Blogging Again

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

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

~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

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

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

~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

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.