ok so it's monday

I had a nice treat this weekend. I didn't have to cook supper on saturday or sunday. We went to my parents. Enjoyed a nice BBQ of hamburgers on Saturday and Sunday a lovely turkey dinner. Soooo good. Jack had a blast playing at my parents and he sure loved his Grampie and Nannie time. He got spoiled by his aunts as well. It was nice to sit back and watch all this happen.

As for this week. I have lots of things I need to get done. I need to make granola bars for hubby to take to work, I need to make laundry soap (it will be my first attempt), I need to finish crack filling the bathroom and paint it, and then get a second coat on it. I need to finish painting 2 bedrooms. One is just the trim, closet and windows, the other is making a boarder along the room. I'd be more than happy to get some assistance. Monday and Tuesday nights are out. I have meetings but hoping to get most of this done Wednesday and Thursday night.
I really should make some cookies. I just bought a whole big bag of oats. So maybe oatmeal cookies or I'll make some chocolate macaroons. So many things, now if I can just stick with it.

8 Things

8 things I look forward to:
1. summer vacation
2. weekends
3. taking Jack to a new class at a gym
4. making my dad's birthday present
5. having my husband home in the evenings
6. seeing the smiles on my son's face
7. getting the housework done
8. time with friends

8 things I did yesterday:
1. sorted the meat and organized it
2. watched/played with 3 kids
3. Made supper
4. picked up toys
5. went to Bible Study
6. played outside for a little bit
7. blew my nose
8. cried


8 things I wish I could do:
1. Paint
2. Draw
3. Sing
4. Dance
5. Fly
6. Pay off all our bills
7. keep my house organized
8. not have to blow my nose all the time


8 shows I watch:
1. Amazing Race
2. Survivor
3. Iron Chef America
4. Backyardigans
5. Harry and His bucketful of dinosaurs
6. Thomas the Train
7. Big Comfy Couch
8. The wiggles...

yes most of those are cartoons... :)

Life

Outside my window…

It is pouring rain out. I really hope it's not raining this hard when I have to head over to the church this evening with my 19 month old son. We have a church program with the children and I'm one of the leaders.

I am thinking… I am extremely tired and exhausted and can't wait to have some of my husbands spaghetti and sauce, with my biscuits (leftover from supper last night) for lunch.

I am thankful for… my husband. I love him to pieces. More and more each day. I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful husband. I am thankful for so much more but he was the first person that came to my mind at this moment.

From the kitchen…oh man, please don't go look in there. It's a mess. Not as bad as some days but there are dishes in there from last nights supper. Not sure if I'll get at it this afternoon or not. I'm exhausted.

I am wearing…my jeans, a tank top and a sweater. I also have my lovely christmas socks on

I am creating…creating... hmmm not sure... trying to create a behaving little boy. So far it's not working out too well.. that's why it's almost nap time.

I am going… to put my son down for a nap and have some lunch and peace and quiet

I am reading… currently not much. I have been told to read the Shack but I haven't gotten there yet.

I am hoping…that thee rain stops for this evening so I don't have to walk in it.

I am hearing…My son attempting to reach his toys, his excitement and chatting. I am also listening to the rain and the wind.

Around the house…the main floor isn't too messy but don't go upstairs or downstairs you might get lost.

One of my favourite things… chocolate. I love chocolate and chocolate cake. Such a weakness for both

A few plans for the rest of the week:tidy up the house, do more laundry, already been to an appointment and a meeting this week. Easter Services this weekend.

Yummy Food

This weekend I tried a new recipe. It was creamy potato soup. Jack could not get enough of it. He loved it so much. I have never seen him down something so fast before. I made it more into a creamy soup than a watery soup but it was so good. Here's the link if you want to take a peek and try it out sometime. It's delicious.
http://www.tammysrecipes.com/creamy_potato_soup


My next recipe that I would like to try from her site is the chicken pot pie. It looks delicious. I currenlty have gall stones but for some reason (thankfully) cream cheese doesn't bother me too much. The crust has cream cheese in it. I think next week I'll be giving this a go!
http://www.tammysrecipes.com/best_chicken_pot_pie

Last night for supper (aka dinner) we had ham, rice and vegetables. So tonight I threw the left overs all together, added in some cream of broccoli soup and threw it in the oven. It was so tasty. I also knew it was good when my 19 month old says, MMmmmm, yummy mommy! I love hearing those words.

