Most valued life treasures....

Blogging Again

2011-03-21T02:55:00.005-04:00

I have been away for a while. Life gave me lemon and it took me a while to make lemonade. We all have up and downs, but it seems some times those downs keep you down for a little while. That is why prayer is essential in my life without it I think I may have lost my mind.
I Have decided to start blogging again to help relive some of the stress of raising a teenager that let others influence her, not in very bad ways just in way she do not want to listen to Mother.
Time brings on a change and my life has change greatly. I think, no I know I have mature so beautifully, because if I did not my daughter would be looking for her own place.
The next blog will address issue of handling a rebellious christian daughter.

Menu Plan Monday

2009-02-09T16:17:00.002-05:00

MENU for the Week of
February 9, 2009
Monday-Ashley
Breakfast
Cream of wheat
Lunch
PB&J Sandwiches
Dinner
Soup
Sandwiches

Tuesday-Andrianna
Breakfast
Cereal & milk
Lunch
Potato soup & crackers
Dinner
BBQ chicken
Pasta salad
Corn-on-cob

Wednesday-Tiffany
Breakfast
Oatmeal, toast & milk
Lunch
Chicken nuggets, fruit cup, water
Dinner
Baked pork chops
Cabbage, corn bread
Kool- aid

Thursday-Jonathan
Breakfast
Bacon, eggs, chocolate milk
Lunch
Sandwiches & pickle
Dinner
Chicken and gravy
Homemade mashed potatoes, Veggies

Friday-Emily & Marcia
Breakfast
Cereal, bagel, orange juice
Lunch
Mini pizzas, punch, fruit
Dinner
Burritos
Rice, salad

Saturday
Breakfast
Bacon, sausage, grits, eggs, French toast, Orange juice
Lunch
Hot dogs, chips, water
Dinner
??????

Sunday (February 8, 2009)
Breakfast
Cereal and milk
Lunch
Chips and juice
Dinner
Personal homemade pizza
Catfish
French fries

Working Willingly

2009-02-09T16:03:00.003-05:00

~Bible Study
~Must Do
~Taking Care of My Home
~Training My Children
~Taking care of ME
~Menu Plan Monday

1.) Bible Study: Romans 6:1-23 Salvation through Christ. Living a sin free lifestyle.

This Weeks Memory Verse Romans 3:3-4a For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? God forbid…….

2.) “MUST Do” List:

· Ask God to give me direction through out the week.

· Purchase bottles for Godchild’s second baby, Playtex drop-ins

· Take the knight’s glasses to eye doctors to get fixed.

· Take care of sick, the three youngest and the Mister (my baby)

· Take older girl’s to Mendel Center @ LMC for play; The Color of Justice, Friday @ 6:45p

· Reorganized boy’s room

· Pay off one credit card YEAH! Done

· Get a card and gift for my Knight for Valentine’s Day

· Make up Valentine bag’s for the children

· Set up field trip for the month of February for Church youth group

· Pray and Meditate

3.) Taking Care of My Home: Complete daily and weekly chores listed below.

· Monday – Change bedding in all the room, clean bathroom, wash and trim Emmert’s and the boy’s hair

· Tuesday – Take all trash outside for pick-up, clean bathroom, and dust corners of ceiling, wash work uniforms; iron, fold, and put away

· Wednesday – Vacuum and fabric fresh sofa, loveseat and chaise, clean bathroom

· Thursday – Clean and polish furniture, clean bathroom

· Friday – Dust ceiling fans and blinds, clean bathroom, set out clothes for Church service

· Saturday – Take out clothes for church Sunday, write up menu for following week, set up budget for the week, and go over lesson plan for class

4.) Training My Children:

Continue learning how to stay focus

We are reading and studying Psalms 37. All children have to memorize bible passage given

Unity; Psalms 133:1

Teach younger children to sit and be still for about 30mins.

Finish discussion on the fruit of the spirit; Galatians 5:22-23

Encourage Ashley to finish book

5.) Taking Care of ME:

Re-start weight loss program

Do stair walking each day 10 times

Take two 15 minutes breathers out of the day

Take myself out to lunch

Firstborn MeMe

2009-02-04T16:17:00.003-05:00

1. WAS YOUR FIRST PREGNANCY PLANNED?
No, but I was so excited.

2. WHAT WERE YOUR REACTIONS?
Surprised, Happy, Excited, and oh so Blessed.

3. WAS ABORTION AN OPTION FOR YOU?
NEVER.

4. HOW OLD WERE YOU?
25 when I got pregnant, 26 when I had her.

5. HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE PREGNANT?
My Knight made mention of the possibility, because I slept a lot.

6. WHO DID YOU TELL FIRST?
Emmert, my Knight.

7. DID YOU WANT TO FIND OUT THE SEX?
No, never with all of my blessings

8. DUE DATE?
February 15, 1996

9. DID YOU HAVE MORNING SICKNESS?
No.

10. WHAT DID YOU CRAVE?
Ice and oatmeal all day long, I didn’t want to eat anything else until I was 6 months.

11. WHO/WHAT IRRITATED YOU THE MOST?
No one or nothing, I was too excited.

12. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CHILD'S SEX?
Girl

13. DID YOU WISH YOU HAD THE OPPOSITE SEX OF WHAT YOU WERE GETTING?
No, she was perfect.

14. HOW MANY POUNDS DID YOU GAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREGNANCY?
25.

15. DID YOU HAVE A BABY SHOWER?
Yes, and it was oh so much fun!

16. WAS IT A SURPRISE OR DID YOU KNOW?
No, it wasn't a surprise, my god-sister and my brother’s girlfriend gave the shower.

17. DID YOU HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY?
Yes, toward mid time, I dilated to 3, and then rush to emergency surgery.

18. WHERE DID YOU GIVE BIRTH?
Lakeland Regional Hospital

19. HOW MANY HOURS WERE YOU IN LABOR?
15½, until rushed to emergency surgery.

20. WHO DROVE YOU TO THE HOSPITAL?
Emmert

21. WHO WATCHED YOU GIVE BIRTH?
Emmert

22. WAS IT V OR C?
C-section, her cord was wrapped around her neck, twice.

23. DID YOU TAKE MEDICINE TO EASE THE PAIN?
No, I didn’t take anything for the pain before the emergency occurred. I was put to sleep.

24. HOW MUCH DID YOUR CHILD WEIGH?
7 lb 6 oz and was 19 inches long

25. WHEN WAS YOUR CHILD BORN?
February 22, 1996 at 12:03 a.m.

26. WHAT DID YOU NAME HIM/HER?
Tiffany LaShon Bradley

28. HOW OLD IS YOUR FIRST BORN TODAY?
12 ½. Teens, oh so the DRAMA!

I got the great meme from Lawanda over at http://mama4joy.blogspot.com/
Go and check it out. Great blogger.

