So with my healthier eating - we're making many things that we would otherwise buy. Refried Beans is today's find. This is the tastiest recipe I've found: http://moneysavingmom.com/2012/03/how-to-make-homemade-refried-beans.html
I didn't use the oil - nonstick pan and onions do fine on their own. No added milk for me either. Very tasty!
Friday, May 25, 2012
Lowered Expectations
So, today I went for a ride as Kimball drove me around town. Pray for me! I have a much greater understanding of the full motherhood experience as I am now the parent of a teen driver. I'm so glad we began this adventure in a small town! It could be so much crazier!
Really, she is doing well. She is so good at most everything that I think I expected she would be a driving prodigy or something similar. She is a learning driver. I know we'll get there in the end.
When we first approached the car, she holding the keys, we exchanged nervous smiles. She requested me give step by step directions that while appreciated at first, grew a bit irritating - perhaps just because they came from me? I quickly found that I needed to speak up and well in advance. We almost missed a couple of turns. However, in the end we made it to our destination and home again. Then we invited the sisters to join us in the car. They were nervous in their own ways. I instructed them to be silent and we were off again. Just a quick jaunt to the library. We arrived safely and I took my time, allowing my anxiety to decrease before we set off for home again. Now we are home and I have probably never been so glad to arrive safely. I'm thinking I'll take my time and ease into this slowly. For my dear friends who are not at this stage yet - your time will come. For my dear mentor mothers who have been here, I love you all. Thanks for your patience!
More later...
Really, she is doing well. She is so good at most everything that I think I expected she would be a driving prodigy or something similar. She is a learning driver. I know we'll get there in the end.
When we first approached the car, she holding the keys, we exchanged nervous smiles. She requested me give step by step directions that while appreciated at first, grew a bit irritating - perhaps just because they came from me? I quickly found that I needed to speak up and well in advance. We almost missed a couple of turns. However, in the end we made it to our destination and home again. Then we invited the sisters to join us in the car. They were nervous in their own ways. I instructed them to be silent and we were off again. Just a quick jaunt to the library. We arrived safely and I took my time, allowing my anxiety to decrease before we set off for home again. Now we are home and I have probably never been so glad to arrive safely. I'm thinking I'll take my time and ease into this slowly. For my dear friends who are not at this stage yet - your time will come. For my dear mentor mothers who have been here, I love you all. Thanks for your patience!
More later...
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
May 22 2012
I got my teaching certificate! Now the job hunt begins....or continues. I have applications in at a few districts, feeling pretty good about things. DJ has officially received word that he will be transferred mid-July. SO LET THE PACKING BEGIN! Back to our house! We are really excited. There are some things about here that we will miss but overall we are ready to be heading home.
We're working on eating healthier as a result of seeing a couple of shows - Forks over Knives and Engine2 Kitchen Rescue. The kids are enjoying it. We're not being too drastic - just using up some things that we currently have and trying some new things.
Now the trick will be to fit in all the adventure we want to have in the time we have left here. So much to do - so little time. School is almost out - that will help our time. Just enjoying the warmer weather. I've even been biking on my new bike while DJ runs - we went 10 miles on Saturday evening. Parts of me are still recovering - but I did get out and do 3 miles this morning with DJ riding along on his bike.
Hope all is well with you! More as it comes....
We're working on eating healthier as a result of seeing a couple of shows - Forks over Knives and Engine2 Kitchen Rescue. The kids are enjoying it. We're not being too drastic - just using up some things that we currently have and trying some new things.
Now the trick will be to fit in all the adventure we want to have in the time we have left here. So much to do - so little time. School is almost out - that will help our time. Just enjoying the warmer weather. I've even been biking on my new bike while DJ runs - we went 10 miles on Saturday evening. Parts of me are still recovering - but I did get out and do 3 miles this morning with DJ riding along on his bike.
Hope all is well with you! More as it comes....
Saturday, May 05, 2012
Family Info
Wanted to let my extended family know that there is a ceremony planned this summer for Samuel Knapp - revolutionary war hero. His gravesite is in disrepair and the John Hancock Chapter, Society of Sons of the American Revolution are doing a grave marking ceremony. I found this info at :http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Knapp&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=37&GScnty=2127&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=64706927&df=all&
The date for the ceremony is 22 July 2012 in Sycamore, Ohio. There is more information at the link including an email address for those planning to attend the ceremony.
Cornelia Knapp (Gene's grandma) - Marquis Knapp - Benjamin Knapp - Samuel Knapp
As Kimball is getting ready to take a trip with Chuck & Sue I've been researching family history and found that a few of her ancestors attended the original Nauvoo Temple. She is planning on doing some baptisms at the new Nauvoo temple during her trip. Gives me a bit of chills thinking about it.
We're busy finishing up the school year here - just a few weeks to go! We'll keep you posted on other plans as they get closer.
The date for the ceremony is 22 July 2012 in Sycamore, Ohio. There is more information at the link including an email address for those planning to attend the ceremony.
Cornelia Knapp (Gene's grandma) - Marquis Knapp - Benjamin Knapp - Samuel Knapp
As Kimball is getting ready to take a trip with Chuck & Sue I've been researching family history and found that a few of her ancestors attended the original Nauvoo Temple. She is planning on doing some baptisms at the new Nauvoo temple during her trip. Gives me a bit of chills thinking about it.
We're busy finishing up the school year here - just a few weeks to go! We'll keep you posted on other plans as they get closer.
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