Today is my first daughter's birthday. She turned 13. It is so odd to think that 13 years ago I was holding that precious girl in my arms. She is not here with me today. It is the first time that I have not seen her on her birthday. But she is getting older and she chose to go out of town on her birthday. She is having a great time in California and even though I miss her terribly I know this is what she wanted. So my mother is visiting me. She came down to help me catch up on some paperwork that I just couldn't handle on my own. We have just ordered out for dinner and we are enjoying just talking and catching up. My husband is hanging out with us and we are having a good time. Sometimes just spending time with the ones you love can provide you with comfort. :)
Have a great weekend everyone!
Friday, April 8, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Thursday - Featured Site of the Week - Pebble Tossers
I have been trying in vain to find volunteer opportunities in my community for my children. I have been to volunteermatch.org and other sites. But when it comes to finding opportunities for the kids they are slim. I kept searching and came across an article on the internet on Field Trips with Sue. This pointed me to Pebble Tossers. Finally what I had been looking for. Some of the things on there are suggestions but they have the contact info for each place. You can search by cause or by organization. You can "get matched" it will ask you questions and it will provide you with a large list of suitable activities. It ranges from Casserole Maker, to Doggie Biscuit maker, to Vision Buddy Guides for field trips for the Blind. I think I will have fun looking at this site with my kids. It also lets you print out a planning guide for your group of family to help organize your project. This is a WONDERFUL site. I am so excited to explore it with my kids when they get home.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Wednesday - Whatever Wednesday - April 6, 2011
This weeks Whatever entry is my favorite Ipad/Ipod app. I have been addicted to this little game for a while now. We have six people in our house, so we have a large variety of apps on our devices. My son introduced me to this little app and then he stopped playing it. I then recruted a friend to play it with me. We have now worked our way up in the levels. It is a free app that is really fun to play. I even have my mother in law playing it. Check it out on Itunes.
Pocket Frogs
Pocket Frogs
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Tuesday - Gratitude April 5, 2011
Today is Tuesday. I am in my comfy bed, lying next to my sleeping hubby. I have been waiting to hear from my ladies. They are on vacation with their dad. Every time they get on a plane I am a nervous wreck. Today was a particularly long flight, so I stayed at work a little longer today, tried to keep busy, just to keep my mind off the flight. My ladies just arrived and they are very excited. I am grateful that they made it safely. I am glad they have the opportunity to go some place new for spring break and that I get to have some mommy and daddy time so we can refresh and recharge so when all of our kids come home next week we can enjoy all the stories they all get to share about their trips!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Monday - Meal Plan Monday - April 4, 2011
Monday - Herb-Roasted Eggplant with Tomatoes and Feta
Tuesday - Lady and Sons' Chicken in Wine Sauce / Green Bean Casserole
Wednesday - Crockpot Blue Cheese and Steak Roll Ups / Baked Potato
Thursday - Chicken and Spinach Pasta Bake
Friday - Sausage - Sweet Potato Bake (this one I am not sure of, my husband does not care for fruit and meat but I am going to try it) From Fix it and Forget it Lightly
I am not posting a plan for Saturday and Sunday because I might just take my husband out, who knows!
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Friday - Taking time for me / Saturday Family Fun
Yes, yes I know it is Saturday and I am yet another day behind on my blog goals. This is what is supposed to be for me. Time I set aside each day and the past week I have been a day behind with any post I have put up.
It is hard to take time for me. I have mentioned before we are a blended family. One day I will have six people who eat dinner, the next day two, the next day four. It certainly gets hard to plan. Each week I try. This week it is only going to be two of us. All of the kids have spring break and they are not with us. So we have a week of work and hopefully relaxation at night.
I have really had to let the house go this week more so than usual. Now that is not saying I haven't done things. I just haven't done as much as I would have liked. I have done the laundry, just not put it up. I have cooked meals, but my kitchen just seems to be a bit behind on the cleaning. This week will be my catch up week. Obviously there will be less dishes and less laundry. Of course that means the chores they normally take care of will not be done. So it is kind of a catch 22 on the house aspect.
I am only doing one post for Friday and Saturday because my daughter is having a birthday this week. Because of spring break I do not have her this year. I have the option of seeing her, but she wanted to take a trip and not have to worry about getting back. So we spent extra time together last night and today. She had a friend over and they made a pie. So we had a little family fun early. It was nice because she was the only kid here and had the house to herself. Something that seldomly occurs.
I have noticed something today as I finally opened my google reader for the first time in two days. I am getting an average of 30-40 blog notices each day. I love to read all of the blogs I have found. I end up reading blogs more than I find time to devote to writing one. Maybe that is not such a bad thing. After all I am not a writer, and I have no idea if anyone reads this or not. So I guess my best things is just to figure out a time budget, so I can spend x amount of time either writing or reading. I get so many ideas from the blogs that I know they are helping me and my family.
Happy Saturday everyone!
It is hard to take time for me. I have mentioned before we are a blended family. One day I will have six people who eat dinner, the next day two, the next day four. It certainly gets hard to plan. Each week I try. This week it is only going to be two of us. All of the kids have spring break and they are not with us. So we have a week of work and hopefully relaxation at night.