Menu Plan Monday

2009-02-02T23:05:00.003-05:00

MENU for the week of
February 2, 2009

Monday-Ashley & James
Breakfast
Sausage, eggs, milk
Lunch
Ham and cheese sandwiches, punch
Dinner
Round steak
Teriyaki noodles
Corn

Tuesday-Andrianna
Breakfast
Pancake and chocolate milk
Lunch
Hot dog and chips
Dinner
BBQ wings
Spaghetti
Garlic Bread

Wednesday-Tiffany
Breakfast
Sausage sandwiches, oatmeal
Lunch
Soup & mini sandwiches
Dinner
Rigatoni w/smoked sausage
Corn bread
Salad

Thursday-Jonathan
Breakfast
Cereal and milk
Lunch
PB&J sandwiches & chocolate milk
Dinner
Chicken tenders
Mashed potatoes, steamed veggies

Friday-Emily and Marcia
Breakfast
Cereal and milk
Lunch
Mini sloppy Joes, grape veggie juice 100%
Dinner
Burritos over rice
Sweet peas & carrots

Saturday-My Knight-Dinner only
Breakfast
Big breakfast Saturday
Lunch
Veggie and fruit tray
Dinner
???????

Sunday (February 1, 2009)
Breakfast
Eggs and sausage
Lunch
McDonald’s
Dinner
Meat loaf
Baked potatoes

Working Willingly

2009-02-02T21:29:00.004-05:00

~Bible Study
~Must Do
~Taking Care of My Home
~Training My Children
~Taking care of ME

1.) Bible Study: Hebrews 13:1-3 Entertaining strangers, could be entertaining angels unaware. Showing ourselves friendly to all people.

This Weeks Memory Verse Psalm 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2.) “MUST Do” List:

· Ask God to give me direction through out the week.

· Finish designing baby card for Godchild’s second baby

· Pick up the girl’s eyeglass cases. Done

· Set-up appointment with College academic counselor

· Get copies of tax papers filed

· Balance all check books

· Get balance sheets for the month of January initialed and filed

· Pray and Meditate

3.) Taking Care of My Home: Complete daily and weekly chores listed below.

· Monday – Change bedding in all the room, clean bathroom, wash and trim Emmert’s and the boy’s hair

· Tuesday – Take all trash outside for pick-up, clean bathroom, and dust corners of ceiling

· Wednesday – Vacuum and fabric fresh sofa, loveseat and chaise, clean bathroom, clean out refrigerator and stove (inside and under hood) (every other week)

· Thursday – Clean and polish furniture, clean bathroom, wipe down walls, with the help of children (every other week)

· Friday – Dust ceiling fans and blinds, clean bathroom, set out clothes for Church service, clean ceiling fans and blinds (every other week)

· Saturday – Take out clothes for church Sunday, write up menu for following week, set up budget for the week, and go over lesson plan for class

4.) Training My Children:
Learning how to stay focus

We are reading and studying Psalms 34. All children have to memorize bible passage given

Humility; I Peter 5:5-7

Teach younger children to put things back in proper place

Continue discussion on the fruit of the spirit; Galatians 5:22-23

Continue encouraging potty training James, mastered

5.) Taking Care of ME:
Start weight loss program

Set-up outline for program

Write in schedule

Do stair walking each day 5 times

Take two 10 minutes breathers out of the day

Wash and deep condition my hair

Tiny Talk Tuesday

2009-01-13T23:34:00.003-05:00

James birthday is Saturday and we are all excited. Were hoping that he will be fully potty trained. He's doing a good job, thus far, but on occasion he might sneak off and wet himself but today was very productive.

I ask him do he have to tee-tee.
James: Me tee-tee
Mom: Let's go

We got to the bathroom and he pulled down his undies and aim. It went all over the toilet seat. That is why I mop my bathroom floor daily, the men in the house. They miss from time to time.

James: Opp! me sorry
Mom: That's okay just hold you little self next time.
James: K (okay)Flush?
Mom: Yes
James: Hands wash?
Mom: Yes
James: Tank(thank) you.

He pull up his undies and pants and leaves me to clean up the mess. Typical boy.

2009-01-13T01:15:00.004-05:00

Have you ever felt that you weren't teaching your child enough, well I came to realize that I'm teaching my children the best way. My two oldest daughters have a blog for class. I give them a topic and they post it in there blog. I check their blog as often as I can, but two days ago I was checking their blogs and found a poem my eldest daughter wrote:

Her words just copied and paste in my blog- (something I should've done four days ago), I have written a poem, based on my family:

"The old year is over,
the new year has come,
we made it through.
Every battle, fought bravely,
proudly,
a struggle to the very end.
How many battles did we lose?
How many have we won?
We have been knocked down many times,
but every time, we got back up,
and stood straighter, taller.
And standing we shall remain.
The year two thousand eight is forever gone,
and with it, too,
is the present.
But we are still here.
There will be more obstacles,
but together we will beat the "course".
So, with love, joy, and glory divine,
we Pu-raise God for 2009!!!"

So go and check out my girl's blog: http://punkrockmonkeysocks.blogspot.com/ Ash
http://mooseflavoredsocks.blogspot.com/ Tif

You know some where deep down in a mothers heart she knows that her children are intelligent, and I just give all the glory and credit to God who gave mothers the wisdom we need to teach our children.

My little girl is growing into a extraordinary young woman.

Tiny Talk Tuesday

2009-01-06T22:08:00.005-05:00

Well my tiny angel is just that, small, and I mean tiny. He's kind of short for is age. James has a birthday this month, he will be 3. So I ask him what do he wants for his birthday his response.....

James: Me want sonnie (sonic the hedgehog game)
Mom: Your to young for that game
James: No me want sonnie.

I didn't have time to argue with him so I change the subject, and ask him do you want something to drink. His response was NO! and he walk away with his hand on those little tiny hips.
Got love 'em.

Happy New Year

2009-01-05T22:24:00.004-05:00

I just wanted to say Happy New Year to everyone, five days into the new year. It has been wonderful so far. I have received my grades from college, all classes A-, isn't that wonderful. I started back in 2008, and it's been great. Very busy, but great. I have a birthday in this month, and my goal for my day is to lose at least 10 pounds. I have three weeks. I have decided to try to have some "ME" time this year. I am always doing for others and never for myself, not this year with the help of the Lord.

This is my Plan.

"Me" time
Try to lose 50 lb by the end of the year
Buy some new outfits
Get a new hair do
"Me" time

Hopefully with God's help I will get to do all the things I plan. Will keep a log of progress. This is something I would like to share....

2008 was a heavy year, but is was and is the start of New Beginnings for The Bradley Family. Throughout the year, when everything seemed impossible God's was their carrying my loads, making the impossible, possible. I want to give God all the Glory, Honor, and Praise for a victorious year and blessed New Year.

