Tonight was leftovers. I had Pepper Jack Cheese Soup and grilled cheese, chips, and homemade bread.
Kay--I was going to school to be a teacher before I became pregnant. I lost the first one and this caused me to have to drop out of school since I missed so much. I became pregnant with Sean quickly after. So teaching just comes naturally to me. I do have a curriculum I use and just have to read to him mostly.
I also can't figure out how you sleep on a full size bed...lol. We have a king size (we traded an aunt our queen for her king) and it sometimes is too small. Especially when the kids climb in bed with us.
Juju after I posted it I realized I had put full size. I meant we traded up to a king size. That was because DD always slept with us. And she was a big bed hog. Now she sleeps on her own and DH works over night. So now I have a HUGE bed all to myself. Sometimes I wish DD would come up and climb in with me. But sometimes when DH is home we all crawl into bed and watch movies. POWER LOUNGING to the MAX 
And that includes the teenager. Boy is that a tight squeeze. Probably why the bed is falling apart....LOL
Ok tonight was the lasagna. I babysat so they had some good eats. I am going to babysit again tomorrow and don't know what to have. Something easy but warm cause it's going to snow 
I hope everyone is safe and warm. And good luck with this next batch of bad weather if it hits your way.
Well, Lau...
Tonight was "hunter stew" and bisquits. (That's where you go a'huntin' in yer kitchen for anything to put into a big ol' pot and call it "stew!") 
I've been on afternoons (2 to 10) this week, so dinner's been whatever's around that the Old Man can throw together. He's pretty good at it--especially if I've pre-frozen everything on Saturday and Sunday the weekend before!
Thought DS was all better--NOT. He did some projectile vomiting tonight just out of the blue. Here we were thinkin' he was done with it, and it was one of those 24 hour deals....gah! Poor kid.
As far as a bed--what's that? Is that one of those pedestal sleeping things that's comfy and soft? That thing you sleep in for more than like 3 hours without serious body aches and arthritis? Seems like I vaguely remember those things....hmmm...
I used to have a king-sized one. I seem to remember loving it. Before it turned into Lake Erie. 
--Knox--
NO NO NO!! NO KIDS IN MY BED, i'm a mean mama, but i mean business.....we did have a small problem with our son coming & getting in the bed with us when he was little & i'd take him right back to his...i asked the doctor about that & she told me it was most likely because i was letting him go to sleep on the couch & moving him to his bed, so after that it's was time to put him in his own bed before he went to sleep---ohhhhh i remember those long nights with me sleeping (or laying) on the floor until he went to sleep
oh yeah, i'm not really a mean mama, when they're sick i sleep on the couch & the last time DD was sick, i slept on the floor in her room &&&& a couple of months ago we had a really bad storm early one morning & DH went & got them so they wouldn't get scared (DS would just love me telling someone that, since he's 12--LOL)
ladies----don't go thinking i'm judging 'cause i'm not, it's just my little sis slept with my parents (well my mama when dad was trucking) it wasn't a happy night's sleep when he was home cause she wanted to sleep with them both--ugh (& yuck--haha)
chicken & dumplings for supper
decorating a cake for delivery tomorrow & i let my sis borrow my camera, i'm so mad, forgot all about the cake--i'll think of something--maybe
knox--aero baby--LOL
DALTON: Just a note to let you know that the Craigslist thing I posted yesterday turned out. A lady called me and we're meeting her Sunday to look at a mattress. She's got one for $50. We'll see if we can use it for a while, at least. THANK YOU THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANK!!!
KAY: What are husker pork chops? Love to have the recipe!
JUJU: Do you not just LOVE the Kraft magazine? I sure do!
KOLMAR: Those MIL's and GRANDMAS make it hard for us to raise good chillun's. You gotta be grateful for the old ladies while they're here, though. Soon enough they're gone forever. Besides--what would we have been without being spoiled by Granny? lol
Sounds like pretty much all of us have king beds! LOL I'll be glad and grateful one of these days to have one, too. DALTONAM turned me on to Craigslist.com. And freecycle.org. One of them surely will have something, and maybe tomorrow we'll get the mattress that lady has! Yeehaw!
