Dec 1

Nice and Easy Saturday

After yesterday’s craziness I’m staying in today and taking it easy. Today I’ll be in the kitchen making Chex Mix for my hubby, and baking Oatmeal Muffins for next weeks quick and easy breakfasts. I hope they turn out well, I’ll be freezing them so they are ready for me to pop in the microwave when I’m half-awake 😉

I’m also playing catch-up on laundry and dishes too. I also still need to get next weeks shopping list and coupons together. Wait a second, this day is suddenly sounding like more things to do, and less time to relax.

Dec 1

Thank Goodness Its Over

Oh my goodness, we have had quite a time getting those Christmas pictures taken ( I hope the Grandmas will be happy). Thanks again to my hubby for taking off work early to help out with the crazy kiddos, there is no way I would have survived the task on my own. I do have to say that our photographer was great and very patient.

Where to start… Dylan (who hasn’t spit up in months) went through a change of clothes before we left the house, so we dressed him with the plan of changing him as soon as we arrived. We got Thade dressed in a nice white shirt, and we quickly got the kids in the car before Thade had an opportunity to spill anything on his shirt. He loved his shirt and called it his “handsome shirt”.

James took Thade and we signed in at the Photography studio, I took Dylan for a change of clothes. I got Dylan onto the changing table, and he started screaming at the top of his lungs. He was so loud that the boys could hear him on the other side of the store. Dry pants, cute clothes, a few cuddles, and he was calmed down and we were good to go.

Thade was happy too, he was playing and ready for pictures.  Then the dreaded photography table made an appearance and Thade completely lost it. James was holding Dylan, and Thade was clinging to me for dear life. My first attempt at placing him on the table resulted in two little fists digging their little sharp claws into my neck with all of their might. Wow I’m going to have quite a bruise tomorrow. Finally we got him on the table, I still have no idea how, and he wasn’t happy. Then it was Dylan’s turn to sit on the table of doom, he was o.k. at first. All quickly changed, he screamed and cried when the first bulb flashed, and there were so many pictures left to take.

Both of the kids were not happy, but we all worked together to get the pictures taken. They turned out really cute, even though it was a hard hour of screaming and crying kiddos. We even saw a few pictures where Thade actually smiled, but not Dylan he is way too serious. Next year I’m thinking about staying home and taking their picture in front of the tree and calling it good 😉

Nov 30

Picture Day and Good Intentions

Last night I formulated a plan that on Friday morning I was going to get up early, and get a few things done around the house while the kids were asleep, and try to squeeze in a little “me time” as well. Everything seemed to be going as planned, Dylan was up and fed at 5:30 a.m., and then I decided o.k. I’m going to stay awake too. After nursing Dylan I placed him in his comfy crib, and everything went wrong from there. Little Dylan (who usually sleeps in till 7:30 a.m.) decided that today he was going to get up too. He screamed and cried, and demanded to be picked up and carried around. I gathered up the grumpy guy and we went downstairs to make James breakfast and start some coffee for me.

I got James his super yummy breakfast, and he was off to work at 6:30 a.m. By that time I was exhausted, and my back was killing me. Dylan is not an easy child to hold, he squirms, and kicks, and really likes to hit mom in the face, and mom isn’t too cheerful at 6:30 a.m., nor does she like having all of her hair pulled out by an eight month old. I gave up and finally got Dylan back to sleep, and I went back to sleep too. I seem to be a little more cheerful with a bit more rest and a little more coffee 😉

Today is also Christmas Picture Day, and I’m already worried. Last year’s Christmas photo session was a mess. I was preggers, and Thade was not happy, at all. He did not want to smile, sit on the table, give up his blanket, it was such a rough day. The photographer was so nice, and she was very patient, so I’ve requested her again this year.

Last year’s pictures took forever, but she was one determined photographer. After many attempts she finally snapped one almost smiling, not sitting up straight, and clutching his blanket for dear life picture, and we called it good. I hope things go a little smoother this year, but I’m not getting my hopes up.

Wish me luck, I have a feeling this is going to be a really long day 😉

Nov 29

December Dinner Menu

November is almost over, time for a new dinner menu. Here is what I have planned for the super long month of December:

  • 12/1/07- Chili, Corn Bread, and Brownies
  • 12/2/07- Pot Roast with Potatoes
  • 12/3/07- Angus Burgers and Fries
  • 12/4/07- Grilled Chicken, Rice & Lentils, and Dinner Rolls
  • 12/5/07- B-B-Q Beef Sandwiches and Fries
  • 12/6/07- Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, and Mac & Cheese
  • 12/7/07- Steak and Steak Fries
  • 12/8/07- Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Green Beans, and Garlic Bread
  • 12/9/07- Chicken Noodles and Mashed Potatoes
  • 12/10/07- Grilled Chicken, Stuffing, and Green Beans
  • 12/11/07- Steak & Shrimp, Rice, and Green Beans
  • 12/12/07- Chicken Tenders, Mac & Cheese, and Fries
  • 12/13/07- Sausage & Shrimp Jambalaya, Hominy, and Biscuits
  • 12/14/07- B-B-Q Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and Biscuits
  • 12/15/07- Beef w/ Rice-a-Roni, Green Beans, and Hominy
  • 12/16/07- Chili and Brownies
  • 12/17/07- Steak, Hominy, and Steak Fries
  • 12/18/07- Grilled Chicken, Corn, and Rice
  • 12/19/07- Lasagna, Green Beans, and Garlic Bread
  • 12/20/07- Corn Dogs and Tater Tots
  • 12/21/07- Rotini w/ Meat Sauce, Black Olives, and Garlic Bread
  • 12/22/07- Angus Burgers and Fries
  • 12/23/07- Pot Roast and Potatoes
  • 12/24/07- Lasagna, Green Beans, and Garlic Bread
  • 12/25/07- Christmas Dinner (menu and budget coming soon)
  • 12/26/07-Chili and Brownies
  • 12/27/07- Turkey, Green Beans, and Au Gratin Potatoes
  • 12/28/07- Turkey Noodles and Mashed Potatoes
  • 12/29/07-Sausage & Shrimp Jambalaya, Hominy, and Green Beans
  • 12/30/07- Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
  • 12/31/07- Steak, Hominy, and Steak Fries