Need a laugh~look here!

I literally laughed out loud at this post http://www.suburbansnapshots.com/2010/06/10-reasons-having-toddler-is-like-being.html by Suburban Snapshots and again at the comments.  It also reminded me of a frat partyish incident not so long ago at our house that we affectionately refer to as the Tidy Bowl Incident of '09. This is what happens when I think the Captain has boy child duty and he thinks I do.  Bubby surprised us both. Of course, being the good parent I am, my first course of action was to tell the Captain to keep the boy where he was while I fetched the camera.

Hooked on Phonics sale

I have always heard about Hooked on Phonics products and wondered if they were all they are touted to be. Has anyone ever used these products? Right now they are having a sale and it has my spending instinct on standby. It really isn't in the budget, but I would LOVE to get my eight year old the Hooked on Math.  Hmmm, I did see that they will do a five payment-payment plan.  I am seriously considering the Discover Reading Toddler Edition for Bubby. It looks fun and is only $19.95.

Now may be a good time to try. If you're interested go here: http://www.hookedonphonics.com/on-sale?C1=9

Menu Plan Mondays

I love following blogs and getting information and ideas. I am looking to get my life organized and moving in the direction I need it to go. So in that spirit, I am going to jump on the bandwagon and start my meal plans. I will be linking up to http://orgjunkie.com/ for the  MPM party.

Since I am trying to get my budget under control, most of these will also be relatively inexpensive meals.

Monday~chicken wraps using leftover BBQ chicken breasts from this weekend. All you need is the chicken, tortillas, and whatever toppings you choose. I think cheese and sour cream are must haves. Tortilla chips and salsa.
Tuesday~Shepard's pie (love all in one meals)
Wednesday~Salmon patties, fried taters & onions, green beans
Thursday~Chicken Alfredo (canned chicken and packaged Alfredo pasta), salad & bread
Friday~homemade pizza night with toppings of choice. Hopefully there will still be BBQ chicken leftover because I love that on mine!!
Saturday~Omelets with ingredients of choice. Mine will be turkey and cheese!
Sunday~roast with potatoes, onions, carrots cooked slowly all day. My favorite!

What's on your menu this week? How do you shop~weekly, bi-weekly?

Wild Weekend~Mommy style

Hi y'all. Hope you are having a Blessed Monday. I am coming down from the wild weekend celebrating Madison's (aka Sweet Cheeks) 8th birthday. ALL day Saturday we played with friends and family. Hot dogs, cake, ice cream, swimming, and just chatting around the table. There were about 15 children from 22 months to 16 years. It was interesting to say the least.  I am so Blessed to have the opportunity to spend time with some amazing people. I hope they had as much fun as I did!

Making a wish

Ooh good stuff

Sweet Cheeks' bestie

Yesterday we made the much anticipated trip "to town" for a wallet beating like no other~for a stuffed animal. You know that money sucking viper pit disguised as a children's toy store that lures you in with promises of undying love and cotton fiber fill? Yes, my friends, Build-A-Bear Workshop.  It hides its evilness with such cuteness as monkeys in tu-tus and puppies in cheerleading outfits. The audacity.  $130 bucks for 3 soon to be forgotten , dust collecting, bank account destroying, good for nuttin...{deep breathe} Go ahead and say it-SUCKER. I know you had to.  Sadly, this Momma fell for it. My wallet is NOT happy.  But my children are, even the 16 year old.

Nerd love

I am still a nerd. Really-here's proof. I think this is fascinating.: The evolution of the alphabet. No really, see for yourself.

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More inspiring words from someone else's brain

I stumbled upon Missy @ http://www.itsalmostnaptime.blogspot.com/ today and browsed around. I found this and it touched me deeply. I struggle with this exact issue daily. I hope you will find something in her post.

It's Almost Naptime!!: God thinks you rock the casbah

168 Hours: Don’t Waste Yours | Simple Marriage

I found this post on one of my favorite blogs. Time management is one of the things I can't seem to get control of. That and money. Ooh and housework~which might be under time. Whadda ya think? Either way, my lack of expertise in these areas is clearly indicative of the fact that I should not be the grown up. :) Ok ok no more resignation talk. I just have to take control rather that letting these things control me. I hope you will enjoy this post from Simple Marriage.

168 Hours: Don’t Waste Yours | Simple Marriage