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| Seriously, is this girl just 3??? |
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| 3 going on 13 |
Friday, December 31, 2010
Little girl, not so little anymore!
My little Monkey seems to be growing up before my eyes! A few weeks ago, she attended her first mock slumber party. Her first birthday party without her brother and her first party with just girls. Seeing her sitting there eating her popcorn and watching the movie, I fast forwarded to her being 13 and being at a party without me. Wow! How fast time flew in my thoughts! She's still my baby though!
Put a little love in it
Since I started Crossfit, last February, I have found a "get up and move" song. Lindsey had it on her play list and every time I heard it during a class, it made me want to move. Move harder, sweat more, and know that I worked for it. The song is "Love Addict" by Family Force 5. Seriously, you just want to move with the song.
Well, I decided to buy the song on itunes and when it is time to seriously clean or even just have fun, we put it on and go to town! My kids love it!! What they love the most is the few moments of robot type music (around 1:38). They love to pretend they are robots and it just fit the bill. Reminds me of the street performers downtown San Francisco.
Here's my little happy robots.... and seriously, go find the song, listen and enjoy!!
PS. Speaking of San Francisco. Watch out for the Bushman. He really exists and he freaked my mom and I out one day when we went downtown. We were wondering why people were gathered across the street and what they were looking at. Ha! Waiting for him to strike again! At us! Of course we had to watch after our scare!
Well, I decided to buy the song on itunes and when it is time to seriously clean or even just have fun, we put it on and go to town! My kids love it!! What they love the most is the few moments of robot type music (around 1:38). They love to pretend they are robots and it just fit the bill. Reminds me of the street performers downtown San Francisco.
Here's my little happy robots.... and seriously, go find the song, listen and enjoy!!
PS. Speaking of San Francisco. Watch out for the Bushman. He really exists and he freaked my mom and I out one day when we went downtown. We were wondering why people were gathered across the street and what they were looking at. Ha! Waiting for him to strike again! At us! Of course we had to watch after our scare!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Christmas Pictures!!
Have I told you recently how much I love receiving Christmas Cards? Not just the cards, but a personal message in them? And really, I love getting Christmas Cards with a picture in it, with the kids and the parents and the dogs and even the dust mites!
I have found a fantastic resource to print such Christmas Card Photos in Shutterfly! Not only can I print the Cards, but Shutterfly will address, stamp and mail the cards for you! There are so many beautiful, fun backgrounds that boast the holiday spirit, it is hard to choose just one!
Another thing I love about Shutterfly is the storage capabilities. I have a problem... I love taking pictures! I'm always afraid that I will lose my favorite pictures due to a computer crash, but Shutterfly handles the storage for you!
You are not just bound to storage or Christmas Cards. With Shutterfly, you can share your albums with family and friends, you can make photo calendars for yourself or family members, can make photo gifts like mouse pads, mugs and shirts.
And the best part to all of this? The low cost! I know that I am getting quality photos made, but at a fraction of the cost somewhere else! The sign-on promotions are also amazing! You can receive 50 free 4x6 photos, just for signing up right now. But why stop there? Why not actually use the site and share those photos with family and friends who don't live near you?
I can't wait to choose my pictures for this year's Christmas Card. Yes, I may be running a little behind, but knowing that I will have some great pictures coming my way, it's worth it! I may just choose some Christmas Cards to hold my photos this year!
Oh! And if you want to make sure you are on the list for receiving a fabulous Christmas Photo Card this year, make sure you let me know in the comments and that I have your current address! Can't wait to show off which one we choose! :)
I have found a fantastic resource to print such Christmas Card Photos in Shutterfly! Not only can I print the Cards, but Shutterfly will address, stamp and mail the cards for you! There are so many beautiful, fun backgrounds that boast the holiday spirit, it is hard to choose just one!
Another thing I love about Shutterfly is the storage capabilities. I have a problem... I love taking pictures! I'm always afraid that I will lose my favorite pictures due to a computer crash, but Shutterfly handles the storage for you!
You are not just bound to storage or Christmas Cards. With Shutterfly, you can share your albums with family and friends, you can make photo calendars for yourself or family members, can make photo gifts like mouse pads, mugs and shirts.
