Monday, again!?!?!?

So I laid in bed forever this morning!! It was so nice and so relaxing!! T had to go to work, but the kids and I stayed home and vegged all day!! I worked almost the whole day on my Christmas album. The kids played video games. Watched TV and played. They were all kind of whiny and bitchy though - especially C!!

Whiny C!!!

Daddy didn't get home till late because the roads between S and home were so bad! It snowed a little here but nothing big! We were in bed by like 9:30PM and I was out like a light!!!

Monday...we meet again!!!

Today was an absolutely gloriously lazy day!! I did nothing all day but play on the computer and read my book!! I didn't even get out of my jammies - and neither did C!! I did have to go out at 4PM to pick R up from Spirit Band, but that was it and all I really did was wait in my nice warm van!! I made Chicken, mashed potatoes, noodles and beans for dinner. Then it was more reading!!! For some reason though I was super tired and next thing I know I woke in my bed in the pitch black with my glasses still on my face!!! Hahaha!!

Happy Monday!!!

Not!! Bleck, another week started and we started it in our usual way!! Early!!! Lots of breakfast and lunches packed for everyone (PB&J, apple slices with cookie dough dip, mini pumpkin muffins and apple sauce)!! We got the kids on the bus and then C and I had to get S to the hospital for her barium swallow by 9AM. We waited for a bit and then it only took about 30 minutes, we had her back at school by 9:45AM.

Momma and C bored waiting for S!!

We came home then for a few minutes to see daddy (he was taking the morning off because he had to go to lunch with G at school) and then we headed to the library for story time. We learned about the letter "A" today and did a cute little (simple) craft.

He played on the computers a bit and with the kitchen stuff a bit and then we ran to Michael's, where I bought NOTHING!!! Hahaha!! Then it was home for lunch!!

Daddy sent me pictures of G-man from lunch!!

Lunch with dad at school!!

I climbed into bed about 1PM to read and the next thing I know I was sleeping!!! I think something woke me up just before R got home at 3PM. Then I got the boys off the bus at 4PM and headed to the high school to pick up S from band practice. Quick stop at Bilo to get corn muffin mix and then home to make dinner: Chicken Noodle veggie soup and corn muffins.

I helped R with her dishes after dinner and then started getting the boys in the shower at 7PM. Daddy got home at about 7:30PM and I warmed up dinner for him and he ate. Got the boys in bed at 8PM and then made up my grocery list for tomorrow and then I made granola bars (cinnamon oatmeal raisin) and there honey cinnamon snack crackers!! Then it was into bed with my book!!

Another Monday morning!!

I was so very grump when my alarm went off at 6AM, my bed was so cozy and I didn't want to get up! But I did and Hubby made the girls egg sandwiches while I packed lunches (bagels w/ pumpkin spice cream cheese, cheese crackers, peaches and white chocolate pudding).  We went back to bed of course but the boys were up and at 'em bright and early!! So we started the morning routine all over again!! Got even one out the door and I was gonna go walk but then C wanted to play his DS for a bit so I was going to go watch some TV in my room. It was so cold though (because of the fan and the windows open) that I crawled under the Brown's blanket and then I didn't want to move!!! Hahaha!! C however roused me at about 10AM and wanted to go to the library (finally) so off we went!! We were there till almost 11:30AM. Listened to the stories, sang some songs and then C made 3 crafts with the letters "B, R & P". On the way home T called and said that S had text him and that she wanted me to call the doctors - it hurts her throat every time she swallows. So I came home and called the doctors and they got her in for 2PM, called the school to let them know I was picking her up, text her to let her know I was picking her up and then got C some lunch. We headed out the door at little after 1, picked up S and then headed to B'ville. Kaite was stumped and could figure out what it might be so she ordered some x-rays (strep test was negative). Down we went to the lab and waited for those. Then headed home and got here at about 3PM. I messes around getting caught up on laundry and cleaning my office/desk. Got a call from Katie and the x-ray didn't show anything so she wants to send her to an ENT, one of the office girls is working on getting us in tomorrow and they will call us and let us know what is going on!! Finally started dinner at 5PM, made the best beef barley soup ever!! Served it with a side of home made butter drop biscuits!! All the kids loved it (well C kind of liked the meat). I helped S with her dishes and started the pizza rolls for tomorrows lunches. Then it was time to start baths and bed routines!! Daddy came sailing in about 7:30PM. After the kids were in bed I finished up the pizza rolls (they were a pain in the ass, I forgot the cheese in half of them!!) and only one pan turned out but they have a good flavor! T and I spent the evening watching Gatsby - it was stupid!! Finally it was bedtime at 11:30PM

Another Monday!!

Ugh alarm went off at 6AM and it was terrible!!! Hahaha!! I packed the kids lunch while daddy made waffles for breakfast. Then we headed back to bed for a bit! The boys got up and it was go, go, go till they got on the bus!! Then C and I headed to the track for a walk. Then the library where we were just in time for Story Time. They C got to color a little and then have a cookie snack. Then we headed to Michael's to get some baggies. Came home and had lunch. Then I started making donuts for G's snack, like 4 dozen homemade apple donuts!!! They were a pain in the butt!!! Had to get L and G off the bus and then rush right out to get S from the high school! Home to make dinner, hot dogs and fries. My stamping material came today and finally after dinner I got to play with it a bit!! The boys played outside till I called them in at 7:40pm. I gave everyone quick showers/baths and then daddy got home at 8PM, right in time to help me put them to bed!! Then I had to run out to the store and get baggies for the donuts since the ones I got at Michael's sucked!!! It was a long day!!!

Here is the recipe I used for the donuts: Baked Caramel Apples

• 1 1/4 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 medium apples, peeled & shredded
• 1 1/2 cup chewy caramel candies
• 1 tablespoon whole milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray donut pans with cooking spray & set aside. Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Whisk in oil and vanilla. Stir into the flour mixture until just combined; stir in the apples. Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pans until almost full. Baked until golden and a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out dry. It takes about 15-20 minutes. (Mind ended up taking 18)
In a small, microwaveable bowl, combine the caramel and milk. Microwave for 1 minute at medium power. then stir; repeat in 30 second intervals until melted and smooth. If making small donuts, dip them directly into the caramel. For larger donuts, spoon caramel topping on top!

I didn't do the caramel, I mean their kindergarteners and I figured G's teacher would kill me!!! Hahaha!! I also subbed coconut oil and I hated it!!