Day 3:
This was an interesting day. Working long hours makes for lots of snacks.
For breakfast I had made a mash of sweet potato, onion, green pepper, tomato, kale, compliant sausage, and egg. Had some honeydew and strawberries as well. Super delicious and super full.
Lunch, Dinner, Snacks - all lumped into 1 here:
BLT salad - compliant bacon and homemade ranch make this salad
Grapes, Carrots, Banana, Orange, Almonds, hard boiled eggs and salami.
Got home at 12:45.
Day 4 -
Woke up late 7:05 - had a 7:30 meeting. I was only 5 minutes late, minus my socks.
So threw some junk in my lunch bag and out the door I went. Managed to scarf a banana on my way in, and had 3 compliant sausage links after the meeting. It was crazy busy. Crazy busy. Did manage to sneak in some strawberries and honeydew between patients, but was starving by lunch! I had grabbed a chicken breast, so I ran down to the cafeteria at lunch and added some steamed peas and onions, 2 hard boiled eggs, and salami. Washed it down with a nice refreshing sparkling water. Ahhh.
Now I'm home. Totally exhausted from my lack of sleep and super busy day. Fantasy football draft is tonight. I feel like this should be paired with a very large plate of nachos. So instead I baked some plantain chips and made some fresh salsa and guac. Close enough right.
And then I thought it would be great to relax in a nice bath, got in, let the jets do their thing on my terrible achy, tight muscles...and then my candle fell into the water. Yes, that happened. I promptly turned off the jets, let out all the water, and spent the next 20 minutes scrubbing the tub and then scrubbing myself. So much for relaxing. Anyone needs me, I'll be picking wax out of my hair.
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Day 2
Breakfast was again a mash up. Today was compliant bacon, egg, and fresh salsa.
Then I went to the dentist and it was wonderful. I love clean teeth.
As I left the dentist, I was out to run some errands. Pulled into my parking spot at the grocery store and grabbed my purse. I recently switched to a smaller purse, which is ok. It prevents me from carrying around the kitchen sink. What I am still getting used to is a long strap. Well, that long strap caught on the side of my coffee cup...and dumped the whole thing (well like 3/4 since that was what was left) into my drivers seat. So now I have coffee all over my car seat and my butt. Walked through Aldi and Walmart with a coffee soaked bottom. Awesome.
Got home and made some lunch. I had leftover grilled chicken with some sauteed kale and tomato.
Snacks: Grapes, carrots, and celery with almond butter.
For dinner I went out with some of the ladies from work. Ordered a plain hamburger patty with the veggies, no bun, and a side of watermelon.
When I got home, D and I spent a good portion of time in the garden picking veggies. We filled 2 bags and a large bucket! Good thing I have Friday off to start the canning factory. As much work as it is and as overwhelming as it can feel at times, we are so blessed to have such a good garden and be able to not only put food away for the winter but also to share with our friends and family.
After I prepared 3 huge bags of beans for the freezer, I made one of my favorite snacks - banana with a handful of cashews and some shaved dried coconut. Try this. It's just plain good.
Then I went to the dentist and it was wonderful. I love clean teeth.
As I left the dentist, I was out to run some errands. Pulled into my parking spot at the grocery store and grabbed my purse. I recently switched to a smaller purse, which is ok. It prevents me from carrying around the kitchen sink. What I am still getting used to is a long strap. Well, that long strap caught on the side of my coffee cup...and dumped the whole thing (well like 3/4 since that was what was left) into my drivers seat. So now I have coffee all over my car seat and my butt. Walked through Aldi and Walmart with a coffee soaked bottom. Awesome.
Got home and made some lunch. I had leftover grilled chicken with some sauteed kale and tomato.
Snacks: Grapes, carrots, and celery with almond butter.
For dinner I went out with some of the ladies from work. Ordered a plain hamburger patty with the veggies, no bun, and a side of watermelon.
