When Chris travels on T-Th, we keep it easy! LOL
Monday, May 6, 2013
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
It all started with the Cabbage Patch Kid
I was thrifting with two girlfriends last week and I came across a Cabbage Patch Kid from the 80's.
I had one just like the one above! My mom will always remind me of the hell she went through getting me one of these (even though I wanted a bald newborn one!) and it makes me laugh all the time the things we do to see a smile on our kids' faces!
Anyway, it got me thinking about motherhood......yes I played "mommy" with my babies just like any other kid. But being a "Mommy" wasn't exactly what I wanted to "Be" when I grew up. I knew pretty early on I wanted to be a leader. I wanted to be in charge. I wanted to take care of sick people, which led to some of my early writing assignments "What do you want to be when you grow up?". There were various things but they were all pretty similiar except for the "astronaut thing" that lasted a minute. I wanted to be a doctor, find a cure for AIDS, join the Peace Corps......tried to join the army, took ASVAB and everything but medical issues kept me from being able to go and not having the support of my dad and stepmom at the time really put a kink on plans and those years of my life destroyed my self esteem as a teen.
I took that cabbage patch kid that I played "mommy" to and cut her open, yes, and mom about killed me! Stay with me here, I'm not crazy. I cut her open to put play dough organs inside her, LOL! She always had homemade bandages and bandaids on her. This is when I was 6 or 7...I wanted to be a surgeon, take care of people.
Little did I know that my entire life, I DID want to be a mom. When I met my hubby, I was 22, struggling to put myself in nursing school and work full time. I gave up on the dreams of being a doctor and figured if I was a nurse first I could work on furthering my education later. Deep down what I wanted MOST was a family. I wanted to LOVE and be LOVED so deeply, so completely. I found that when I met Chris and soon realized that it wasn't the "career" I necessarily wanted, it was a family.
Fast forward 15 years and 3 babies, looking at that cabbage patch kid in the thrift shop made me realize I was LIVING MY DREAM. I am the CEO of my home. I support my husband while he works so hard to provide for us all, including my mom that lives with us. I take care of the finances (working on doing a better job at that!), I keep the household clean and running as smooth as possible considering, I educate my children completely now, I ensure their safety, well being, and give them the best memories and childhood experience I possibly can.
THIS IS WHAT I DO.
THIS IS WHAT I'VE ALWAYS WANTED.
I don't have as much time in this season for all the "other stuff" that I so love as well and have come to terms of accepting that I can't do it ALL. I can say for the first time, while I've said it in the past I didn't "really" believe it, but now I can say....I'm OKAY WITH THAT!
I've had to walk away from some stuff and some people, but I know that it's what had to be done for my family, for ME.
I am the leader I wanted to be when I was a little girl. I lead my family, with the most supportive, loving and giving husband a woman could have. He leads in the areas he needs to and I pick up where I need to. Like my friend Kim says, he IS the Ying to my Yang. He is my soul mate. I can't imagine what life would look like had I not met him.
I don't remember much of my childhood AT ALL, but am able to re-experience childhood every moment, every day with my three and THANK GOD for the opportunity to be their mommy, their teacher, their confidant, their biggest fan!
Who would have thought a beat up doll in the thrift shop would be THAT MOMENT for me? :o)
Anyway, it got me thinking about motherhood......yes I played "mommy" with my babies just like any other kid. But being a "Mommy" wasn't exactly what I wanted to "Be" when I grew up. I knew pretty early on I wanted to be a leader. I wanted to be in charge. I wanted to take care of sick people, which led to some of my early writing assignments "What do you want to be when you grow up?". There were various things but they were all pretty similiar except for the "astronaut thing" that lasted a minute. I wanted to be a doctor, find a cure for AIDS, join the Peace Corps......tried to join the army, took ASVAB and everything but medical issues kept me from being able to go and not having the support of my dad and stepmom at the time really put a kink on plans and those years of my life destroyed my self esteem as a teen.
I took that cabbage patch kid that I played "mommy" to and cut her open, yes, and mom about killed me! Stay with me here, I'm not crazy. I cut her open to put play dough organs inside her, LOL! She always had homemade bandages and bandaids on her. This is when I was 6 or 7...I wanted to be a surgeon, take care of people.
Little did I know that my entire life, I DID want to be a mom. When I met my hubby, I was 22, struggling to put myself in nursing school and work full time. I gave up on the dreams of being a doctor and figured if I was a nurse first I could work on furthering my education later. Deep down what I wanted MOST was a family. I wanted to LOVE and be LOVED so deeply, so completely. I found that when I met Chris and soon realized that it wasn't the "career" I necessarily wanted, it was a family.