And the best part to all of this? The low cost! I know that I am getting quality photos made, but at a fraction of the cost somewhere else! The sign-on promotions are also amazing! You can receive 50 free 4x6 photos, just for signing up right now. But why stop there? Why not actually use the site and share those photos with family and friends who don't live near you?
I can't wait to choose my pictures for this year's Christmas Card. Yes, I may be running a little behind, but knowing that I will have some great pictures coming my way, it's worth it! I may just choose some Christmas Cards to hold my photos this year!
Oh! And if you want to make sure you are on the list for receiving a fabulous Christmas Photo Card this year, make sure you let me know in the comments and that I have your current address! Can't wait to show off which one we choose! :)
Monday, December 13, 2010
First Snow Day!!
Well, we had just about 1-2 inches of snow fall over the weekend. Here? Schools close. Which means, no school no MOPS, but LOTS OF FUN!!! In Minnesota where my brother lives, they got 23 inches. I'm sure their kids went to school.
The kids and I have already tackled some crafts, played board games, built forts with the couch cushions and gone outside in the 3 degree weather. Okay, it was really 17 degrees, but with the windchill, they said it was 3. Same thing.
The kids loved making snow angels, something Monkey has been wanting to do for weeks! She talks about when we go to FL, she wants to make sand angels. Not sure where the fascination came from, but she's enjoying it! She even tried to make rug angels, but it doesn't really work out! :)
So glad I took them out for a bit in the snow! They would have been so upset if it had melted away before they got the chance. Doubt it will happen soon as it is supposed to be a low of 9 tonight, but I still loved seeing their happy faces! Even happier when they came back inside and drank their hot chocolate and relished in their fun times outside!
The kids and I have already tackled some crafts, played board games, built forts with the couch cushions and gone outside in the 3 degree weather. Okay, it was really 17 degrees, but with the windchill, they said it was 3. Same thing.
The kids loved making snow angels, something Monkey has been wanting to do for weeks! She talks about when we go to FL, she wants to make sand angels. Not sure where the fascination came from, but she's enjoying it! She even tried to make rug angels, but it doesn't really work out! :)
So glad I took them out for a bit in the snow! They would have been so upset if it had melted away before they got the chance. Doubt it will happen soon as it is supposed to be a low of 9 tonight, but I still loved seeing their happy faces! Even happier when they came back inside and drank their hot chocolate and relished in their fun times outside!
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| Not liking the layering effect. I think it's kinda cute! |
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| So ready to go out! When did this kid get so old and handsome? |
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| My fun and adorable munchkin!! |
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| I told them before we left the house that there would be photo ops and they must obey and smile for them. So glad they were listening!! :) |
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| Ready to make snow angels! |
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| And add-in the customary snot running down the nose shot. I had a pocketful of tissue to ward off such pictures (yes, I am a little OCD), but alas I missed one. Guess I can't be perfect! |
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Corn Maze!
Backlog of posts coming up.... Backlog #1 = Mid-October!
We drove up to a semi-local corn maze, but the parking lot was almost full and the line to get in was at least 20 minutes long. Even though it is a fun place, it just wasn't worth waiting in line for. So, we drove the 45 minutes back home and to a corn maze and fun place just down the road. Next year, we'll know better!!
The kids had fun going through the maze and choosing which way to go. I loved watching Sweet Pea go through the mental deductions of which way to go next.
Sweet Pea: I can choose now?
Me: Yep! Whichever way you want to go!
SP: Well, if we go to the left, it could be a dead end and then we would be stuck and have to turn around. BUT, if we go to the right, that could also be a dead end. But then again it might not be. We keep going to the top of the maze (I showed them a picture of the maze before we went through), so maybe we should keep going that way, but it would also be away from the end. Mommy? I think we should go to the right.
Great choice, and to the right we went! Sweet Pea showed such intelligence and analytical thinking, it was amazing to listen to him and watch him come to his own conclusions and for him to be happy with it, no matter the outcome!
At the end of the maze, I twisted my ankle, so the kids played in the big sand pit and picked out pumpkins and then we went home. Next time, I'll watch out for the pot holes and we'll do all the "other" stuff first before the maze!
All in all they had fun though!
