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A day in a list

The simple fact is – I love lists!  When I was in college, if I didn’t make a list for the day I really didn’t know if I was coming or going because I had so much to do.  Now my lists are much shorter and usually just consist of a work time in my planner or what bills to send out for the day.  Well, except when I have company coming and I’ve been too tired to clean my house to perfection.

We are having friends over to grill tonight – steaks, corn on the cob, potatoes, and then whatever other sides we can manage to put together.  I believe James is making cinnamon rolls for dessert which I’ll probably serve with milk and tea.  We may also watch a movie from Netflix together – The Other Boleyn Girl.

So my to do list for the day looks like this:

  • Tidy up bathroom and scrub toilet – Check
  • Take out trash and recycling – Check
  • Vacuum – Check
  • Do one load of laundry – Check
  • Sweep and mop kitchen floors – Check
  • Take meat out of freezer – Check
  • Work 1:30-3:30 – Check
  • Prepare the food/cook – Check
  • Enjoy the evening! – Check
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What’s new with me?

  • I can’t believe it’s been over a week since I have updated.  It’s amazing how quickly time flies by these days.  Speaking of time flying – I am 11 weeks now and the heartbeat appointment is only 12 days away.
  • I have started reading two new books that are really good, and I think that they will change my perspective on a lot of things.  One is Three in a Bed and The Surrendered Wife.
  • I bought a carseat cover for the cold winter days and a front carrying pack from a rummage sale for $3.  My MIL offered to buy me a rocking chair for my living room for my birthday.
  • It was my 25th birthday yesterday, and it was lovely!  I went to a really cool store where I bought a pendulum, and according to it Sprout is a baby girl.  I guess we’ll see how accurate it is at the ultrasound.
  • I also don’t want to admit that I had fun playing WoW last night with my DH and friends.  I somehow managed to stay up until 1am playing.  But remember, I didn’t just admit that. :)
  • What’s new with you?!

Stories from a cheerleading coach

My cheerleading tryout week is officially over.  *big sigh of relief*

We had tryout practice for 3 days, which included teaching movements, jumps, heel stretches, splits, and chants.  18 junior high girls tried out yesterday, and what a good experience it was all around.  As one girl left the room she said, “Even if I don’t make the team, it was a great expereience this week.”  Those moments are the ones that touch my heart.

It’s the moments that it comes down to the points and choosing my team that crumbles my heart just a little.  Our school is under funded.  They only allow the funding for 2 cheerleading coaches from 7-12th grades.  I am the 7th and 8th grade coach, and there is only one of me.  I can only handle so many girls on buses, during games, and teaching stunts.  Not only that, but there are uniforms in the equipment room that I wore in 7th grade back in ’97!  I don’t even know how many girls I can suit up.  The executive decision of how many I can take rests upon the athletic director, and that decision will be made on Tuesday morning.  The results for the junior high should be posted by the end of the school day on Tuesday.  My 2008-2009 cheerleaders will be announced and I will officially have a squad.

Wishing you a…

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

How to clean a fridge – Tackle it Tuesday

 

I cleaned the fridge!

I took pictures and everything, but I was using a camera that I haven’t used with my new computer.  Alas, I don’t know where the driver disc is and there are compatablity issues between the camera and the computer.  I will explain with words exactly what I did.

First things first, I emptied everything from the fridge and put it onto the counters.  I threw away anything that was expired like a salad dressing and a ricotta cheese container.  I also consolidated some things by putting all the butter sticks into one box and I had two used syrup containers so I poured one into the other making one full bottle.

Next, I cleaned all of the shelves and drawers with a mix of vinegar and water spray and a towel.  Once they were clean and dry, I put things back away.  I organized like items together as much as possible.  The onions and garlic are together in one drawer, carrots and apples in another, and one drawer is empty.  I put the milk, soda, cream, and eggs by each other on the top shelf.  On the second shelf there is shredded cheese and tortillas.  On the side door, I have cheese and butter together, syrups and biscuits together, condiments for things like burgers and sandwiches together, and finally breakfast condiments together like jelly and juices.

If you think my fridge sounds bare, it really is.  I am awaiting a big shopping trip to do my month’s worth of groceries.  I wish I could share my pictures with you, but imagine a sparkly clean fridge that isn’t cluttered.  That’s mine!

If you want to see what others tackled today, go to 5 Minutes for Mom.