Fast forward 15 years and 3 babies, looking at that cabbage patch kid in the thrift shop made me realize I was LIVING MY DREAM. I am the CEO of my home. I support my husband while he works so hard to provide for us all, including my mom that lives with us. I take care of the finances (working on doing a better job at that!), I keep the household clean and running as smooth as possible considering, I educate my children completely now, I ensure their safety, well being, and give them the best memories and childhood experience I possibly can.
THIS IS WHAT I DO.
THIS IS WHAT I'VE ALWAYS WANTED.
I don't have as much time in this season for all the "other stuff" that I so love as well and have come to terms of accepting that I can't do it ALL. I can say for the first time, while I've said it in the past I didn't "really" believe it, but now I can say....I'm OKAY WITH THAT!
I've had to walk away from some stuff and some people, but I know that it's what had to be done for my family, for ME.
I am the leader I wanted to be when I was a little girl. I lead my family, with the most supportive, loving and giving husband a woman could have. He leads in the areas he needs to and I pick up where I need to. Like my friend Kim says, he IS the Ying to my Yang. He is my soul mate. I can't imagine what life would look like had I not met him.
I don't remember much of my childhood AT ALL, but am able to re-experience childhood every moment, every day with my three and THANK GOD for the opportunity to be their mommy, their teacher, their confidant, their biggest fan!
Who would have thought a beat up doll in the thrift shop would be THAT MOMENT for me? :o)
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Weekly Menu Plan
We are heading to Sea World for Christopher's Birthday weekend so I have to get on the ball early today! Have a great weekend and a HEALTHY week of eating!!!
For the Kids ---
Monday: Sandwiches/Chips
Tuesday: Tuna on Salad
Wednesday:Turkey Rollups, fruit salad, granola bar
Thursday: Muffin Tin Lunch
Friday: Mini Pizzas
For Mom ---
Monday: Salmon, Green Salad
Tuesday: Tuna on Salad
Wednesday: Salmon, Green Salad
Thursday: Quinoa, Steamed Broccoli Stir fry
Friday: Zucchini Pizza
and..........new to my planning......... JUICING!
I've been juicing now for over a year and love it! I'll be honest, there are some weeks I juice alot and other weeks, well not at all! I am trying to get better about getting back onto my every other day rotation of juicing and green smoothies. Therefore, I'm putting it on the weekly plan! :o
Monday: BBQ Chicken, Rice, Veggies
Tuesday: Sea Bass, Kale Salad, Roasted Potatoes
Wednesday: London Broil, Couscous Salad
Thursday: Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Friday: YoYo (your on your own)
Saturday: Grilled Ham and Cheese, Homemade Fries
Sunday: Spaghetti and Meatballs
For the Kids ---
Monday: Sandwiches/Chips
Tuesday: Tuna on Salad
Wednesday:Turkey Rollups, fruit salad, granola bar
Thursday: Muffin Tin Lunch
Friday: Mini Pizzas
For Mom ---
Monday: Salmon, Green Salad
Tuesday: Tuna on Salad
Wednesday: Salmon, Green Salad
Thursday: Quinoa, Steamed Broccoli Stir fry
Friday: Zucchini Pizza
and..........new to my planning......... JUICING!
I've been juicing now for over a year and love it! I'll be honest, there are some weeks I juice alot and other weeks, well not at all! I am trying to get better about getting back onto my every other day rotation of juicing and green smoothies. Therefore, I'm putting it on the weekly plan! :o
I will be using these as in between meal snacks and/or with my breakfast!
Beet,carrot,apple,mint
Parsley, Celery, Kale, Lemon
Orange, Ginger, Pineapple
Monday: BBQ Chicken, Rice, Veggies
Tuesday: Sea Bass, Kale Salad, Roasted Potatoes
Wednesday: London Broil, Couscous Salad
Thursday: Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Friday: YoYo (your on your own)
Saturday: Grilled Ham and Cheese, Homemade Fries
Sunday: Spaghetti and Meatballs
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Menu Plan Monday
We just got home today from Girl Scout Camp which was FABULOUS and I do not feel like hitting the grocery store! LOL To my surprise, I am actually able to plan the entire week with what I have on hand!!!! Just need to hit Sprouts on Wednesday for some produce.....YES! Have a great week!!!