When I got home, D and I spent a good portion of time in the garden picking veggies. We filled 2 bags and a large bucket! Good thing I have Friday off to start the canning factory. As much work as it is and as overwhelming as it can feel at times, we are so blessed to have such a good garden and be able to not only put food away for the winter but also to share with our friends and family.
After I prepared 3 huge bags of beans for the freezer, I made one of my favorite snacks - banana with a handful of cashews and some shaved dried coconut. Try this. It's just plain good.
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
This too I shall do
These keep showing up in my memories, and a friend recently blogged about her Whole30 journey, and I am reminded that sharing life and lessons and journeys is something that I really enjoy. And also feedback, I love feedback. So welcome back. There are quite a few things going on in life and I'd love to share just a few with you today.
I mention Whole30 above. It was an amazing journey that I also participated in this past May. A look at food - relationships, ingredients, it was incredible to see how food affected my body. For 30 days you change your food, strip out the "extras", and feel like a whole new person. No sugars (except those naturally occurring in food), no artificial sweeteners, no dairy, no grains, no alcohol, the list goes on.
For those 30 days, I did not have a single headache. Not 1. I used to get headaches fairly often, the kind where it feels like there is sand in the back of my head and there is a knife in my frontal lobe. And I'd get a pretty good migraine every couple of months where everything I did made me want to vomit and dark, quiet rooms were the only safe haven. During that 30 days, not a single one. And after the detox period, I felt like a million bucks. More energy, my mind felt sharper, my muscles didn't ache, I was sleeping better. It was terrific. And then May was over and I did really well into June adding things back in but still being mindful of what I was eating (black beans went back in right away. seriously.) Then you just kind of get back into the grind of quick meals (fast food), easy snacks (chips and ice cream), and alcohol (wine was missed desperately). I have not gained back any of the weight that I lost during this time; however, my body is seriously pissed off. And I have the bloating to prove it.
So I decided to do this again before the wedding. My dress fits just fine, that's not the issue. I want to feel good for my wedding. Who wants to feel like a tired blob on the happiest day of their life?
Yesterday was Day 1 (so this will be a Whole 20, as there are only 25 days left until the wedding - another post, I promise) and I found it so easy to get back into the swing of saying 'no thanks' to the cookies in the office. I would like to post daily to not only keep myself on track, but to give anyone else ideas on meals, easy swaps, and delish snacks.
So Yesterday - Day 1:
Breakfast: Potato, mushroom, onion, and chicken sausage "hash". Basically just fried all the ingredients in some ghee (dairy free butter since dairy is off limits) and it is so filling. This is one of my favorite breakfasts specifically for that reason.
Lunch: leftover grilled chicken with a tomato and green beans from my garden! And a sweet potato. I cut up the beans and sweet potato and fried them in some coconut oil for an extra sweet taste. It was delicious - and again so filling!
Snacks: Oranges and almonds. Again, a go to snack. Easy, delicious, sweet.
I stopped at the grocery store after work to pick up a few things. Usually I am a Hangry Mama after work and this is a seriously dangerous task. BUT, I was still not hungry, so it was easy to get in and out and not overspend (added bonus).
Dinner: I made beef and broccoli - 2 versions. I made 1 for the rest of the family with rice and not a whole lot of extra veggies. And then I made mine. Beef, broccoli, carrots, onions, celery, a whole zuchinni and fresh green beans (both from my garden!). I used coconut aminos for my sauce (soy is off limits) and it tastes just as good. I didn't get rice as I forgot to buy cauliflower at the store, which quite honestly was the main reason I went, but whatever, there were so many veggies that there just really wasn't room for more.
So there you have it, Day 1 in the books. Tomorrow I have the day off and lots of wedding stuff to finish up. And a visit to the dentist - I LOVE THE DENTIST!! Something about that clean teeth feeling really gets my motor going. Until then peeps.
