Today’s Agenda

Not that it’s going to be an overly busy day, but I have some things to do at some point this fine autumn day.  And here they are:

• Feed and clothe the kids.  (That’s a given.)
• Give the Tank a hair cut, which can be time consuming.
• Call a consignment store to schedule a “drop and run” appointment for some maternity clothes that I didn’t wear when I was pregnant and some baby clothes.
• Carpet Sweep/Vacuum; the kids like to help, so this one isn’t that bad.
• Clean the bathroom.  Oh, it’s beyond time for this one.
• Go to the gym.  I’m proud of myself, the last time on the treadmill I was up to running for twelve minutes without stopping.  So now if a bear is chasing me, I know I have twelve minutes to find a hiding place.
• Make turkey meatballs.  I think I still have some sauce, so I don’t think I have to make more.
• Take out proteins from the freezer to defrost.
• Hang my pumpkin lights, make and hang Halloween decorations with the kids. 
• Do some laundry.
• Make healthy snacks for the Jets game.  J! E! T! S! JETS! JETS! JETS!!!
• Change a pull up.

The last one just happened, so a bid you farewell for now.  Pew, he stinks.

It’s a Beautiful Day!!!

It just not the title to a U2 song.  Today is gorgeous.  Cool, sunny, slightly breezy.  It’s not supposed to get to hot today either.  So this is just a quick little post so I can fold laundry and then go play outside with the kids.

Are Vacines supposed to Vacinate?

I ponder this question as I believe my 2 year old has chicken pox.  He was just given half of the vacination at his 2 year check up.  That’s why it’s Sunday and I’m not at church and am on my blog.  I know there is a portion of the disease in the vacine, but I thought it was supposed to be a dead portion.  Well, I guess I’m going to the pediatrician tomorrow.  Yea!  :/

An Ode to the Baby Wipe

Oh Wipe, how do I use thee. Let me count the ways…

Hinies so clean, oh how you make them beam.

Faces and hands clear in  flash, nothing to wash, just throw in the trash.

But oh so much more, you assist in cleaning the floor.

With nary a rip, you helped wipe up that unmentionable drip.

Glue, paint, and marker; through it all you do not falter.

Keep up the fight and stay up beat, while you help keep my children and house neat.

She had the baby!!!

Saturday night my friend finally had her baby.  She and her husband dropped off their two kids at 9:05, got to the hospital at 9:15, and she had the baby at 9:51.  Her husband made the comment to her “You don’t even look tired.”  To which she replied, “I’m not. It’s only 10 o’clock.”  She’s my new hero for a while.  They had a healthy 8 pounds 8 ounces, 22 inches long, bouncing baby boy.  Yesterday was my last day watching the four kids, so now I only have my two and am recovering nicely.  I do need a day to recover then I’m going to go into super mode because one sister and one brother are coming down to visit us for Labor Day Weekend.  Then on the 10th Tank turns 2, and we’re trying to have a party for him the following Saturday at the park where our friends can come.  And it’s a themed party…………PIRATES!!!!!!!

Super Easy Garlic Knots

What pirate doesn’t love a good garlic knot?  Moving to the south has had it’s adjustments, one of them being trying to find a good pizza place.  Of course we have the chains, but there is nothing like a good slice of pie and all the sides that comes with a pizza.  So I have started making pizza at home.  It’s easy, cost effective, and the crew eats it.  Arrrr!!!!  So the following is the recipe for the pizza dough, which can be used for many things, including garlic knots.  

(This should be going on the Recipe Page, but I’m having an issue remembering how to get a draft on a certain page.  I have no brain.)

Pizza Dough

2 3/4 – 3 1/4 cups of all purpose flour

1 package of dry active yeast

1 cup of warm water

2 tablespoons oil

Combine half of the flour with the yeast.  Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt if you want.  Add the warm water and oil.  Mix/beat.  Then add the rest of the flour gradually.  It should form a nice stretchy dough.  Turn onto a floured surface and give it a good knead for five to ten minutes.

For Knots:  pull off sections and roll them into a length that you can tie a nice knot.  Maybe seven inches long.  Then Make a mixture of pressed garlic, garlic powder, salt, pepper, parseley, and oil for the dressing.   You have to really cover the knots with the sauce so they don’t get dried out while baking.  I fit 23 good sized knots on a cookie sheet and baked at 375 for 15 minutes.  The are yummy and could be eating all by themselves.

What a beatiful day to stay indoors.

It’s absolutely gorgeous outside, the kind of weather kids can play in and get tired from.  But I’m not going out, not yet.

There is a man on the run from authorities in our community this morning.  Helicopters started a search after he fled on foot after firing at them when he did not stop at a check point.  Two schools are closed on the first day of school due to this guy.  So needless to say, I’m staying in with my charges until I hear he has been caught.  I know what your thinking; That’s a little un-piratey.  But one female with four little buckaneers to watch and a bad guy on the lose with a gun, my odds would not be to great.  Well let’s hope the police find him soon.

Four under Four

So, really quickly, I’ve been watching two additional kids for a pregnant friend while she goes to work till she has the baby.  Her due date was two days ago, so say a prayer for her.  It is nice having two playmates the same age as my kids for a while. 

Ok. I’m gonna go clean something.

Teething Child

Oi Vey!  My poor little Tank is getting his canine teeth in on the right side on top and bottom.  Running a low grade fever, I’ve been giving him Motrin every four to six hours.  His appetite has been less than impressive, which for him is something.  There is a reason he’s a ‘tank’.  Sunday and Monday vomiting took place, but don’t worry, I was the recipient of most of it.  Today he seems a little bit but still hasn’t had anything to eat.  Juice and water sippy cups have been sustaining him.  Hopefully he’ll feel better soon.