Menu Plan Monday

2009-01-05T21:48:00.003-05:00

MENU for the week of
January 5, 2008

Monday-Ashley & James
Breakfast
Cinnamon rolls, cereal, milk
Lunch
Sandwiches, fruit cup, punch
Dinner
Spaghetti
Salad, corn-on-cob
Garlic bread

Tuesday-Andrianna
Breakfast
Cereal and milk
Lunch
Soup and cheese sandwiches
Dinner
Baked chicken legs, roasted potatoes
Green beans, kool-aid

Wednesday-Tiffany
Breakfast
Oatmeal, orange juice
Lunch
Vegetables, Ravioli
Dinner
Lima beans
Corn bread
Kool-aid

Thursday-Jonathan
Breakfast
Sausage, pancakes, grape juice
Lunch
Sandwiches, pickles, kool-aid
Dinner
Smothered steak
Homemade mashed potatoes
Sweet peas & carrots

Friday-Emily and Marcia
Breakfast
Oatmeal, fruit, milk
Lunch
Pita sandwiches, chips, kool-aid
Dinner
Chicken tender nuggets
French potatoes, salad

Saturday-My Knight-Dinner only
Breakfast
Breakfast scramble, orange juice
Lunch
Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, chocolate milk
Dinner
Burritos and rice
Mixed vegetables, kool-aid

Sunday (January 4, 2009)
Breakfast
Cereal and milk
Lunch
Sandwiches & chips
Dinner
Fish, chicken
Spaghetti, rolls
Punch

Menu Plan Monday

2008-12-08T00:17:00.002-05:00

MENU for the week of
December 8, 2008
Monday-Ashley & James
Breakfast
Pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice
Lunch
Sandwiches, chips, water
Dinner
Boneless BBQ Wings
Mashed Potatoes
Soda

Tuesday-Andrianna
Breakfast
Cereal and milk, grape juice
Lunch
Pizza, fruit cup, apple juice
Dinner
Lasagna, large half for Saturday
Corn on cob
Kool-aid/strawberry lemonade

Wednesday-Tiffany
Breakfast
Oatmeal, toaster strudel, chocolate milk
Lunch
Ravioli, salad, flavored water
Dinner
Beef lo mien
Steamed asparagus, cranberry juice

Thursday-Jonathan
Breakfast
Pancakes, eggs, chocolate milk
Lunch
Sub sandwiches, pickles, ruby red grapefruit juice
Dinner
BBQ wings
Potato salad
Steamed carrots, broccoli, cauliflower

Friday-Emily and Marcia
Breakfast
Turkey sausage, eggs, yogurt, orange juice
Lunch
Pizza bagels, carrots, sliced apples, lemonade
Dinner
Baked macaroni goulash
Mixed vegetables, Soda

Saturday-My Knight-Dinner only
Breakfast
Sausage, bacon, eggs, grits, French toast
Lunch
Grilled hotdogs, baked chips, punch
Dinner
Lasagna from Tuesday, salad
Garlic bread, Cranberry/pomegranate juice

Sunday (December 7, 2008)
Breakfast
Cereal & milk, orange juice
Lunch
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
Dinner
Mini tacos
Spanish rice
Kool-aid, pink lemonade

Tiny Talk Tuesday

2008-12-02T23:55:00.004-05:00

Sick four you old

Mar: Mommy I don't feel good
Mommy: What's wrong
Mar: I don't feel gooood!
Mommy: What's wrong sweet heart
Mar: Just hold me and I feel better.

Well she didn't. She has a fever and sore throat and she just wanted mommy.

Menu Plan Monday

2008-12-01T21:50:00.003-05:00

MENU for the Week of
December 1, 2008

Monday-Ashley & James
Breakfast
Bacon, eggs, grits, milk
Lunch
Hot dogs and polish, chips, gatorade
Dinner
Chicken wings
Alfredo noodles
Green bean casserole
Kool-aid/lemonade

Tuesday-Andrianna
Breakfast
Cereal & milk
Lunch
Cheese sandwiches, ramen noodles, kool-aid
Dinner
Spaghetti
Salad
Corn bread
Kool-aid/grape

Wednesday-Tiffany
Breakfast
Malt-o-meal
Lunch
Turkey dogs, chips, kool-aid
Dinner
Beef stir fry
Rice, corn
Kool-aid/orange

Thursday-Jonathan
Breakfast
Banana bread, apple juice
Lunch
Hot pockets, salad, flavored water/berry
Dinner
Smothered chicken/gravy
Flavored noodles, corn, gatorade

Friday-Emily and Marcia
Breakfast
Toaster strudel, milk
Lunch
Sandwiches/Pbj, fruit cup, flavored water
Dinner
Turkey burgers
Pasta salad, white grape/cranberry

Saturday
Breakfast
Vegetable breakfast scramble, toast, orange juice
Lunch
Sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice
Dinner
BBQ country ribs
Cole slaw
Potato salad, cranberry/pomegranate

Sunday (November 30, 2008)
Breakfast
Malt-o-meal, toast, orange juice
Lunch
PB & J sandwiches, chocolate milk
Dinner
Thanksgiving left-over

Tiny Talk Tuesday

2008-11-25T13:09:00.007-05:00

I'm new to Tiny Talk Tuesday. My name is Tracy and I have Two toddlers James 2years, 10months old and Marcia 4years, 9months. I have seven children in all. All are a joy, but my
toddlers says the darnedest things. This is a picture of my two toddlers (by the way, that's chocolate on his face, and there's dad hiding in the background, and one of their older sisters, Andrianna.)

Today while I was a the computer James comes up to me and asks

James: mommy play nonny (real word sonic)

Mommy: no not now, maybe a little later

James: please play nonny

Mommy: no not now

James: (climbs in my lap, gives me a big Hug) mommy nonny please, (hug) please, (hug) please.
my heart melted.

Mommy: not now come back later mommy busy with puter ( his word real word computer)

James: (walks away with his arm folded) mommy mean

The joy of children, I love them all. James has his please and thanks you down to the tee, but only when it suits him.

Menu Plan Monday

2008-11-25T11:38:00.004-05:00

My menu is posted a day late. I was so busy on Sunday and Monday I just didn't have a chance to post. So here we go.

MENU for the Week of
November 24, 2008
Thanksgiving Week
Monday-Ashley & James
Breakfast
Eggs, French toast, mini pancakes
Lunch
Sandwich, chips, Gatorade
Dinner
Wing dings
Rice, salad
Black cherry kool-aid

Tuesday-Andrianna
Breakfast
Cereal & milk
Lunch
Sandwiches, French fries
Dinner
Pork chops
Potato salad
Green beans
Kool-aid/strawberry lemonade

Wednesday-Tiffany
Breakfast
Oatmeal, toast, orange juice
Lunch
Sandwiches, pickles, kool-aid
Dinner
Chicken stir fry
Noodles
Kool-aid, Grape

Thursday-Jonathan
THANKSGIVING
Breakfast
Waffles, chocolate milk
Lunch
Fruit, water
Dinner
Thanksgiving dinner

Friday-Emily and Marcia
Breakfast
Cereal & milk
Lunch
Hot dogs, potato chips, green tea
Dinner
Leftovers from Thanksgiving

Saturday
Breakfast
Bacon, eggs, ham, grits, pancakes
Lunch
Pizza, salad, fruit cup, flavored water
Dinner
Leftovers from Thanksgiving