Sorry it's been so long with short posts. Lately I've been getting a message that "only registered people" have an answer page view at the bottom of the reply post. wierd.
TONIGHT WAS:
Fish sticks
Fries
Iced tea w/ lemons
Sweet potato pie
--Knox--
Tonight was make your own tacos. I fixed the meat and warmed the shells.
Tara--My kids don't sleep the whole night with us. We are just now getting our 2 yr old to sleep all night in her bed. The 4 yr old does great. They slept with us a lot when they were little because I breastfed them. Much easier than having to get out of bed.
Ok I made Chili since it snowing it's butt of outside And OMG I want to strangle my cousins DD who I babysit. She has become so picky. My DD wanted mac and cheese and I said no the last few times I made it this girl didn't like mac and cheese So I decided to make the chili. But she has had a bean issue as of late. When I made my chili mac dish she said I don't like beans. So tonihgt I am thinking Ok I will strain out the beans in her chili. I did that thinking she would eat it with the hambuger and soup mixture. WRONG. I don't like CHILI 
WHAT So I then ask her what does she want to eat. I tell her she could have a cheese sandwich. So when mom come I tell her what happened and she proceeds to tell me that the only way she can get her DD to eat lately is to almost feed her the first few bites and she will eat. I am like OMG she is almost 8 
Ok I can see that with a toddeler. But an 8 yr old OMG. I will not cater to her any more. What I make is what I make . That is how my family works. And I will not make a special meal for her anymore. And I am not going to sit there with her and feed her a few bites so she sill eat. Dang do I sound mean or what. I know these girls have issues with ADHD but this goes further than that. I know this girl is just starved for attention and just trying to get it when she can. But she isn't going to get it from me that way. SORRY SO LONG BUT OMG
Knox husker chops are just big thick pork chops. Being from Nebraska (Husker) chops Do you get it we are HUSKERS so BIG CHOPS They are a very thick chop (at least an inch thick)and normally when you fry them up they are so juicy. But no I put them in the oven and they dried up. I probably cooked them to long. So much for trying something NEW And The kraft mag and newletters rock. Ya that is weird wht you got for your post. Good luck on the bed search
JUJU I breast fed DD as well and it was so much easier to have her in our bed And she just stayed there for almost 8 yrs. But we moved and made it more complicated. But DH had a rotating schedule. And when he was home he wanted to snuggle up to both of us. You just get use to some things. She may have been a big bed hog but she was also a big snuggler. We are a big loven family.Ya It was hard for a few years for DH and I to get some us time 
But We loved having her in our bed. And It was her final decsion to go to her bed for good. It didn't help that her bedroom was in the basement beside her 16 yr. old brother. And he would tease her about spiders. But she has come out of it and sleeps in her room all the time and proud of herself.
I emailed Morningglories to see what was going on with her. I heard back from her today. Her family has been plauged with multiple illness's(?) and an injury for her DH as well as other life issues. This has been on going since the week before winter break for her kids. She sends her hello and looks forward to her return to the table as soon as DH's recovery, and schedule allow. I'm sure they could use all our prayers.
Ohhh...wow! Poor Gloria.
Hope she and everyone gets better. We do miss her! Thanks for posting, O'hara!
--Knox--
I made chicken and dumplings tonight. I came down with something on friday night. I have been running a fever ever since. My dd (10 year old) also seems to have what ever it is. Sore throat, body aches, stuffy... I hate being sick. Ok enough complaining. Hope everyone had a great weekend.
ohara, we had leftover chicken & dumplings, yum
making brownies right now-more pounds to the hips, but oh well 
Tara...I was going to make DH brownies...but I didn't have a box mix. He only likes the box mix not homemade. Oh well...enjoy yours.
Sunday is our free day and we can eat whatever we want without consideration of fat and calories, so we are having spiral ham. This spiral ham from Costco is so delicious and is a great price. Has anyone out there tried it? DH wants stuffing and mashed potatoes with it, like Christmas dinner. Oh, and I've been eating peanut butter cookies all day.