We drove up to a semi-local corn maze, but the parking lot was almost full and the line to get in was at least 20 minutes long. Even though it is a fun place, it just wasn't worth waiting in line for. So, we drove the 45 minutes back home and to a corn maze and fun place just down the road. Next year, we'll know better!!
The kids had fun going through the maze and choosing which way to go. I loved watching Sweet Pea go through the mental deductions of which way to go next.
Sweet Pea: I can choose now?
Me: Yep! Whichever way you want to go!
SP: Well, if we go to the left, it could be a dead end and then we would be stuck and have to turn around. BUT, if we go to the right, that could also be a dead end. But then again it might not be. We keep going to the top of the maze (I showed them a picture of the maze before we went through), so maybe we should keep going that way, but it would also be away from the end. Mommy? I think we should go to the right.
Great choice, and to the right we went! Sweet Pea showed such intelligence and analytical thinking, it was amazing to listen to him and watch him come to his own conclusions and for him to be happy with it, no matter the outcome!
At the end of the maze, I twisted my ankle, so the kids played in the big sand pit and picked out pumpkins and then we went home. Next time, I'll watch out for the pot holes and we'll do all the "other" stuff first before the maze!
Friday, October 15, 2010
Living Without
There is a magazine called Living Without. It is a magazine dedicated to those with food sensitivities and allergies. Perfect for someone like me who is trying to live a more Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free life.
Even though I've mentioned the magazine, which I think is great... the name of the magazine is what caught my eye this morning. Living Without. What does that really mean? I found the tab open for the magazine, amongst my other 43 tabs and thought to myself that I really hold on to so much.
* I hold onto so many tabs on my browser, because I haven't had the time to look at them yet and if I bookmark them, maybe I will never come back to it.
* I hold onto magazines because there are so great articles, I don't want to forget about.
* I hold onto items that are filling up our garage, because we may need them someday. (no I am not a hoarder!) Realistic items!
* I hold onto clothes that no longer fit, but since I have been trying to get more healthy, the budget-wise person in me doesn't want to go through the process of buying a new wardrobe. The woman in me does, though! :)
* I even hold onto friendships that their season is dying out, but I'm holding on in hopes that it wont. God gives us friendships. They need to be nurtured and cared for. If one or both parties lets the ball drop, the season of that friendship starts to die out. Sometimes you just need a break as you both are in the process of learning about yourself and then you eventually find your way back together, but sometimes not. I have many such friendships that come back and some that haven't. It is hard to feel like I am not a failure because those friends are no longer an integral part of my life. But really, I know that God has something amazing in store for me, so I just count my blessings for the time I had with that person and learn to move on. Holding on to that hope can eat at you!
* I hold onto the hope that someday I will be the woman God wants me to be, instead of being the woman He made me for right now. Still, working towards that other woman, but being content now is the key.
* I hold onto past hurts and angst, which need to be let go of as they do nothing but hinder me in my walk now.
* I sometimes hold onto my children too tightly. They need to be free to explore and learn and grow, but this mommy wants just a few more snuggles or a few more years of this cute stage before they go off into the real world - like Kindergarten next year for Sweet Pea! Yikes!
* I hold onto the resources that we have. So many children and people out there need to be fed and clothed and yet I worry if my children are going to get "enough" at Christmas or have "the best" birthday party. The woman in the blog doesn't think of herself, she thinks of those around her. What if I just let go of the idea that everything has to be perfect? Let go of my desire to fit into the right scenes or social circles and really focus on what is truly important?!
There are so many other things and ideas I hold onto, but need to let go of. It's just scary to think what is around the next bend. I am reminded constantly of the scene in Finding Nemo when Dory and Marlin are inside the whale's stomach...
Here is to a new season! A new season of garage sales, friendships, an eventual new season of new clothes *yay*, a new season of letting my children explore more, a season of godly growth, of listening, obeying and carrying out His plans instead of holding them all to myself. A new season of giving more. More time, more resources, more wisdom and letting go of the fears that holds me back. Letting go of the stacks of papers and magazines that clutter up my home and my thoughts. I can Live Without so much if I just set my eyes and heart in the right places and focus on the important things. It is time to be real and focus on the important things that are laid ahead of me, not the ones I place in my path.
