Attempting to be a Super Mom

I really have been MIA for a couple of weeks.  We've had a lot going on in our home.  We've been under the weather for a couple of weeks as well.  Finally, I think we are getting better and things are getting in order for us.    The Weather::: A little warmer this week than the past week or so.  Maybe we'll be able to get out and enjoy Halloween trick-r-treating on Thursday! Right now I am:::  Sitting on the couch while I watch the today show and enjoy a cup of English Breakfast Tea.  Thinking::: About how to prepare this pork loin for dinner.  After some research, I think I've come up with a good idea to create a yummy dinner.  On my reading pile::: I'm finally going to start Then Came You by Jennifer Weiner. She is my favorite author after all. Also, Paula Deen's Southern Cooking Bible.  You should see my cookbooks.  Post its hanging out everywhere "pinning" recipes I can't wait to try, and little notes in the...

I have all of these amazing recipe books that I never use.  When it came time to make a new meal plan, I thought, why not pull some of those books out.  This recipe came from Taste of Home Annual Recipes 2011.  It was so good Ben even had a second plate and didn't argue about eating his asparagus in order to get a second helping of Cowboy Casserole. Cowboy Casserole 1 lb ground beef 2 cans whole kernel corn, drained 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided 2/3 cup milk 1/4 cup sour cream 1 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp pepper 4 cups frozen tater tots In a large skillet, cook beef over med heat until no longer pink.  Stir in corn, soup, 1/2 cup of cheese, milk, sour cream, onion powder, and pepper. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray and then cover the bottom with tater tots.  Pour the beef mixture over the tater tots.  Sprinkle the remaining tater tots over the top and cover with the remaining cheese.  Bak...

The Weather::: It's fall!!!  Fall is here!!! Right now I am:   Watching the Today show and drinking my pumpkin latte. Thinking: I really would like to quit coughing! On my reading pile::: Right now I'm reading the Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. On my tv::: Tonight is the new Bones and Sleepy Hollow! On the menu for this week::: We have quite a busy week with family birthdays so I'm not cooking much this week. Monday  - Spaghetti Tuesday  - Scrambled eggs filled with ham, cheese, and veggies Wednesday  - Out to dinner for my mother-in-law's birthday Thursday  - I'm not sure yet. Friday  - Out to dinner for my brother's birthday Saturday  - Sunday  - On my to do list::: Laundry dishes Some picking up  More decorating for halloween What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating::: I have some really fun ideas in my head right now.  I'll post later when they are done, since they are gifts.  ...

Just a quick note.  This is my 500th post!  Yay!  Alright, now on to Happy Homemaker Monday. The Weather::: It's starting to be more like fall around here.  I could do without the 80s but, I should complain because even that is cooler than what we were having a couple of weeks ago. Right now I am:   Sitting on the couch watching the Today Show. Thinking: Hoping these lab people for our life insurance, get our messages to reschedule.  I cannot give a urine sample 2 times in 2 or so hours.  Also, I'd really like a nap. On my reading pile::: I haven't been reading anything, and it makes me sad. On my tv::: At some point today I need to try to watch Breaking Amish and The Real Housewives of New Jersey. On the menu for this week::: I haven't been able to plan the menu yet, so as of right now, I'm flying by the seat of my pants.   Monday  -  Tuesday  -  Wednesday  - Thursday  -  ...

I've been slacking a lot lately when it comes to my blog, dinners, my housework, etc.  I've been cooking sandwiches, hot dogs, and scrambled eggs for dinner a lot lately.  I was in need of a change, and with this pregnancy, like each of them have been, all food tastes bland so I need spicy, salty, or super sweet foods.  These Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches turned out delicious and I love every opportunity to use my crockpot. Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches 2-3 large chicken breast 1/2 cup Franks buffalo sauce 1/4 cup yellow mustard 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar hamburger buns Put the chicken in a crockpot.  In a bowl, mix the buffalo sauce, mustard, and apple cider vinegar together and pour over the chicken.  Cook the chicken on high for 5-6 hours.  Shred the chicken about half an hour before it's done cooking and stir with the sauce well.  Serve on hamburger buns.  We put sliced cheese on ours as well. This would be a great meal for during a...

Yup, I'm hanging in there.  Life has been absolutely crazy!  As I look through my previous posts to see what I have already mentioned of this craziness, I see that I've been neglecting my blog during some important and really big, some scary events. A few weeks ago, we had a really scary even with Rylie.  We were getting ready to go get Ben from school.  I told the girls I was going to pee and we'd be on our way.  I left my drink, in a big tumbler cup with a hard straw and lid, on my tray next to the couch.  I think Rylie was trying to bring me the cup and taking a drink at the same time, when she tripped in the hallway and fell on the cup, or the straw rather.  All I could see from the toilet (sorry for the possible TMI, but face it, we all pee) was parts of the straw flying across the floor.  Rylie came in with her hand, face, and shirt covered in blood.  It took me a second to figure out where the blood was coming from.  She had the...

I'm so frustrated because I tried to post this Monday.  Thought I posted it Monday, and today I logged in to find it sitting in my drafts file.  GRRRRR! The Weather::: Amazing!!!   Right now I am:   Sitting on the couch watching Bethanny and just finished a piece of left over birthday cake. Thinking: About going to brunch, and then all the things I have to do today. On my reading pile::: Haven't been reading much.  I still need to finish reading Eleanor. On my tv::: I have to watch Breaking Amish, Sister Wives, and My Five Wives On the menu for this week::: Monday  - Chili Tuesday  - Out to eat for Ben's Birthday Wednesday  -Fajitas Thursday  - Beefy Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole Friday  - Shredded Chicken BBQ sandwiches Saturday  - Sunday  - On my to do list::: Laundry A little last minute birthday shopping   What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating::: I haven't done anything lately nor do I see the...