Sunday (November 23, 2008)
Breakfast
Cereal & milk
Lunch
Lunch meat and crackers, apple juice
Dinner
Roasted Chicken
Cheese & bacon flavored potatoes
Corn-on-cob

Menu Plan Monday

2008-11-17T00:57:00.003-05:00

MENU for the Week of
November 17, 2008

Monday-Ashley & James
Knight’s Birthday
Breakfast
Cereal & milk
Lunch
Open tacos
Dinner
Meat loaf
Mashed potatoes and gravy
Spaghetti, corn
White cake

Tuesday-Andrianna
Breakfast
French toast, orange juice
Lunch
Crackers, cheese & meat
Dinner
Hamburgers
Potato salad
French fries
Salad
Kool-aid

Wednesday-Tiffany
Breakfast
Oatmeal, waffles, chocolate milk
Lunch
Sandwiches, pickles, flavored water
Dinner
Steak, mashed potatoes
Corn, Rolls
Tropical punch/kool-aid

Thursday-Jonathan
Breakfast
Bacon, pancakes, grits, milk
Lunch
Tuna sandwiches, chips
Dinner
BBQ chicken wings
Cole slaw, Potato salad
Soda

Friday-Emily & Marcia
Breakfast
Malt-o-meal, bagels w/cream cheese, chocolate milk
Lunch
Ravalli and salad, veggie juice
Dinner
Spaghetti w/Italian sausage
Salad, Bread sticks

Saturday
Breakfast
Hot cereal & milk
Lunch
Grilled turkey dogs, fries, flavored water
Dinner
Grilled chicken, corn-on-cob
Cole slaw

Sunday (November 16, 2008)
Breakfast
Egg sandwiches & milk
Lunch
Peanut butter & crackers
Dinner
Baked chicken breast
Rice, greens
Punch

Menu for the week of November 10, 2008

2008-11-10T16:14:00.004-05:00

Monday-Ashley and James
Breakfast
Bagel, yogurt, orange juice
Lunch
Spaghetti, salad, left-over steaks, burgers
Dinner
Pork chops, baked potatoes
Salad, asparagus

Tuesday-Andrianna
Breakfast
Pancakes & sausage, chocolate milk
Lunch
Cheese sandwiches & noodle soup
Dinner
Baked chicken
Macaroni & cheese
Sweet peas and carrots

Wednesday-Tiffany
Breakfast
Oatmeal & toast
Lunch
Pizza burgers, salad
Dinner
Smothered steak
Roasted potatoes
Sweet peas and carrots

Thursday-Jonathan
Breakfast
Bacon, eggs, chocolate milk
Lunch
Chicken nuggets, French fries, water
Dinner
Homemade pizza
Veggies

Friday-Emily & Marcia
Breakfast
Cereal, bagel, Orange juice
Lunch
Mini pizzas, punch, fruit
Dinner
Meat loaf, mashed potatoes
Salad, Raspberry tea/milk

Saturday
Breakfast
Vegetable breakfast scramble, Orange juice
Lunch
Hot dogs, chips, water
Dinner
Pasta bake
Toasted French bread
Steamed broccoli and carrots

How much is too much

2008-11-07T23:47:00.006-05:00

Just this past Saturday, November 1, I took on too much. You see, we don't do Halloween, so we decide to have a Harvest Festival for the children at church, me forgetting I had to do a baby shower the same day. I was exhausted.

I got up around 6:00a.m. Saturday morning, did my meditation and read my scripture. Then I had to go to the store and pick up the rest of the supplies for the Harvest Festival. Went to the festival, had lots of Fun, Fun, Fun, Fun. Finished at 1:30p.m., and then I had to get everything ready for the baby shower at 3:00 p.m., games, gifts, and some of the food. Got to the shower and had a lot of fun. Wrapped it up around 6:45 p.m., sent everyone home and cleaned up. I didn't have to do much because it was at Comfort Suites, one of their conference rooms, so I didn't have to stack chairs or tables, thank God. I went home around 7:30p.m.

Came home to a house full of sugar - high children, I was so tired. I had to spend quality time with them. I think I finally went to bed around 2:00a.m., I'm not sure. I had to spend some time with My Knight, so we sat up and talked a little because I hadn't seen him all day.

We need to take time and realize that we can not do it all. WOMEN. We are extraordinary beings, that's the way God designed us, but he gives us wisdom to know when too much is too much. So we have to consider that we are super wives, mothers, friends, co-workers and so on, but we have our limits. We need to use what God gave us and take care of ourselves. That's why I'm going to do as the song says, One Day at a Time, and find my secret place in God. He will give me the peace I need to continue each day in harmony.

Potty Training 107

2008-10-30T23:24:00.006-04:00

Have you ever come to the conclusion that you have reached your limit with potty training? Well, I think I have.
My last baby -a joy- is going through the routine of potty training. He a stubborn, unreasonable, smart, adorable little boy. At times I just want to go for him. But the issue is that he just wants to stay in that unreal form of underwear, called pull-ups. This boy has the nerve to ask for it by name. "Pull-up, mommy." He let's me know when he has to go, but when we get there, he just sits, for minutes on end, nothing, then his reply is "Done, flush!", and all I can do is say "Yes flush, and let's wash your hands." My goodness, he didn't even do anything. And on occasion he will let me know that he made a "poopy", after the fact that, the poopy is in the pull-up. Then he has the nerve to go get another pull-up and says, "Change! I poopy." My goodness, the boy is 33 months old. And all his other siblings, potty trainers #101-#106, were potty trained by the age of 28 months.
I'm thinking about putting him on a schedule, taking him to the toilet every two hours, with the help of his father. I think by us working together, we can get the job done before he turns three.
My schedule: Nothing to drink after 8p.m.
Take him to the potty before bed, 8:30p.m.
Around 10:30p.m., check to see if pull-up is dry. If dry, take him to the potty.
8:30a.m. Take him to the potty.
10:30a.m. Take him to the potty.
12:30p.m. Take him to the potty...
...and so on, and so forth, every two hours until bedtime.
Seems reasonable enough, but who can follow a schedule to a "T" but Martha Stewart?
And I'm not Martha Stewart, so I'm just going to work with him, with the help of his dad and big brother. With God's help, we will accomplish our mission.

Marital Test

2008-10-22T18:35:00.003-04:00

I love quizzes and I came across this one when looking through Stitchy Witchy's blog.

105

As a 1930s wife, I am
Very Superior

Click here to take the test!

Schedules

2008-10-16T22:19:00.004-04:00

I'm one for getting things done, and when they don't get done I get so ~~stressed~~ (not) I have gotten better with arranging my schedule.
I remember when I just had three blessings I was the queen of organization, every thing was in it's rightful place, then number 4,5,6 and then oh so #7. The stress hit the roof, I nurse them all, so when you talk about sleep forget about it, I think was was running on adrenaline for all 7. I thank God I had the energy and the love to care for them.
So back to my schedules I have to do thing in a order that helps me get through the day.