Proverbs 21: 2, 20-21 KJV
2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.
20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
Even though I've mentioned the magazine, which I think is great... the name of the magazine is what caught my eye this morning. Living Without. What does that really mean? I found the tab open for the magazine, amongst my other 43 tabs and thought to myself that I really hold on to so much.
* I hold onto so many tabs on my browser, because I haven't had the time to look at them yet and if I bookmark them, maybe I will never come back to it.
* I hold onto magazines because there are so great articles, I don't want to forget about.
* I hold onto items that are filling up our garage, because we may need them someday. (no I am not a hoarder!) Realistic items!
* I hold onto clothes that no longer fit, but since I have been trying to get more healthy, the budget-wise person in me doesn't want to go through the process of buying a new wardrobe. The woman in me does, though! :)
* I even hold onto friendships that their season is dying out, but I'm holding on in hopes that it wont. God gives us friendships. They need to be nurtured and cared for. If one or both parties lets the ball drop, the season of that friendship starts to die out. Sometimes you just need a break as you both are in the process of learning about yourself and then you eventually find your way back together, but sometimes not. I have many such friendships that come back and some that haven't. It is hard to feel like I am not a failure because those friends are no longer an integral part of my life. But really, I know that God has something amazing in store for me, so I just count my blessings for the time I had with that person and learn to move on. Holding on to that hope can eat at you!
* I hold onto the hope that someday I will be the woman God wants me to be, instead of being the woman He made me for right now. Still, working towards that other woman, but being content now is the key.
* I hold onto past hurts and angst, which need to be let go of as they do nothing but hinder me in my walk now.
* I sometimes hold onto my children too tightly. They need to be free to explore and learn and grow, but this mommy wants just a few more snuggles or a few more years of this cute stage before they go off into the real world - like Kindergarten next year for Sweet Pea! Yikes!
* I hold onto the resources that we have. So many children and people out there need to be fed and clothed and yet I worry if my children are going to get "enough" at Christmas or have "the best" birthday party. The woman in the blog doesn't think of herself, she thinks of those around her. What if I just let go of the idea that everything has to be perfect? Let go of my desire to fit into the right scenes or social circles and really focus on what is truly important?!
There are so many other things and ideas I hold onto, but need to let go of. It's just scary to think what is around the next bend. I am reminded constantly of the scene in Finding Nemo when Dory and Marlin are inside the whale's stomach...
- Dory: He says, "It's time to let go!". Everything's going to be all right.
- Marlin: How do you know, how do you know something bad isn't gonna happen?!
- Dory: I don't!
Here is to a new season! A new season of garage sales, friendships, an eventual new season of new clothes *yay*, a new season of letting my children explore more, a season of godly growth, of listening, obeying and carrying out His plans instead of holding them all to myself. A new season of giving more. More time, more resources, more wisdom and letting go of the fears that holds me back. Letting go of the stacks of papers and magazines that clutter up my home and my thoughts. I can Live Without so much if I just set my eyes and heart in the right places and focus on the important things. It is time to be real and focus on the important things that are laid ahead of me, not the ones I place in my path.
Proverbs 21: 2, 20-21 KJV
2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.
20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Happy? Nope!
It is amazing how quickly moods can change. I mean, our kids can be completely joyful and happy one moment...
...and then bursting into tears the next!
Oh how hard it can be to be a kid, sometimes! She's still as cute as can be, even with a scrunchy sad face!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Sweet Pea's surgery
This is more informational for me, about his surgery and part of our experience. Although, there are some cute pics through, so you can just scroll through to those!
When Sweet Pea was born, he had a small hole in where his belly button didn't close up all the way after the cord was cut. So... we've waited and waited for him to be closer to age 5 (recommended age for the surgery as it can separate again if you do it too early) so he could have surgery for his umbilical hernia. Yesterday, was the day. For several weeks, we've been talking to him about the surgery and watching him grow in excitement that his belly button was finally getting fixed. Monkey got her heart fixed, now Sweet Pea gets his belly button fixed. He felt special.
Even yesterday morning at oh dark early in the morning (4:30), we woke up and shortly after he was awake as we went in to get him, saying, "Hi Daddy!" in a most cheerful voice. Wow! His excitement started to wear a little out as once we checked in, the idea of it all started looming on him. He knew a friend had hers done earlier in the summer, but that knowledge didn't seem to help.
