Finally, a blog post that is not just a menu.   I know I should finally update my blog, but I just don’t even know where to begin.  Life has been so crazy and stressful that the last thing I want to do is blog about it.  Ya know what I mean?   But it seems if I wait for life to calm down to blog I will never blog again.   I sure miss blogging.  But know that I blog in my head and think about you all everyday!   

For the non-whiny bullet point update:

• My stepson, Erik, went to live with his mother and stepfather.  – I had a very hard time with this.
• Erik turned 18 years old!
• My in-laws are no longer able to live indpendently.  My MIL is currently in the nursing home and my FIL has returned from the nursing home to live in their community apartment.  We are working to reunite them again sometime soon, hopefully. 
• Confirmed DX of PCOS, but knew I had it years ago.  Suggested I go back on my diabetic diet from when I had gestational diabetes and exercise more. Blah….Blah…Blah…I am a terrible patient. 
• My new job is ALOT of work and I am struggling on how to juggle it all.   I have dropped a few balls and end up working more than 40 hours every week it seems.
• Hubby and I have started the journey through the Financial Peace University and the teachings of Dave Ramsey.   It is really great. 
• Tommy is in the 3rd grade and his team won the soccer championship this year!
• We celebrated his birthday at the roller rink a couple a weeks ago.  He is 9 years old.
• Tommy was ill for a prolong period of time, but after many Dr apppointments they think it is reflux.  He is finally better and eating again. 
• My chihuahua starting having seizures….really???  Cut me some slack here!  I already have a diabetic cat that needs insulin shots. I know I am a caregiver by nature, but even I have limits.  (this is sounding a bit whiny isn’t it?? – now you know why I have not been blogging.)
• We plan on going home to spend Thanksgiving with my family for the first time in a few years.  Here we come South Dakota!
• I have been blessed by a second book group Wine, Women and Words. They are great set of christian women to call my friends. 
• My husband is amazing.  He has been a great support to me and helping me to adjust the new job and talks me away from the edge on a daily basis.  Well it is less often now, but I don’t know what I would do without him. 
• I am reminded everyday how incredibly blessed I am…….life really is good, just crazy busy! 

Whew……I am sure I missed something, but that is enough for you to get the idea of how crazy things have been. 

Some pictures….

The treehouse is finally done!!!!!!!!!!

Erik turned 18 years old in September. 

Tommy’s soccer team win the championship play-offs.

Tommy and Mom enjoyed dressing up for Halloween.

I will try to post a bit more often, but it always seems that facebook is a bit easier to update.  But I sure miss my xanga friends!!

Blessings!

October 17  – October 24,  2010 

Sunday 17 – Sandwich for 12 – Cole Slaw – Rhubarb Crunch

Monday, 18 –

• Beef Enchiladas
• Spanish Rice
• Refried Beans

Tuesday, 19

• Chicken, Ham, and Rice Casserole
• Sugar snap peas
• Salad

Wednesday, 20

• Baked Parmesan Chicken
• Angel Hair Pasta
• Asparagus
• Dinner Rolls

Thursday, 21

• Baked Ravioli
• Green Bean Casserole
• Italian Bread

Friday, 22

• Beef Vegetable Soup
• Garlic Muffins
• Freesh Apple Cake

• Bake:  Pumpkin Muffins

Saturday, 23 – Tacos for a Crowd

Sunday, 24 –

• Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with Mushrooms
• Leftover Salad
• Sourdough Bread

October 25  – October 31,  2010 

Monday, 25 –

• Taco Crescent Bake
• Green Beans
• Mexicorn

Tuesday, 26 – Tommy’s Birthday – Macroni N Chesses (mom’s) and Hot Dog on Bun

Wednesday, 27 –  Easy Pot Roast  – Bread Pudding (use up Raisin Bread)

Thursday, 28

 Cheese Stuffed Shells, garden Salad, Garlic toast (E-Mealz P-340)

Friday, 29 – Steak and Cheese Sandwiches with Fries

Saturday 30 –

• Roast Sticky Chicken
• Creamed Peas
• Salad
• Rice Pudding

Sunday, 31 – Wormy Sandwiches

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!!  Just remember that a bit of planning will sure make your week go smoother, giving you more free time and saving you money!  For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie and participate in Menu Plan Monday.  Weekly over 400 bloggers share what they have on their menu. 

OCTOBER 3 – 16th

Sun 3 – Grilled Salmon – Easy Herb Roast Poatoes – Mixed Veg

Monday 4 – Italian Casserole – P-341 – Corn

Tues 5 – FPU – LEFT OVERS

Wed 6 – Spaghetti/Garlic Bread

Thurs 7 – Ham and Hash Brown Soup – Crescent Rolls – Grapes – P-344

Fri 8 – Sandwich for 12 – Cole Slaw

Sat 9 – Pork Roast and Cabbage Dinner– Baked Apples (p-341)

Sun 10 – Crockpot Chicken Drumsticks– Mac & Cheese – Veggie

Mon 11 – Book Group – Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes – Chips

Tues 12 – FPU – LEFT OVERS

Wed 13 – Crab Alfredo – Garlic Bread

Thurs 14 – Board Meeting – Lasgana Casserole – P-343

Fri 15 – Summer Subs – Chips

Sat 16 – Pecan Crusted Fish – Baked Potatoes – Caesar Salad – A-344

1st Day of School
3rd grade – 2010

First Day of School
2nd Grade – 2009

First Day of School
1st Grade – 2008

First Day of School
Kindergarten

First day of school today………………….Tommy did make it into school.  He had an upset tummy, but eventually decided to head to school.  Hubby is staying home and will go get him if he feels sick.  We are thinking it might be an food allergy, so we will see.  

This is the first year that I am not home on the first day of school.  I am a bit sad by that, but hubby is home for the day.  I wonder if hubby will make Chocolate Chip Cookies, like I do on the first day of school???  

Tommy – 3rd Grade

My baby is in the 3rd grade!!  I hope he has a wonderful day!!!

I hope everyone has a wonderful first day of school!!! 

Love,