Sickness...it's all around. I thought I had very healthy children, then we started school. We have been missing so much because everyone has been so sick. And its not just me, its all my friends and their kids. It just seems to go around and around and around....
Darvi is home for day 2. Fever, swollen glands, etc. Strep is running through the school right now. Over 20 were gone yesterday and more today.
So I'm home...and embarassed to say, still in my pj's. I do have chicken out for dinner. I'm gonna try a new recipe again tonight. I will post the recipe once I have the reviews of the family.
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Thursday, January 29, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
It's been a while....
22 days as a matter of fact, since I have last graced the presence of my blog page. Seems like things haven't slowed down much since Christmas. I spend 2 days out of the week teaching and cooking hot lunch at our church school and Darvi's school. Mondays are my recoup from the weekend days, and that leaves Thursday and Friday for cleaning and errands and whatever else may need to be done.
My goal this year (especially as we come to the end of the school year) is to learn to say NO; to learn to prioritize and not get my self into things that make my head spin. So far I have managed.
So today was crazy. After being up at 6:15 and showered and ready. I then started dinner in the crockpot, made three lunches, roused the kids, fed them breakfast, and got them desirable for public. Then off I was to drop Darvi off at school before heading for the church. Our Supervisor is out of town, so he doubled up the mom's to help the kids while he was gone. Needless to say, when "the cat's away, the mice will play." We dismissed at 3 and then I was off to pick up Darvi, to the post office, and then home sweet home.
Waiting for me in that contraption known as a girls best friend was the following recipe. It's definetely a keeper. It was great to get great raves on something so simple (even from the kids) after a recipe (which I won't share) from last week bombed.
Campbell's® Slow-Cooker Chicken & Dumplings
From: Campbell's Kitchen
Prep: 20 minutesCook: 8 hours
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
2 cups whole baby carrots
2 stalks celery, sliced (about 1 cup)
2 cans (10 3/4 ounces each) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
1 cup water
1 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 cups all-purpose baking mix
2/3 cup milk
Directions:
Place the chicken, potatoes, carrots and celery into a 6-quart slow cooker.
Stir the soup, water, thyme and black pepper in a small bowl. Pour the soup mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours* or until the chicken is cooked through.
Stir the baking mix and milk in a medium bowl. Spoon the batter over the chicken mixture. Turn the heat to HIGH. Tilt the lid to vent and cook for 30 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked in the center.
*Or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.
Serving Suggestion: Serve with spinach salad; baby spinach leaves topped with orange sections, dried cranberries and raspberry-pecan vinaigrette. For dessert serve wedges of mixed berry pie with whipped topping.
Nutrition Information
Using Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup: Calories 348, Total Fat 12g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 58mg, Sodium 968mg, Total Carbohydrate 36g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Protein 24g, Vitamin A 90%DV, Vitamin C 11%DV, Calcium 9%DV, Iron 14%DV
Using Campbell's® Condensed 98% Fat Free Cream of Chicken Soup: Calories 317, Total Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 58mg, Sodium 796mg, Total Carbohydrate 36g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Protein 23g, Vitamin A 91%DV, Vitamin C 11%DV, Calcium 9%DV, Iron 14%DV
My goal this year (especially as we come to the end of the school year) is to learn to say NO; to learn to prioritize and not get my self into things that make my head spin. So far I have managed.
So today was crazy. After being up at 6:15 and showered and ready. I then started dinner in the crockpot, made three lunches, roused the kids, fed them breakfast, and got them desirable for public. Then off I was to drop Darvi off at school before heading for the church. Our Supervisor is out of town, so he doubled up the mom's to help the kids while he was gone. Needless to say, when "the cat's away, the mice will play." We dismissed at 3 and then I was off to pick up Darvi, to the post office, and then home sweet home.
Waiting for me in that contraption known as a girls best friend was the following recipe. It's definetely a keeper. It was great to get great raves on something so simple (even from the kids) after a recipe (which I won't share) from last week bombed.
Campbell's® Slow-Cooker Chicken & Dumplings
From: Campbell's Kitchen
Prep: 20 minutesCook: 8 hours
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
2 cups whole baby carrots
2 stalks celery, sliced (about 1 cup)
2 cans (10 3/4 ounces each) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
1 cup water
1 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 cups all-purpose baking mix
2/3 cup milk
Directions:
Place the chicken, potatoes, carrots and celery into a 6-quart slow cooker.
Stir the soup, water, thyme and black pepper in a small bowl. Pour the soup mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours* or until the chicken is cooked through.
Stir the baking mix and milk in a medium bowl. Spoon the batter over the chicken mixture. Turn the heat to HIGH. Tilt the lid to vent and cook for 30 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked in the center.