We finally got called back and he had to change out of his PJs and into the hospital PJs. He did NOT want to do that, but finally agreed. He looked so cute in them!
Many doctors, nurses, anesthesiologists and every other person in the hospital, it seemed, came in to talk to him and us and check things out. Sweet Pea's nerves started to get a little more and a little more noticeable. He was still is pretty good spirits though. After decided on a Strawberry flavored mask, a countdown story about space and wanting to go really fast on the bed, down the hall, he was off.
Thirty minutes later, he was done! Coming out of the anesthesia was not so easy. As to be expected by many kids, he was confused, disoriented, irritable. You name it! First, they asked if he wanted something, so he got some apple juice and drank that. Then, they were going to give him a popsicle and he asked for grape. Nope! Sorry! Only orange. That was not the right answer! He ended up eating it, but not very happily. Also, I had to turn my head and laugh when it took eons for us to get a shirt on him to leave. He would not wear his long sleeve, he would not wear the robot (I brought the wrong robot one), he would not wear Buzz, he would not wear a sheet, he would not wear a blanket... I'm beginning to feel like Dr. Seuss in Green Eggs and Ham (I would not, could not eat in a car, in a boat, on a train, with a fox, etc). Finally? The Hubster carried all of our stuff, and I carried him all the way out to the car, in my arms... shirtless. I'm sure we were a sight! Him, off and on crying. Me huffing and puffing carrying the dead weight of my 40 lb, child (which seems silly since in Crossfit, I've lifted more than three times that!), and the Hubster with all the bags.
Sweet Pea was really disturbed about the orange soap they used on his belly. It would not come off, and he would look at it and just burst into tears. Now? He won't let me even try to get it off. Tomorrow though. Tomorrow, it is getting washed off!
He's doing a lot better now and is relaxing, not running around yet (mean mommy won't let him yet), but wants to walk around a bit and is getting his fun personality and creative side back.
Not to be outdone by her brother... Monkey decided she liked pink better.
Aye Aye Aye!
When Sweet Pea was born, he had a small hole in where his belly button didn't close up all the way after the cord was cut. So... we've waited and waited for him to be closer to age 5 (recommended age for the surgery as it can separate again if you do it too early) so he could have surgery for his umbilical hernia. Yesterday, was the day. For several weeks, we've been talking to him about the surgery and watching him grow in excitement that his belly button was finally getting fixed. Monkey got her heart fixed, now Sweet Pea gets his belly button fixed. He felt special.
Even yesterday morning at oh dark early in the morning (4:30), we woke up and shortly after he was awake as we went in to get him, saying, "Hi Daddy!" in a most cheerful voice. Wow! His excitement started to wear a little out as once we checked in, the idea of it all started looming on him. He knew a friend had hers done earlier in the summer, but that knowledge didn't seem to help.
We finally got called back and he had to change out of his PJs and into the hospital PJs. He did NOT want to do that, but finally agreed. He looked so cute in them!
Many doctors, nurses, anesthesiologists and every other person in the hospital, it seemed, came in to talk to him and us and check things out. Sweet Pea's nerves started to get a little more and a little more noticeable. He was still is pretty good spirits though. After decided on a Strawberry flavored mask, a countdown story about space and wanting to go really fast on the bed, down the hall, he was off.
Thirty minutes later, he was done! Coming out of the anesthesia was not so easy. As to be expected by many kids, he was confused, disoriented, irritable. You name it! First, they asked if he wanted something, so he got some apple juice and drank that. Then, they were going to give him a popsicle and he asked for grape. Nope! Sorry! Only orange. That was not the right answer! He ended up eating it, but not very happily. Also, I had to turn my head and laugh when it took eons for us to get a shirt on him to leave. He would not wear his long sleeve, he would not wear the robot (I brought the wrong robot one), he would not wear Buzz, he would not wear a sheet, he would not wear a blanket... I'm beginning to feel like Dr. Seuss in Green Eggs and Ham (I would not, could not eat in a car, in a boat, on a train, with a fox, etc). Finally? The Hubster carried all of our stuff, and I carried him all the way out to the car, in my arms... shirtless. I'm sure we were a sight! Him, off and on crying. Me huffing and puffing carrying the dead weight of my 40 lb, child (which seems silly since in Crossfit, I've lifted more than three times that!), and the Hubster with all the bags.
