Withdrawal?

Why am I so emotional?

Wordless Wednesday

Happy Wednesday!!!



We bought Parker an "Elmo" over the weekend. I think he likes him :)



This is how much I weigh today...on Monday I was 163.8. I know you are not supposed to weigh in every morning but I need to see these #'s for motivation :)

BOGO Aero Mint

Aero Mint!
This has got to be 1 of my favorite chocolate bars! Unfortunately right now it doesn't seem to be part of  my diet :(
Click here for a BOGO coupon :)

I am promising myself that after 20 lbs have fallen off of my body, this bar will be in my mouth :)

Tasty Tuesdays Baked Beans

Baked Beans (Slow cooker)

1 lb kidney beans
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup molasses
2 tsp dry mustard
2 tsp salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1-2 tsp vinegar (I like my beans a little sour so I put the full 2)
4 cups of water (I only put 2!)

Soak beans overnight
Boil beans for about 45 minutes. When you can "blow the skin off" the beans are ready.
Dump beans in slow cooker, mix all the ingredients and pour over top. Give a little stir, turn slow cooker on high and forget about them for about 7-8 hours :)

Maybe next week's recipe will be brown bread ;)

17 Day Diet Day 1

Today I am starting the 17 Day Diet. Mean Mama Mondays are going to be put on hold for awhile in exchange for "Massive Mama" (haha)

Potty Talk

I think Parker might be ready to start potty training!

Film Friday

This is SO perfect! If you have never heard The Mom Song make sure you click the link :)

1 and a 1/2 years old!

Parker - you are EIGHTEEN months!

1 and a 1/2 years old!! I can't believe it!

Wordless Wednesday

Who had pregnancy pictures done while they were pregnant? I did with all 3 boys. Here are a few:

Now for some pregnancy pictures gone wrong. Click HERE if you want a little morning chuckle :)



The Tooth Fairy

"MOM, THE TOOTH FAIRY DIDN'T COME LAST NIGHT!!!!" is what I woke up to this morning.

Tasty Tuesdays Peanut Brittle

Way back in January I posted a recipe for caramel pecan cookies and in the picture next to these ever so heavenly cookies was some ever so heavenly peanut brittle. I mentioned in that post that I would give you the recipe, so 2 months later, here it is :)

Back to the Grind & Mean Mama Monday

Today I am a mean Mama because I made my children go back to school :(

Wordless Wednesday

We are leaving in a couple hours for a little road trip to the big city! My sister, her hubby and my niece will be following close behind! Looking forward to a few days away and making lots of memories :)

Tasty Tuesdays Apple Dip

I am going to try and get a recipe up every Tuesday...starting now....

Mean Mama Monday

Mean Mama On Bedtimes
Around here we are quite strict on bedtimes. On a school night you (USUALLY) will not see us running the roads past 6:30...not with the kids anyway.

Japan

As I'm sure all of you know there has been an earthquake in Japan.

Film Friday

Elmo is the man around here. Parker absolutely adores him! I really think he should be hired to sing the opening song....

Sperm Donor?

I am looking for a sperm donor...do you know of any around? Oh wait, I found one 8 years ago....

Wordless Wednesday

Tauntie made Riley's birthday cake again this year ! She does such great work!

Heinz Baby Club

For any of you Mama's out there this might be of interest to you!

Check out the Heinz baby club here!



Post Flu Bug

Well, the flu has payed a nice visit to all of us. We hope it doesn't come back for a very long time. If it does decide to return I hope ALL the boys are old enough to know that when you feel like you have to barf you go (RUN) to the bathroom, don't just sit in your bed.

Flu Flu Go Away

Not too much in the blogging mood today. Mr. Flu Bug has found me. Should have known it was coming. Prince Charming was puking from 4:00 yesterday morning until 1:30 yesterday afternoon. I started running to the bathroom last night at around 6:30 and have been ever since! YUCK!
This seems to be a bug that is spreading like wildfire! Even people who did get their flu shots are sick. (reason # 1 why we didn't bother this year!)
In other news, Brittany leaves for Haiti today! I will be updating as I hear more! Please keep our team in your prayers!
Gotta run.....literally :/

Kids Say The Darndest Things

Riley had 3 friends sleep over last night for his birthday.

FREE CEREAL!

Kellogs is giving out a coupon for a free box of their new cereal. Click HERE for more info :)

Happy 8th Birthday Riley J!

Another sleepless night, but this WAS due to contractions.

Happy "ALMOST" Birthday Part 2

So, as you read in yesterday's post, for some strange reason the Dr. decided to keep me in.

Happy "ALMOST" Birthday Part 1

I know this is wordless Wednesday but I was just thinking about Riley's 8th birthday coming up on Friday. I just realized that it was on this date 8 years ago around 7 PM that I was admitted in early labour with him.

Wordless Wednesday

What is wrong with this picture? This was on Riley's last report card.

17 Day Diet

I think I am about ready to kick this fat in the butt.....or to kick it off mine anyway...