*Or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.
Serving Suggestion: Serve with spinach salad; baby spinach leaves topped with orange sections, dried cranberries and raspberry-pecan vinaigrette. For dessert serve wedges of mixed berry pie with whipped topping.
Nutrition Information
Using Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup: Calories 348, Total Fat 12g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 58mg, Sodium 968mg, Total Carbohydrate 36g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Protein 24g, Vitamin A 90%DV, Vitamin C 11%DV, Calcium 9%DV, Iron 14%DV
Using Campbell's® Condensed 98% Fat Free Cream of Chicken Soup: Calories 317, Total Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 58mg, Sodium 796mg, Total Carbohydrate 36g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Protein 23g, Vitamin A 91%DV, Vitamin C 11%DV, Calcium 9%DV, Iron 14%DV
ENJOY!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
Water drys, bubbles wash, and my house is a mess.
It's 91* here right now. Humidity says 43%, but I'm pretty sure it's higher than that. So I decided it was time to cool off!
I haven't invested in a pool yet this year, so we made do with the water hose. The kids and I spent about 45 minutes chasing each other around the yard, cooling each other off. Not to mention that Mom got a little "fun" exercise in too.
Then after playing in the water, we chased bubbles for a while. It amazes me how something as simple as bubbles can entertain a child.
Now the kids are watching a movie, and I'm off to bring my house back together from being gone this morning and playing outside this afternoon.
And you know what, its okay my house is cluttered. My children will remember the fun I made for them, not what my house looked like. Life isn't always about a spotless house...it's about a home full of memories.
So go make some memories!
I haven't invested in a pool yet this year, so we made do with the water hose. The kids and I spent about 45 minutes chasing each other around the yard, cooling each other off. Not to mention that Mom got a little "fun" exercise in too.
Then after playing in the water, we chased bubbles for a while. It amazes me how something as simple as bubbles can entertain a child.
Now the kids are watching a movie, and I'm off to bring my house back together from being gone this morning and playing outside this afternoon.
And you know what, its okay my house is cluttered. My children will remember the fun I made for them, not what my house looked like. Life isn't always about a spotless house...it's about a home full of memories.
So go make some memories!
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Everybody Needs A Little Girl In Their Life
This week, my 5 year old has been home for Spring Break. I remember my Spring Break's growing up and that was always a very fun time.
So I wanted to continue the tradition for my little girl. I didnt' want her moping around the house all week with nothing to do, so I got brave.
I let her have a sleepover. And was it a blast!
She invited 3 girls over, which were sisters, but all very close in age. They were so well-behaved!
And I think they even had fun. =)
We made homemade pizza, ate cookies, painted fingernails and toenails, and watched movies. They giggled well into the night.
And the giggles, my friend, were well worth it. That's why I say everybody needs a little girl in their life. Everybody needs to hear that giggle. Boys laugh, but they don't giggle. And I loved the giggling in my house on Monday night.
So I wanted to continue the tradition for my little girl. I didnt' want her moping around the house all week with nothing to do, so I got brave.
I let her have a sleepover. And was it a blast!
She invited 3 girls over, which were sisters, but all very close in age. They were so well-behaved!
And I think they even had fun. =)
We made homemade pizza, ate cookies, painted fingernails and toenails, and watched movies. They giggled well into the night.
And the giggles, my friend, were well worth it. That's why I say everybody needs a little girl in their life. Everybody needs to hear that giggle. Boys laugh, but they don't giggle. And I loved the giggling in my house on Monday night.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
What A Fun Day!
Okay, so have you lived until you've packed about 6 vehicle fulls of teachers, parents, and 3, 4, and 5 year olds and trucked them off to the local fast food joint and then the FFA Petting Zoo.
That was me today, along with 2 teachers, several moms, and even a dad or two, and about 35 K3, K4, &K5 aged children.
What a fun day! The kids had a ball. They all got a kids meal to enjoy, then they got to enjoy the farm animals. Most of the kids are from the city and don't get to enjoy the big animals. Their excitment was great. For the most part they all behaved and by the Grace of God, this is field trip #2 for the year, and we haven't lost one student yet. LOL.
Todays field trip also brought back memories for me. I was very involved in FFA in High School and I loved every minute of it.
I miss not having any farm animals around. But I loved the smell of the shop, with the smell of the animals and all the smells that come with them.
I hope the kids enjoyed it as much as I did.
That was me today, along with 2 teachers, several moms, and even a dad or two, and about 35 K3, K4, &K5 aged children.