I wake up at 5:00 a.m. some morning its at 4:25 a.m. I think my body is still on nursing mode, cause at times I still wake up every two to three hours
Hour of Prayer
Read my two scriptures for the day, Proverbs 3:5,6 and Philippians 4:13
Check on oldest daughter to see if she needs help with any thing
Go to work on my schedule

Things that I need and like to get done today October 16, 2008
Clean bathroom and mop floor
Clean and polish furniture
Clean our (knight and I) room, clean and polish furniture
Change bedding in our room, fabric fresh mattress and floor
Vacuum all rooms and dust
Wipe down walls, with the help of children every other week
Wash and fold three loads of clothes
Wash Jon and James’ hair
Clean yard and every other week spray clean outside windows
Help cook dinner, Jon washes dinner dishes, supervise by mom
Clean kitchen, change garbage bag if needed
Mop kitchen floor
Read my Bible and Meditate

This is a copy of my Daily list of Duties

Monday
Clean bathroom and mop floor
Vacuum kid’s floor and fabric fresh carpet
Wash windows, wipe windowpanes
Change bedding in all the kid’s room
Change bedding in our (knight & I) room
Vacuum and fabric fresh all mattress
Vacuum all other carpeted rooms and dust furniture
Wash three loads of clothes-fold and put away
Wash and trim Emmert’s and the boy’s hair
Help with dinner, Ashley cooks dinner, washes dinner dishes
Clean kitchen, change garbage bag if needed
Mop kitchen floor
Read my bible and Meditate

Tuesday
Take out trash
Clean bathroom and mop floor
Vacuum all rooms and dust corners of ceiling
Help children with there chores, supervise double check to be sure it’s clean
Wash works uniforms-iron and fold put away
Set out clothes for Church service, Prayer and bible class
Supervise by mom Andrianna help mom cook dinner, help washes dinner dishes
Clean kitchen, change garbage bag if needed
Mop kitchen floor
Read my Bible and Meditate

Wednesday
Clean bathroom and mop floor
Vacuum and fabric fresh sofa, love seat and chaise
Vacuum all rooms and dust
Wash/braid Andrianna, Emily, and Marcia’s hair
Clean out refrigerator and stove (inside and under hood)
Wash and fold three loads of clothes
Help cook dinner, Tiffany cooks dinner and washes dinner dishes
Clean kitchen, change garbage bag if needed
Mop kitchen floor
Read my Bible and Meditate

Thursday
Clean bathroom and mop floor
Clean and polish furniture
Clean our (knight and I) room, clean and polish furniture
Change bedding in our room, fabric fresh mattress and floor
Vacuum all rooms and dust
Wipe down walls, with the help of children every other week
Wash and fold three loads of clothes
Wash Jon and James’ hair
Clean yard and every other week spray clean outside windows
Help cook dinner, Jon washes dinner dishes, supervise by mom
Clean kitchen, change garbage bag if needed
Mop kitchen floor
Read my Bible and Meditate

Friday
Clean bathroom and mop floor
Wipe, dust, clean ceiling fans and blinds
Wash Ashley and Tiffany’s hair every other week
Supervise by mom, Cook dinner with Emily and Marcia and wash dinner dishes
Clean kitchen, change garbage bag if needed
Mop kitchen floor
Get children’s clothes set out for Church service
Read my Bible and Meditate

Saturday
Cook big breakfast (or go out for breakfast)
Write up menu for following week
Set up budget for the week
Go over lesson plan for the following week
Relax and have fun with the children
Set out clothes for Sunday service
Cook Sunday’s dinner
Clean kitchen, change garbage bag if needed
Read my Bible and study Sunday school lesson MEDITATE

A woman's job is never done, and loving every bit of it. I love being an at home mom and wife, like the movie "It's a Wonder Life". God Bless

The Time Goes By Fast

2008-10-13T23:22:00.005-04:00

Today, I woke up kind of late and I notice not one child was up ready for school so I marked everyone tardy.
I left a letter stating that I was going to the store, and I wanted everyone life studies (chore) done. So I'm at the store not realizing what day it is, I see all these children, I'm wondering WOW! more families are homeschooling their children.
I got what I needed, and went back home still unaware what is today . So I cooked breakfast, got my 8 year old ready to go to the doctor for her well check up. Got to the doctor, got in the room quicker then usual, she past with flying colors, all test were great she was in great health.
We got in the car went home had lunch, getting ready for class, then my pastor came by and we were talking that lasted about 25-30 min, then my mom came by to get her blood pressure check, it was great.
So with all this going on I still didn't know what today was until around 2:30 p.m. No mail, children out of school, OH! it's Columbus Day, my 16 year old was saying mom that's what I was trying to tell you that we weren't tardy it's a Federal holiday, Thanks I went all day wondering why nothing was going my way, I didn't check the calendar. I'm thinking I had another week before Columbus day, time goes by so fast.

Hello Again!

2008-10-11T20:43:00.004-04:00

I'm been away for a while, because of all the issues (drama) that has been going on in my life. But God is so AWESOME He's helping me the the crisis, and challenges that as been goin on in my life.
My TEEN has been on my back about driving, so I've been trying to teach her the best that I can. In our State, homeschooler parents can't teach without being a Drivers Ed certified teacher; in other words a paid Drivers Ed teacher. We have facilities, likes Sears, Bing's, and other but that's a $300.00 whop. So I'm eagerly trying to save some money so she can take the classes.
I really don't mind, though, because she is a very responsible, obedient child. "She deserves $10,000,000 for all her hard work, which will pay off in the end (she's writing a book! Yay! And it's comin' along great! Yay!)." My daughter wrote the line within the quotation marks. TEENS!!!
Haaahhh! Love her though.
Well I'll be back soon with my Homeschool schedule, it's kind of challenging this year I'm teaching my four year old, so that leaves my two year old along with his stuff. The grades I'm teaching this year is 11th/12th, she determined to graduate in 2009, a 7th, 5th, 3rd, and 1st, along with my preschooler, whew! My day starts at 5:30 a.m. the blessings 6:00 a.m. My Knight 8:00 a.m. most mornings. Post you soon.

Power of the TONGUE

2007-12-18T23:09:00.000-05:00

Being a woman God has given us a special calling and that is to be a help to our husband and children in the time of need. That's where the power of the TONGUE could build or destroy.
As women we have to be careful how and when we speak. At times we speak without thinking about the outcome after the words are spoken.
Tonight my husband was feeling a little down, instead of doing what he ask, and that was to pray for him, I spoke before I even new it. It silence him and me, the tongue kicked in and UH OH, I spoke to soon.
My Knight went upstairs to our Throne room and the opportunity to pray was at hand and I got right on it.
The POWER of Prayer, it's a very important key in my house hold, it help solve a lot of problems and it gives you peace, meditation is a great gift. After about 15 Min's the Knight came down a different man smiling, showing affection and said I love you, yes I love you after the slip of the tongue.
He's a great man and I love him with all my heart, That's my Knight.
So women be careful how we use the tongue it can be a help and also a burden, so we should use out God given gift, wisdom. God bless and have a Merry Christmas.

Christmas Meme

2007-12-12T15:09:00.000-05:00

I pick this Meme up from another blogger over at In Beauty and In Grace, great blog.

