Hubby Monday

  I got a letter today! I'm doing the happy dance right now...in my head! I went to the Gym and I can't get up! LOL! Hubs went into a gas chamber last week and hated it--who wouldn't? He said one of the guys nose bled really bad and they pulled him out--it was a pretty bad day for that guy. He is still homesick, but that deserves him good! He said theres a few young guys in there who keep showing their butt, so they all get crap from the DSgt and get smoked. He supposedly hasn't lost a single pound yet and I call it. I think he's just saying that to make me feel better considering I'm going to the gym and still gaining! Nope, not blaming it on muscle, just fat. He's doing good though, just staying busy learning and doing new things. He finally received my letter and he was answering my questions and he finally got the news about Sawyer. I know it's hard not knowing whats going on and then you get news you don't want to hear--it's an awful scary feeling and then you have to wait another week to know anything. I just miss him and counting down the days until I get to see him again!
 Bentley always gives me a problem from the time of pulling into the Gym parking lot by screaming his head off until the second we leave. Then he is all smiles and tells everyone, "bye!" Well, tonight he went right in with all smiles--SHOCKER! I was a happy Mama! He did good tonight and both boys let me and the girlfriends have some fun at Bootcamp! It was hard, but who said it was easy?
 So how was your weekend? Mine was enjoyable for the first. Sunday after Church, my brother, Bentley, and I went fishing. It was cute to watch Bentley reel in the line and touch the fish. He was a little unsure about it, but overall he liked it! 

 Well ya'll, I am showering and hitting the hay--this Mama is tired! 

-The Stay at home Mommy who juggles it ALL! 

Can't Resist Thursday

Pina Colada Pops

Blend and freeze the following ingredients (don’t forget the sticks!): (Makes 6 servings)

• 1 can pineapple chunks, in juice
• 1 banana
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Calories: 117 per pop :)

-The Stay at home Mommy who juggles it ALL! 

Homemade Baby Food

  So my day started out around 9:10, hearing a little voice calling, "Mama! Mama!" I rolled over and remembered, "Yep that's me! Maybe a few more minutes to sleep? Nope! Never!" I had plans on going to the Gym today, but I think I pulled my back out moving patio furniture yesterday. I poured Bleach and Pine Sol all over our patio and scrubbed it with a brush. It's now clean and the babes can play outside now. Also cleaned my house top to bottom AND finished all the laundry. Yes, I think I over did it and today I'm paying for it. I am planning on hitting the gym tomorrow, but we'll see. Today I made baby food! I made carrots, sweet potatoes, mixed veggies, peas, beans, banana pear apple sauce. Crap! I forgot to make squash! I guess I will be making that next go around. I didn't make to much--just enough to see what he does and doesn't like.

Cooking the vegetables.

Blending up his fruit.

Almost finished! 

Done! Banana Pear Apple Sauce. 

 That took a few hours to do due to juggling house chores, 2 babes, and cooking. I am so proud of myself! Since I don't have much to Blog about because I have been busy cleaning and cooking--here is a quick pic of the littles. 

Bentley James-20 months. 

Sawyer Ray--6 months. 

 These are my two boys who keep my busy and sometimes crazy. You know how I mentioned in the last Blog about that Mommys Group I was in? Well, I figured it wasn't for me. I didn't feel welcomed at all, no one talked to me and I always go by first impression. I guess it's just the boys and I again, which I have grown accustomed to. I like to feel at home and welcomed--I HATE feeling like I'm not wanted. Make sense? Well ya'll, I'm fixing to catch up on Can't Resist Thursday since I'm just a day late on everything this week :) Have a good night! 


-The Stay at home Mommy who juggles it ALL!

Pin*ter*vention Tuesday

Since today is the FIRST DAY OF SPRING, I think everyone should get the Ingredients to this Insect repellant since those skeeters are officially out to getcha ya :)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1 tbsp dried basil
• 1 large cinnamon stick
• 1/2 tsp (about 40 drops) lavender essential oil

Step 1
Mix the first three ingredients in a jar, cover, and let it steep for 2 weeks.

Step 2
Strain mixture, and add lavender essential oil.
When you need to use it, just pour a bit onto a paper towel and rub onto exposed body parts. Keep away from eyes.

