first, but Davis is just not having it. I know the weather has warmed up, but I really want a good beef stew. I am not one of those people who only eat certain things depending on the weather. I like stews and soups year long. Ah, I think I have Sunday night supper planned. One down six more to go. I plan on one day going over how I do my meal plan, and my grocery shopping. I do my shopping weekly because I find that it just works better for me. I feed technically a family of 3 on a $50 a week budget. Since Jay is only home Sunday and Mondays that's one less mouth to feed, but at the same time that's at least 21 meals a week for me, and 17 meals a week for Davis. That's why having a meal plan in place is so important.
Today was bath day for the dogs. Boudreaux is a wonderful bath taker. All I have to do is call him to the bathroom, and say "Get in the tub". Savannah on the other hand, you have to drag her from behind the chair, then put her leash on to walk her down the hall. I really need to get a camera because her face as she is walking down the hallway to the bathroom is pitiful. I always laugh, and say " Walking the green mile". Then when she gets in the bathroom you have to physically pick her front half up, get that in the tub, and then proceed with the back half. That's why their baths are so few, far, and in between. There is always some butthole in the midst messing it all up. Mission accomplished today though. My house smelled like vinegar, and baby shampoo for a good part of the day. I use the vinegar to kill any of the yeast on Boudreaux's skin. He has really bad allergies, and when they act up he gets all yucky. I use about a cup of vinegar diluted with about 2 cups of water. It does the trick.
There isn't a day that goes by that my son doesn't make me laugh. He is really into clothes, and things like that. I guess I have a future model on my hands. Well, today he wanted me to put his ski cap on him. After I did he ran to the tv, which was turned off, and looks at his reflection, and says " Oh, I look fancy". I held my laughter in because he was so serious. I didn't want to make him feel like he had said something silly. It was funny, but I want him to keep being creative in whatever he does, and if he feels fancy wearing a blue and white striped ski cap then hey....
That's all for today. I really need to go comb through the cookbooks, but I also need to finish watching the season finale of Grimm. To be honest Grimm is probably most definitely going to win.
Talk to you guys later.
Today was bath day for the dogs. Boudreaux is a wonderful bath taker. All I have to do is call him to the bathroom, and say "Get in the tub". Savannah on the other hand, you have to drag her from behind the chair, then put her leash on to walk her down the hall. I really need to get a camera because her face as she is walking down the hallway to the bathroom is pitiful. I always laugh, and say " Walking the green mile". Then when she gets in the bathroom you have to physically pick her front half up, get that in the tub, and then proceed with the back half. That's why their baths are so few, far, and in between. There is always some butthole in the midst messing it all up. Mission accomplished today though. My house smelled like vinegar, and baby shampoo for a good part of the day. I use the vinegar to kill any of the yeast on Boudreaux's skin. He has really bad allergies, and when they act up he gets all yucky. I use about a cup of vinegar diluted with about 2 cups of water. It does the trick.
There isn't a day that goes by that my son doesn't make me laugh. He is really into clothes, and things like that. I guess I have a future model on my hands. Well, today he wanted me to put his ski cap on him. After I did he ran to the tv, which was turned off, and looks at his reflection, and says " Oh, I look fancy". I held my laughter in because he was so serious. I didn't want to make him feel like he had said something silly. It was funny, but I want him to keep being creative in whatever he does, and if he feels fancy wearing a blue and white striped ski cap then hey....
That's all for today. I really need to go comb through the cookbooks, but I also need to finish watching the season finale of Grimm. To be honest Grimm is probably most definitely going to win.
Talk to you guys later.
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