I have really had to let the house go this week more so than usual. Now that is not saying I haven't done things. I just haven't done as much as I would have liked. I have done the laundry, just not put it up. I have cooked meals, but my kitchen just seems to be a bit behind on the cleaning. This week will be my catch up week. Obviously there will be less dishes and less laundry. Of course that means the chores they normally take care of will not be done. So it is kind of a catch 22 on the house aspect.
I am only doing one post for Friday and Saturday because my daughter is having a birthday this week. Because of spring break I do not have her this year. I have the option of seeing her, but she wanted to take a trip and not have to worry about getting back. So we spent extra time together last night and today. She had a friend over and they made a pie. So we had a little family fun early. It was nice because she was the only kid here and had the house to herself. Something that seldomly occurs.
I have noticed something today as I finally opened my google reader for the first time in two days. I am getting an average of 30-40 blog notices each day. I love to read all of the blogs I have found. I end up reading blogs more than I find time to devote to writing one. Maybe that is not such a bad thing. After all I am not a writer, and I have no idea if anyone reads this or not. So I guess my best things is just to figure out a time budget, so I can spend x amount of time either writing or reading. I get so many ideas from the blogs that I know they are helping me and my family.
Happy Saturday everyone!
Friday, April 1, 2011
Thursday - Site of the Week, part 2
I stumbled up on Google Health a few weeks ago. I have still been exploring all of its features but it looks really interesting. You can add healthy goals, share your information with your doctor, spouse or anyone else that you need to include. I was worried about using it at first but since we use Google Apps for our email server I can trust that our information is safe. If you are serious about getting healthy, check out this website. You will be glad you did!
About Google Health (This is taken from their information page)
Better health comes from better information.
Organize, track, monitor, and act on your health information with Google Health.
Google believes you should have easy access to your own health information - anytime, anywhere. With a Google Health account, you can store, manage and share all of your health and wellness information in one central place. It’s available from Google at no charge. All you need is a username and password to get started.
We believe that your health information belongs to you, and you should decide how much you share and whom you share it with. We will never sell your data. We use sophisticated security techniques including encryption on connections and on our servers to help keep your information secure and private. And you are always in control of what you want to share and what you keep confidential. Check out our Privacy Policy to learn more.
Features
Manage your Health Information Online
Is your health information in disarray? Google Health can help by offering a single place to organize and store you health information online. Track your wellness metrics, gather and organize your medical records, or import your health data directly into your account from connected doctors, hospitals and retail pharmacies. You can even create multiple profiles for family members or others you care for.
Set Personal Health Goals
Do you want a better way to track your goals for weight, blood pressure, or other wellness metrics? Have you ever wanted to track your sleep patterns, record how much you walk during the day, or track your progress at the gym? Or are you trying to overcome a health problem or caring for someone who is? With Google Health you can set personalized goals online and monitor them regularly.
Track your Progress
Create custom trackers for things you want to monitor like daily like sleep, how much coffee you drink a day, or how many times you exercise a week. You can also take notes or keep a diary on your how you are doing with a particular medical condition or a personal goal you set.
Share your Health Information
Help better coordinate your care by sharing your health records with individuals in your care network - family members, friends and doctors. Share your wellness goals and progress notes with family and friends. You can stop sharing at any time and you will always be able to see who has access to your information. You can also print a wallet-sized version of your health profile to share with your doctor or family members in person.
Personalize your Health Needs with Content and Apps/Devices
Access content about health topics from trusted sources and Google search results. You can also connect to apps that are integrated with Google Health that will help you better manage your health needs using our partner directory
About Google Health (This is taken from their information page)
Better health comes from better information.
Organize, track, monitor, and act on your health information with Google Health.
Google believes you should have easy access to your own health information - anytime, anywhere. With a Google Health account, you can store, manage and share all of your health and wellness information in one central place. It’s available from Google at no charge. All you need is a username and password to get started.
We believe that your health information belongs to you, and you should decide how much you share and whom you share it with. We will never sell your data. We use sophisticated security techniques including encryption on connections and on our servers to help keep your information secure and private. And you are always in control of what you want to share and what you keep confidential. Check out our Privacy Policy to learn more.
Features
Manage your Health Information Online
Is your health information in disarray? Google Health can help by offering a single place to organize and store you health information online. Track your wellness metrics, gather and organize your medical records, or import your health data directly into your account from connected doctors, hospitals and retail pharmacies. You can even create multiple profiles for family members or others you care for.
Set Personal Health Goals
Do you want a better way to track your goals for weight, blood pressure, or other wellness metrics? Have you ever wanted to track your sleep patterns, record how much you walk during the day, or track your progress at the gym? Or are you trying to overcome a health problem or caring for someone who is? With Google Health you can set personalized goals online and monitor them regularly.
Track your Progress
Create custom trackers for things you want to monitor like daily like sleep, how much coffee you drink a day, or how many times you exercise a week. You can also take notes or keep a diary on your how you are doing with a particular medical condition or a personal goal you set.
Share your Health Information
Help better coordinate your care by sharing your health records with individuals in your care network - family members, friends and doctors. Share your wellness goals and progress notes with family and friends. You can stop sharing at any time and you will always be able to see who has access to your information. You can also print a wallet-sized version of your health profile to share with your doctor or family members in person.
Personalize your Health Needs with Content and Apps/Devices
Access content about health topics from trusted sources and Google search results. You can also connect to apps that are integrated with Google Health that will help you better manage your health needs using our partner directory
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