what’s happening around here today…

 

::  Spring cleaning, trust me I am feeling my age after scrubbing the kitchen floor on my hands and knees.

::  Peanut doing what she does best.

::  Finding all of the new awakenings in the yard.

::  Washing diapers and getting to put them out for a sunbath.

::  Painting a file cabinet that I found in one of my Urban Treasure Hunts.

::  Baking St. Patrick’s Day cookies with my Cameron and Henry.

::  Enjoying this amazing day!

what’s cookin’?

Spring Break is here!  Lots of outside play planned for the boys since we will be blessed with sunshine and 70’s all week.  While Cameron is on a play date and Junior Mint is sleeping I thought I would sneak in a blog post.

Sunday

Corn Pasta with Basil, Garlic, Cherry Tomatoes

Herbed Chicken – lightly rub olive oil over chicken, add basil, garlic salt and pepper.  Bake at 350, 50 minutes.

Salad

Corn Pasta with Basil, Garlic, Cherry Tomatoes

Pasta of your liking

3 Tbsp  Olive Oil

4 medium garlic cloves thinly sliced

3 C cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 C fresh basil, sliced into ribbons

1/3 C grated Parmesan Cheese

salt and pepper to taste

1. Cook the Pasta, drain and set aside.
2. While Pasta is cooking, pour the oil into a large skillet over medium heat and add the garlic.  Cook, stirring frequently until garlic is golden brown, about 10 min.  Add the tomatoes.  Increase the heat to medium high.  Cover and cook until tomatoes are warm and softened but still retain their shape.  About 3-4 minutes.
3. Add Pasta, Basil and Cheese.  Mix well.  Salt and Pepper to taste. 

Mr. Miller took the leftovers today in his lunch.

Monday

Sausage and Potato Casserole

Green Beans and Apple Sauce

Tuesday

Black Bean Nachos

Slice Apples

Wednesday

Cowboy Bake

Carrots

Thursday

Leftovers

Friday

Fish Sticks

Macaroni and Cheese

Broccoli

Saturday

Corned Beef and Cabbage

Red Potatoes

Check out some other kitchens in the "blogosphere" and see what's cookin' in their homes this week.

yesterday...

Yesterday was going very well.  Lot's of sunshine, production in Green Acres Closet, totally prepared for my STM 4 All Meeting and Henry gently playing along side me wherever I was working.  I left to get Cameron and as well pull in the school parking lot Henry fell asleep as usual so I decided in the 10 minutes of peace to myself I would check my emails.  That is when I let an email ruin my day.  I say "let" very strongly.

I had a reader leave a comment that was not what I would call respectful to me, my family or my way of raising my family.  It immediately sent a black cloud over head.  I tried to hide it but my sweet, gentle Cameron figured his Mama out.  As we were sitting there waiting our turn to pull out I felt this warm little hand on my shoulder, which for a child with Asperger's says a lot.  I take every touch as a blessing and savor them.

His soft voice said, "Mama are you mad?"
Me:  "No Cameron, Mama is just a little sad."
Cameron:  " Why?"
Me:  "Because someone used some words that hurt me, I will be OK."
Cameron:  "I am sorry, Mama.  I love you, does that help?"
Me:  " More than you know Cameron!"

Last night I was checking Facebook and had some very sweet comments about my Leftovers post.  Thank you my sweet friends, you defiantly were a big part of turning my frown upwards.  OK God, "post it note" 1 received.

Then this morning I was doing my "blog stalking" and I came across a new favorite, Passionate Homemaking , she brought things into perspective for me.  This was my "post it note" 2 from upstairs.  She talks about Ma Ingall's and some words of advise she gave to Charles.  In an episode Pa had done something to anger her and it was growing deep inside of her.  She finally had enough and said to Pa "It's such a waste of time to be angry at you!"

No truer words ever spoken.  I let this person ruin my day.  Why?  Why did it matter?  Lindsay you are so right.  Feeling sorry for myself didn't improve the situation and it was a big WASTE of my time. I should have stopped and prayed for her.  I am praying today for her.  I am hoping that whatever trials she is going through she can find solace in.  I am a good Mother, Wife, Friend and Person.  I took a moment to re read Proverbs 31 this morning and Proverbs 31:25 is so true here.

²⁵ She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come



So yes, I am smiling again this morning.  Laughing at life's little lessons and how I need to stop and realize that people are people.  I know that I am doing what's right for my family and me.  We try to serve God, help our neighbors and I know I can go to sleep at night knowing I served my God with grace and dignity.