Believe it or not…..for the first time since about June or so, hubby and I are going out on a date. My BIL is watching the kids for us tonight and we are going to the movie. It is so seldom we are out alone. I am looking forward to it!
I have heard alot about the movie Fireproof from friends at church and other bloggers, so we are going to check it out.
**UPDATE**
Firewifemon – you were 100% right, hubby and I both loved the movie.
Tough times don’t last, but tough people do.
Believe it or not…..for the first time since about June or so, hubby and I are going out on a date. My BIL is watching the kids for us tonight and we are going to the movie. It is so seldom we are out alone. I am looking forward to it!
I have heard alot about the movie Fireproof from friends at church and other bloggers, so we are going to check it out.
**UPDATE**
Firewifemon – you were 100% right, hubby and I both loved the movie.
Tough times don’t last, but tough people do.
I am going to add these to my next menu….they look so yummy!!
Lasagna Rolls
Enjoy this recipe from Family Favorite Recipes Cookbook (M591).
11 lasagna noodles, uncooked | 3 c. ricotta cheese |
Cook sausage, onion and garlic in a large skillet, stirring until sausage crumbles and is no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce, wine or broth, parsley and salt, stirring well. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside. “Happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold; the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul.” – Democritus | |
Hope You’re have a TERRIFIC TUESDAY….
SATURDAY – Soccer game in the morning for Tommy. His team won! Erik was able to sell his pop cans he has been saving. Then it was home for the afternoon. I worked on my menu and shopping list. I went to get groceries in the late afternoon since supper was in the crockpot.
GROCERY SHOPPING
ALDI – 118.32
Festival – 20.92
TOTAL – $139.24
I will not get groceries again until 10/27/08. This will last for a little over 2 weeks. My total to feed three adults and 2 kids was approximately 69.62/ week. I am happy with this. I try to stay around 75.00 a week or so.
You can checkout our menu for the next few weeks to see what I bought with my money and planned for meals.
SUNDAY – I took the children to church. Hubby left early in the morning and got home pretty late. He went to the Vikings Game and out for a bit with friends. I am really glad he got to do this. He rarely goes out and I think he needs the break at times.
My BIL helped me take Tommy to swimming lessons as I can’t take him into the women’s locker room. Erik played basketball at the YMCA while Tom had his lessons. Tommy just LOVES swimming lessons. He is eager to sign up for the next session. He didn’t quite pass Polliwog II class. Afterwards we went to run some errands at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club.
We watch via the Internet the Senate debates for MN, Norm Coleman and Al Franken. I am not that impressed with either as it has been such a smear campaign.
MONDAY – I stayed home in the AM and got Tommy’s B-day invites made. I think they turned out pretty cute. I still need to plan the party and games, but there is time for that yet. Then I did the dishes and headed into work. I decided to only work 8 hours on Monday as I was so very tired!!!
I got home at nearly 10:00 and was ready to go to bed. I chatted with hubby a bit as I was upset about something and then headed to bed. I called to talk to Josh and he was not feeling well. I hate having my baby live away from home and have him ill.
TUESDAY – I was more rested feeling when I got up this morning. I think part of my problem is that we have been so busy each weekend, that I really never have any down time. ARGH. Also when I work late on Mondays I usually forgot to eat for the entire day. At least when I work a normal day, I go home and have to make the family supper. That makes me eat as well. So today I am making a point of eating. I had a banana for breakfast and little bit of cereal. Right now I am having a Weight Watchers Four Cheese Pizza.
I need to be home a bit early tonight as the man from Asphalt Specialties is coming over to present his contract and blueprint for the front step/sidewalk. Then we will get going on the work! I am very excited about this. Tommy also is suppose to have soccer practice tonight.
TOMORROW – Tommy is off of school tomorrow and will go to Busy Bees Daycare at the college with Daddy in the morning. He is complaining about going, but I hope it goes well. My BIL took the next few days off so he will also be home for the rest of the week.
Hubby and I are planning on going to the movie Fireproof tomorrow night since I don’t have bible study. My BIL agreed to watch the kids for us. It really is nice to have my BIL living with us. He is good about helping out when he can. And my children are learning the most important lesson in life, family is always there for family.
We are teaching our children to take care of those that need our assistance, real family or our Christian family. Wouldn’t the world be a nicer place if everyone would live by the same philosophy? Wouldn’t families be closer and more loving if everyone believed in caring for each other? I am a Christian social worker and feel this way. My hubby is a wonderful Godly man and would never turn anyone in need away. I see my sons growing up to be the same kind, Godly men and I am so proud of them!! They could not have a better example. God has blessed us and we share that with others as much as we can.
Matthew 25:31-46 pretty much sums it up for me. (Below is part of those passages)
Then shall they also answer, saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungry, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?
45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not unto one of these least, ye did it not unto me.
46 And these shall go away into eternal punishment: but the righteous into eternal life.
Christian Love – Selfless & Giving Love
Christian love is giving to others those things that you would want them to give you if you were in their situation — and it’s doing so even if they can’t pay you back. In fact, it’s doing so especially if they can’t pay you back! Christian love is respect for others. It’s mercy. It’s charity.
When the King James translators came upon the Greek word agape (God’s Love), in addition to using the English word “love” to transliterate it, they often chose the English word “charity.” This was meant to reinforce the idea that agape is a selfless, giving love. God’s Love is unselfish and unconditional.