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper, it is just more fun than just putting the gifts in bags

2. Real or artificial tree? Artificial, I tried real to much work with 7lings

3. When do you put up the tree? The day after Thanksgiving

4. When do you take the tree down? A few days after the first of the year

5. Do you like eggnog? I don't know never tasted it

6. Favorite gift received as a child? A baby alive

7. Do you have a nativity scene? No, not yet

8. Hardest person to buy for? My first lady, our Pastor's wife

9. Easiest person to buy for? My baby boy, he's two

10. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? I haven't received anything I didn't want yet

11. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail, to me it's more personal

12. Favorite Christmas Movie? It's a wonderful life, White Christmas

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? I try to start in December Hahaha I like last minute shopping, but I didn't this year, very low on funds

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yes, once

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Christmas cookies

16. Clear lights or colored on the tree? Colored lights

17. Favorite Christmas song? I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, I love the snow, let it snow, let it snow Yeah!

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Stay home

19. Can you name all of Santa’s reindeer? Yes

20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Star

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or Christmas morning? Christmas morning

22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? Nothing to me, it's the most wonderful time of the year, even without money

23. Do you decorate your tree in any specific theme or color? No, since we have the 7ling we throw a little of everything on the tree

24. What do/did you leave for Santa? No, the 7ling know that Christmas is all about Christ.

Giving Thanks- Thanksgiving

2007-11-26T11:20:00.000-05:00

What is Thanksgiving in my opinion is the giving of thanks to God for all He has done. We give him the glory daily, but I feel this day was set aside for all to give thanks with family and friends. We are all a big family in the sight of God. So Happy thanksgiving to all, a few days later and God bless you all.
This is a glimpse of my day on Thanksgiving. I was up the night before until 3:30 a.m. Woke up Thanksgiving day at 7:15 a.m. a very long and beautiful day.

Thanksgiving Cooking Schedule
Thursday, November 22, 2007
WAKE UP KNIGHT AT 11:00 AM
Meats
1. Whole fryer in oven at 7:45 a.m. needs to cook 1hr and 55mins - need to be taken out at 9:40 a.m.
2. Ham is done at 1:55 a.m. this morning
3. Ribs are seasoned and ready to go on grill at 12:00 noon
4. Turkey breast is seasoned and was put in oven at 7:45 a.m. needs to cook for 1hr and 35mins – need to be taken out at 9:20 a.m.
5. Need to take to Knight about roast still sort of frozen
Sides
1. Greens are done at 8:30 a.m.
2. Dressing ingredients are cooking now 8:25 a.m. let cook for an hour 9:25 a.m. check to of chicken is tender
3. Cook corn bread for dressing 9:10 a.m. put dressing in oven at 11:25 a.m.
4. Cook pasta for the macaroni and cheese at 12:00 noon but in oven at 12:25 p.m.
5. Cut up potatoes for potato salad 9:00 a.m. put on stove at 9:30 a.m. put the salad together with all ingredients

6. Cut up sweet potatoes for candied yams, put on stove at 2:00 p.m.

7. Cook pasta for spaghetti at 1:30 p.m. cook hamburger and sauce at same time

8. Cut and cook potatoes for homemade mashed potatoes at 2:15 p.m.

9. Put corn-on-cob on stove at 2:00 p.m.

10. Prepare green bean casserole at 2:25 p.m.

11. Make homemade coleslaw 2:30 p.m.

12. Make corn bread baked at 1:45 p.m., hot water corn bread also on top of stove, put rolls in oven and croissants roll
Desserts
1. Cheese cake- make at 11:30 a.m.

2. White cake- make at 12:15 p.m.

3. Banana pudding- make at 10:30 a.m.

4. Chocolate cake- make at 1:15 p.m.

5. Lemon pie – make at

6. Krispy treats – make at 12:00 noon
Bread

1. Corn bread- baked

1. Rolls- warm

2. Corn bread- stove top

DINNER DONE AT 3:00 P.M.

Sit down for Thanksgiving dinner at 4:30 p.m.

Redesign of blog

2007-11-26T11:13:00.000-05:00

I've decided to change the design of my blog. I think it its very nice. I was trying to go with something more easily to keep up and in order. With the other design I had to do a lot of maintence, to me it was just not center right. I'm very please with this design. God bless.

MEME

2007-11-14T08:12:00.000-05:00

MEME
1. What kind of soap is in your bathtub right now? Dove, nutrium cream oil

2. Do you have any watermelon in your refrigerator? No

3. What would you change about your living room? Carpet

4. Are the dishes in your dishwasher clean or dirty? Don’t own a dishwasher

5. What is in your fridge? Milk, orange juice, eggs, condiment, yogurt, turkey bacon, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, etc

6. White or wheat bread? Whole grain white and wheat

7. What is on top of your refrigerator? My knight things, disastrous

8. What color or design is on your shower curtain? Don’t have a shower

9. How many plants are in your home? One

10. Is your bed made right now? Yes

11. Comet or Soft Scrub? Soft scrub

12. Is your closet organized? Somewhat, everything is in its place

13. Can you describe your flashlight? I have more than one, all colors

14. Do you drink out of glass or plastic most of the time at home? Glass

15. Do you have iced tea made in a pitcher right now? No

16. If you have a garage, is it cluttered? No

17. Curtains or blinds? Both

18. How many pillows do you sleep with? Three

19. Do you sleep with any lights on at night? No, no, no

20. How often do you vacuum? Everyday

21. Standard toothbrush or electric? Both

22. What color is your toothbrush? Standard, orange and white, Electric, Purple and white

23. Do you have a welcome mat on your front porch? No

24. What is in your oven right now? Nothing

25. Is there anything under your bed? No

26. Chore you hate doing the most? Washing dishes

27. What retro items are in your home? None

28. Do you have a separate room that you use as an office? No, not yet working on it

29. How many mirrors are in your home? Two, working on more

30. Do you have any hidden emergency money around your home? Yes

31. What color are your walls? Cream

32. Do you keep any kind of protection weapons in your home? No

33. What does your home smell like right now? Clean linen, glade plug-ins

34. Favorite candle scent? Clean linen

35. What kind of pickles (if any)? Kosher dill

36. What color is your favorite Bible? Burgundy

37. Ever been on your roof? No

38. Do you own a stereo? Yes

39. How many TVs do you have? Three, two working, one that’s actually used, plays videos and
DVD’s, but no satellite or cable.

40. How many house phones? Two

41. Do you have a housekeeper? Yes, the children

42. What style do you decorate in? Modern, contemporary, and country, a mixture of all

43. Do you like furniture in solid colors or prints? Solid

44. Is there a smoke detector in your home? Yes

45. In case of fire, what are the items in your house which you’d grab if you only could make one
quick trip? My children

OH NO! Dryer trouble.

2007-11-14T06:36:00.001-05:00

This morning I woke up to put my load of clothes in the washer, went to check on the clothes that were drying from last night and found that my dryer is not working properly. So I have a load of wet clothes. I'm going to have to go to the laundry house to dry my clothes. Today is library day so that's going to put us a little behind. I don't like going to the laundry house, but things happen and I'm just going to have to get my self together and go. I give you a update later about the dyer and the Library. God bless.

