My Mom never told me about these times.....and leftovers

So originally my post was going to be about my leftover achievement....then Cat decided to make her mark for the day...so I will write about both.

Yesterday I had N pick up one of the rotisserie chickens from Sam's club. So for last night's dinner we had chicken, mashed potatoes, corn and biscuits. Then for lunch today, N had a cold chicken sandwich and for dinner he had the same thing we had last night, part 2. Then today when I got home, for dinner, I took the mashed potatoes, corn, chicken, herbs, 1 egg, mixed all that, made them into patties, rolled them in bread crumbs and fried em. That recipe made 5 patties, enough for N to have 2 for lunch tomorrow. So from one chicken, we got 2 dinners and 2 lunches! I was all happy housewife/Betty Crocker proud of myself. Until, I was cooking said patties and saw this on the refrigerator.....

Mercy...this child, I tell you what.

So we have Cat's bday celebration (Chuck E Cheese), present (Bike) done, N's bday is still a work in progress, but our anniversary dinner and B&B have been decided and reserved! (Now, I am off to shower....apparently some members of the household believe it's been awhile)

Until Next Time,

NY

So, you know those people that you laugh at because they are running towards their plane? You are thinking, man they need to plan better to get here on time...yep that was us. The shuttle took forever to get us to the airport from the parking lot, so we cut it close. We checked in with 3 minutes to spare.

By the time we had run to the gate (got my workout!), the plane was delayed an hour; all that running for nothin! We got to NY late Friday night, went to the hotel, walked around and came back to the hotel and hung out in the restauarant. Saturday morning, I introduced A to Canal Street shopping and my first Subway ride; and then we waited in line for Broadway tickets. Some shows sell the tickets the day of for 30 to 50% off; you just have to wait in the freezing cold for them! We were able to score tickets to Chicago; went to dinner and the show, but A wasn't feeling well and went back to the hotel and I finished the show by myself.

Sunday was supposed to be our sightseeing day; but we ended up catching an earlier flight because she was still sick. I am bummed we didn't get to finish our trip; but had fun shopping and at the show. N and the kids survived (as well as the house!), so that means I can go on more trips...right???

I have a midterm this week and I am planning N and my's 10 year anniversary, his bday and Cats birthday..March is a busy month!

Until Next time,

Leaving on a jet plane

House is clean (for now), meals are planned, basketball uniform hung and ready to go....time for mamma to get out of here!

I'm going to NY for the weekend to post celebrate A's birthday...full report when I get back!

I get to use my cool new bag for the first time! Mine is brown and pink though...too funny A has the same one in black and cream!

Funny

I wanted to post something...so here's a picture that made me laugh

see more pwn and owned pictures

Until Next time,

Haircut

So...Cat was treated to a haircut today, courtesy of lice...oh, the dreaded lice. When I figured it out after a couple of days of her scratching her hair so much she looked like Cousin It, I almost cried. Flashback...... to my Senior year in high school...2 weeks until Prom, I was flying my then on again, off again boyfriend (now husband) that was my prom date in and could not believe the timing. It was the worst! My poor Mom, I probably took 5 years off her life that day. She had to go through 5 peoples heads looking for those pesky things.

So, luckily I think we caught it early enough; it was not too bad. 12 loads of laundry later, 15 Rid Applications, 1 haircut, I think she will be ok. Luckily, we talked to the school nurse and she can return to school tomorrow. That's the part Cat was so upset about; she is in the running for the Perfect Attendance trophy and did not want to blow it.

Fun Fact about lice....those buggers can hold their breath in the water!

Here's to a better tomorrow with less laundry!

Until Next time,

Forever Valentine

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

LOVE YA BABY....

Should I be offended or laugh?!

So the other night while making my final rounds through the house to pick up any stray clone troopers, HSM Chapstick or socks, I came upon this -------------->

I mean I clean every week (don't mind the bad paint job...painter I am not) and Cat (I assume, Bean could care less) made sure to give the toilet extra protection from germs. I appreciate that she does it in public, but you would think she would feel ok at home.

Been a bad blogger again; the thought was easier than actually carrying it out. Between kids school, my school, work, home, I've been a slacker. N and I are having Valentine's Day at home. He has to work, but it bringing Outback home for dinner and we rented Casablanca...neither of us have seen it, so I am looking forward to it. I am also going to attempt to make this...I love PW!

Next week is my trip to NY..got the tickets and hotel; now to figure out which "Coach" purses are coming home with me!

Until Next Time,

Birthdays and Awards

So A and I had fun at dinner/speed shopping Friday night. PF Changs took 1 hour to get our food to us, so we had exactly 40 minutes to shop....not much time at all, but probably a good thing. She and I are headed to continue her birthday celebration in NY in 2 weeks..so we are saving money for that :)

Last night was the awards dinner, N didn't bring home the top prize, but I think he's a winner! Here we are with his parents that came down from MD for the occasion. You can't seem them in the picture, but I am rockin some cute red shoes with this dress (deal note; the dress was $90, got it for $24.99 at JCP!). Had fun at the dinner, I had to walk through sabers and get a spotlight shone on me for a picture which was a little nerve racking; but I did it and no embarrassing incidents to boot.

Valentines this week, bball practice, homework....back to the grind.....

Until Next time,

Just a quick note

I am off to celebrate my friend A's birthday tonight at PF Changs...haven't been there in awhile and I'm looking forward to it. Hopefully, we will have time for a little shopping as well!

I'll post more tomorrow; N's awards dinner is tomorrow night!

PS; Hi Mom! Hi Les!

Until Next Time,

I am losing my mind....but thank goodness for donuts!

So...had a message on my phone at 5am that school was on a 2 hour delay. Ok, N was on a delay as well and I found out so was ok, kiddo problem solved. 10 minutes later, another call; school is now closed. Ok, wrench in plan, took Bean to a daycare we use when the kids are out of school, but they didn't have anywhere for Cat, so I thought I would be a work for just a little bit so I took her in. First, we had breakfast with N at K.K.

Then it was off to work...the "little bit" turned into 5 hours. Oh my, Cat watched a movie, then decided my monitor needed a "bow".

Oh yeah, the snow...melted by 10am. Gotta love the school system. Tomorrow night is Grey's night at my house; bunch of the neighbors come over and we have a GA love fest. Friday, me and a friend are off to the big city for a birthday dinner and shopping!

I will try to be better at posting....

Until Next Time,

Sick

Man; it's been awhile, and here I thought I would be able to do this everyday on top of homework, kids, work and generally keeping sane. Let's see; Friday, Bean stay home sick, I left work early to take over for N so he could go to work; Saturday we had Cats back to back basketball games, grocery shopping, birthday party, had a friend over for dinner and a movie...then I got sick, really sick. The sick were you pop blood vessels under your eyes from throwing up (did not know you could do that, sorry; TMI) Sunday; we all stayed home and went over a friends house for a little while to see some of the game. N stayed while I brought the kids home for bed to start another week. This week we have basketball practice, I'm going out for my friend's birthday and Saturday, N has an awards ceremony that I get to put on my little black dress and fancy red shoes for!

Here's a pic of Cat in action on the basketball court. I'm off to get more rest....

Until Next Time,