Sweet Pea was really disturbed about the orange soap they used on his belly. It would not come off, and he would look at it and just burst into tears. Now? He won't let me even try to get it off. Tomorrow though. Tomorrow, it is getting washed off!
He's doing a lot better now and is relaxing, not running around yet (mean mommy won't let him yet), but wants to walk around a bit and is getting his fun personality and creative side back.
Not to be outdone by her brother... Monkey decided she liked pink better.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Menu for 9/19 - 9/24, DF & GF
With the change in the way we eat, we have had to become more diligent with the way we shop. I have been lactose-intolerant for over a decade, but have only recently been actually trying to follow the body cues to dairy. So... really no more dairy for me! We still give the kids yogurt and cheese, but it really isn't as often as we used to.
We've also changed how much Gluten we eat in our house. While the kids like sandwiches, they are generally pretty easy about going without. For lunches at school, it is usually a sandwich or yogurt for the main part of their meal. I hate always giving them these things, but they are kids and they still need some nutrients (yes, I know many of you would argue with me, but this is the choice we have made for them, if you have ideas for meals that picky eaters will eat, by all means, send them along to me!) Anyway, bread & bread-like items are hardly ever in the house, so we've had to be creative with meals.
One of the things I have to be careful of, is that there are two kids in Monkey's class at school that are allergic to nuts, etc. So, I plan their meals for those two days to be without nut butters or nuts in their trailmix. It can be tough!
On top of becoming more dairy free (DF) and gluten free (GF), I've added in an anti-inflammatory (AI) diet. Wow! With so much to consider, it's a wonder we can even figure out meals at all! With that said, below is our tentative menu-plan for the week. In trying to be diligent in this way of eating, when there is a recipe that has breadcrumbs or sandwich bread, etc I am omitting that for myself, but at times my family will be eating those items. We are also trying to be diligent about eating at home. While there are so many amazing restaurants out there, the way they prepare their food is not up to par with how I want to eat, so this week is all at home! We'll see how it goes!
Sunday 9/19/10:
Breakfast: eggs, ham/bacon, banana, OJ (me: eggs, ham, banana, water)
Lunch: leftover pizza for kids (me: salad w/ tons of veggies)
Dinner: Bean & Veggie Enchiladas (me: Enchilada filling on spinach)
Monday 9/20/10:
Breakfast: Chocolate Smoothie drink (using Almond Milk and Whey Protein) and Kashi Cereal
Lunch: Grapes, Pudding, Hummus with carrots, and half a PB&J (me: salad)
Dinner: Crispy Zucchini Dippers, Sirloin, Applesauce (Chicken Nuggets for kids)
Tuesday 9/21/10:
Breakfast: Oatmeal & Bacon
Lunch: Turkey Sandwiches, trailmix, oranges, broccoli with ranch (me: Spinach Salad)
Dinner: Italian Chicken, Salad, Baked Beans
Wednesday 9/22/10: We have Music & Missions, so need quick evening meal
Breakfast: Yogurt & homemade cereal bar
Lunch: Ham & Cheese rollups (no tortilla), veggie sticks, crackers & banana chips (me: salad)
Dinner: Breakfast for dinner - Eggs, Fruit and Morning Glory muffins
Thursday 9/23/10:
Breakfast: Chocolate Smoothie drink (using Almond Milk and Whey Protein) and Kashi Cereal
Lunch: Oranges, Pudding, Hummus with carrots, and half a PB&J (me: salad with leftover Italian Chicken)
Dinner: Crockpot BBQ Chicken and BBQ Onion Rings (made with almond flour and shredded parm instead of flour and breadcrumbs), Green Salad w/ spinach and veggies
Friday 9/24/10:
Breakfast: Almond Flour pancakes, strawberry/banana smoothies made with Whey protein
Lunch: Cracker cutout sandwiches (think lunchable), fruit & pudding (me: salad with leftover bbq chicken)
Dinner: Kids Night Out (pizza) - Date Night for us
For more meal ideas, go to Org Junkie's Menu Plan Monday! So interesting that she went DF/GF too!
