Friday, February 10, 2012
Messed up Soup
So, last night I was making chicken noodle soup. I had simmered chicken in the crockpot all day, and I don't normally fix it in the crock pot, but I was feeling adventurous... So i poured in my frozen stew vegetables, and without thinking that would immediately cool down the piping hot broth, I then laid my noodles on top, hoping they would be soft in just a few minutes... Oh but that was not the case. Before my very eyes they began to stick together and I knew I had messed up the soup. I stood there complaining, berating myself for ruining the chicken soup, but quickly moved it to the stove to bring to a boil and salvage what I could. Hayden sat on the couch, running fever, sick with strep throat and as i stood there mumbling to myself about how could I mess up the soup, he replied "you messed up the soup? Man... I really needed that tonight" i said "don't worry, we're still having soup". Sarah had been playing with her baby dolls, not appearing to be paying attention to all that was going on, but at this precise time, she piped up to say "WHAT??? You're feeding us MESSED UP SOUP???" oh heaven forbid I feed them "messed up soup". My wonderful husband told me after dinner "I'm still trying to figure out what you messed up" <3 him!!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
A new journey
I'm excited to say that we finally found a new doctor for Dewayne's diabetes management. The place is called Diabetes America. After struggling the last 6 years to even stabilize his sugar, I am hoping this place is the haven we've been looking for. So far, I've been very impressed with their level of attention to his care.
Part of this journey in caring for his diabetes always includes diet and exercise, which we never get enough of, but I really believe this time we are both ready to kick this thing, and there's really no excuse, because we've been given tools this time that we've not had before. so wish us luck, I'm sure if it's anything like the last 6 years it's going to be a bumpy ride - let's just hope that it's not more of the same y0-yo type effects.
Part of this journey in caring for his diabetes always includes diet and exercise, which we never get enough of, but I really believe this time we are both ready to kick this thing, and there's really no excuse, because we've been given tools this time that we've not had before. so wish us luck, I'm sure if it's anything like the last 6 years it's going to be a bumpy ride - let's just hope that it's not more of the same y0-yo type effects.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
2011
Okay, so yeah, it's been 2 years, almost to the day since I've blogged at all - but I figured I would get back to it...
I can recap 2011 in one word - Magical.
The highlights of my year include watching God work in miraculous ways, not only in my own life, but in the lives of those around me. I have seen so many answered prayers this year that it just never ceases to amaze me. My faith was increased over this last year, definitely. Blessings still abound. I can't even think of anything negative to say about 2011, that's how good it was.
And then we took a very magical trip - to the most wonderful place on earth - Disney World.
It was nothing short of amazing. I still love hearing the kids get their books out and say "remember when..." like it was ages ago - when really, it was just over a month ago.
So, what's in store for 2012? probably not the end of the world, but even if it is, I'm prepared for that too... I want to focus on getting into a more healthy lifestyle. With my husband having diabetes, I feel like it's becoming a necessity to get him off as many medications as we can by improving his health. And I'm not getting any younger, or any healthier either. I also want to lead my kids by example. So here we go, taking the leap this year into a more organic lifestyle, a more active lifestyle, and hopefully a more a adventurous lifestyle as well - not that D and my kids don't already keep me on my toes!!
So I'm back to blogging - keeping a record of our journey, trying to motivate myself, and the blogging makes me accountable, at least on some small level! I figured if I was going to keep a diary, it's better to do it here than on facebook anyway!!!
I can recap 2011 in one word - Magical.
The highlights of my year include watching God work in miraculous ways, not only in my own life, but in the lives of those around me. I have seen so many answered prayers this year that it just never ceases to amaze me. My faith was increased over this last year, definitely. Blessings still abound. I can't even think of anything negative to say about 2011, that's how good it was.
And then we took a very magical trip - to the most wonderful place on earth - Disney World.
It was nothing short of amazing. I still love hearing the kids get their books out and say "remember when..." like it was ages ago - when really, it was just over a month ago.
So, what's in store for 2012? probably not the end of the world, but even if it is, I'm prepared for that too... I want to focus on getting into a more healthy lifestyle. With my husband having diabetes, I feel like it's becoming a necessity to get him off as many medications as we can by improving his health. And I'm not getting any younger, or any healthier either. I also want to lead my kids by example. So here we go, taking the leap this year into a more organic lifestyle, a more active lifestyle, and hopefully a more a adventurous lifestyle as well - not that D and my kids don't already keep me on my toes!!