I mention Whole30 above. It was an amazing journey that I also participated in this past May. A look at food - relationships, ingredients, it was incredible to see how food affected my body. For 30 days you change your food, strip out the "extras", and feel like a whole new person. No sugars (except those naturally occurring in food), no artificial sweeteners, no dairy, no grains, no alcohol, the list goes on.
For those 30 days, I did not have a single headache. Not 1. I used to get headaches fairly often, the kind where it feels like there is sand in the back of my head and there is a knife in my frontal lobe. And I'd get a pretty good migraine every couple of months where everything I did made me want to vomit and dark, quiet rooms were the only safe haven. During that 30 days, not a single one. And after the detox period, I felt like a million bucks. More energy, my mind felt sharper, my muscles didn't ache, I was sleeping better. It was terrific. And then May was over and I did really well into June adding things back in but still being mindful of what I was eating (black beans went back in right away. seriously.) Then you just kind of get back into the grind of quick meals (fast food), easy snacks (chips and ice cream), and alcohol (wine was missed desperately). I have not gained back any of the weight that I lost during this time; however, my body is seriously pissed off. And I have the bloating to prove it.
So I decided to do this again before the wedding. My dress fits just fine, that's not the issue. I want to feel good for my wedding. Who wants to feel like a tired blob on the happiest day of their life?
Yesterday was Day 1 (so this will be a Whole 20, as there are only 25 days left until the wedding - another post, I promise) and I found it so easy to get back into the swing of saying 'no thanks' to the cookies in the office. I would like to post daily to not only keep myself on track, but to give anyone else ideas on meals, easy swaps, and delish snacks.
So Yesterday - Day 1:
Breakfast: Potato, mushroom, onion, and chicken sausage "hash". Basically just fried all the ingredients in some ghee (dairy free butter since dairy is off limits) and it is so filling. This is one of my favorite breakfasts specifically for that reason.
Lunch: leftover grilled chicken with a tomato and green beans from my garden! And a sweet potato. I cut up the beans and sweet potato and fried them in some coconut oil for an extra sweet taste. It was delicious - and again so filling!
Snacks: Oranges and almonds. Again, a go to snack. Easy, delicious, sweet.
I stopped at the grocery store after work to pick up a few things. Usually I am a Hangry Mama after work and this is a seriously dangerous task. BUT, I was still not hungry, so it was easy to get in and out and not overspend (added bonus).
Dinner: I made beef and broccoli - 2 versions. I made 1 for the rest of the family with rice and not a whole lot of extra veggies. And then I made mine. Beef, broccoli, carrots, onions, celery, a whole zuchinni and fresh green beans (both from my garden!). I used coconut aminos for my sauce (soy is off limits) and it tastes just as good. I didn't get rice as I forgot to buy cauliflower at the store, which quite honestly was the main reason I went, but whatever, there were so many veggies that there just really wasn't room for more.
So there you have it, Day 1 in the books. Tomorrow I have the day off and lots of wedding stuff to finish up. And a visit to the dentist - I LOVE THE DENTIST!! Something about that clean teeth feeling really gets my motor going. Until then peeps.
Friday, December 27, 2013
2013 Holiday Letter
So since I am super busy (or just getting more disorganized by the day) we didn't get out any Christmas cards this year!! And I even wanted to do a letter since this was SUCH a big year for us! Biscuits! Thanks to modern technology, I can still share an abbreviated version of our letter. Since modern technology and I don't always agree, I lost the original version.
Mariah graduated High School! Whoot Whoot! She is doing well, working 2 jobs, going to college, and training and riding her new horsey Blue.
Addie started 7th grade this year and became a Cross Country All Star! She is keeping busy with band, choir, friends, the mall. You know all the typical pre-teen girly stuff. She made the Honor Roll at school for first trimester. We're pretty proud!
Deron's business' are doing wonderfully. He has been blessed with many opportunities this year!