What a fun day! The kids had a ball. They all got a kids meal to enjoy, then they got to enjoy the farm animals. Most of the kids are from the city and don't get to enjoy the big animals. Their excitment was great. For the most part they all behaved and by the Grace of God, this is field trip #2 for the year, and we haven't lost one student yet. LOL.
Todays field trip also brought back memories for me. I was very involved in FFA in High School and I loved every minute of it.
I miss not having any farm animals around. But I loved the smell of the shop, with the smell of the animals and all the smells that come with them.
I hope the kids enjoyed it as much as I did.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Feeling Better!
YEAH!!! Day 3 and everybody is healthy.
It's been a long couple of weeks, riddled with pink eye, flu, ear infections, and other weird things.
So far hubby, son, and I have managed to stay away from it. My poor girl has taken the brunt of all the illness.
I have had that poor girl at the doctor more in the last 3 weeks, than I have in her whole life for being sick. She was such a healthy baby. She got her first dose of antibiotic last week when she had her ear infection.
But, by golly, I think she's feeling better. She's got that sparkle back in her eye, that silly little giggle she has, and she's managed to throw a snowball or two at Mom.
She's also finally getting her appetite back after hardly eating anything over the weekend. She's eating me out of house and home!!! And, of course, its time for me to go grocery shopping, so I hardly have ANYTHING to feed her. Tomorrow is Pizza at school, and she wants some, so I know she's feeling better. =)
It's been a long couple of weeks, riddled with pink eye, flu, ear infections, and other weird things.
So far hubby, son, and I have managed to stay away from it. My poor girl has taken the brunt of all the illness.
I have had that poor girl at the doctor more in the last 3 weeks, than I have in her whole life for being sick. She was such a healthy baby. She got her first dose of antibiotic last week when she had her ear infection.
But, by golly, I think she's feeling better. She's got that sparkle back in her eye, that silly little giggle she has, and she's managed to throw a snowball or two at Mom.
She's also finally getting her appetite back after hardly eating anything over the weekend. She's eating me out of house and home!!! And, of course, its time for me to go grocery shopping, so I hardly have ANYTHING to feed her. Tomorrow is Pizza at school, and she wants some, so I know she's feeling better. =)
Monday, February 25, 2008
My Kids
I am the mom to 2 children. A 5 year old girl, and an almost 2 year old boy.
Both of my kids are so special to me. Even though they have the same bloodlines, they are so different.
My daughter, has been so easy from day one. I'm blessed to have had her. I'm glad God granted me permession to raise her. Her personality is so sweet. She is such a big girl, and she loves to help. This year we put her in k4 at a Christian School nearby. She is learning so fast, and it just amazes me to watch her grow, watching her little brain just try to absorb everything life is throwing at her. I'm excited for her to get saved at an early age and watch what God will do in her life. She's been asking so many questions about salvation lately. I'm excited for the day it all sinks in.
My soon-to-be 2 year old keeps life entertaining. A different kind of blessing, but he does keep me on my toes. He's such a boy, and I'm so thankful for that. He' s a little more stubborn than his big sister, but that's not a bad thing right? We'll see. Underneath all that boy though, is a cuddly, lovey boy who loves to give hugs and smooches to Mom, Dad, and Sissy. Oh, and he loves his big trucks and basketball. He is so outgoing. It will be fun to watch him grow up too.
I'm so blessed to have these two in my life.
They say time really flies after you have kids, and that is no joke. It has continued to cruise, since school has started.
Before I know it, I'll be attending their graduations.
Both of my kids are so special to me. Even though they have the same bloodlines, they are so different.
My daughter, has been so easy from day one. I'm blessed to have had her. I'm glad God granted me permession to raise her. Her personality is so sweet. She is such a big girl, and she loves to help. This year we put her in k4 at a Christian School nearby. She is learning so fast, and it just amazes me to watch her grow, watching her little brain just try to absorb everything life is throwing at her. I'm excited for her to get saved at an early age and watch what God will do in her life. She's been asking so many questions about salvation lately. I'm excited for the day it all sinks in.
My soon-to-be 2 year old keeps life entertaining. A different kind of blessing, but he does keep me on my toes. He's such a boy, and I'm so thankful for that. He' s a little more stubborn than his big sister, but that's not a bad thing right? We'll see. Underneath all that boy though, is a cuddly, lovey boy who loves to give hugs and smooches to Mom, Dad, and Sissy. Oh, and he loves his big trucks and basketball. He is so outgoing. It will be fun to watch him grow up too.
I'm so blessed to have these two in my life.
They say time really flies after you have kids, and that is no joke. It has continued to cruise, since school has started.
Before I know it, I'll be attending their graduations.
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