So I'm back to blogging - keeping a record of our journey, trying to motivate myself, and the blogging makes me accountable, at least on some small level! I figured if I was going to keep a diary, it's better to do it here than on facebook anyway!!!
Friday, January 15, 2010
HOT DATE!
Yes, actually I DO have a hot date tonight!! With my wonderful and loving husband! The first date since August, I do believe lol!! We're going to a movie - my first in about 4 yrs from the best I can recall lol - and dinner at Hoffbrau.
I am looking forward to getting some alone time with Dewayne and getting to go on a real date without our little munchkins tagging along, however, they normally dominate our conversation anyway lol!! and that's okay by me :)
Not much else to say today... I'm really putting forth an effort to stay on top of my blog this year, so we'll see how long that lasts!
I am looking forward to getting some alone time with Dewayne and getting to go on a real date without our little munchkins tagging along, however, they normally dominate our conversation anyway lol!! and that's okay by me :)
Not much else to say today... I'm really putting forth an effort to stay on top of my blog this year, so we'll see how long that lasts!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
IT'S BEEN A WHILE...
I can't believe I haven't posted since Oct!!!
Christmas was great (and Thanksgiving too lol) - I think all of the kids were pleased with their gifts, and by now have already pushed them aside to collect dust from here to eternity... This was the first year that my plant has closed down over the holidays - extending from Christmas Eve to the Monday after New Year's - which was Jan 4th - I LOVED all the time off - albeit some was unpaid, it was SO worth it and I HOPE that they decide to do it again next year. It was so relaxing to just take it easy, not be rushing from here to there like what normally happens on vacation!! I just stayed home with the kids and had an absolute wonderful time with them. They really didn't fight much - Dewayne told me it would be my trial run to staying home with them full time. The one draw back for me was just not having anything to do - Sure, I did housework (not as much as I had planned) but mostly, the days were uneventful - almost boring to a degree - I'm sure it would be much different following an education plan and helping the kids with school work, etc. I don't know... still debating. At the moment, I'm very pleased with their school, so there's no rush to get them out.
Looking forward to the big 3-0 next week I guess... I thought it would kill me but instead I guess I'm thankful that I've lived long enough to see it!! (shouldn't count my eggs before they're hatched though, I still have a week to go!)
Christmas was great (and Thanksgiving too lol) - I think all of the kids were pleased with their gifts, and by now have already pushed them aside to collect dust from here to eternity... This was the first year that my plant has closed down over the holidays - extending from Christmas Eve to the Monday after New Year's - which was Jan 4th - I LOVED all the time off - albeit some was unpaid, it was SO worth it and I HOPE that they decide to do it again next year. It was so relaxing to just take it easy, not be rushing from here to there like what normally happens on vacation!! I just stayed home with the kids and had an absolute wonderful time with them. They really didn't fight much - Dewayne told me it would be my trial run to staying home with them full time. The one draw back for me was just not having anything to do - Sure, I did housework (not as much as I had planned) but mostly, the days were uneventful - almost boring to a degree - I'm sure it would be much different following an education plan and helping the kids with school work, etc. I don't know... still debating. At the moment, I'm very pleased with their school, so there's no rush to get them out.
Looking forward to the big 3-0 next week I guess... I thought it would kill me but instead I guess I'm thankful that I've lived long enough to see it!! (shouldn't count my eggs before they're hatched though, I still have a week to go!)
Monday, October 12, 2009
A TRYING WEEKEND
It's been one heck of a weekend...
I had my 4 wisdom teeth + 2 others pulled on Friday - surgery went well - and I was doing okay on Friday - had a very bad headache - but other than that and the swelling, I was doing good. Then Sat. morning, I was feeling really good, my jaw was sore - headache was mild - so I went to visitation - and then on to Target - and home to sleep the day away. Dewayne took Sarah to his mothers, and Hayden and Shelby went to the track w/ him - so I really got to sleep :)
Sat. evening I went ahead and went to class even though i was feeling bad - the classes are so hard to make up - but by the time I got home, I had a pretty bad migraine - that lasted all night Sat - couldn't get any relief - even though I had some pretty potent pain pills from the surgery. That continued on into Sunday - no relief - horrible headache, and my bottom teeth felt like they were open cavities - I can't think of any other way to explain it - if the air hit them, they felt open, if I got a drink, they felt open - it was a horrible feeling that would not go away w/ meds, even after taking an imitrex for the migraine.