I made a career change and couldn't be more happy about it! I am currently working as a Caregiver providing home health for seniors. LOVING IT! I will continue pursuing my nursing degree :)
We welcomed a new member to our family, Felon Myers Von Stauffenheim (or something very similar, but his papers are in the other room and I am too comfortable!). This little guy is a pain in our butts and a joy in our hearts. His paws are bigger than his head, so we are expecting another big boy!
In April, we got engaged - FOR REAL!! No big plans are in the works yet. Hey, it took us 6 years to get this far, patience people.
We also were able to purchase property that will be the new site of our forever home. Trees are being cleared (only where the house goes, we like the trees) and all kinds of work is being done. We're very excited!
So there you have it, the abbreviated version of our Holiday Letter. Now, I'm taking a short nap while Felon does. Wishing you all the best in 2014!
Mariah graduated High School! Whoot Whoot! She is doing well, working 2 jobs, going to college, and training and riding her new horsey Blue.
Addie started 7th grade this year and became a Cross Country All Star! She is keeping busy with band, choir, friends, the mall. You know all the typical pre-teen girly stuff. She made the Honor Roll at school for first trimester. We're pretty proud!
Deron's business' are doing wonderfully. He has been blessed with many opportunities this year!
I made a career change and couldn't be more happy about it! I am currently working as a Caregiver providing home health for seniors. LOVING IT! I will continue pursuing my nursing degree :)
We welcomed a new member to our family, Felon Myers Von Stauffenheim (or something very similar, but his papers are in the other room and I am too comfortable!). This little guy is a pain in our butts and a joy in our hearts. His paws are bigger than his head, so we are expecting another big boy!
In April, we got engaged - FOR REAL!! No big plans are in the works yet. Hey, it took us 6 years to get this far, patience people.
We also were able to purchase property that will be the new site of our forever home. Trees are being cleared (only where the house goes, we like the trees) and all kinds of work is being done. We're very excited!
So there you have it, the abbreviated version of our Holiday Letter. Now, I'm taking a short nap while Felon does. Wishing you all the best in 2014!
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Rule Breakers
We had a rule. A simple rule. No More Heartbeats.
And of course, no one in this house can follow the rules.
So now, I'm sitting here in the dark, its 1:30 in the morning, I'm afraid to move a muscle, or make any noises, or even breathe for fear of waking the beast.
We've gotten a new puppy. His name is Felon. He is so cute it's a crime. And he doesn't like his kennel. And I'm not really good at letting him cry it out. I'm breaking the rules. And probably wrecking our puppy. In my defense, I couldn't do it with my human baby either, and she turned out ok.
I'm almost feeling like a new Mom. And I think that now I understand what it feels like to bring home the second baby. You already have a good routine down, sleeping times, feeding times, potty times, etc. And we have a big brother for our baby. Simba is a WONDERFUL dog, an even better (tolerant) big brother. And I'm very grateful for him. Especially now. I think this is how people get into the conundrum of feeling like they love 1 child more. Simba has NEVER had an accident in our house. Simba does not chew on anything. Simba does not follow you around biting your feet and ankles. He's a wonderful Fur Baby, and I am so thankful for him. And at this point (it's now after 7am), I'm sitting here and almost questioning our decision to "have another baby".
Please don't get me wrong. I love this little boy. Love, love, love him. Love him like I would love a human baby. And then it makes me think about Why. Me? The long-term self-proclaimed "Dog Hater"? Love a dog? Yes. I do love my dogs. And it's all because of another rule I broke, this guy.
The bestest ever dog that ever was. He taught me all about a dogs love. And why it's one of the best kinds of love there is. Unconditional. When we love a dog, we are rewarded with pure, unaltered, no holds barred love. Brewtus was and always will be a very large piece of my heart. He showed me it's ok to love fur. And dammit, I do.
As I type this, my little villain, this Felon, has passed out cold from all the activity this morning. And I can't even imagine my life without him. All the "No Bite"s forgotten. And my heart is swelling.
