What a gorgeous Tuesday it is! This momma is finally back on track; no more sickness, still a few back twinges, already tackling that overgrown pile of laundry and hopefully getting both bathrooms scrubbed top to bottom!
To make up for my lack of taking care of my family the last week (they took care of me instead), I decided to open up the windows, let the cool breezes in, and bake some FANTASTIC blueberry muffins. These suckers were huge! (note to self: spray the TOPS of the muffin tins next time too!)
I even had a little help from my favorite sous-chef. Check out that popped collar!
Last week we kept the menu for dinners fairly easy and bland. This week we're getting back to normal!
Monday - Bacon, eggs, potatoes O'Brien
Tuesday - Orange chicken, fried rice
Wednesday - Dad's Choice!
Thursday - Pizza
Friday - Spaghetti
Saturday - Tacos
Sunday - Lima Beans and Ham
If you haven't checked out my last review and giveaway yet, stop by here to enter to win a one month supply of Children's Oxylent Multivitamin drink mixes!
May 22, 2012
It's A Beautiful Day!
May 16, 2012
Sicky Sicky World
I hope everyone had a fantastic Mother's Day Weekend! Our family (well, me...) had a great day. Started out with Caramel Machiatto's (extra caramel for me!) and finished with grilled steaks and a power outage! I got a kick out of watching Logan with helping daddy wash the cars for the first time, and he did a great job. Hubs and the boys gave me a Kindle (so excited!) so I don't have to strain to read on my iPhone anymore; what a blessing that's been!
And after that great day, wouldn't you know it that Mother Nature would strike me down and leave me completely incapacitated Monday morning. A serious case of the ickies and two days later I'm still not back 100%! Once again the laundry is piling up, but hopefully I'll finally be back to my usual stuff and get right on it tomorrow. It really stinks how much one day of sickness can drain you for days afterward. I can barely pick up the little one, let alone deal with the laundry!
Needless to say, no meal plan this week. I'll just be flying by the seat of my pants, digging through the pantry and the freezer to make some easy quick dinners for the family. Thank goodness for stockpiling and grocery store deals!
Regardless of the fact that I'm feeling weak as a kitten the last few days, it's been an okay time. Luckily the boys have been content to watch movies with me while I'm popping Advil and downing 7-Up and peppermints to settle my stomach and fix my aches and pains.
And FYI: my Hubs is simply the best ever! Not only did he take Monday off to take care of me and the boys, but the house was well picked up too; probably better than what I accomplish! He took both boys with him to the stores to get me things to keep me comfortable and accomplished it without a major meltdown! Lucky Man!
Muchos smooches for taking such good care of all of us; Love you bunches!
And after that great day, wouldn't you know it that Mother Nature would strike me down and leave me completely incapacitated Monday morning. A serious case of the ickies and two days later I'm still not back 100%! Once again the laundry is piling up, but hopefully I'll finally be back to my usual stuff and get right on it tomorrow. It really stinks how much one day of sickness can drain you for days afterward. I can barely pick up the little one, let alone deal with the laundry!
Needless to say, no meal plan this week. I'll just be flying by the seat of my pants, digging through the pantry and the freezer to make some easy quick dinners for the family. Thank goodness for stockpiling and grocery store deals!
Regardless of the fact that I'm feeling weak as a kitten the last few days, it's been an okay time. Luckily the boys have been content to watch movies with me while I'm popping Advil and downing 7-Up and peppermints to settle my stomach and fix my aches and pains.
And FYI: my Hubs is simply the best ever! Not only did he take Monday off to take care of me and the boys, but the house was well picked up too; probably better than what I accomplish! He took both boys with him to the stores to get me things to keep me comfortable and accomplished it without a major meltdown! Lucky Man!
Muchos smooches for taking such good care of all of us; Love you bunches!
May 11, 2012
Children's Oxylent Review and Giveaway
Parents are always focused on making sure their kids have the best nutrition available to them. That’s why supplementing your children’s regular diet with a great multi-vitamin is essential to your growing kids bodies, minds, and general health.
Children’s Oxylent by Vitalah is a great fun way to make sure your kids are getting the maximum nutrition available to them from a children’s multi-vitamin.
I received a 30-day supply of Children’s Oxylent powdered multi-vitamin formula to review free of charge.