Crazy 8's

2007-11-13T08:21:00.000-05:00

Crazy 8’s
8 things I'm passionate about

God, He is AWESOME
My knight
My children, my blessings
True friendship
Homeschooling
Reading, a passion of mine
A clean and fresh smelling home
Learning a new word daily

8 things I say often

God is Awesome!
I love you
Put the toys back when your finish
Brush your teeth
Stop! No! My toddler he’s 22 months
Did you read today?
Great job
Can I help?

8 books I've read recently

My Bible, daily
Power of a Praying Wife
Every Woman's Battle
The Organized Homeschooler
Life Lessons for Busy Moms
A Busy Woman’s Guide to Prayer
The Prayer that Changes Everything
The Confident Woman, Joyce Meyer

8 things I want to do before I die...

Go to Paris, a dream of mine since youth
Learn to play the violin
Take my children to Disneyland and World
Go to Hawaii with my Knight
Go to a Spa retreat
Go skiing
Help find a solution to house all the homeless
To see my children grow up strong and confident

8 songs I can listen to over and over again, and probably have

Alone in His Presence, Cece Winans
And I, Kirk Franklin-Mary-Mary
Never Would Have Made It, Marvin Sapp
Praise Him in Advance, Marvin Sapp
Mercy Said No, Cece Winans
Indescribable, Chris Tomlin
He Reigns, Newsboys
Lean on Me, Crystal Lewis, Kirk Franklin

8 things that attract me to my friends

Loyalty
Honesty
A love of God
Confidence in themselves
Holy, Holy, Holy
The love of life
I enjoy being around them
Humor, Godly humor

8 things I learned in the last year

How to connect to God on all levels
Patience, Patience and more Patience
To be appreciative of what you have
How to take time for myself
How to talk to my Teenager
Only God can get you through hardship
How to receive with Thanksgiving, I’m a giver
Peace, less stress, learned to just relax

I got this off of - A day in the life of....site
Fun, makes you think about how your life is

My Knight has returned

2007-11-13T06:29:00.000-05:00

It has been one week from today that my knight returned home. I was very excited when he walk through that door. That was the first time in twelve years we've been apart so I had a lot of making up to do. I thought maybe I start blogging in the morning during my 30 min widow of me time. So look for me at least every other day if not everyday. God Bless.

My Blessings

2007-10-30T00:38:00.000-04:00

These are my blessing

Gifts from God

Menu for the week of October 28

2007-10-30T00:04:00.000-04:00

MENU for the week of
October 28, 2007
Sunday
Breakfast
Cereal and milk
Lunch
Pizza puff pockets, punch
Dinner
Cavatini
Garlic bread
Corn
Kool-aid

Monday-Ashley
Breakfast
Grits, links, eggs, toast, grape juice
Lunch
Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches
Dinner
Chicken tender strips
French fries
Corn, kool-aid

Tuesday-Andrianna
Breakfast
Cereal & milk, toast, orange juice
Lunch
Turkey dogs, sun chips, milk
Dinner
Smothered steak
Rice & gravy
Mixed vegetables

Wednesday-Tiffany
Breakfast
Malt-o-meal, toast, milk
Lunch
Macaroni & cheese, salad, apple juice
Dinner
Grilled chops
Smothered cabbage
Corn bread, corn, kool-aid

Thursday-Jonathan
Breakfast
Oatmeal, fruit cup, milk
Lunch
Cheese sandwiches, noodles
Dinner
Baked chicken legs
Potatoes salad
Sweet peas, kool-aid

Friday-Emily and Marcia
Breakfast
Turkey links, French toast, water
Lunch
Pizza burgers, fries, kool-aid
Dinner
Spaghetti & meatballs
Salad, garlic bread
Kool-aid

Saturday-My Knight-Dinner only
Breakfast
Bob Evans Restaurant
Lunch
Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, chocolate milk
Dinner
Sub sandwiches
Baked chips
Berry flavored water

We miss you Daddy, and God bless you on you trip.

Love your blessings and the Love of your Life.

You are in our prayers.

New to the world of blogging

2007-10-28T22:36:00.000-04:00

Well, blogging is very new to me. At times I don't know what to write. But as time goes on I will master it. I love reading other blogger. It's very interesting to see and read about different things that goes on in the world. There are great people still out there. People that are very helpful. I see other blogs and wonder how did they do that, I'm referring to the video and pictures, and other nice things I've seen in other blogger blogs. I just want to thank all of the fellow blogger that visited my blog. I know it's not that exciting yet but it will be. We are family, God bless and I'll blog you tomorrow.

Three Days and Counting, Stuttgart, AR

2007-10-27T00:00:00.000-04:00

My husband is our Pastor personal driver, and this year he was chosen to take my Pastor and our First Lady to Stuttgart, AR. This is the first time in twelve years of marriage we've been apart. When he first left I was fine, it was Tuesday morning everything was going as usual, until that evening. That's when it started, the questions, Mom when is dad coming home, that was from my seven year old, then the next was the five year old, and the baby he is very irritable. He knew his Daddy wasn't home. This is day three and I'm still hanging on, I miss him so much. He's going to be gone until November 6, That's a long time. He's been calling me every day and night, so that's a help with the missing part. You know when God put two people together they become one, and that's the case with me and my Knight. But I believe this trip is going to bring the bond between us even closer. My blessings are still asking the same question when will Daddy be back and I tell them in a week, but actually it's a week and five days. Just keep us in your prays. God bless.

Menu for the week of October 7

2007-10-09T11:25:00.000-04:00

MENU for the week of
October 7, 2007
Sunday
Breakfast
Cereal & milk, orange juice
Lunch
Baked chicken and bread
Dinner
Turkey
Dressings, greens
Chicken spaghetti, macaroni & cheese
Punch

Monday-Ashley
Breakfast
PBJ sandwiches, fruit
Lunch
Fruit, Popcorn
Dinner
Baked chicken wings
Spaghetti
Dressing

Tuesday-Andrianna
Breakfast
Cereal and milk, grape juice
Lunch
Pizza, fruit cup, apple juice
Dinner
Chicken fajitas
Corn on cob
Kool-aid/strawberry lemonade

Wednesday-Tiffany
Breakfast
Oatmeal, toaster strudel, chocolate milk
Lunch
Ravioli, salad, water
Dinner
Smothered pork chops
Alfredo noodles
Steamed asparagus, cranberry juice

Thursday-Jonathan
Breakfast
Pancakes, eggs, chocolate milk
Lunch
Sub sandwiches, pickles, ruby red grapefruit juice
Dinner
BBQ wings
Potato salad
Steamed carrots, broccoli, cauliflower

Friday-Emily and Marcia
Breakfast
Turkey sausage, eggs, yogurt, orange juice
Lunch
Pizza bagels, carrots, sliced apples, lemonade
Dinner
Baked macaroni goulash
Mixed vegetables, Soda

Saturday-My Knight-Dinner only
Breakfast
Ham, sausage, bacon, eggs, grits, French toast
Lunch
Grilled hot dogs, baked chips, punch
Dinner
Lasagna, salad
Garlic bread, Cranberry/pomegranate juice

It is so much fun working with my blessing in the kitchen. The oldest girls help with prep,

getting everything in order to start cooking. I try during the summer to create quick meals. During the fall and winter season is when we do crock pot meals, and a lot of baking. I enjoy cooking, I have a few cookbooks, and on Saturdays, I take the time to look at the cooking hours on PBS. I try to have veggies with every meal.