OK I did major POWER LOUNGING today. I am still in jammies from last night. The snow is 6 inches deep and I didn't care to go out in it. I took advantage of it and slept in late. Got up for awhile and laid down with DD and watched a movies and feel asleep again. And I finally livened up enough to cook. My family wanted me to make a big breakfast this morning and I didn't So that was what we had for supper. French toast, hashbrowns, scrambled eggs for DS and DD. I was attempting to make a ham and cheese omelet for DH when I went to flip the omelet. The handle broke off the pan So he wound up with a scrambled mess. At least it fell on to the stove in the pan. 
My family got a good laugh at least.
j9morabit are you new here to the dinner table?? If so welcome to the table. Your ham dinner sounds totally yummy.
Ohara Do you have the flu bug?? I hope you guys get better soon. And if you talk to glories again tell her we are all thinking of her. And tell her to take care. And chicken and dumpling sound good.
daltonam I have trying out the WASC recipe and have made 3 different versions. The White, French Vanilla, Milk Chocolate. All three are so addicting. I will be putting on the pounds on the butt now. Plus all the snow and not wanting to go out Oh well I can pass it off as a learning experience. And I did give most of the cupcakes away. And my family has helped eat them also
We had popcorn chicken and mac and cheese.
Kay--the snow passed us by this time. The power companies were very happy. There are still some people without power.
Hey, Y'all!
Looks like we've found a great mattress---for---get this: $50!! (Yep!)
We went over to Sweetwater (about 40 miles east) and met a lady who had one in storage. Nice looking and very clean. It'll sure do until tax time, that's for sure--maybe a little longer!
THANKS SO MUCH DALTONAM for telling me about Craigslist.com! I should ship you a cheesecake, Girl!
Tonight was:
Baked chicken legs
Pasta salad--italian flavor
Green peas w/some butter
Tea w/lemons
--Knox--
kaychristensen - I'm jealous of your power lounging. Maybe I'll try that tomorrow. We love having breakfast for dinner. I am new to the dinner table. Thank you for the welcome!
Isn't craigslist the best? Did you all hear the story of the guy that traded the red paper clip for something of greater value on craigslist? He kept trading up and trading up until he ended up with a house! Here's his story:
http://oneredpaperclip.blogspot.com/
Oh my Girls! I have missed you!
We have been sick back and forth since right after Christmas ending with an ear infection, bacterial conjuntivitis in both eyes and a 103 temp for the little noodle (my 2 yo ds). And lucky me kept catching something else before I could get rid of one thing!
And I've also just plain had the cake blues! Just been too hard to get any projects done with the little one and a cranky dh because of school stress-BLAH!
I only got to read a little bit of what I missed but I'm glad to be back with ya'll!
Tonight we had friends come to town so we grabbed a bite out at McAllistar's deli.
I'll see you all tomorrow night!
We had ready made burritoes that my aunt brought over. Chocolate cake for dessert
Glad to see you dodibug. We missed you as well. I hope you and the little one get better soon. Us moms catch everything I am still going through that as we speak. I need to go back to the doc Don't worry we will catch you up in no time. At least you got to eat out
Juju you said burritos So since I feel like Crap. I decided on my chicken rice burritoes. Dd was wanting them a few days ago. Are you melting yet. We are suppose to get warm the next couple of days so I hope you do to. And a note all of our state now has power
2 small towns are on generators but should be online soon. They still have alot of repairs. And alot of states were also hurt by the storms so no one can help each other really. Usually all the states try to help each other but not this time we all need to take care of our own. So i hope you get others online soon.
I am going to try to go to the doc tomorrow. I am coughing again and hurting in my chest. And the doc said if I didn't get better the last time to come back in and get chest x-Rays. And since the snow has stopped I am going to try tomorrow to get there.
knox gald you got a mattress So no more Sleeping around And you can't bet the price I hope you had a great sleep
j9nirabit....WELCOME to the table.
