This morning was a crazy morning...trying to get the regular duties accomplished plus dealing with new medical insurance decisions since my hubby got his new job. I was also trying to get the grocery list for the week done and well...let's just say both the girls wanted my attention and all I wanted was one moment...all by myself.
My mom offered to watch the girls with Alli while I went and did my grocery shopping...all by myself. (I am so fortunate to have them close by and help out when needed!) So I dropped them off and was on my way...all by myself. I got to listen to my own music, I got to use my purse and NOT the diaper bag and I got to walk through the store and shop...all by myself.
It was definitely a treat to be able to go to the grocery store and not worry about a fussy baby, and a big "helper" toddler to also keep an eye on. It was a little odd to be...all by myself. I missed giving those little heads kisses and having someone to talk to and my arms and hands seemed much too empty.
When I went back to pick the girls up...they had had WAY TOO MUCH FUN. Marmee had given them lunch and they had a blast playing in the pool (will post pics once my mom send them to me...so cute!). On the way home, even though I definitely enjoyed the peace and quiet and moments to get my errands done....as I looked at my two girls in the mirror, I realized that I am so blessed to have such a sweet little family and would never truly want to be...all by myself. Amazing what a much needed little break after a CRAZY morning can make you realize and appreciate!!
Monday, August 4, 2008
Menu Monday is Back...
Ok Angie, aren't you proud of me?? I am finally getting around to posting the menu Mondays again. This is a huge help for me to plan my weekly meals and a huge help to the food budget to only get what we need!! So just in case you were curious as to what meals we are enjoying this week...(you can click on links for recipes)Monday: Chicken Pesto (YUMMY!!! and so EASY, thanks Mom Hartsell) I halved the recipe and it still made a lot. I also used pesto sauce in a jar already made and used Italian seasoned breadcrumbs for more flavor, Uncle Ben's Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil Rice, Asparagus
Tuesday: Tri-Tips (seasoned with garlic & onion powder and Montreal steak seasoning and grilled), Orzo Pasta, Cold Broccoli Raisin Salad
Wednesday: Smothered Chicken with Garlic (thanks to my sis for this recipe...really like the LEMON taste to it), Green Beans and Mashed potatoes
Thursday: Beef Daube Provencal (Jason really liked this one, will be good on cold days for sure!) over Noodles, Crusty Cuban Homemade Bread
Friday: Zucchini Quiche (with zucchini from garden), Applesauce and Baby Carrots, mom made Spaghetti with Broccoli and Lemon (SO GOOD!, has a little bite to it)
Saturday: Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Peach Barbecue Sauce (delicious and flavorful, thanks Mom Hartsell), Red Potatoes (cut up and baked with olive oil and seasonings), Salad
Sunday: Dinner with Family, TBD - Chicken Chili & Cornbread
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