I actually have accomplished a lot today considering I went out last night to a party so late!  We were up early and I showered and dressed the baby.   When Paul put Tommy down for his late morning nap I ran to the bank and library.   WHen I got home Josh was jsut getting picked up my ex for the weekend.  Josh had been sleeping up until then.  He was soooo tired!

During the rest of Tommy’s nap I cleaned the living really well.  I swept under all the furntiure and moved it.  I dusted everything.  I took the cushions out of both couches and vacuumed under them.  Washed the windows, etc.  I have only a couple more things to do in that room then it is all ready for the holidays. 

Once Tommy woke up we ent to run some errands.  Went to Sam’s to get a couple of things.  Then picked up things from the mall, Old Navy, Half Price Books and Blockbuster.  Back home again to feed Tommy and put him down for a nap.  He isn’t feeling very well today.  He has been running a slight temp and have a very runny nose.  Poor little guy! 

DUring Tom’s second nap, I went out to finish my errands.  I need to get Navy beans and paint rollers.  So I went to Menard’s and the Grocery Store.  I have the beans soaking and will make a double batch of the Ham and Bean Soup tomorrow,since hubby liked it!  Then I prepared my entryway for painting.  I washed down all the walls and taped all the trim.  I plan on priming the walls tomorrow.  ANd painting sometime next week, or something. 

Tommy woke up from his nap while I was taping the trim.  I spent the rest of the evening with Tom and hubby playing.  I am off to bed, I am actually pretty tired.  Hope everyone is having a great weekend so far!

HAM AND BEAN SOUP

1 pound dried Great Northern Beans (navy beans)
6 Cups of water
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium hot red pepper ( left out due to Josh’s Allergies)
1 bay leaf
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried whole thyme
1/4 tsp pepper
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 
3 med. carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 in. slices
2 cups chopped cooked ham

1.  Sort and wash beans, place in a dutch oven.  Cover with water 2 inches above the beans, let soak 8 hours.

2.  Drain beans and return to dutch oven.  Add 4 cups water and next 7 ingredients.  Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

3.  Add remaining two cups of water, potato, carrot and ham.  Cover and simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.  Remove hot red pepper and bay leaf before serving.  Yield: 10 cups