And we’re off…

I am just popping online quick to let you all know why I won’t be taking part in the Smart Habit Saturday or the Frugal Friday this week.  DH and I, and 3 others from the area, are traveling downstate to go to a 4H leader orientation.  We will be home late on Sunday, so have a fun weekend everyone and pray that we don’t get rained (or snowed) on!

Happy Weekend!!

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Why am I mad at the Easter Bunny?

For the past few years, my DH and I have lived away from our families. Traveling for holidays was just part of our lives (and I didn’t like it very much). This year, we are near our families and I was very excited to help my mom prepare an Easter meal. It was also exciting to only have to drive 15 miles to get there.

But… the Easter Bunny decided that instead of delivering a heaping basket of jellybeans, colored eggs, and chocolate bunnies that we would get the FLU instead. :(

It started on Saturday night, and DH got it first. I was at the grocery store at 1am buying him Pepto Bismol and Sprite. I think we fell asleep around 3am – him on the couch and me on the living room floor. I slept most of the day on Easter, but I thought it was just because I was exhausted from taking care of DH. I called my mom I wouldn’t come out to help her make food because I didn’t want to spread the germs, but I said I’d be there to eat.

I didn’t make it. At 3:30pm, the flu hit me. Luckily, we have some friends who were willing to bring us some supplies. If you get the flu, I recommend you get these things:

  • Sprite or clear Gatorade
  • Straws for sipping and not having to sit all the way up in bed
  • Saltines or cinnamon toast
  • Pepto Bismol for “stomach issues”
  • Advil Cold & Flu pills for the aches and pains
  • Chicken noodle or chicken dumpling soup

My MIL is on her way with the last bullet right now. Thank God I feel well enough to eat. Maybe if I’m lucky, she ran into the Easter Bunny for that candy he forgot to deliver.

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First post! Introducing my family…

Me: My name is Jennifer, and I am in my mid-twenties. I have been married for 5 years to my high school sweetheart. I have wildly curly hair, blue eyes, and I really enjoy being athletic. Yoga is my favorite activity lately, and it was my saving grace during the “cabin fever” season. Not only did I take a one-on-one class with an instructor, but I took class at the YMCA and did videos at home. I also enjoy walking, weightlifting, and jogging. I love reading and learning – currently I am reading A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle and participating in Oprah’s webcast online. This book has taken me to a new level of living. I am awakening. :) I love to cook and experiment in the kitchen. Luckily, my husband is brave and will try anything once. I can’t say that all of my experiments have turned out so well over the years.

DH: My hubby is the same age as I am, and as stated above he was my high school sweet heart. He spends a lot of his time on the computer playing video games and working from home. He is also athletic – ranging from running to racquetball and biking to camping/hiking trips. He is the spontaneous type, and is always up for a challenge whether it be fixing something around the house or holding up his end of a discussion.

K: She is our Siamese cat that is a little tempermental. When we got her, all she did was hiss at us from the cage. For some reason, I thought that was charming and I felt bad for her. I figured no one else would want her. After a hard adjustment period, she has turned out to be a great cat.

W: He is our other Siamese cat. We chose him because out of all of his brothers and sisters he was the most active and sassy one. He continues to be that way today… always bothering his sister.

T: He is our 3-legged beagle. Long story short, my DH grew up with a beagle and always dreamed of having another. When I stumbled upon T, he made me go meet him and decide to take him or not. T had just had his amputation surgery and wasn’t very mobile, but now 3 years later he is healed and healthy. He runs and plays like any other dog.

L: She is our beagle and blue tick mix that we adopted from our local animal shelter this past summer. She was just a pup and 1 of 2 survivors of her litter. Somehow her mom didn’t make so all of her siblings needed to be syringe and bottle fed. She’s my little buddy, and a bundle of energy and terror. Since she is a high energy level dog, she needs a lot of attention and exercise. L helps keep me and DH on our toes.

House: We bought our house this past summer. It’s a 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, ranch style home. It needed some updating, but otherwise it’s a great place. We love our backyard and the neighborhood is very quiet. There are still many small projects to be completed here, and I am sure you’ll be hearing about them soon.

Children: We don’t have any children at this point. We are TTC and on the fifth cycle. I didn’t expect it to take this long to conceive, but I believe a baby will be part of the picture when it’s the right time for us.

So that’s me and my family. I hope you stick around to hear about our crazy adventures!