Knox....congratulations on the new bed. I don't know anything about craigslist(except what I just read on here). Sounds very cool. I love a good deal and I really like when things get a second life when someone else can use it.
dodibug....it's great to have you back. We've been missing you. I hope you and yours get well soon. Being sick sucks.
kay.... I don't blame you for staying in out of the snow. We got 3-4 inches and I stayed in also. I am not a cold and snow kind of girl. I used to say that I hate winter....but really I hate cold. Winter somewhere warm would be ok with me. I don't think I have the flu...just a little virus. I am feeling better. Just the stuffy cold part left. Thanks for the well wished. I hope you feel much better real soon.
juju.....glad the snow missed you all this time.
Last night I made bbq pork ribs, homemade plank fries(for dh) and califlower. DH had leftover cake.
Hey, Y'all!
Got a small anniversary cake to do this evening when I get back home. I've already got it baked and wrapped. Icing's already mixed. Still have to get to the store to pick up whipping cream for the mousse filling, though! I hate to not have something there when I'm mixing and squirtin' y'all. Just loathe it.
DODI: GLAD to see you back! We were wondering where you'd been. Hoping the Noodle is back up to par, as well as yourself. I understand the "blahs." Had a case of those yesterday!
KAY: You busy girl!
O'HARA: Check out the craigslist.com. It's awesome!
Last night was:
Homemade steak & gravy
Steamed broccoli, cauliflower and carrots
Smashed red potatoes
Peanut butter pie
Tonight:
Crockpot chicken/rice casserole
Salad w/ranchalian dressing
Leftover peanut butter pie
--Knox--
knox....I'm glad you posted a picture. I'm not sure what I thought you would look like....but it's great to put a face with the name. Maybe you could share your crockpot chicken recipe. I am always looking for good recipies.I checked out craigslist. Very cool.
Tonight:
Meatloaf
baked potatos
sweet corn
broccoli
Here it is, O'Hara:
CROCKPOT CHICKEN
1 1/2 c. rice (uncooked)
Salt to season
2 1/2 c. water
1 fryer quartered or cut up
Salt and peppered chicken pieces
1/2 cup sour cream
1 Tablespoon worcestershire or A-1
1 can cream of mushroom soup
Put rice, salt and water in crockpot. Put chicken that is salted and peppered over the rice. Then add the can of soup mixed with sour cream and sauce. Over the chicken, sprinkle some of your fave seasonings and dot or spray with some good butter. Cook on low heat for 4 hours if boneless chicken. Cook like 7 or so for bone-in.
--Knox--
Hi Everyone! Sound like ya'll are doing ok. (and Kay is finally starting to thaw out so YEAHHHHH!)
I have make this quick since I have a bunch of school projects due soon that I've been putting off...not to mention all that laundry and dishes 
Tonight we had breaded pan fryed pork chops, au graten taters, green beans and wheat rolls.
My DH is working late tonight and he was suppose to help me put up a pic for an avatar so one day I'll have my photo up so ya'll can see my ugly mug!
I have to make dinner for a family tomorrow and not sure what to do. (she had a serious surgery but it went very well) Probly will drop off baked spagetti topped in crispy crumbled up bacon and a layer of melted cheese, garlic bread, honey glazed carrots or some mixed veggies. Does that sound ok? OR should I make something else---she only just can't have spicy foods since her large and small intestines were removed.
wishing you all a good and restful night!
Mom treated us to Pizza Hut. Kids night (they eat free).
Ok I am still here. Feelin 
The doc gave me another round of antibiotics and another inhaler. And get this a reflux med. I didn't know reflux could cause a chronic cough If this doesn't work I have to go to a lung specialist. I have lived with smokers all my life and she is concerned it could be something worse.
Anyway after one dose of meds(inhaler) I am feeling alittle better.
mkolmar we got to 43 today Good luck with the school projects, dishes, and laundry. I think the later 2 are all of us slacking on those?? Fried pork chops YUM Hope to see your pic soon. Do you think the spaghetti will bother her?? I have had all kinds of gallbladder and acid reflux problems. And spaghetti bothers me. My suggestion something more mild. Just from my experience. I don't know what to have but more mild if she is eating. Maybe a tater tot casserole or ham and scalloped potatoes. Mildly seasoned. Or maybe baked chicken breasts and baked potatoes. I had my gall bladder out and alot of things bother me. But I put up with it. But where she just had surgery (Spicey means alot more than HOT) I hope that helps. Does anyone else have an idea about this??
