Attempting to be a Super Mom

The weather in my neck of the woods: Cold and icy and it's supposed to snow... Things that make me happy:   Waking up and feeling the urge to be productive.  I just feel amazing when I get up and actually want to get things done around the house. Book I'm reading: The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson What's on my TV today:   Harry's Law is on tonight and I'm super excited.   On the menu for dinner: mini penne with tomato and veggie sauce On my To Do List: Clean the room out to set up the kids bedroom Laundry  New Recipe I tried or want to try soon: Taco Soup   I found this recipe on another blog and it looks amazing! In the craft basket: Wall decor for the kids bedroom Looking forward to this week: Hopefully getting the kids room done and ready to buy Ben's new bed, and get his big boy mattress here. Tips and Tricks: I don't have anything again this week, although I'm looking for tips and tricks to potty training.  Ye...

So, while I've been kind of over the snow, it has had it's upsides too.  Ben got to build his very first snowman and he was so excited.  Yes, he was a tiny snowman (the snow was too powdery), but Ben didn't care.  He'd only been asking to make one for days. Because the snowman was so small, we had to be creative with his face.  We used a stick for his nose, a part of a Dorito for his nose and blue berries for his eyes. We all took pictures with it.... ... and then Ben decided that our snowman wasn't quite done. Right now, Ben is very interested in the differences between girls and boys and decided our snowman needed a "guy."

Ok, before I may have said that I like the snow, especially if I don't have to be in it.  Well, I'm over it.  While I still enjoy the snow, I hate that every time I leave the house, I end up with snow in my shoes and the legs of my pants soaked.  I hate that our front side walk is an icy death trap because of the roof issues.  Worst of all, the kids are driving me nuts!  I'm ready for warmer, sunny days, and lots of playing at the park.  At least Ben has been enjoying the snow. I've also neglected to mention that our Homer Simpson Chia Pet now has hair and has for a few days now.  Once those seeds sprouted, they just took off. Ben has never seen an episode of The Simpson's but last night we were at Cici's pizza and it was on one of the big screens.  Ben out of nowhere starts yelling about "my chia pet" and pointing at the TV.  It was too cute  to see the recognition on his face.

The weather in my neck of the woods: Cold Things that make me happy:   Waking up to a clean house. Book I'm reading: The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson and As Always, Julia the letters of Julia Child and Avis DeVoto by Joan Reardon.  Yes, still. What's on my TV today:   Harry's Law.  I missed last week (the pilot episode) but am super excited about tonight's. On the menu for dinner: Chicken and potato casserole , and steamed broccoli. On my To Do List: Folding laundry. New Recipe I tried or want to try soon: Banana Muffins In the craft basket: I think today, we may paint, but I also have some embroidery for the kids rooms I want to work on if I get the chance. Looking forward to this week: My organic fruit and veggies delivery.  This week we are getting some really fun veggies, I've never cooked before and don't think I've ever eaten before. Tips and Tricks: I don't have any at this time. My favorite blog post this week:  Applepo...

Yesterday for breakfast I made the best banana muffins I've ever made.  My husband even asked me if they were a mix or homemade because they were so fluffy and not dense like they tend to be. Banana Muffins Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 4 large bananas, mashed 3/4 cups sugar 1 egg 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray muffin pan with non-stick spray or use paper liners. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, and set aside. Mix bananas, sugar, egg, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl.  Add the flour mixture and mix until smooth and fluffy. Scoop into the muffin pan. Bake for about 20 minutes and test with a tooth pick. ' This makes 12 muffins.

Three years ago, I married the most amazing man.  It took about 6 years and 1 child to convince him (only kind of kidding), but I think we've been happy and made the right decision. Happy Anniversary Shawn!

A few days ago, I went to water our Chia Pet and our Santa Planter, and Santa had hair! I was so excited, I ran to get Ben because I knew he would be excited too.  Now if we could just get Homer to grow some hair. Today, I had a doctor's appointment, and let me say, I HATE doctors.  They freak me out, but mostly I hate them because I already feel bad enough about myself, I don't need someone lecturing me about my weight or anything else I probably already beat myself up about.  Today, I went to a dermatologist.  I had my first annual skin exam and had two moles removed.  One mole was on my face.  It looks disgusting right now, but I'm so excited for when it heals.  I'll make sure to take a picture as soon as it's done. Tonight, dinner for Shawn's brother Chris's birthday, at the Argosy. I'll be bandaging my nose and grabbing something for Ben to eat (food isn't safe for him) and we'll be having a good time.

The weather in my neck of the woods: Cold and gloomy with a chance for rain. Things that make me happy:   When people tell me how well behaved my kids are and how cute they are. Book I'm reading: The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson and As Always, Julia the letters of Julia Child and Avis DeVoto by Joan Reardon.  What can I say, I'm a slow reader... What's on my TV today:   Jersey Shore. On the menu for dinner: Chilli and corn bread On my To Do List: Laundry, pick up the house, grocery shopping, doctor's appointments. New Recipe I tried or want to try soon: I have no idea.  I have so many to try. In the craft basket: I'm still working on a cute bird pillow softie.  I've been too busy to get into the sewing room. Looking forward to this week: My husband and I's 3 year anniversary. Tips and Tricks: When your child is being impatient and antsy at the grocery store, go to the floral department and see if they offer free balloons.  The grocery ...