Resolution Revolution part 2

Resolution revolution is in full swing!! If any of you missed it this year I am going to try and do more for me!! Not to be selfish, but to remember that I am important too. I don't have to spend all my time, energy, or money on the kids!

So far so good!! I recently got my hair cut..... I know that doesn't sound like much, but I usually only get it cut once or twice a year! Not only did I get it cut, but yesterday I got it cut even shorter!! Kelly wasn't crazy about the idea, but he is trying to be supportive!

I have also been playing with hair colors!! I started out with one of those temporary colors that wash out...I liked it at first...then as it faded it left my hair all streaky! So last week Kelly and I went shopping together to pick out a permanent one!! He even helped me color it last night!!

I really like it!

Hopefully in the next week I'm going to get back on Weight Watchers!! I'm going to incorporate it into our family's lifestyle. So often we all eat crap because it's easier! No more!! I am working more fruits and vegetables back into our palates. So far the kids are kinda surprised at what they like! Anyone have suggestions on how to increase veggie intake for kids?? I'm all ears.....

So far so good! I just hope I can keep it up! I have noticed little things, like I have more energy and have been in a better mood. Hubs and I are getting along better. We have been having regular date nights and that helps too! Until I got sick recently I was getting more housework done..... All in all it's a decent year so far!

Resolution Renovation

I decided to take a different approach to making a resolution...and yes I said A resolution. Now I can't take credit for all of this myself....I got some helpful advice from some wonderful people like Jillian Michaels,  Bob Harper and a couple other TV personalities.

I have decided that this year is going to be about me! I am going to take more time for myself. I thought this was a good resolution that I could build on, one general goal that I can expand on during the upcoming year!!

So I started off small...kinda... I got my hair cut. This may not sound like much, but it had been over a year. I was actually thinking of cutting it myself. But I didn't! So Saturday afternoon while my girls and I were at the mall, I stopped in to get it done. I already new what I was going to do and they were able to take me right away!! It was like a huge weight was lifted!! I love it so much (Pictures to come!!) I am even thinking about taking it a little shorter! And don't get me wrong I loved my long hair, but I need a change. This week I'm hoping to play with the color!!

I know getting my hair cut doesn't sound like a big deal, but it's hard for me to find the time for little things like this. I know it doesn't take long, but I don't always have a lot of extra time/money for the little things sometimes!

Instead of just saying I'm going on a diet or going to exercise more. I'm going to expand on my All About Me philosophy!!  One of my first goals is making sure I drink plenty of water everyday. I feel so much better when I do. Once I get that down...I will expand...slowly...more fruits and veggies.....time on treadmill....etc.

This is the Year of Melissa.....and it's going to be a great one!!

Not so settled!

This weekend was a little strained in our house. Brianna was here for the weekend and very excited about the new house!! She was ready to help in any way for us to get the house in order, so we can really enjoy it! This caused issues with Taylor.

Taylor loves to help, but one of two things always happen. She loses her focus/concentration and forgets what she's doing. Or she tries to help in the wrong way. For example, unloading the dishwasher before the dishes have been washed...She means well it just doesn't always work for her.

Brianna spent most of the weekend one step ahead of me and we got a good bit done.

I don't know how to teach Taylor to think ahead, I'm not sure if it's possible for her. As you may remember she is our ADHD child. She has issues focusing on everything. She even forgets she has to pee sometimes! She means well, but gets frustrated when things don't go her way. We have an appointment with a new psychiatrist next week and I'm hoping he will be able to help. we have been waiting since Jan. for this appointment, but he is supposed to be one of the best in the city!

I sure hope he can give her some tips. We need all the help we can get!!

Lasagna Casserole

I'm not a big recipe girl. I look what I have on hand and start throwing things together. Most of the time I do it pretty well. Here's the problem; I rarely make the same thing twice, because I don't remember what all I put in the dish. I will try to recreate it, and usually end up with an equally tasty meal but it's not the same as "last" time. So I decided I will write down my recipes. This way not only will I be able to go back and reference them, I can share them with others as well. I will warn you: I do not measure! I cook to Taste. I am a good estimator, though so you can trust my measurements and leave it up to your to taste!!



Here is what we ate tonight!

Lasagna Casserole

Ingredients:

1lb Ground Meat (I used turkey)

1lb Pasta (I used elbows!)

1 2lb 13oz jar Spaghetti Sauce

1/2 medium onion - chopped

To Taste - Garlic Powder, Salt , Pepper

Cheese Filling:

1Cup Cottage Cheese ( I used fat free)

1Cup Whipped Cream Cheese

2Cups (separated) Italian mix shredded cheese (1cup for filling, 1cup for top)

1/2 tsp each Oregano, Basil

To Taste - Garlic powder, Salt, Pepper

Preheat oven to 350*

Brown meat and onion, drain

Cook pasta according to package directions, I like mine al dente

Mix all ingredients for Cheese filling, except 2nd cup of shredded cheese

Lightly spray a 2 quart casserole dish

Mix, sauce, meat , and paste - stir well to evenly mix

Place 1/2 of pasta mix in dish

Top with Cheese filling

Add the rest of the pasta mix

Sprinkle with remaining cup of cheese (you can use more or less, we are cheese lovers! You can also use different kinds!)

Cook uncovered in oven for about 30min or until cheese is melted and pasta bubbling

enjoy!!

This recipe feed our family of 5 (that eat!) with plenty of leftovers!

I hope you enjoy this recipe should you decide to try it! I am always experimenting so check back and see what i can come up with!

Finding time

I don't know where all the time has gone. I start everyday with a plan. That's just the way I am. The plan never happens. I try to make time for detours. The only problem is I never seem to get back on track. And the time is gone.

I know that part of this is due to my children. And don't get me wrong I would do anything for my kids (yes anything!) I just wish they felt that way about me. I know they love me. I know they mean well. But sometimes mommy needs time to do her own thing.

I feel like time is being fast forwarded most days. Where is the pause button or at least the slow button. There is no way to get the time back and I feel like I am missing so much.

I don't even have time to write this blog...........