Rainy Saturday

Yesterday, my husband took a plane to the deep south (Louisiana) to attend a friend's wedding so the kids and I are on our own.  Does anyone else feel like you have no idea of how much your partner actually does until they are gone for a few day? Yeah, I am there. Anyway the kids and I got past the first day of weirdness and moving onto Saturday but it is raining.  o cancelled are my water park plans and I am working on a plan B.  Although, the idea of staying in my pjs with the kids all day sounds amazing the reality would make for a really long day. So Plan B is to head to the Public Library and then take a trip to one of the Trader Joe's in our area.  That at least fills up part of the day until nap time for L.  Then who knows?

Totally random and unrelated but did anyone else know the Dollar Tree now carries soy based candles? Woo hoo!

HAPPY SATURDAY!

I am still eating

Blogs are like a good friend, they understand you life gets out of control and when you ready they are waiting for you. No judgement, no explanation needed. My "What's for dinner" page was started to talk about how cooking at home can be awesome and to share some of family favorite recipes.  I think now as we try to reign in our household spending, I may incorporate my meal planning.  I normally only plan dinner because we are either out of house for the other meal, eating different meals, or occasionally eating out.

Thursday, June 18 (NPK class night): Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast, Banasa

Friday, June 19 (Mama worked late): Crock Pot BBQ County Style Pork Ribs, Basmati Rice, and Green Beans

Saturday, June 20: Stuffed Peppers

Sunday, June 21: Father's Day Plan to be Determined

Monday, June 22: Crock Pot Whole Roasted Chicken

Tuesday, June 23: Leftovers

Wednesday, June 24: Chicken Pot Pie (using leftover chicken)

Thursday, June 25: Tacos or Chili

I have assigned days to these but normally things are flexible. 

Birthday Parties

As my close friends (ERJ and AJL) can attest to, every year at birthday party planning time (or before )I try to think of ways to get out of having a birthday party for my kids. Sounds horrible, huh? Well actually if you are mom, you probably get it but just in case let me peel this back a little. We have a big family, like 7 sisters between us big family. And we live fairly close to them. So hosting a party becomes a bit of a family reunion. Now take that and add the friends we know that have kids plus our kids' actual friends and you have a BIG party. That is a lot of planning, buying, and socializing for this gal who much prefers smaller groups. 

Did I also mention that my kids have birthdays about 6 weeks apart so this scene is repeated twice? I just can't. So my stance this year was experience over party...no exceptions. That is all fine and dandy until your kids start planning their parties months in advance and talk about it non stop. I could have gotten by with just E because he thinks everyday should be a family and friend party but then it happened...my sweet baby girl started talking about a birthday party. GAME OVER.  Can I just add that my hubby totally called my bluff months ago? What can I say? I am soft.

Yesterday I hung my head down in shame (via text), told my hubby he was right, and asked for his ideas. So like he does for most things, he went to his phone and said "OK Google, 3 year old birthday parties." Uh, why didn't I think of that? And what he was found was perfect! A well laid out party for a small group of preschoolers with a theme and  easy games that doesn't require a meal, paying a insane rental fee, or an all day time commitment. So I am all in and following the plan as laid out. I am keeping the guest list small with L's enjoyment at the forefront. Being the planner that I am, I have ordered her cake already, decorations are on their way from Amazon, and  I still have over a month to go.  But here is here is the best part...I am actually excited! 

The motherhood thing is hard but sometimes maybe just maybe we make it a little harder than it should be...maybe. :o)