I finally broke down and called the surgeon back - and he told me to start alternating the pain meds w/ advil every 2 hrs and it took about 6 hrs, but finally was able to get some relief and rest.
In the meantime, Sarah woke up about 4 on Sunday morning throwing up, running a fever - with a croupy cough - so I got her back on her croup meds which my doc keeps a current prescription for us - he's so good :) and then Sunday afternoon, Shelby started throwing up. So D stayed home w/ me on Sunday night - and then Hayden woke up today w/ fever - but he never did throw up - I think I've finally got all the kids under control anyway - no fevers - no more puking - so hopefully it was a quik little bug and it's gone now. I just rubbed them all down w/ vapor rub, and i've got the vaporizer in the girls room.
It's back to work tomorrow - hopefully I'll be ever better by then. Still dealing w/ a mild headache and jaw pain - I was surprised the inside of my mouth is black and blue - I was expecting bruising on the outside, but it's all on the inside of my mouth. And unfortunately, I'm on a soft diet for 2 wks... should be a jump start to lose weight lol...
I had my 4 wisdom teeth + 2 others pulled on Friday - surgery went well - and I was doing okay on Friday - had a very bad headache - but other than that and the swelling, I was doing good. Then Sat. morning, I was feeling really good, my jaw was sore - headache was mild - so I went to visitation - and then on to Target - and home to sleep the day away. Dewayne took Sarah to his mothers, and Hayden and Shelby went to the track w/ him - so I really got to sleep :)
Sat. evening I went ahead and went to class even though i was feeling bad - the classes are so hard to make up - but by the time I got home, I had a pretty bad migraine - that lasted all night Sat - couldn't get any relief - even though I had some pretty potent pain pills from the surgery. That continued on into Sunday - no relief - horrible headache, and my bottom teeth felt like they were open cavities - I can't think of any other way to explain it - if the air hit them, they felt open, if I got a drink, they felt open - it was a horrible feeling that would not go away w/ meds, even after taking an imitrex for the migraine.
I finally broke down and called the surgeon back - and he told me to start alternating the pain meds w/ advil every 2 hrs and it took about 6 hrs, but finally was able to get some relief and rest.
In the meantime, Sarah woke up about 4 on Sunday morning throwing up, running a fever - with a croupy cough - so I got her back on her croup meds which my doc keeps a current prescription for us - he's so good :) and then Sunday afternoon, Shelby started throwing up. So D stayed home w/ me on Sunday night - and then Hayden woke up today w/ fever - but he never did throw up - I think I've finally got all the kids under control anyway - no fevers - no more puking - so hopefully it was a quik little bug and it's gone now. I just rubbed them all down w/ vapor rub, and i've got the vaporizer in the girls room.
It's back to work tomorrow - hopefully I'll be ever better by then. Still dealing w/ a mild headache and jaw pain - I was surprised the inside of my mouth is black and blue - I was expecting bruising on the outside, but it's all on the inside of my mouth. And unfortunately, I'm on a soft diet for 2 wks... should be a jump start to lose weight lol...
Monday, September 28, 2009
I'm sick of you!!
Sarah is about to mess up my wonderful babysitting arrangements... lol
My mother quit her job to stay home with Sarah - so we didn't have to put her in a daycare. I pay my mother for doing this - but she still took a HUGE paycut...
This afternoon, Sarah was sitting in the living room w/ mom and dad, watching tv while mom read a magazine or a book, and out of the clear blue sky, completely unprovoked, Sarah looks at my mom and clearly says "I'm sick of you, and I'm sick of Papaw too"
My dad's repsonse?? he looked at her and says "now tell us how you really feel" lol...
I dont' know what she was thinking, but she make sure to tell everyone exactly how she felt right then lol...
My mother quit her job to stay home with Sarah - so we didn't have to put her in a daycare. I pay my mother for doing this - but she still took a HUGE paycut...
This afternoon, Sarah was sitting in the living room w/ mom and dad, watching tv while mom read a magazine or a book, and out of the clear blue sky, completely unprovoked, Sarah looks at my mom and clearly says "I'm sick of you, and I'm sick of Papaw too"
My dad's repsonse?? he looked at her and says "now tell us how you really feel" lol...
I dont' know what she was thinking, but she make sure to tell everyone exactly how she felt right then lol...
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