Knox great recipe I will definatly try it I showed DD your pic and she said Mommy she look so young I am not sure how she thought you would look. And I mentioned I needed to get a picture taken to put up here. And she got the camera and said can I take your picture. I said NO MOMMY FEELS LIKE CRAP right now. So no pictures today. I hope to get one soon so everyone can see my ugly mug. Just not today.
JUJU AAGGGGHHH I want Pizza Hut so bad You are killin me over here. Did you bring home leftovers???
Oh I forgot to say what they had for supper. They had the chicken rice burritoes for DH and DD. And DS doesn't like rice so I puul out some chicken taco meat for him and he had chicken tacos. And I had put a roast in the crock pot for some french dips tomorrow. It is smelling really good
okay, i can't remember when i posted last & i ain't going back to look right now , so it's 5:00 somewhere & that just happens to be right here at my house right now BUT IT'S AM--i went to sleep in the recliner cause DH was watching TV in the bedroom & i was not feeling so good, so i just crashed--anyways i wake up at 4:30 & remember that DS doesn't have anything to wear to school, so now i'm washing jeans--yeppee
job update--i told my dad i quit (not really), but heck that phone would not stop ringing monday & the girl that answers the thing was out, don't get me wrong answering a phone doesn't bother me, but when you have 4 lines & you have to take a 1/4 -1/2 page of info from each, well....let's just say a few hung up waiting on hold--haha
tuesday nite was deli fried chicken & that was it--i walked in the door at 5:30 yesterday evening & DH started digging into the chicken & THEN asked if this was all we were having, i told him NO i WAS going to cook something to go with it, but now that the chicken's gone i'm not...so before/after his meeting that he had he went by taco bell
monday nite we had a Team Nationals meeting & it was in the back room at a local restaurant, so we got to eat out.
j9morabit--welcome to the table, i'm not a very reliable dinner guest, but i'm trying better
knox--i'm glad i don't have to find you in a crowd of people cause i can't see your face--haha...thanks for posting that recipe-yum! CHEESECAKE, did i hear Cheesecake--yum yum yum your welcome, i'm glad u could find something that worked for you & i believe that someone here on CC is the reason i knew about craigslist anyway--just not sure who???
kay--get to feeling better-QUICK &&& i LOVED the knox is sleeping around thing---to funny
mkolmar--tap tap, we're still waiting-hee hee
dodi--dang girl, i sure hope you're feeling better-- I LOVE Mcallister's, we just got one here, but dang i had forgotten how pricey it could be--i have to watch DS in there or he'll buy a meal the price of a steakhouse steak, the kid loves to eat out--hmmm
ohara- i hope all is getting better at your house
did i forget anyone??? i'm so sorry if i did
gotta go---have a great day everyone
Tonight was creamy tacos. I take leftover taco meat, add a can of pinto beans, and velveeta. Nuke it in the microwave until velveeta is melted. We eat it with chips usually.
Kay--We had Pizza Hut buffet so no leftovers.
Hey, Y'all!
No sleep last night. Was up until late after doing the two little cakes and clean-up. I did my first ever mini-cake for DS last night. He came home and said, "Mom--since you've got all your stuff out, can you make a birthday cake for my friend Taylor? I'd like to surprise her!" I learned that it costs just as much to make one TINY cake as it does one BIG cake. Literally! All the same stuff--just cut down to size. It was fun, though.
So anyway--after not sleeping but an hour or so last night, got up and got him off to school this morning--then a couple more hours before this shift, I'm BEAT DOWN.
Going home tonight and going to bed! After dinner, that is.
Tonight's going to be either pork chops w/oven fry coating or tacos. Whichever he's at home cooking will be what I get!
--Knox--
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