We might not be having any more human babies, but that certainly doesn't mean we can't share our love with Fur Babies. So see Sarah - we finally have that little boy you've been requesting :) And isn't he just perfect!
And of course, no one in this house can follow the rules.
So now, I'm sitting here in the dark, its 1:30 in the morning, I'm afraid to move a muscle, or make any noises, or even breathe for fear of waking the beast.
We've gotten a new puppy. His name is Felon. He is so cute it's a crime. And he doesn't like his kennel. And I'm not really good at letting him cry it out. I'm breaking the rules. And probably wrecking our puppy. In my defense, I couldn't do it with my human baby either, and she turned out ok.
I'm almost feeling like a new Mom. And I think that now I understand what it feels like to bring home the second baby. You already have a good routine down, sleeping times, feeding times, potty times, etc. And we have a big brother for our baby. Simba is a WONDERFUL dog, an even better (tolerant) big brother. And I'm very grateful for him. Especially now. I think this is how people get into the conundrum of feeling like they love 1 child more. Simba has NEVER had an accident in our house. Simba does not chew on anything. Simba does not follow you around biting your feet and ankles. He's a wonderful Fur Baby, and I am so thankful for him. And at this point (it's now after 7am), I'm sitting here and almost questioning our decision to "have another baby".
Please don't get me wrong. I love this little boy. Love, love, love him. Love him like I would love a human baby. And then it makes me think about Why. Me? The long-term self-proclaimed "Dog Hater"? Love a dog? Yes. I do love my dogs. And it's all because of another rule I broke, this guy.
The bestest ever dog that ever was. He taught me all about a dogs love. And why it's one of the best kinds of love there is. Unconditional. When we love a dog, we are rewarded with pure, unaltered, no holds barred love. Brewtus was and always will be a very large piece of my heart. He showed me it's ok to love fur. And dammit, I do.
As I type this, my little villain, this Felon, has passed out cold from all the activity this morning. And I can't even imagine my life without him. All the "No Bite"s forgotten. And my heart is swelling.
We might not be having any more human babies, but that certainly doesn't mean we can't share our love with Fur Babies. So see Sarah - we finally have that little boy you've been requesting :) And isn't he just perfect!
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Stop Overwhelming Me!
I get overwhelmed when I think of all the "other" things I want to do in my daily life. Scrapbook more, garden more, clean up the leaves outside, exercise, count points plus values, volunteer, sell more things online, clean out my poor forsaken garage, organize my buffet, get a handle on all of the things I want to do and then do them, etc.
I had a mental discussion with myself earlier this month and decided that I would carry a full size notebook with me to track all of the things that I wanted to track. Track my eating, track my moods while I was eating, track my exercise, track my water intake, track my spending, track my irrational urge to spend money I don't have, track my communication (yes, I wanted to track that I touched base with at least 1 person who does not live in my house every day). Really, there were so many things - I read too much online about how to track to make your life more efficient. And then I thought to myself - WHAT!? Are you really planning on introducing so many things into your life that you need a full sized notebook? And really, how am I becoming more efficient if I am nailed down to this notebook? And also, the notebook is big, I would have to switch purses, and I am just not at a point in my life where switching purses is going to end well.
So, what we've (me, myself, & I) decided is that we will focus on 1 thing every day. This does not mean that all other matter of life will cease to exist. No, this just means, I will need to focus on just 1 thing. Taking the overwhelming out of the equation. If I want to obsess about my diet and exercise on the same day - sorry, 1 of these items will need to take a hike. I can mentally only focus on 1 extra thing in a day. There are too many other things that take up space in this pretty little head of mine. And they all require attention - I am ensuring that overload does not occur.