Monday: Sandwiches/Chips
Tuesday: Turkey Rollups, fruit salad, granola bar
Wednesday: Soup and Salad
Thursday: Muffin Tin Lunch
Friday: Homemade Pizza
Saturday-Sunday: Sea World Trip!
Monday: Steak Pizzaiola
Tuesday: Pasta Cece
Wednesday: Asian Pork Ribs in Crockpot
Thursday: Breakfast for Dinner
Friday: YoYo (your on your own)
Saturday-Sunday: Sea World Trip!
Monday, April 15, 2013
Menu Plan Monday
Here's to a new week! I'm heading to Girl Scout Camp next weekend so I need to leave a plan for lunches and dinners for Chris and the kids on the weekend!Happy Monday!!
Monday: PB& J
Tuesday: Salads with Tuna and Pita Bread
Wednesday: Waffles and Fruit
Thursday: Turkey Wraps
Friday: Chicken Noodle Soup
Saturday: Sandwiches, Chips
Sunday: Hot Dogs, Pretzels
Monday: Stir Fry with Pork
Tuesday: Subway
Wednesday: Mac N Cheese in Crockpot
Thursday: Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup
Friday: Pizza
Saturday: Quesadillas
Sunday: Bowtie Pasta and Broccoli
Monday: PB& J
Tuesday: Salads with Tuna and Pita Bread
Wednesday: Waffles and Fruit
Thursday: Turkey Wraps
Friday: Chicken Noodle Soup
Saturday: Sandwiches, Chips
Sunday: Hot Dogs, Pretzels
Tuesday: Subway
Wednesday: Mac N Cheese in Crockpot
Thursday: Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup
Friday: Pizza
Saturday: Quesadillas
Sunday: Bowtie Pasta and Broccoli
Friday, April 12, 2013
Live YOUR Truth!
Yeah, yeah, yeah....I know, not blogging much besides my Menu Plan (so I can keep track, LOL)....I'm in a "season" right now. Three months into my homeschool journey, coming up for air from a looooonnnnggg period of what seemed like "suffocation", distress and sadness of a close relationship ending, addressing/hashing out my feelings/emotions......sort of like walking through a desert for 7 months!
I am feeling more secure and confident in my homeschooling with some new friends and amazing support/knowledge. I am ready to "visit" churches. I lost a good portion of the weight I put on from all this "junk" thanks to my 10 day cleanse. I feel like I'm in a "good" place mentally. I've come to truly accept what I cannot change.
I FEEL GOOD.
I mean DEEP DOWN, "SOUL" GOOD.
I heard this song on the radio on the way to my HS Group Ice Cream Social and it hit home with me!
Life is FULL of seasons, good AND bad, easy AND tough. I have a husband and family that love me, love ME and accept all that comes with me. I have some amazing friends that do the same and am SO fortunate for THAT.
I saw this post on Facebook this morning and had to post it here so I can look back on it.....I've always LOVED blue little birds, well yellow ones too, lol. Something about "little birdies" that make me happy!
Here's to a NEW season!!! This past one was TOUGH so I know it can ONLY get better!!
I am feeling more secure and confident in my homeschooling with some new friends and amazing support/knowledge. I am ready to "visit" churches. I lost a good portion of the weight I put on from all this "junk" thanks to my 10 day cleanse. I feel like I'm in a "good" place mentally. I've come to truly accept what I cannot change.
I FEEL GOOD.
I mean DEEP DOWN, "SOUL" GOOD.
I heard this song on the radio on the way to my HS Group Ice Cream Social and it hit home with me!
Life is FULL of seasons, good AND bad, easy AND tough. I have a husband and family that love me, love ME and accept all that comes with me. I have some amazing friends that do the same and am SO fortunate for THAT.
I saw this post on Facebook this morning and had to post it here so I can look back on it.....I've always LOVED blue little birds, well yellow ones too, lol. Something about "little birdies" that make me happy!
Here's to a NEW season!!! This past one was TOUGH so I know it can ONLY get better!!
Live your truth. It is liberating. ♥
Monday, April 8, 2013
Menu Plan Monday
Lunches
Mon: Ham & Cheese Melts, veggies & hummus
Tues: Fish Sticks and Tots
Wed: PB&J, pretzels
Thurs: Lunch with Friends
Fri: Muffin Tins
Dinners
Mon: Turkey Sliders on English Muffins, spinach & strawberry salad
Tues: MNO
Wed: Pineapple Chicken in Crockpot
Thurs: Fish Tacos
Fri: Pizza Night
Sat: Chicken on Grill, pasta salad
Sun: Baked Pasta, spinach salad
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