The Perfect End To A Terrible Day

Derek and I got invited to a dinner last night. A free dinner! The radio station sponsors this dinner for businesses that spend money for advertising.

It was a blast! I got some grown-up conversation and I got to dress nice. Everybody was so nice. I was a little nervous, but everything turned out fine.

If you read my blog you know that yesterday wasn't the best day ever, but in the end it turned out o.k.

I love that God knows what we need. He is good!

It's Gonna Be One Of Those Days

I can tell because it's only a quarter to 10 and I'm already frustrated. The kids are fighting with each other, they are getting into things they know they aren't supposed to, and poor little Asher doesn't feel good so he's fussy.

I'm praying for strength and patience, but I don't feel it. Right now all I want to do right now is drop the kids off somewhere and go for a run. I know it sounds horrible, but I guess that's how I feel right now.

There is something about running for me that calms me. It's also a time that it's just me and God. It's quiet and solitary, something I don't get very often.

Pray for me please. I need it.

Two Recipes I Love

Here are the links to two recipes I absolutley love.

The first is Blueberry Oatmeal Bread. I make it a couple times a week to have with coffe in the mornings. Derek loves it.

The second is Fiesta Taco Casserole. It is a little different in my cookbook. In step two I spread sour cream over the beef mixture then top with onions and cheese or whatever you want.

I love these recipes and they are easy and not too time consuming.

Hope you enjoy!

What Nobody Tells You About Having Kids

They don't tell you how stressful it is. I don't mean the not sleeping, constant crying, or terrible twos.

I'm talking about the stress of making sure your kids are getting enough Vitamin D and Calcium. That they aren't eating something toxic while your back is turned or picking the baby up while you are in the other room.

The questions are endless. Did I brush their teeth today? Do they get bathes often enough? How much juice is too much? Does Spray 'N' Wash cause permanent eye damage for a 2 year old? Is their car seat buckled in right? Are immunizations really o.k.? How much t.v. is too much t.v.? Is eating soap bad? Am I a good mother? Did I spend enough time with them? Do they know I love them? I could go on forever here.

Then there are the questions that nobody can really answer like, what brand of diapers are best? What pediatrician will be best for my child? It's so stressful.

I just have to give it all to God. I know He knows and loves my children more than I do. I have to trust that He will take care of them and send answers my way when I need them.

Almost There

Remember my post about my goals for the year? Well number 3 is almost completed. Alexander can count to 6! He doesn't like to say 1 or 2, but he does know them. I was really proud of him this morning.

He can also say his ABC's to letter D. Which is on our way to goal number 2. I know we are behind on all of this, but I'm hoping to catch up. The good thing is that Ashley does and says everything Alexander does and says so she will learn right along with him.

Not a very long post, but I thought I'd let you all know how my kids are doing.

What Was That!!?

I'm referring to the Superbowl. I'm referring to the disappointing and shocking loss of the Patriots last night.

I've said it before, but if you know me or my family you know how competitive we are. I'm like this whether I'm playing a game or just watching. The Patriots are my team, the team I've been rooting for all season. The team I watched go 16-0 in regular season play.

I will admit the Giants played a great game, but had the Patriots played like the team I watched in regular season they would have beaten the Giants. I like Eli Manning, I really do. I'm glad for him. This validates him as a quarterback.

Had you been at my house last night you probably would have mistaken me for my 2 1/2 year old son. I will just admit it. I was throwing a tantrum. I think at one point I threw one of their toys. Not one of my prouder moments. Did I mention I'm also a sore loser? I can be honest about it.

I blame the following people for the Patriots loss last night. Because like Sarah said "You have to blame somebody."

*Megan, Sarah, and my Mom-They were rooting for the Giants
*Alexander-Because before the game I asked him who we were rooting for and he said "the Giants", I think he jinxed them
*Derek-For making me care about the stupid game in the first place

That's it for now, but I'm sure more people are at fault like possibly the Patriots defense for not sacking Eli Manning on the play that gave the Giants field position to make the touchdown that put them ahead!!

I'm done venting about the game for now. If you have any comments on how bad the Patriots are or how good the Giants played, I don't want to hear them. I'm just being honest. :)

Mrs. Fix-It

It should say Mrs. Fix-It. I fixed our sink yesterday. Well not the whole sink just the spray nozzle.

I was cleaning up from dinner Tuesday night when suddenly I have no water pressure and I hear a gush down below. That's never a good sound.

I look under the sink and it is leaking everywhere. Derek took a look and the hose for spray nozzle had torn. He turned the water off and there was nothing else we could do until morning. I was really disappointed that I couldn't finish the dishes.

The next morning we made our coffee from the bathroom sink, which was a lot of fun. Then Derek ran to Ace hardware and picked up a spray hose kit and some thread tape. He didn't have time to install it before work so there I was without water and I thought to myself, I could do it.

There wasn't a man around growing up so we watched my Mom do the repairs that she could. She always tried even if it wasn't always successful.

I repaired the spray hose while the kids took their nap. It didn't even leak. I was pretty proud of myself and the best thing was Derek was proud of me too.