One of "Those" Days

So it's like 4:10 in the PM and I am still in my Jammies ( that's the P to J Jammies). I don't know why I went all white-suburban mom rapper on ya'll but yes one could come to the conclusion I have gone completely BONKERS. I feel like rapping bonkers but I'll spare you-all the pain.

I woke up this morning with a LIST. The big list. The get it all done today list OR ELSE list. We'll it's the or else I am now faced with. I can already imagine Dusty strolling in the door (covered in black.... coal is DISGUSTING.... I seriously have to clean my shower (like REALLY clean it) every 4 days (the end of his shift) because it is BLACK.
SICK.
Ummm where was I... Oh yeah so he's strolling in the door and trips immediately because in front of the door is a death trap. Not really for him but just the common death-trap variety. and as he is stumbling in up the stairs (which are clean) then he will meet utter chaos. (that's an exaggeration but it does make the story more dramatic). He will then look at me (in all my beauty) and realize (hopefully to himself) that his wife, mother of his two kids, is still in her pajamas and that (sniff sniff) supper is not being prepared and well (hopefully he really is silent at this point) what the HECK did she do all day???? I will chuckle to myself and think, it's just been "one of those days".

The new Spring Schedule

Hello all my long lost blogger buddies! It feels like I've been gone forever (not actually but just feeling wise). So I've been swamped lately and I'm seriously ready to just turn off my phone, close me eyes (so I don't have to see the MESS), put ear plugs in so I don't have to hear the oh so lovely children noises, and take a wee nap! I feel like I'm going from one thing to another the last couple of weeks. The couches (which I'm still dealing with), the house (which is still half-way through it's spring cleaning), the children (who LOVED being outside and now are cooped up again because of dear Mr. Winter who has decided to visit AGAIN), Dusty (who is also all fevered with spring), the bank (which comes with the territory of doing renovations unless of course you go with the good ol' save and then spend policy- which is what we've been doing but now are EXPLORING our options), quads (getting them all registered and whatnot), and signing Ellie up for some extra activities. Dusty and I decided when we had kids that they weren't going to do a million things. They got to pick one activity but we were going to try to keep our life SIMPLE. So much for that plan. I asked Ellie was she wanted to do ( I think you may have heard this story in a previous post) and she picked soccer. FINE. I'm okay with that. It runs from the beginning of May until the end of June. 8 weeks. WELL, we are planning on spending a fair amount of time out at the lake this year and both Dusty and I felt it was really important that she should take some swimming lessons BEFORE we go out there. SO now she's in swimming too which goes from the middle of my until the middle of June. So now my life looks like this

Monday- 4:30 Soccer, 7:00 Dinner, 8:00 FHE, 9:00 Bedtime
Tuesday- 10 am Swimming
Wednesday- 430 Soccer
Thursday
Friday- 10am Swimming
Saturday-
Sunday- Church

Looking at this schedule makes me seem like I'm whining but on my previous calendar I had NOTHING. So now I'm feeling busy. I also have to try to fit this schedule around Dusty's four on four off schedule plus our bi-monthly or monthly 2 day trip to Lethbridge. Hmmm.
Oh yah and I have to stay for soccer which is fine but LUCY is going to be a wild woman all she's going to want to do is be on the soccer field too plus I should of asked if I have to go in the pool. another Hmmm.

Good Morning!

This is what we woke up this morning.

Old McLucy Had a Farm.....

Lucy has a "farm" room and I couldn't find bedding that I loved so I picked up some fabric and wha-la. I love her blanket and it was super easy to do.

Lucys New Favorite Shirt

Do cattle drive?

My Mother-in-law got this book to read to the girls the last time we were down. It's HILARIOUS! I have caught myself a few times the last week muttering, "Sakes Alive!".

The last Easter Post

Easter Morning was AWESOME this year. My kids were so excited. We hid eggs with the girls the night before, telling them that the trickier the hiding spot the bigger the gift you get from the Easter bunny. They were so funny to watch. Ellie hid and re-hid eggs just to make sure they were really tricky. The Easter bunny sure brought them a great haul. They got a couple outfits, books, games, sunglasses, and a wee bit of candy (that smart bunny!). It was a great morning. I know that this egg hiding thing will be a big hit for a few more years. I'm already looking forward to next year!

Dipity doo dah dipity day....

Cream Cilantro Dip/Dressing

1/2 c. mayonnaise

1/2 c. sour cream

1/2 of a bunch of cilantro, finely chopped

juice from half a lemon

1/4 tsp. minced garlic

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. coarse pepper

Combine all ingredients in a jar or serving dish and refrigerate.

Easter -Part 3

Easter Morning Before Church. The night before Dusty and I gave the girls their Easter dresses. Both Ellie and Lucy Loved them.

Grandma and Grandpa and Uncle Dillon came to visit and have Easter dinner. It was a good time. We played cards and I got obliterated.

On a non-Easter note it's Dusty's Dad's big 5-0 today!!!

Hope the next 50 is smooth sailing!

Easy Lunch Idea

This is my kids FAVORITE lunch. (Dusty's too when he's home). IT is so easy I feel dumb putting it up.

Quesadilla

4-5 tortillas

1 can of re-fried beans

Cheese grated

Vegetables your kids or Husband will eat

canola oil

heat frying pan

put beans, vegetables, and cheese on one half of tortilla.

Fold in half

Brush oil on outside of tortilla

Put in pan and heat on both sides till crispy and melty and delicious.

Serve with Salsa and sour cream.