Category Archives: Nico

Mar 25

Nine Weeks Till Summer

The kiddos are back to school today, and the day started off early. Since we had a few snow days this year, we have school days to make up. They decided to add fifteen minutes to each school day too off-set the lost days. The school days now start ten minutes earlier, and end five minutes later. I’m alright with the later afternoons, but getting up and around earlier is a bit challenging. It’s only for nine weeks though…

We still have a lot of snow and ice too, so it really doesn’t seem like Spring. Agnes and I got out this morning, and we went to two stores, so the house is stocked up again. It was a long morning, but the house is nice and quiet this afternoon.

Today marks just nine weeks until the start of Summer break. Thade can’t wait for Summer to start. Dylan isn’t too sure, he really loves kindergarten, and he doesn’t want the school year to be over just yet. I’m not quite ready for Summer break just yet, but it would be nice to sleep in again.

 

 

Mar 11

The Big Clean Before & During Spring Break

Spring Break starts this Friday. I have a few things to get done before the kiddos are home. I’ve got to get to the grocery store, and get stocked up, and I have a few cleaning projects to do too.

The big question… Do I clean or not clean the boy’s room before Spring Break? On one hand it would be nice to clean out the toy bins, and tidy up a bit. On the other hand, they will trash it all Spring Break week, and I’ll have to do the job all over again. Tough call.

I do have a few Spring cleaning jobs to get to this week, if Agnes will let me.

  • Deep clean the bathroom
  • Sweep upstairs all bedrooms and hallway
  • Sweep downstairs
  • Clean out the toy bins (kids rooms, living room, and mini van)
  • Clean out and organize my closet

During Spring Break:

  • Have the kids try on all Spring/Summer clothes
  • Clean out the closets and dressers
  • Take outgrown clothing to be donated
  • Weather permitting… Clean up the front yard, clean up the back yard, and flower beds
  • Clean out kitchen cabinets, and reorganize kept items
  • Clean out and reorganize the kitchen pantry
  • Have the kids help out with small tasks: dusting, vacuuming, pet care, and toy pick-up too.

I am looking forward to having the kids home from school for a bit. It is nice to get a little break, I just hope the weather cooperates.

 

 

Mar 1

March’s Monthly Menu

Just where did February go?!? I can’t believe that it is March already, and this March is going to be a busy one. We’ve got Dylan’s 6th Birthday, Spring Break, Music Camp,  St. Patrick’s Day, and Easter too. There is also a day out of school for elementary planning, and the boys are having a friend over for the day, and Pi day on 3/14, and daylight savings time change, and I’ve got a cookie catering gig… There is a lot to remember in this first month of Spring. I’ve got an easy menu planned for the month, and I’m bringing back some Spring dishes too. So here we go it’s March’s monthly dinner menu.

  • 3/1/13: Popcorn Chicken and Fries
  • 3/2/13: Panko Chicken Sandwiches and Tater Tots
  • 3/3/13: Chicken Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Butter Rolls, and Chocolate Whoopie Pies
  • 3/4/13: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 3/5/13: Salmon Bites, Salad, and Homemade Breadsticks
  • 3/6/13: Panko Popcorn Chicken and French Fries
  • 3/7/13: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried beans
  • 3/8/13: Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 3/9/13: Cinnamon Rolls, Bacon, and Scrambled Eggs
  • 3/10/13: Panko Fried Chicken, Spaghetti, Green Beans, Homemade Bread, and Cherry Pie
  • 3/11/13: Pizza Rolls, Rotini, and Homemade Breadsticks
  • 3/12/13: Pulled Pork Tacos, Bean Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 3/13/13: Salmon Bites, Salad, and Homemade Breadsticks
  • 3/14/13: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Apple Pie a la mode
  • 3/15/13: Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwiches and Chips
  • 3/16/13: Belgian Waffles and Bacon
  • 3/17/13: Pot Roast with Potatoes, Butter Rolls and Pumpkin Pie
  • 3/18/13: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 3/19/13: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 3/20/13: Salmon Bites, Salad, Homemade Breadsticks,and Raspberry Zinger Cake
  • 3/21/13: Panko Chicken Tenders, Corn, and Pasta Salad
  • 3/22/13: Nacho Bar
  • 3/23/13: Grilled Hot Dogs, Chips, and Pasta Salad
  • 3/24/13: Grilled Steaks, Baked Potatoes, and Apricot Pie
  • 3/25/13: Beef Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 3/26/13: Popcorn Chicken, Tater Tots, Macaroni & Cheese, and Chocolate Bundt cake with Ice Cream
  • 3/27/13: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 3/28/13: Pizza Rolls, Rotini, and Homemade Breadsticks
  • 3/29/13: Nacho Bar
  • 3/30/13: Fish Sticks, Fries, Macaroni & Cheese, Vanilla Pudding, and Sugar Cookies
  • 3/31/13: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Butter Rolls, and Peach Pie

Time to make some lists and get to it. Happy March everyone!

 

 

Feb 16

Like, Really A Grown-Up

Yep, today I’m 33.

A few weeks ago I took the little ones out to run errands. When we are out, Dylan loves to talk. As long as I’m driving, he’ll talk, and he asks a lot of interesting questions, and he always has a pretty profound statement or two.

So, Dylan was asking about my birthday…

He asked how old I was going to be?

I told him thirty-three.

Thirty-three?!? He said, whoa.

Yep, thirty-three.

So he said, you’re like really a grown-up now.

Yep, I really am a real grown-up now.