New Recipe I come across when I was visiting Pioneer woman blog, Delicious!

Pioneer Woman Chicken Spaghetti

2 cups cooked chicken

2 cans Cream of Mushroom soup

2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese

1/4 cup finely diced green pepper

1/2 cup finely diced onion
1-4 oz jar diced pimentos, drained

3 cups dry spaghetti, broken into two inch pieces

2 cups reserved chicken broth from pot

1 teaspoon Lawry’s Seasoned Salt

1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper

Salt & Pepper to taste

1 additional cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Cook 1 cut up fryer and pick out the meat to make two cups. Cook spaghetti in same chicken broth until al dente. Do not overcook. When spaghetti is cooked, combine with remaining ingredients except additional 1 cup sharp cheddar. Place mixture in casserole pan and top with remaining sharp cheddar. Cover and freeze up to six months, cover and refrigerate up to two days, or bake immediately: 350 degrees for 45 minutes until bubbly.

(If the cheese on top starts to get too cooked, cover with foil).

Menu for the Week of September 30, 2007

2007-10-04T01:08:00.000-04:00

MENU for the week of
September 30, 2007
Sunday
Breakfast
Oatmeal, toast, orange juice
Lunch
PB & J sandwiches, chocolate milk
Dinner
Baked whole fryer
Dressing
Sweet peas & carrots

Monday-Ashley
Breakfast
Cereal & milk, muffins, orange juice
Lunch
Hot dogs and polish, chips, kool-aid
Dinner
Chicken tenders
Mashed potatoes
Sweet peas
Kool-aid/grape

Tuesday-Andrianna
Breakfast
Bacon, grits, eggs, chocolate milk
Lunch
Cheese sandwiches, ramen noodles, kool-aid
Dinner
Tuna sandwiches
Potatoes
Green beans
Kool-aid/lemonade pink

Wednesday-Tiffany
Breakfast
Cereal & milk
Lunch
BBQ boneless wings, gizzards, French fries, kool-aid
Dinner
Smothered steak
Homemade mashed potatoes, corn
Kool-aid/orange

Thursday-Jonathan
Breakfast
Instant breakfast, orange juice
Lunch
Hot pockets, salad, flavored water/berry
Dinner
Pork chops
Flavored noodles
Green beans, Soda

Friday-Emily and Marcia
Breakfast
Sausage patties, toaster strudel, milk
Lunch
Sandwiches/Pbj, fruit cup, flavored water
Dinner
Tacos and taco salad
Kool-aid/blue raspberry

Saturday-My Knight-Dinner only
Breakfast
Bacon, sausage, grits, French toast, potatoes, O.J.
Lunch
Pizza, salad, fresh fruit, juice
Dinner
BBQ
Cole slaw
Potato salad, Soda

I give each blessing a day to work with me in the kitchen.

Library Day

2007-10-03T23:34:00.000-04:00

The day started off great, the children got up, did their first assignment, life studies(chores). Got dress, fix breakfast and ate. We brush our teeth, we were on our way, until the knight awoken, he got dress and ask me if I could ride with him to the store. Throw my time off.

Today is library day we go to the library every Wednesday. This week the librarian stated story time and it started at 10:00a.m., so that meant we had to be there at 9:30am. Didn't make it, my knight didn't get me back until 9:45, we didn't reach the library until 10:00a.m. It all went well, it just threw my whole day off . We didn't leave the library until 12:30, we were suppose to be gone at 12:00. I love my life, it's one adventure after another. Let me get to the point, the library is part of our curriculum, reading is very important in our household. If you can read knowledge will follow. I let each blessing pick out six books, then I pick out two that I want them to read.

We're studying Maya Angelou for the next to weeks. My older blessings are reading books she wrote and giving their input about the book in their open journals, also their reading about her life as a poet. The next group is learning one of her poems, and the youngest group I'm reading her biography to them. Geography, we're learning about Japan. Math, 10th grader pre-algebra, 6th grader multiplications, 4th grader money and measurements, 2nd grader double digit subtraction, my kindergarten single digit addition, my pre-preschooler numbers. Read, Read, Read, Read that's what were doing in reading. Science were finishing our studies on plants and getting ready to start on the weather-Tornadoes. Art, all fall creations, from colorful leaves to pumpkins. Spelling each level to whom is required. Grammar/language art, we're all working on Nouns. So that's what were working on this week. God bless.

Oh My! Saturday morning

2007-09-29T22:05:00.000-04:00

I woke up around 6:30 ready to go, and I couldn't I had to lay back down just a few more moments, it helped. I got up to get things going, because Saturday is my day for me to get ready for the next week. I get my menu together, log grades for class, write up the budget for that week, and etc. But this Saturday I had to get the children ready for a birthday party. The party didn't start until three, but with seven and my Saturday's being my plan day it was chaotic. Thank God we made it I'm tried but the children had a great time. I didn't get to get any of my duties done but it's OK. Tomorrow after bible class I'll get it done. God bless all of you and keep him first in your life. BLESSED752.

Back in the game.

2007-09-26T23:19:00.000-04:00

I've been away from my blog post, trying to get the family back on track. Mission accomplished. We started class Monday morning with prayer. I have each of the children memorize a chapter of choice, with mom's help. The day started early morning for me, that's my mommy time. I read or whatever I want to do. That time begins at 6:00 a.m. Around 7:00, I start to get each person up in 30 minute time spots, that gives me one on one time with each of my little blessings. First course-chores, each person along with partner freshen their chore. Next math, following with grammar and so on. I don't spend all day in class we're usually done by 1:00 p.m. Give or take a few minutes. Well next time I'll give you a peek at my schedule. So I'm going to end with a grand farewell. God bless you all.

My father is with Jesus

2007-09-18T18:44:00.000-04:00

This Sunday, we received a call from my brother-in-law, stating that we needed to come to the hospital. My father (in-law) was rushed to the ER. When we got there, He was already gone, God had entered the room, and took him home. The peace of God was upon his face. God is Awesome. When your heart weighs heavy, God is there to give you peace, and uplift your spirit in the time of trouble. As we go through life, we must reflect from the Almighty God, and realize that He's the only one who can give us peace.

My little blessings and a knight

2007-09-14T19:00:00.000-04:00

As the day was coming to an end, all my treasures surround me and showed me how blessed I am. I give all the glory to the Lord, for allowing me to nurture my most valued treasures. God is Awesome. My knight is a loving and gentle man and I love him with all my heart.