So that sums up the last couple of meals we have eaten. I love trying out new things. I get tired of eating the same old things, day in and day out. My husband really enjoys when I throw in something completely different. The kids don't always like it but it will grow on them eventually.

have you....

Have you seen this list? It’s making the blog rounds. I thought I’d play along. You ‘bold/highlight’ whatever you have done so far on the list. If you play along too I’d love to see your answers, so let me know so I can hop on over to your site!

My answers are in blue.

1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars (many camping trips and sleeping under the stars with awesome friends at a camp)
3. Played in a band ….at school
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower (so awesome to see, if you get the chance you should do it)
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland /world
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis

10. Sang a solo (other ppl sang but we all had our own parts)
11. Bungee jumped

12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea (not necessarily at sea but close enough)
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch (does scrapbooking count???)
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning (yeps Hard Rock cafe in Toronto in 99)
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables (well helped my dad when I was living at home)

19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping (been there done that!)
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse (not watched the whole thing, would hurt my eyes but have seen it)
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelos David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater (have not watched a movie but been to a drive in theater)
55. Been in a movie (does a project for school count)
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business (well sort of but not really, but do look after kids)
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching (or sat on the rocks by the light house on Grand Manan and watched whales!)
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving

66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favourite childhood toy (my teddy)
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt (helped my grammie growing up)

73. Stood in Times Square

74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle (well don't know how often dad sped)
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible (been so long ago, I really need to do it again and again and again)
86. Visited the White House (hahah! the one near the university I went to... so not washington, dc)
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating (yeps, we had chickens and turkeys growing up)
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life (I had a friend in grade 6 that couldn't swim very well and the lifeguards weren't paying attention. So I jumped in and pulled her out)
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Read an entire book in one day

Love

I heard something the other day. I loved what I heard. One of our friends, her husband has been in the hospital for a year now. She said, "I never knew I could love him more than I already did". Isn't this awesome? She has so much love for him but now that he's been in the hospital for so long she's realized how much she really does love him. I think this is amazing. I hope all married couples realize this someday.

It is Wednesday!

It is Wednesday and the sun is shining. Hoping to get outside at some point today. It's still a little chilly and the wind is pretty strong this morning. It's nice to see that it's finally starting to warm up during the day. Although they are calling for rain tomorrow and snow this weekend (really hope the snow at least changes to sun).
This weekend Jack will be going to his grandparents for Saturday night. He'll get to go to church with Grampie Sunday morning. I know my dad will be so ecstatic to have him with him. Jack sure loves both sets of grandparents. Hubby & I will be at a games night/social time at the church that evening. Will be nice to have a kid free night but I can tell you that I will be awake early in the morning thinking Jack will be up. Will be different heading to church without him. We are also hoping to get to the zoo on Sunday for a bit. Will be rushed to get there but will be so worth it.

Today, being March 18th it has been 1 year since my best friends dad passed away. I even called him dad. He was so amazing and will always have a special place in my heart. I will never forget him, never forget all the encouraging words he gave and I will never forget the hugs that he gave. Herb I miss you but I know you are in an amazing place. You have been healed by God's amazing power and love. We love you and we miss you but I look forward to the day that I get to see you again.
Love Sarah

My son

My son is almost 18 months. I keep thinking, where has the time gone? I remember just like yesterday when he was born. 9 lbs 14 ounces... yes a big baby but I love him to pieces. He was also 21.5 inches long. And he's even taller now at 18 months. His birth was a difficult one. He was twisted and so we waited as long as possible to see if he would move and he did a full 180 degree turn but I still pushed away. The doctors had to use the vacuum on him for the longest while. It took forever for the swelling to go away. It was a long and difficult labor. After having the pain medication in the hip, laughing gas and 2 bags of epidural meds, he was finally born, yet I still had quite a bit of pain. It was a long, difficult recovery but so far so good.

Would I do it all over again??? Honestly, I'm not quite sure I am ready.