Sunday already!?

So why is it the weekend flies at a non-stop speed and all of the sudden it is over. We have all of these great plans to get all of the "stuff" done and well, it doesn't get there.

Well if you have just started reading I have been cooking on Sundays for over a month now. I am ready however to not do so much pre-cooking and start using my crock pot a little more since school is in session for everyone. There is just something about walking into the house after a long day and not just know food it ready, but SMELL it.

I found a site I am checking out right now that has some definite possibilities for this weeks rotation.

http://www.familyfreshmeals.com/2014/08/30-easy-crockpot-recipes.html

Thanks Family Fresh Meals for compiling it!!!

I am definitely making meatloaf muffins this week. I didn't make them last Sunday and the girls were sad. I know I need to make zucchini and banana bread because we bought too many of them last week.

I still need to sit down tomorrow morning and rap my brain about everything I want to cook.

Today is actually cooled down enough to make me think fall may actually be coming. The leaves are changing a bit and we were able to open the windows, ALL DAY!!! With fall coming this is when I start to feel a bit crafty. I love making things for the house and starting to think about all of the upcoming holidays. Pinterest is my mecca!!! I am ready to take a bit and make some things. Get out in my garden and turn it into fall goodness.

Well tomorrow is another busy day of cooking and trying to get everything shoved in!!! Have a wonderful night...

Sad and happy all in one.

As I sat today watching my youngest play volleyball I realized that my wedding ring and engagement ring no longer fit. I had them sized awhile ago and unfortunately this caused my engagement ring to break. I stubbornly have worn it for years anyway. Today I had to take them off because it was causing my hand to turn into a very swollen mess. So I unfortunately took them off. When I got home I slid them sadly into my jewelry box.

My hubby and I went out for our weekend grocery shopping. My poor hand was sad. Is that even possible? We all know it was just me. Those rings have been on my hand for almost 20 years. They were an extension of myself. They were what my husband gave to me when we promised to be together forever. I couldn't imagine them not there. Being a week as it was already, I think I was overly emotional.

My hubby already sensed how sad I was.

I am simple. I wear my wedding rings, when I wear earrings it is usually diamond type studs, pearls or simple hoops. Usually not a lot of necklaces. My rings really meant a lot to me.

Well lets just say my husband is amazing. He decided I needed a new ring set. He also made me pick it out. As a mom I instantly feel guilty. As a wife my heart soared. He bought the set I loved and slid it onto my hand. My heart pretty much exploded. I am more in love with this man today and will continue to love him more and more everyday. It isn't the ring he bought for me. He just so knows what I need when I need it. I am so excited to see what life continues to offer us.

Beware of what you are reading when tired...

I do this cool thing called bzzagent. I have apparently been doing it since 2006. I get to try some cool new things and I tell them to everyone who will listen. I logged in today and thought I was getting a roomba for free...until I found out they wanted money. Darn it all. Oh well! Can't win them all.

This month I have gotten some free Excedrin and a free MyMonopoly game. Those are both bug bonuses.

If you get a chance check out Excedrin, MyMonopoly and Bzzagent! If you want info I can give it to you.

Well the house has made it through the week.

I bonded with my new students. I don't want to quit teaching quite so much today. I managed to get my semester mapped out. I readied myself for meetings. I got a handle on it. I was worried for a bit but I managed to make it through. There were bumps along the way, like crying in the corner, forgetting to turn in MY homework and just overall tiredness.

My girls seemed to make it through. Al is off and getting back into the college world. Banana and Bear have bonded over a lot of English homework. Hal is adjusting well to high school. Surprisingly we are all still awake. We sprinkled in a cross country meet, first home football game and a volleyball tournament. Banana and Bear have been taking pictures for yearbook. That has brought back some yearbook memories for me...wasn't it just yesterday?

Well...I guess tomorrow is another day. I think my eyes are protesting.

Happy September!

Well, it is Labor Day. The girls and I go back to school tomorrow.

Al is away at college.

Today we had a family get together. We met an aunt no one has met before. She was adorable. It was fun to see all the cousins and little ones running around. They grow so quickly when they are little and then BAM, they have graduated.

We had a pretty low key day. Doing laundry and making sure we are ready for the big week.

Al is at school getting invited to parties and having "fancy" dinners. That makes me laugh to think all of the things she is getting to experience on her own. I pray she enjoys all she can and makes the best of it.  I want the best for my kiddos. While I miss her terribly, I know she loves us.

My hubby made a shelf for me for work and I got it all painted. So got a little labor done today.

The calm before the store. I love it. Let the craziness commence tomorrow. Have a great day tomorrow everyone!