According the makers of Childrens Oxylent, the powdered effervescent formula has these three great benefits:
nurtures: Children’s Oxylent delivers a balance of vitamins and minerals, including all the B vitamins, to nurture growth and development of your child’s body, mind, and well-being.*Children’s Oxylent is specially formulated for ages 4 years and over. Children’s Oxylent uses the revolutionary effervescent delivery system, which offers exceptional absorption of vital nutrients. Children’s Oxylent powder can be added to 4–6 ounces of water, with or without ice, for a great-tasting, nutritious, hydrating drink in delicious Bubbly Berry Punch flavor. Best taken with meals or snack, the product is guaranteed to be free of gluten, dairy, caffeine, and artificial flavors and colors. Each box of Children’s Oxylent contains 30 stick packets that are the perfect size for lunch boxes and little hands.
strengthens: Children’s Oxylent contains 800 I.U. vitamin D3, along with calcium and magnesium to support the development of resilient bones and healthy muscles. Zinc promotes healthy immunity.*
protects: Vitamins C and D support your child’s healthy immune system. Vitamin C, a water-soluble vitamin, is lost when foods are processed, and it is important to replenish daily.*
We’ve tried Children’s Oxylent over the last two weeks and have found that it is best made with 6 ounces of cold water. Logan really liked the flavor, but didn’t particularly care for the “fizzies” because it tickles his nose. We found that letting it go flat encouraged him to drink it with out any further issues. The packaging on the individual serving packets is easy enough for little ones open by themselves, just like the powdered drink mixes us parents use in our water bottles.
What I really like is that Children’s Oxylent is sugar free!
Oxylent even has varieties for adults, great for people who have problems with swallowing pills and don’t want to go the gummie route.
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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
**I was not compensated in any way for this review, except for the product the sponsor sent me or review. All opinions are my own and that of my family.**
May 10, 2012
Extended Breast Feeding - Yay or Nay?
I'm sure by now that everyone has seen and has an opinion on this week's TIME Magazine cover showcasing Jamie Lynne Grumet and her 3-year old son, who is an attachment parenting proponent.
For the record let me state that I am not against breastfeeding your child or breast feeding them for whatever length of time you feel is appropriate. My issues with this cover actually have nothing to do with attachment parenting, and everything to do with the way the issue is addressed on the TIME Magazine cover and in it's additional stories on the subject on it's website.
Issue #1 - Time Magazine's tag line for the article asks "Are You Mom Enough?"
Really? Am I mom enough? Are you insinuating that if I or anyone else is not a breastfeeding mom, let alone an extended breastfeeding mom, that this makes me a bad parent? As if today's parents don't have enough to worry about how they are as a parent, now you have to throw these kinds of questions in the mix too? I breastfed BOTH of my boys until the time was right for THEM to wean themselves or that it couldn't be done anymore. It's a personal choice for the family and no one should be made to feel like they aren't good enough because of their decisions.
Issue # 2 - Titling the series of articles "Inside the Rise of Extreme Parenting"
Just the idea that there is a movement called "extreme parenting" sets off alarm bells. It seems to me that TIME magazine and other media outlets are lumping in these families' choices along with the "extreme hoarders", "extreme couponers" and "extreme sports" enthusiasts. Why can't it just be referred to as another parenting style and left at that.
Yes, attachment parenting is a viable solution for many families, but it's not necessarily for everyone. By running this cover and provocative headline, TIME Magazine has shown an irresponsibility on the part of the mainstream media in claiming that we are bad parents if we don't subscribe to this way of thinking and are making the subject more controversial than it needs to be. Parenting styles come and go, and are individualized for each family.
Women work hard enough these days whether outside of the home or in it and the last thing us moms need is someone asking if we are "mom enough."
For the record let me state that I am not against breastfeeding your child or breast feeding them for whatever length of time you feel is appropriate. My issues with this cover actually have nothing to do with attachment parenting, and everything to do with the way the issue is addressed on the TIME Magazine cover and in it's additional stories on the subject on it's website.
Issue #1 - Time Magazine's tag line for the article asks "Are You Mom Enough?"
Really? Am I mom enough? Are you insinuating that if I or anyone else is not a breastfeeding mom, let alone an extended breastfeeding mom, that this makes me a bad parent? As if today's parents don't have enough to worry about how they are as a parent, now you have to throw these kinds of questions in the mix too? I breastfed BOTH of my boys until the time was right for THEM to wean themselves or that it couldn't be done anymore. It's a personal choice for the family and no one should be made to feel like they aren't good enough because of their decisions.
Issue # 2 - Titling the series of articles "Inside the Rise of Extreme Parenting"
Just the idea that there is a movement called "extreme parenting" sets off alarm bells. It seems to me that TIME magazine and other media outlets are lumping in these families' choices along with the "extreme hoarders", "extreme couponers" and "extreme sports" enthusiasts. Why can't it just be referred to as another parenting style and left at that.
Yes, attachment parenting is a viable solution for many families, but it's not necessarily for everyone. By running this cover and provocative headline, TIME Magazine has shown an irresponsibility on the part of the mainstream media in claiming that we are bad parents if we don't subscribe to this way of thinking and are making the subject more controversial than it needs to be. Parenting styles come and go, and are individualized for each family.
