So, I knew I haven't had a chance lately to write a blog that had story (like this one here). I just realized though, I wasn't able to write ANY in September. WOW! I'm not trying to be one of those bloggers that apologizes for not being around either, it's just that I have been wanting to sit down and write every single day and it amazes me that a whole month went by before I could.
I started school August 30th. Really, that explains the dry spell entirely. Between cooking, cleaning, preschool, my preschooler, my 4 month old, chores, errands, AND now school - well, no wonder I haven't had time to blog huh? Honestly, I haven't even hardly had time to do my school work. I've been turning my work in last minute. Thankfully, I am still turning it in. (Now I see why mom's don't go back to school) Taking my son to school, I thought, would help me. Instead I am out driving all morning. He goes in at 9, then I go to the gym (which is important to me, as well as part of "me time" to make me feel good about myself) then it's chores if I go home or errands if I stay out. At 1 I pick him up from school. Chores and naps follow, and then cooking, more chores, bedtime routine, my shower, and me planning to stay up but crashing cause I'm so tired.
I'm trying very hard to squeeze in my own time, as well as time for my husband between his two jobs and need for sleep. My son just turned 3 and I have been planning his party which is tomorrow. He is actually more demanding for attention than my 4 month old daughter. My family gave my son a cat for his birthday. Adorable, and we love him, but a extra few chores came with it. My son named his (boy) cat, "Lady Doubin", by the way :)
I don't know, life is super hectic right now. Is it because we don't have a lot of money? I can see having more helping me with the time factor quite often. Is it because of my kids ages? I'd really like to think things get easier as they get older. Is it because I've been planning a party (and making a lot for it)? I'm sure that has a HUGE effect on my time this past month. Overall, I feel it's a phase for me to learn from and get through. Life should not always be this crazy, and I won't be in school forever. One day I will look back and breathe a huge sigh of relief that I have finally gotten to a place where I have enough time to be the great wife, mother, writer and person that I wish to be.
Well, now I have to change the baby, take the pie out of the oven, switch loads of laundry, fold laundry, change our clothes, get ready for the gym, feed the cat....
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
What's For Dinner Wednesday Week 8
Yummy (and Easy) Fish Tacos
This is so simple and tasty, I bet you'll be making them quite often. They are a great go to on a night when you just don't feel like cooking. If you happen to live by a Trader Joe's, you gotta try their handmade tortillas.
Ingredients Needed
1 package shredded cabbage
1 small handful of cilantro
1 package flour tortillas
1 box frozen breaded cod fillets
2 limes, quartered
1 bottle cilantro salad dressing
Supplies Needed
1 mixing bowl
knife
cutting board
(toaster) oven
Directions
1) Cook the fish according to package in oven or toaster oven
2) Shred cabbage (or open package) add to bowl with some cilantro dressing and toss until coated
3) Chop cilantro, slice limes
4) In each tortilla, place a handful of dressed cabbage, a pinch of cilantro, 1 cod fillet, and add one lime slice to be squeezed on before eating.
Should make at least 8
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
What's For Dinner Wednesday Week 7
Pizza with the Kids
This one is a fun activity to do with your kids. My son is 3 and he really enjoyed it. Now, I will say, it's not exactly creative as far as a recipe goes. Pretty much just packaged stuff. However, if you're really into cooking... feel free to make your own sauce and dough, or even pepperoni and cheese.
Ingredients Needed
1 Package of pizza dough (usually in the refrigerated section)
1 Container of pizza sauce
1 LB mozzarella cheese, grated
1 package pepperoni (or any other toppings you prefer)
Some flour
Supplies Needed
Spoon
Bowls for ingredients
Cookie sheet
Rolling pin
Directions
1) Grate cheese, place ingredients in bowls, and bring dough to room temperature
2) Sprinkle some flour all over the cookie sheet and place dough in center
3) Sit down for some fun with the kids, or let them do it themselves. Show them how to roll out the dough, pick it up and stretch it, maybe even toss it in the air a few times.
4) When dough is stretch to desired size, cover it with the pizza sauce, then cheese, then pepperoni (or whatever toppings you are using)
5) Bake in oven per instructions on your pizza dough package or 30 minutes at 375
6) Slice, cool, and serve with some fun chicken nuggets and salad for the whole family to enjoy.
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