Mother Nature is NOT happy!

Our New "Pet"

Meet Chewbacca



My son starts 4-H this coming year and we already knew we were taking hogs, but he has decided he would like to take a steer. Makes this Momma a little nervous knowing that when he shows his steer he will weigh over 1200 MORE pounds then my little guy. I'll probably be shaking in my shoes the day of cattle show.

I enjoyed the fair this yr b/c I knew next year my days of running into the fair to grab a bite to eat and then going straight back home are OVER. I'll be spending my week at the fair for the next 10 yrs.

Let the journey begin......

Meal Planning...

So I've still been meal planning but dummy me forgot to post about it. Sorry. It's been a crazy last two weeks.

This week we've had...

Monday- Ham Steak, Mashed Potatoes, green beans seasoned with Tastefully Simple's Seasoned Salt, rolls

Tuesday- Cubed Steak, Mashed Potatoes with gravy, corn, rolls

Wednesday- Dance Night Which means it's more of a throw together night due to not being home at supper time.

Thursday- Tator Toy Casserole, corn, applesauce

Friday- Grilling Night...Hopefully having some friends out to swim. Burgers/dogs on the grill, chips,

What's your routine?

Do you have one? I know with school starting and schedules becoming more consistent that if I have a routine there is less yelling, arguing, and last minute running around to get things done before the kids rush off to the bus.

This yr it's been different for us because now both of my little ones are off to school. I'll admit it's running more smooth then I ever imagined. My daughter is the type that you NEVER know how she'll wake up. Great mood or horrible...you just never know.

What are some of the things you do to make your mornings run better?

Here are just a few things I try to do to make our mornings better.

1.) Bags are ALWAYS packed the night before so in the morning they are ready to go. Makes the last minute panic of forgetting something just disappear.

2.) Either have clothes laid out and ready to go or have the options laid out for the kids to pick. My son is pretty consistent on what he wears. He would actually wear the same five outfits each week if I'd let him. My daughter likes the idea of getting to choose. It makes it more of a game for her. If she gets a choice she is also gaining a little bit more responsibility.

3.) Keep breakfast simple. This yr a friend suggested making muffins in advance and tossing them in the freezer. I used to make a big production of breakfast and try to make it to fancy. Now we ask the night before what is for breakfast and have it ready when I wake them up. My daughter isn't much of a breakfast eater and we are trying to change that but for now a muffin and milk does the trick for her and I know that belly of hers is full when she gets on the bus.

Happy September!

Hard to believe it is Septemeber already! This yr has really flown by....seems like yesterday we were just celebrating New Yr's. Am I ready for the holiday season...NOPE.I've got so much going on right now with life I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. I need to take time to breathe.

So far this week I've done great with the meal planning...Monday night changed a bit since I ended up going out of town with a friend to use some Old Navy coupons...but I just switched some things around for the rest of the week. Yeah me! :)