We've also changed how much Gluten we eat in our house. While the kids like sandwiches, they are generally pretty easy about going without. For lunches at school, it is usually a sandwich or yogurt for the main part of their meal. I hate always giving them these things, but they are kids and they still need some nutrients (yes, I know many of you would argue with me, but this is the choice we have made for them, if you have ideas for meals that picky eaters will eat, by all means, send them along to me!) Anyway, bread & bread-like items are hardly ever in the house, so we've had to be creative with meals.
One of the things I have to be careful of, is that there are two kids in Monkey's class at school that are allergic to nuts, etc. So, I plan their meals for those two days to be without nut butters or nuts in their trailmix. It can be tough!
On top of becoming more dairy free (DF) and gluten free (GF), I've added in an anti-inflammatory (AI) diet. Wow! With so much to consider, it's a wonder we can even figure out meals at all! With that said, below is our tentative menu-plan for the week. In trying to be diligent in this way of eating, when there is a recipe that has breadcrumbs or sandwich bread, etc I am omitting that for myself, but at times my family will be eating those items. We are also trying to be diligent about eating at home. While there are so many amazing restaurants out there, the way they prepare their food is not up to par with how I want to eat, so this week is all at home! We'll see how it goes!
Sunday 9/19/10:
Breakfast: eggs, ham/bacon, banana, OJ (me: eggs, ham, banana, water)
Lunch: leftover pizza for kids (me: salad w/ tons of veggies)
Dinner: Bean & Veggie Enchiladas (me: Enchilada filling on spinach)
Monday 9/20/10:
Breakfast: Chocolate Smoothie drink (using Almond Milk and Whey Protein) and Kashi Cereal
Lunch: Grapes, Pudding, Hummus with carrots, and half a PB&J (me: salad)
Dinner: Crispy Zucchini Dippers, Sirloin, Applesauce (Chicken Nuggets for kids)
Tuesday 9/21/10:
Breakfast: Oatmeal & Bacon
Lunch: Turkey Sandwiches, trailmix, oranges, broccoli with ranch (me: Spinach Salad)
Dinner: Italian Chicken, Salad, Baked Beans
Wednesday 9/22/10: We have Music & Missions, so need quick evening meal
Breakfast: Yogurt & homemade cereal bar
Lunch: Ham & Cheese rollups (no tortilla), veggie sticks, crackers & banana chips (me: salad)
Dinner: Breakfast for dinner - Eggs, Fruit and Morning Glory muffins
Thursday 9/23/10:
Breakfast: Chocolate Smoothie drink (using Almond Milk and Whey Protein) and Kashi Cereal
Lunch: Oranges, Pudding, Hummus with carrots, and half a PB&J (me: salad with leftover Italian Chicken)
Dinner: Crockpot BBQ Chicken and BBQ Onion Rings (made with almond flour and shredded parm instead of flour and breadcrumbs), Green Salad w/ spinach and veggies
Friday 9/24/10:
Breakfast: Almond Flour pancakes, strawberry/banana smoothies made with Whey protein
Lunch: Cracker cutout sandwiches (think lunchable), fruit & pudding (me: salad with leftover bbq chicken)
Dinner: Kids Night Out (pizza) - Date Night for us
For more meal ideas, go to Org Junkie's Menu Plan Monday! So interesting that she went DF/GF too!
Friday, September 17, 2010
Backyard S'mores
So, we don't have one of those amazing fire pits. We don't have any rocks to create our own in-ground fire pit. We don't have charcoal for our camping grill. We don't have a gas stove. What do we have? A gas grill! So... backyard, backwoods S'mores, we go! The kids loved them! They bought strawberry marshmallows last week and have been dying to eat them, so opened the bag we did and let them each have a S'more. Not as fun roasting them as it would have been in a fire pit or around a real campfire, but they were pretty tasty all the same! And of course the kids had fun, at least until the buggies came out. We didn't want a repeat of this, so we finished quickly and came inside. Besides he already has two bites to contend with from last night. Repellent just doesn't always seem to work.
don't even think about taking this from me!
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