THE day!

I have been thinking a lot about the day my Hubby and I met! I was working at an insurance company, still living in Oxford, MS. I had broken up with a man i thought was the love of my life almost 2 months before. (that's a different story!) I had taken a part time job as a security guard at football / basketball games (at Ole Miss) to earn some extra pocket money! I had a horrible break up with my ex and had only really stay in oxford in hopes of a reconciliation.

Little did I know.....

My first night on the job I was to help out at a basketball game. As I was checking in and seeing where they wanted my for the evening!! I was told that this guy named Kelly would be in charge of me for the evening!

I took one look and that was all.... I knew it was meant to be. It was like we had known each other forever. I have always been one that has to get to know people before I open up and am truly myself around them. With him I felt comfortable immediately. I went home that night and told my roommate that I had met the man I was going to marry!

Little did I know at the time....that I would be right! We fought several obstacles to get where we are today. That is a story for another day. I will have to have permission to tell it. This June we will celebrate 5 years of marriage and November will mark 13 years since we met. It has been a long journey, but one I will never regret! I love you always!

Hot Lemonade??

Alright peeps, time for a crazy granny story! Those that follow me on twitter may have heard this one already, but I still have to share!!

So the other day I'm talking to granny on the phone and she asked how the kids were doing (mind you she doesn't always remember how many we have, but she knows we have some!) I mentioned that most of the family had been sick with one thing or another and that the baby, Abigail, had her first fever a little over a week ago. She said she hoped we all got to feeling better soon, and that was it.....

The next day she calls and leaves me a message. She says that I need to give the baby some hot lemonade...why you may ask? Because hot lemonade will bring the measles out!! Apparently when my mom a baby and sick, someone told her to try hot lemonade. She tried it and it worked!! It brought the measles out so my mom could get better faster!! She said once the measle were out she would feel better and hopefully not have to deal with them ever again!

Why she thinks my baby has an underlying case of the measles is beyond me. That's what makes crazy granny so entertaining!! Guess she forgot that there was now something called a vaccination to keep kids from getting the measles! Got to love her!

I swear I'm going to write a book....I have stories for days.

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!!

Not enough time!!

Why is there never enough time? There is so much I want to do, but I have issues finding the time. This is mainly due to the fact that I always have a child around me. Don't get me wrong I love my kids, but they are ALWAYS under my feet, or just in my personal space.
The good news is we are moving. We found a good deal on a house that ought to give us room to breath, I mean move! I am hoping that once we get moved (In less than a week!) and settled, that the kids will realize how much fun having their own space is!! Hopefully I will get to do more "me" stuff!
I know that moving in itself won't make a difference, but we will have more room to roam so to speak!! Speaking of i guess I need to get some more packing done.
I will return, and try to update more!! That is both a threat and a promise!!

#Boobiewed!

I just wanted to jot down a little note to remind everyone how important it is to check your breasts. It doesn't matter if your male or female, both sexes have breast tissue and therefore can get breast cancer. Early detection is key.

In my line of work, I take care of people with cancer everyday. It breaks my heart to watch a young women in the prime of her life die, because the cancer wasn't found soon enough! To watch her family as they bring in her young children to tell their mother goodbye. I have seen families in denial, because "she was healthy a month ago." I have also seen the other side. Women whose cancer was detected early enough and they are with us years later to tell about it. I have had family members die. I have had family members live.

They are making advancements in cancer research everyday. The earlier it is detected the more options there are.

Please pass the message along. It is extremely important even for teens to do their monthly exams.

Every Wednesday on Twitter a group of people, myself included, post pictures of breasts/boobs! It has been deemed boobiewed. We do it to remind everyone how important it is to check yourself. Feel free to check it out.

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...........