Sisterly Love

Yesterday, Saturday, I had my twin sisters, yes I said twin,but somehow I think I have said that in earlier posts, over for a 1st annual Valentine's Day brunch.

It was so much fun and the food was great!

My sisters are 6 years younger than me and one is set to be married on May 1st of this year.

The other has been married for 5 years next month and has a 2 1/2 year old little boy that can melt your heart with his meer presence.

So the 5 of us, my daughter included, had a great time.

I served Blueberry French Toast and sausage stuffed crescent rolls along with coffee, 'cause we can't ever forget coffee, unless its a tea party and I am always game for those too!



Also some really great news, since I have stopped emotionally eating back in August, I have lost 27 lbs so far!!! I am so happy, although my clothes are actually falling off and now I need to either take them in or buy new ones or perhaps both :) I eat anything I want but refuse to do it as a prize or as a I'm happy or I'm sad, aka emotionally eating.

I am hoping and praying for a continued success and maybe have an additional 10 pounds off before my sisters wedding. But if it is less or more I am good with either at this point.



Have a wonderful Lord's Day!

Menu 2/7-2/13

Well not too much to report on for this weekend. Went out to lunch with my mom and sisters today and had a really nice visit. We also went to Sephora aka Disney for Makeup! and had a blast :)

Menu 2/7-2/12

Sunday
Pork Chops with Zucchini & Onions and Baked Apples
Monday
Penne Pasta with Meatballs and Marinara Sauce

Tuesday
Breakfast (Toast, Eggs, Sausage)

Wednesday
Fish Sticks & Macaroni and Cheese

Thursday
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Soup

Friday
Not Sure

Saturday
Pizza

For more recipes and idea's visit Organizing Junkies Blog Have an awesome week!

The loss of the tv

A person in today's society might not realize this but, to not have the TV on is fastly becoming one of my favorite pastimes. And to think this all began as a punishment to my daughter for mouthing off to me Monday morning before school. I told her the TV was gone till Tuesday and she yelled NO, so with each no came another day.

We are now on day 3 and have 2 more to go. Yep my kid knows how to throw the 'no' word out pretty well.

Its so quiet, just the windows open, the sound of birds chirping, my daughter playing and the dog barking occasionally.

I am thinking the TV might become a thing of the past and become an occasional treat.

She had horrible withdraws the first 24 hours but after that she has done wonderful.

Where is that mouthy little girl, I think she is stuck in the TV somewhere hahaha.

And now I am left with my sweet, funny little girl that I absolutely adore!

Asian Chicken and Mushrooms

Okay so here it is, my recipe for Asian Chicken and Mushrooms

Combine the following:

• 1/2 lemon
• 2 cloves of mashed garlic
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sesame vinegar
• 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• pinch of red pepper flake
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/8 tsp ground ginger
• salt and pepper
  

1. Pour over boneless skinless chicken breasts. Let marinate for 1 hour
2. Saute in skillet until done
3. Take out of skillet add 1 tbsp of olive oil and 1 pat of butter then put in your sliced mushrooms.
4. Cook until browned and tender.

Serve with whatever side you would like. I served mine with sauteed zucchini and onions.

This was so good.

Menu Plan for 1/24-1/30

My menu plan for this week:

Sunday: Bread made in the bread maker, salad and baked potatoes

Monday: Chicken with sauteed mushrooms and zucchini with onions (recipe to follow this week)

Tuesday: Sticky rice

Wednesday: Breakfast (Eggs, Toast and hash browns)

Thursday: Pork chops with stuffing

Friday: Mini Tacos with black beans and rice

Saturday: Chicken Kiev and baked potatoes

Well that's me menu for the week, go to Organizing junkies blog to check out more meal plans.

A happy kid

Just wanted to share a couple of pictures of what me and my daughter did today.






A clean bedroom.





A happy kid.





A picture drawn by the happy kid, her mommy. :)


God is love

10 things I am thankful for

1. God


2. My Family


3. The smell of a tomato vine


4. My daughter's smile


5. My pug, Milo


6. a cool breeze


7. a clean house


8. a good book


9. a full tank of gas


10. The beach

I didn't put friends in this list because if you are my friend then you are my family.

Be ready to be interrupted

When one tells God, its fine interrupt me all you want, I will do your work.
BE PREPARED!
That's all I have to say.
I woke up on time, I say it again, On Time!
I picked up, got a shower, made lunches, got all ready and we were walking out the door and it hit. Like a burst pipe.
"I have to go to the bathroom mommy." My daughter said.
Then "I have diarrhea" Oh the words I did not want to hear today of all days.
I had plans, not often to I have these but today was a day I did.
I needed to go to work, I had my nephew being dropped off to me as soon as I got off.
Him and I were going to go to the library while we waited for my little girl to get out of school. I had a meeting at church. I wanted to get paid for yesterday so I HAD to go to work TODAY.
For a split second I thought oh she will be just fine and it was like God said oh no!
The poor kid was NOT getting off the toilet any time soon.
I called in.
I called her school.
I called her doctor. They said oh vomiting and diarrhea are going around. Wow was I happy that she only had the diarrhea part.
I canceled with my sister to take my nephew.
I canceled with my meeting at church.
I stayed home and took care of the most precious gift God has bestowed upon me.
My daughter.
So now I sit with a clean house. A child that is going to bed. And another day to plan for, for tomorrow. Good news Lunches are made for tomorrow.

I was interrupted. And I wasn't prepared. But that is okay because at the end of the day if God is proud of me than that is ALL that counts!!

God is love ~Jessica