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Battling sickness

This past weekend sickness had come to visit and didn’t leave till Tuesday. I was randomly and horribly sick Saturday and Sunday and lovingly passed it to Trav. Who was then sick Monday and Tuesday. I have been praying that Emma wouldn’t get what we had. I’ve been stuffing her with tons of vitamin C, water and chicken noodle soup. I think it worked because she has been her same crazy 2 yr old self.

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What is it about Chicken and Stars? It’s one of the most wonderful thing to eat, but they might want to change the name to ‘Carrots and Stars’ because there’s like, practically no chicken in it. And one little can at the store was $1.80! Doesn’t that seem crazy?! I guess they know sick people will pay whatever…I did.

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I would be taking much more food pictures but I have no stove or oven where we’re staying. I know. Can you imagine that? NO. STOVE. OR. OVEN. It’s hard to make anything. I was alone, walking down the frozen isle and suddenly began freaking out! I kept thinking ‘I don’t know what to make!’ ‘I don’t know what to make!’ Over and over…I had to shake my head and blink a few times to get a clearer perspective. I bought frozen meals. Gross.

Although I can tell you which frozen foods rock and which suck. Believe me, I would know.

These steamers are not bad. Small portions but good for a really fast side dish! It was enough for us 3 for a side and I personally would have eaten it alone for dinner- but I had to share, it’s a lesson I’m trying to teach Emma. 🙂 It’s a horrible way of eating (we are also eating fruits and canned things) but I keep telling myself that it’s temporary…it’s temporary.

We do have a small toaster oven and one of those grills you can take camping. I made pancakes on it one night and fish on it another night. But if you have ANY ideas about what I could make- I’m all ears! I would love any ideas (oh, and our fridge is dinky (meaning teeny tiny)

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I’m dead meat…

I know I’m dead meat when I push the ‘publish’ button at the end of this post but I HAVE to do this post. And the reality is that I have been planning on posting this for months now, and I’m just now doing it. I’ve been busy.

My sister graduated from High School (whoop whoop!) and as we were taking family pictures there were bound to be a few bloopers of people. But I noticed that everyone had one…hmmm, so I decided for smiles to post their bloopers. They’re not that bad really, but it might embarass them so leave a comment telling them it’s not that bad.

And yes, I am also posting multipul bad pictures of me. There, it’s fair, OK mom?!

(*Jamie and Granmom: I am saving your butts by not posting the pictures I have of you both. I will accept money, babysitting for months or plane tickets to Austin if you don’t want them published for the world to see.)

Dad, Lois, Monica, Aunt Donna and Aunt Carol: You lucky ducks. I don’t have any bad pictures of you…next time we see each other be prepared to have a camera in your face. Hey, it’s only fair to the other members of the family who are in this post. And you want to be fair right?! Thought so.

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A good pair

I thought I would update you on some pictures of Emma at the park. Travis took them (and did amazing) and I photo edited them. We’re a good pair don’t you think?!

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Preparing

Tomorrow I will be posting pictures of our home here and the status of how we are. Overall, OK. Moving is never a fun thing, but we’re having to pack for Poland and Michigan all at once. Kinda hectic.

On a similar note, I’ve noticed that I haven’t been writing on this as much and know I need to more. So, to of set all the stress of moving, I’m going to post some picts of lighter things. No idea what, but we’ll see. Have a great Tuesday!

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Counseling Training Seminar

This week I am attending a Counseling Training Seminar. Good Samaritan Ministries is giving this seminar and it’s amazing! I am being given so many  tools and great practicle information. I’m pretty much one of the youngest ones there with  the teacher saying the average age of a participant of this seminar is 40+. How sad, come on younger people we need to step up and learn what we can! There are so many people, ourselves first, who need healing. Anyhoo, it is from 9am-8pm. Long days. Totally worth it, but I’m exhausted in every way when I get home. Not much energy to get on the computer that’s for sure. Last night I had enough energy to empty the dishwasher and make Trav’s lunch. Then I went to bed. lol

I love how interactive it is and in fact tonight we were to observe a communication/boundaries class and I was asked to play the role of a drug addict. I was to push and pressure a woman verbally who was learning how to communicate and give boundaries that were clear and stern. I was scared out of my wits and in front of strangers no less, but once I started it- I loved it. My knees were literally shaking but thank goodness I was wearing jeans. lol I loved seeing the woman learn how to talk and just push through and say what she was afraid to say. Learning to let your yes be yes and no be no. I learned that so many of us are on the same path learning the same lessons and it’s so easy to feel like we’re the only ones with ‘this’ problem. It was encouraging to so many people there tonight, including myself. It was freeing just seeing it, let alone being the woman who’s having to walk it out.

Here’s a tool for you. Here’s the website. It’ll give you insight into what kind of learner you are. Similar to the five love languages. Really interesting and have fun! enjoy!!!