Think about it. Take a moment today and be kind/helpful to others….you will make a difference in someone’s day or maybe even life. If everyone did that, what a different world we would live in. That is the one thing I will say about having my son in a Christian school, he is learning real compassion and love for others. In our school family, if one family is struggling we all find ways to help them. We make meals; watch children, collect funds, whatever we can do to help the other members of our school family in their time of need.
Ok…stepping off my soapbox.
I am taking the day off on Thursday again as Erik does not have school and his PCA can’t be at our house until 3:00. I scheduled to have the two electricians to come and give us estimates. This is exciting too!! Once the electrical is fixed, that will mean I can use the George Foreman Grill and Microwave at the same time in the kitchen without tripping the circuit. We might even be able to have Christmas Lights outside this year!!
My lunch break is over, got to get back to work!
Jen C
In a runt on what to cook??? Head over to Laura’s site I’m an Organizing Junkie and see what the many participates on Menu Plan Monday are having this week!!
Menu Planning October 11th – Oct 27th
Sat – 11: Prep: Thaw Roast
Teriyaki Chicken/Rice (crockpot) and Veggie – **GOOD ADD TO WEBSITE**
Sunday – 12th Easy Pot Roast with Veggies
Monday (mom works late) – Pizza
Tuesday: Prep: Buy Vermicelli
Biscuits and Gravy/ Scrambled Eggs
Wednesday (church) – Prep: Thaw cooked chicken
Crab Alfredo
Thursday (Off)- Chicken and Rice Casserole ( crock 6-7 hrs low) – NOT THAT GOOD
Chicken and Rice Casserole
1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
3 cups water
2 tsp chicken bouillon granules (or 3 low sodium cubes)
10 ¾ ounce cream of chicken soup (I like fat free)
2 cups cooked chopped chicken
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tsp onion salt
1 cup grated low fat cheddar
16 ounce bag frozen broccoli (sometimes I use fresh)
Combine all ingredients except broccoli in slow cooker. One hour before end of cooking time, stir in broccoli. Cook for a total of 3-4 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low.
Friday (Off in AM) (Erik to Sues) Prep: Make Secret Sauce in AM
Dressed Up Bacon Burgers and Fries – Movie Night
Saturday – 18th Prep: Thaw Chicken, Prepare Rub
Party at Josh’s???
Sunday – Prep: Thaw Hamburger, Mix Casserole
Roasted Sticky Chicken in Crockpot / Wild Rice/ Veggie
Monday (work late) – Tater Tot Casserole and Seasoned Green Beans
Tuesday – Crustless Quiche, Toast and Bacon
Wednesday – (Church) – Prep: Thaw cooked Ground Beef, Prepare Casserole for tomorrow
Spaghetti/ meatballs and Garlic Bread
Thursday (Book Group – Faith Paper) – Prep: Thaw cook ground beef
Pizza Casserole – 375 for 30 minutes –
Pizza Casserole – Tommy didn’t like
2 c cooked shell macaroni
1 4 oz can mushrooms
1 small can tomato sauce
1/2 c chopped onion
1 c grated mozzarella cheese
1 # ground beef, browned
1 c pizza sauce
1 c Parmesan cheese
4 oz pepperoni
Topping:
1 c grated mozzarella cheese
Oregano
Combine macaroni and ground beef. Stir in remaining ingredients. Put in casserole dish. Top with grated mozzarella and oregano. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.
Friday – (Erik to Sues) – Sloppy Joes – Chips and Dip – Movie Night
Saturday – 25th – Tommy’s Birthday Party – Hot Dogs/ Buns – Beans – Chips/Dip
Sunday – 26th – Prep: Thaw and cut up Rotisserie Chicken
Confirmation – COYAN CAFE’
Monday – 27th – (Grocery Day/MPTP) Homemade Chicken Soup x 2 (Rotisserie Chickens to the Rescue Cookbook Pg 99) and Grilled Cheese
In looking through menus at Organizing Junkie, I found the blog “A Simple Walk“. I am enjoying reading Kate’s posts. I especially am interested in her monthly grocery shopping and monthly menu planning. I currently am down to shopping only twice a month. She has a couple of cool documents for her master menu plan and master monthly grocery list.
Check it out…….
Jen C
In looking through menus at Organizing Junkie, I found the blog “A Simple Walk“. I am enjoying reading Kate’s posts. I especially am interested in her monthly grocery shopping and monthly menu planning. I currently am down to shopping only twice a month. She has a couple of cool documents for her master menu plan and master monthly grocery list.
Check it out…….
Jen C
The groceries have been bought and put away. Supper was made and kitchen cleaned. We enjoyed a bit of time outside at the bonfire before it started to rain. now it is time for me to go to bed!!! Hubby is going to the Viking game tomorrow with friends so I will have the day alone with the boys and Uncle Steve. We do need to go to Sam’s club for a little bit.
I am off to bed…but first I must leave you with this picture I just took of hubby. I think he has gone to the dogs! Teddy was so cute…he had a leg around each side of hubby’s neck and was resting his head on hubby’s head. Of course baby had to get in on the fun as well.
Good Night!!
Jen C
The groceries have been bought and put away. Supper was made and kitchen cleaned. We enjoyed a bit of time outside at the bonfire before it started to rain. now it is time for me to go to bed!!! Hubby is going to the Viking game tomorrow with friends so I will have the day alone with the boys and Uncle Steve. We do need to go to Sam’s club for a little bit.
I am off to bed…but first I must leave you with this picture I just took of hubby. I think he has gone to the dogs! Teddy was so cute…he had a leg around each side of hubby’s neck and was resting his head on hubby’s head. Of course baby had to get in on the fun as well.
Good Night!!
Jen C