Love this and it’s so true!
Sunday, January 16, 2022
Next Life…I am Coming Back As Them
Breakfast in bed is our birthday tradition. Yesterday they said they wanted breakfast in bed for today Nope. Only for birthdays, that’s our tradition I said. So of course I gave in but with one exception.
They came to make their own trays and they carried them up.
They agreed.
I may have cooked for an army but when they have three different requests you do what you have to do to make three kids happy.
Saturday, January 15, 2022
I Scream You Scream…We All Scream For
Our plans changed today so we spent a Saturday in. Playing Board games. TV watching. Ipad relaxing and ice cream making.
I haven’t made ice cream in a while. It’s super easy. Vanilla has always been my best flavor to make. In the past I got really creative. Egg nog. Candy cane.
But sometimes simple is better.
Online has great recipes.
I used:
3 1/2 cups of half and half
1 cup of sugar
1 1/2 table spoons of vanilla extract
Mix and pour in. The longer you leave it on the thicker the ice cream becomes.
Friday, January 14, 2022
Challenge Accepted!
My youngest asked for new curtains. So I ordered them and the rods and took out the power drill. She suggested I ask one of the handy men in my life; my boyfriend or brother in law to put them up.
“Mom you don’t know how to use a power drill ask the guys to do it. ”
I beg your pardon? I sure do.
So when they were at school I hung them up. They loved them and were impressed.
Don’t ever under estimate what you’re capable of doing and achieving.
Thursday, January 13, 2022
It’s Ok To Feel The Way You Feel
Plans changed and I was able to pick up my little ones from school. My youngest wasn’t very happy. She was expecting my parents to get her and a random request to try Taco Bell which I wasn’t agreeing to and that all lead to her spiral meltdown.
She started off disappointed, then mad, then mean, and even meaner and then sad and tears flowed. She then became apologetic. I am not lying to you when I say this all happened within a 6 minute drive home. 6 minutes.
At first I was understanding. Then I wasn’t. At the end ipad was taken away and an apology letter for me was requested.
Then something happened. She stopped. Looked at me and said I am sorry. I am hungry.
Due to Covid snack time has been taken away in their class due to risk of exposure with masks off in class.
I get it. It’s a long day. I would be hungry too. I looked at her and said I understand but that’s all you had to say. “Mom I am hungry” or “Mom I am moody because I am tired or disappointed you came to get me verse my grandparents” Etc.
She hugged me. Chose to write me an apology note and read it to me while I made her a snack.
I told her it’s ok to feel a certain way she just can’t take it out of people because she feels that way. You can’t be mean to others just because you don’t feel ok. Or are mad or sad or hungry or disappointed.
I think adults need this reminder too. So this post is for you. Really. It’s for the adults who still haven’t learned this.
Our job as parents is to read between the lines to figure out what’s really wrong with our kids and to teach them how to handle those emotions. It’s so they don’t become adults who act this way.
I see it a lot. I see it with all different ages and genders. People being snappy or too overly emotional. It’s a bad look. It’s emotional intelligence which many have yet to achieve. It’s behavior that can fortunately be changed and fixed and corrected. You need to first be able to recognize it.
Take the time to do so and help those around you who need guidance.
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Homemade Hot Cocoa Bombs
I will be honest. My baking skills haven’t been good lately but I wanted to redeem myself so I ordered these molds to make Hot Cocoa Bombs with the girls tonight and they were delicious!!! All you have to do is melt chocolate and pour into molds. Chill and fill them with hot chocolate mix. Pour warm milk
over it and stir.
Delicious!!
The more chocolate in the mold the better. The kids loved them.
Here’s a trick I saw. Use a clean. New paint brush and paint the molds with melted chocolate. Refrigerate it for 5-10 minutes. Take it out and add another layer of melted chocolate. Put in the fridge for another 5-10 minutes.
Pop them out of thee molds and fill with hot chocolate powder.
Put a chocolate bomb in a mug and pour hot milk over it.
Delicious!!
The more chocolate in the mold the better. The kids loved them.
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Sunday Movie Day…Sing 2
I have been wanting to take the kids to see Sing 2 but with cases being so high I felt it was best to wait. I saw on Facebook you could rent it on Amazon Prime.
It was the perfect Sunday in. Watching a movie and hanging with the girls.
With the Covid on the rise it’s hard to adjust to life but it helps when you get a little creative and still get to enjoy the small stuff. Like watching a movie in the comfort of your home! 🎥🍿
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Friday, January 7, 2022
Be Kind!
And if you’re going through a hard time I wish you peace and know it’s all temporary. Pain is temporary. Hardship is temporary.
Thursday, January 6, 2022
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
My ex husband told me the other day a close family friend was battling cancer. Whenever I think of her I think of her amazing chocolate chip cookies and her baking skills. This recipe reminded me of her.
How You Know You Found The One
A lot of times people say they know when their marriage was over. This was mine. I knew the type of person and personality he had I couldn’t picture growing old with him. I didn’t feel he could be what I needed. It really solidified my decision to end the marriage.
It was funny I met many people who felt this way too. Mostly women. They felt they didn’t want to grow old with their partner. We grew up watching our parents relationship and they went through life with many ups and downs and to see them get through them made me think I should be able to do the same with my partner.
It wasn’t the case at the time. It wasn’t one thing. It was 100 different things and situations that all led to me knowing this wasn’t “my” person. And to be honest I wasn’t his. Because his person would be fine with that type of relationship. I wasn’t. I never could or would be.
So as you go through this journey of life you need to find a person you want to grow old with. Meaning who will be supportive through your ups and downs. Who is gentle and kind and supportive. Who you can rely on and is responsible and loving. And it’s not just one way. It’s not just you giving or them giving its both of you doing your part. Equally.
It’s you being supportive to him and he being supportive to you.
I knew I found the one when I could picture growing old with my boyfriend. The thought make me smile and want to cry.
I feel his kindness and gentle way with me makes me feel safe and heard in every situation. It’s not that butterfly jealous type of love. It’s the safe type of love where two individuals are secure while together and when apart. Where you feel supported in your differences. Where you have trust and honesty. Where you feel a calmness.
Do you picture growing old with your partner? Are you giving your partner the equal amount of what they are giving you?
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
How Supportive Are You?
You can be totally different from someone but as long as your morals and goals are aligned it can work. No one thinks just like you and if they do it can get boring. Seeing things differently helps you grow. Just have a mutual understanding so things can work and be good.
My boyfriend and I are similar in many ways and different in many ways. The good thing is we respect our differences. We honor and respect who we want to be. We also communicate our differences and communication is key.
Stuffed Meatballs Recipe
I have been running out of dinner ideas so when I see something creative I am all for it. This is a fun dish, especially for the kids.
Get full recipe here
here
Just Be You…Happy!
I love this image I found.
I love that after all these years I still have people in my life who talk ill of me. Who read my blog or social media and still it makes them cringe.
Why?
No clue! None. Zero. A part of me thought maybe I shouldn’t write. But what am I writing? How is my writing hurting them?
I am a woman, happy. Just simple, easy going person. I am a Mom. Girlfriend. Daughter. Sister. Friend. And am Happy.
And when you think of those who brought you down what do they lack? Happiness.
So when things got brought to me my initial reaction is to confront them and then I pause and think.
I hope they change. Not for me but for them. I hope their insecurity goes away. I hope they seek peace and happiness. For themselves. I hope they make room in their life for better things than to talk bad about others. I hope they find peace to be happy and accept my happiness too.
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