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So What? My House Is Messy!

I have been running myself ragged to keep the toys picked up, the counter clear, floor swept, dishes done laundry finished and dinner done! Even with my greatest attempt I cannot seem to keep up with it all. Extremely frustrating! I am sure this is a common story as I have found that there is not enough time in the day. I have been putting everyone to bed..... my babies are night owls, up until midnight.... and cleaning the house then. To wake up in the morning to find in just an hour or two it is messy again!  And my oldest son, I think he likes mess because his room is a DISASTER which he refuses to clean up. When I was working I did not have this problem (as much) because the kids were at the sitters. Worked long hours like my husband so we would pick up dinner, do baths, homework and bed not to mention it we didn't have the baby! Exactly what is it that all of you super moms/dads do? How the bloody hell do you keep up with it all?

I may be a little wound up because I do not like being at home all day staring at a mess. It makes me feel good to have a sparkling clean home. However, I know that I have an infant who is only 10wks old and an almost 2yr old (Jan 9 will be 2). Life over the next few months will be hectic but rewarding too..... if I dont let the little things like the toys on the floor and some extra crap on the counter get in the way of our happiness. I realize I cannot allow my effort to keep everything spic and span get in the way of playing, teaching, loving, and nurturing my beautiful boys. The time will come sooner than I probably want to have nothing to do but clean the house so, today I choose my boys!

So Sweet.....

I had to show this so everyone knows how blessed I am. It does not get much better than this.

I Love This, It is True!

You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.- Dr. Seuss

What Are You Bringing To That Holiday Party?

 Beverage

Frozen Whiskey Sour (Slush) - Bring life to the party!

1 1/2 c. Bourbon
1 lg. can frozen orange juice
1 lg. can frozen lemonade
7 1/2 c. water
1 c. brewed tea
1 c. sugar

 Combine all ingredients. Put in large plastic pitcher and freeze. Stir occasionally to break up. Best to make about 24 hours ahead.

Side Dish

Potato Yummy - Always a favorite!

1 bag of frozen Southern Style Hash browns   
1 bag (2c) shredded mild cheddar cheese         
1 16oz cont. sour cream                                     
 1 can cream of celery
2 cups corn flakes
2 tbsp butter

Preheat oven to 400 deg., Mix hash browns, shredded cheese, sour cream, and cream of celery in a big bowl and transfer to 13 x 9 casserole dish. Bake for 45 min. About half way through I usually take out of oven and stir everything up because it is somewhat difficult to do a good job in the beginning. Topping: melt butter and toss with corn flakes, spread evenly on top of casserole and bake for additional 10 min.              

Dessert         

    Apple Crisp - A Classic 

	4     medium tart cooking apples, sliced (4 cups) 3/4     cup packed brown sugar 1/2     cup flour 1/2     cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats 1/3     cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4     teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4     teaspoon ground nutmeg

		Heat oven to 375 Deg. Grease bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with shortening. Spread apples in pan. In medium bowl, stir remaining ingredients (except ice cream) until well mixed; sprinkle over apples. Bake about 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender when pierced with a fork. Serve warm with ice cream.

              

Dear Diary......

I could just kick myself this morning! UGH!! I got up early with baby, put him back to sleep and decided to stay up... now the boys are about to get up and I am TIRED and feeling a bit cranky!  Maybe if things go my way they will nap at the same time?? I will not be holding my breath but sometimes it works out. For now on with the coffee and Nick Jr!

Just an update as far as my toddlers potty training..... I bought the ADORBS Yo Gabba Gabba underwear and he has no interest in potty training now! After all the positive steps towards getting this done on his behalf and mentally preparing myself, he changes his mind. No biggie. As I said before, I really don't feel like potty training now anyway, so all is well!

The question of the day lies with my baby. Dr said I can start putting cereal in his milk at night if I want but I am unsure if I want to do this. I did it before at like 4 wks, thinking it was all good. I know, I should have known considering he is my third child but when you are busy your mind escapes you! Anyway, he had some tummy troubles as far as digesting it and now I am scared to give it to him. On the other hand he is a very hungry lil baby boy who gets up every 2-3 hrs still to eat (he is almost 10wks old!). I do want my sleep really bad but is it going to hurt his tummy? Hmmmmm... What to do, oh what to do?

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Christmas Gift Ideas

On my search to find my oldest son Christmas gifts, I found some things that I think would be great gift ideas. Thought I would put them out there for someone who, like me, is having a hard time finding a gift for someone.

For The Person Who Likes To Read :













 I love wine! This would be awesome.













  For the gamer, a MUST have!













Of course, the iPod touch 32 GB!













 Oh and the Xbox 360 with the new Kinect!













 Coach Bag, must have for any fashionable girl! lol













 For the lil ones!

Baked Potato Soup

Another delicious recipe that is easy and pretty quick to make!

Baked Potato Soup

4 large russet potatoes                         2 green onions chopped, divided
2/3c butter/margarine                           6 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled, divided
2/3c flour                                             1 1/4c shredded cheddar cheese, divided
6c milk                                                1 sm carton sour cream (optional)
3/4 tsp salt   
1/2 tsp pepper      

Bake potatoes as normal (oven, microwave, etc) until done. Let cool. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out pulp. Melt butter in a heavy sauce pan over low heat, add flour whisking until smooth and cook for one minute stirring consistently. Gradually add 6c milk; stirring consistently until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add potato pulp, salt, pepper, 2 tbsp onions, half bacon and 1cup cheese. Stir until heated. At this point you may add sour cream if desired. Remaining ingredients for garnish!