Megan

Hubby Monday

Hubs is doing good. He said that Basic is kicking his butt. He has hives from his dog tags that broke him out, rash on his back from his camel back, sun burnt pretty bad, and he's homesick. I'm glad he's homesick--deserves him right. I miss that man. He has fire guard all the time, one guy is awful and they all get penalty for it, and he is enjoying eating healthy. He's been doing obstacle courses and marching for 4 miles with an 80 pound back pack...in the heat. I'd die! It's been almost a month since he has been gone, 3 more to go. It sucks. I thought it would fly by, but it hasn't. Hubs hasn't yet to receive any of my letters which is a bummer, but I'm hoping he gets them this week (I sent them out last week). He should already have them, but who knows. Bentley is growing up so quick and speaking so much, Hubs will be shocked when he comes home! Bentley asked me earlier, "Mama, where's Dada?" He had an episode tonight screaming and crying for him, I think it hit him that Daddy isn't coming home anytime soon. If I could wish anything, it would be for him to see his daddy for a second. He doesn't understand where he is or what he's doing. I cry.
  The boys are feeling better, so I think I will go back to the gym tomorrow. I haven't been in what seems like forever because the littles and I were sick. It stinks and so discouraging because I want to lose this weight and feel good about myself before Hubs comes home, but I feel like that's never going to happen! It's so hard to eat right and stay healthy...especially with two babes and a sweet tooth! We went to our first Play date today and met knew friends, Bentley, had a ball. I go again this Friday, so hopefully I can open up more because today was a little awkward. I am NOT a shy person what so ever (for those of you who know me, know I'm not) and today it was an awkward shy. We will see I guess. Bentley enjoyed it and that's all that matters. He played by him self for the most part because the bigger kids where off in their click. Bentley tried robbing apples from some other play group there to learning to go down the slide himself. Exciting! 
  So I am going to vent for a minute. I have some people on FB of all places, one in particular that thinks her crap don't stink. She thinks her and her Hubby walk on water and can spend whatever they want because that's the way it 'should be' and it bothers me! I can't stand that 'I am better than you attitude' becuase you aren't. I don't care what you do, what your husband did/does, what hour you go pee at night--I DON'T CARE! Now since I did a quick rant, I'm going to hop off here. Hope you enjoy your night! 

Megan

 

Can't Resist Thursday

Greek-Style Quinoa Burgers

   Whatcha need: 

• 1/2 cup rinsed quinoa
• 1 medium carrot, cut in large chunks
• 6 scallions, thinly sliced
• 15 ounces great northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• Coarse salt
• Ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 4 pitas (each 6 inches)
• 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced diagonally

           Directions: 

1. In a small saucepan, bring 3/4 cup water to a boil; add quiona, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until liquid is absorbed, 12 to 14 minutes; set aside.
   
2. In a food processor, pulse carrot until finely chopped. Add cooked quinoa, half the scallions, beans, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; pulse until combined but still slightly chunky.
   
3. Form mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick paties (dip hands in water to prevent sticking). If too soft, refrigerate 10 minutes to firm. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium; cook burgers until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes per side.
   
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, and the remaining scallions; season with salt and pepper. Serve burgers in pita topped with cucumber and yogurt sauce.
   
   
   

   Megan

Ghountry...LOL!

What to Blog about? Today was full of fussy babies, attitudes, and snotty noses. I will be so happy when the babes start feeling better. I feel like I am running out of energy and could pass out any second. Whew-wey! As I lay here in bed, I can't help but think of how mad and stressed I am at the Military. It's been almost a month since we have gotten a paycheck which I don't know for you, but it's hard on us...it's STRESSFUL! I was supposed to get the paycheck tomorrow, but instead I am getting it on the 19th. Military pays every 1st and 15th of each month and this month is different. I called the Finance Office up where Hubs is at and she was a butthole. I guess I will have to wait until Monday even though I have bills coming out tomorrow...just so aggravating. Hubs has been in almost a year...7 more to go! Can''t wait. I'm OCD about everything and have to have everything planned out way ahead of time and the Military is the complete opposite of what I like. 

 I think the terrible twos have hit Bentley! I'm not gonna lie, he has picked up this mischievous attitude and I don't like it! Where did my sweet Bentley go?! He says to , "No" to almost everything I tell him and it breaks my heart. I of course, discipline him and tell him why I disciplined him, but he still does it. I know that's part of growing up, but I just don't like it. It's so hard for me to believe that he's 20 months already and Sawyer is 6 months! It shocks me! It makes you realize how fast life truly is! I use to think 50 years was A LOT, but now when I think about it--it's not. It's 'just' 50 years that fly by so fast that it leaves time behind! That also means change and I don't take change very well. 


Well, guys--I'm signing off to finish watching Idol and lay my exhausting self to bed...or enjoy a nice bubble bath. Have a good night!


Ghountry- Ghetto Country! Love it!

Megan