Women work hard enough these days whether outside of the home or in it and the last thing us moms need is someone asking if we are "mom enough."
May 07, 2012
Back At 'Ya - Menu Planning
So I've basically taken the last three weeks"off" to focus on what I really want to get out of this blog, and it appears to me that I need more "me" and less "stuff". Basically I'll be getting back to basics starting off with my weekly Menu Planning posts. Ready?
All recipes are linked to their sources below!
Monday - Pork Chops with Rice, Salad
Tuesday - Spaghetti, Salad
Wednesday - Oven BBQ Chicken, Stuffing, Steamed Broccoli
Thursday - Mini Meatloaves, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Veggies
Friday - Homemade Pizza
Saturday - Dinner Out!
Sunday - Arroz con Pollo
Linking up to OrgJunkie's Menu Plan Monday!
All recipes are linked to their sources below!
Monday - Pork Chops with Rice, Salad
Tuesday - Spaghetti, Salad
Wednesday - Oven BBQ Chicken, Stuffing, Steamed Broccoli
Thursday - Mini Meatloaves, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Veggies
Friday - Homemade Pizza
Saturday - Dinner Out!
Sunday - Arroz con Pollo
Linking up to OrgJunkie's Menu Plan Monday!
May 02, 2012
Pulling My Hair Out... And It's All My Fault
So I'm running around the house this morning trying to get my laundry finished up so Logan has clean underwear (I can't believe he ran out so quickly!) when I realized I really need to get back into getting keeping my house up to snuff.
Because really, when you see that thick layer of dust that's settled on the bookshelves, don't you just want to get that stuff wiped away ASAP?
I think the reason I got off task for the last few weeks is because I sometimes feel like my kids are suffering from not having enough of my attention because I get caught up in the feeling that my house has to be spic-n-span all of the time. Darn that procrastination gene; because of it, things have slipped more than just a little bit around here and now it seems to me we're living in a dump.
It's time for me to get off my duff and get SOMETHING accomplished around here. I'm getting tired of always stepping over piles of toys, sick of looking at that pile of dirty laundry, and done with digging through the pile of wrinkled laundry for something clean to wear everyday.
I have to remember that now that I'm a stay at home mom, this is as much my job / career as when I was working outside the home. When it comes to keeping up the house, what kind of a schedule, if any, do you follow? How do you balance your daily chores with time for your family?
Because really, when you see that thick layer of dust that's settled on the bookshelves, don't you just want to get that stuff wiped away ASAP?
I think the reason I got off task for the last few weeks is because I sometimes feel like my kids are suffering from not having enough of my attention because I get caught up in the feeling that my house has to be spic-n-span all of the time. Darn that procrastination gene; because of it, things have slipped more than just a little bit around here and now it seems to me we're living in a dump.
It's time for me to get off my duff and get SOMETHING accomplished around here. I'm getting tired of always stepping over piles of toys, sick of looking at that pile of dirty laundry, and done with digging through the pile of wrinkled laundry for something clean to wear everyday.
I have to remember that now that I'm a stay at home mom, this is as much my job / career as when I was working outside the home. When it comes to keeping up the house, what kind of a schedule, if any, do you follow? How do you balance your daily chores with time for your family?
April 24, 2012
Reading Frustration
It's so frustrating most days trying to get Logan ready to start Kindergarten this Fall. I'm sure I'm stressing myself out over nothing, which in turn stresses him out and causes more frustration. Some days it's just that I'm at my wits end...
He has no desire to read; could really care less. I don't understand this AT ALL! I've always been such a voracious reader, devouring books at a rate that would cause a skinny girl to come down with diabetes if it was ice cream!
Even when he was little, he would refuse to sit still long enough to get through a story, even a short five-page board book. He knows his alphabet, knows the sounds of each letter, and even knows how to sound it out for the most part. It's just getting him interested that we're really having issues with I think.
If it's math, figuring out how things work, or drawing funny pictures, he's right on it.
He loves jokes; maybe getting him a few kids joke books would help.
How do you get your kids more interested in reading?
He has no desire to read; could really care less. I don't understand this AT ALL! I've always been such a voracious reader, devouring books at a rate that would cause a skinny girl to come down with diabetes if it was ice cream!
Even when he was little, he would refuse to sit still long enough to get through a story, even a short five-page board book. He knows his alphabet, knows the sounds of each letter, and even knows how to sound it out for the most part. It's just getting him interested that we're really having issues with I think.
If it's math, figuring out how things work, or drawing funny pictures, he's right on it.
He loves jokes; maybe getting him a few kids joke books would help.
How do you get your kids more interested in reading?
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