I plan on trying new recipes and a way to deal with my overabundance of apples, scrapbooking for the girls so they are caught up rather than being stuck in 4th and 9th grades, craft projects involving my ever growing stash of wine bottles, decorating our new home with all kinds of new fangled equipment, training a puppy without throwing it across a room, losing approximately 11 pounds, being able to do abdominal exercises without looking like a beached whale and many other new and exciting adventures. This could get very interesting.
So today, I am going to focus on "shipping items sold online". Really, I should have done this weeks ago (literally, I forgot they were listed on ebay and got an email 3 days after it sold, that was last week) I am a bit frightened of the feedback I will receive on this transaction. I've contacted the buyer and hopefully mended the situation. But here - on top of all the other things that will take up my day - the only thing that I NEED to get done today is "shipping items sold online". Should more good come of my day, so be it.
I had a mental discussion with myself earlier this month and decided that I would carry a full size notebook with me to track all of the things that I wanted to track. Track my eating, track my moods while I was eating, track my exercise, track my water intake, track my spending, track my irrational urge to spend money I don't have, track my communication (yes, I wanted to track that I touched base with at least 1 person who does not live in my house every day). Really, there were so many things - I read too much online about how to track to make your life more efficient. And then I thought to myself - WHAT!? Are you really planning on introducing so many things into your life that you need a full sized notebook? And really, how am I becoming more efficient if I am nailed down to this notebook? And also, the notebook is big, I would have to switch purses, and I am just not at a point in my life where switching purses is going to end well.
So, what we've (me, myself, & I) decided is that we will focus on 1 thing every day. This does not mean that all other matter of life will cease to exist. No, this just means, I will need to focus on just 1 thing. Taking the overwhelming out of the equation. If I want to obsess about my diet and exercise on the same day - sorry, 1 of these items will need to take a hike. I can mentally only focus on 1 extra thing in a day. There are too many other things that take up space in this pretty little head of mine. And they all require attention - I am ensuring that overload does not occur.
I plan on trying new recipes and a way to deal with my overabundance of apples, scrapbooking for the girls so they are caught up rather than being stuck in 4th and 9th grades, craft projects involving my ever growing stash of wine bottles, decorating our new home with all kinds of new fangled equipment, training a puppy without throwing it across a room, losing approximately 11 pounds, being able to do abdominal exercises without looking like a beached whale and many other new and exciting adventures. This could get very interesting.
So today, I am going to focus on "shipping items sold online". Really, I should have done this weeks ago (literally, I forgot they were listed on ebay and got an email 3 days after it sold, that was last week) I am a bit frightened of the feedback I will receive on this transaction. I've contacted the buyer and hopefully mended the situation. But here - on top of all the other things that will take up my day - the only thing that I NEED to get done today is "shipping items sold online". Should more good come of my day, so be it.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Memories
Many, many moons ago, Addie and I brought home my Dad's old computer. Gramma Debbie had gotten a new one and Addie wanted to use this one for school. We've been working on retrieving the photos from this computer forever. Apparently I am not as technically inclined as I would like to think, so I had to use my back up plan - Kevin. Whenever I need photos retrieved, Kevin is my go to guy. He's super smart, and I very much appreciate him!
So, I have had this CD for a while and been putting off looking through the pics - for obvious reasons - and when we did last night, we had such a fun time! I just thought I would share some of these with all of my friends and family - Enjoy!
Teaching the kids to make funny faces - always a favorite pastime!
So, I have had this CD for a while and been putting off looking through the pics - for obvious reasons - and when we did last night, we had such a fun time! I just thought I would share some of these with all of my friends and family - Enjoy!
Teaching the kids to make funny faces - always a favorite pastime!
Heisman Pose - made famous not by the trophy, but by The Father
Isn't this how everyone plays Barbies with their Granddaughter?
Cuddles are always welcome
Check out her shirt :) Traditions and Family are so important!! We miss Lana Banana!!
There were so many more, but just too many to keep posting (cause you know there are stories for each and every photo that we looked) Such wonderful memories, these are what fill the empty places in our hearts.
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