Outside Temp: 26 F (the snow is melting... but it's still here)
What I cooked today:
Papa Murphy's Take & Bake Pizza: After our useless drive into town, I was irritated enough to decide not to cook dinner tonight. I asked the kids if they wanted pizza, and (duh) they agreed. I have finally learned that if you bake the pizza on the tray they give you for about 10 minutes, then slide it off onto a pizza stone for the last 5-7 minutes, the crust gets cooked correctly and isn't mushy. Woo hoo! I learned something today!
Update:
The boys have been getting allergy shots every Tuesday and Thursday morning for the last few weeks. We usually leave the house around 6:45, to get to Great Falls by 7:30. Their shots are done in about 10-15 minutes, which gets us back on the road by 7:45-8:00am. A short 45 minute drive gets they to school just as their first period study hall is ending, which works because then they don't have to miss any (real) classes.
But, I didn't want to wake up this morning, so I figured that since Allen didn't have practice anymore, I could bring them in after school. So, school ended and we all hopped in the car. I dropped off Katie at the house (lucky!) and Allen and Connor came with me to town.
We got to the clinic around 4:30, and headed up to the reception desk. The person in front of me was taking forever, but I was being my normal patient self, just standing there with a smile, waiting my turn. Another receptionist asked what I was there for, and when I told her allergy shots, she indicated that I needed to wait. No problem. Just waiting.
Finally, about 10 minutes later, the receptionist finished up with the person in front of me. But, instead of asking me to come forward so she could help me, she started getting her things together to go home. I waited a few more minutes, then stepped forward to get her attention. "Did you need something?" she asked. I thought something catty like, "nope, I just thought I'd stand her for the last 15 minutes because I had nothing better to do.". Silly woman.
I told her that we were here for allergy shots. She got that pained look on her face, and informed me that that stopped the shots at 4pm. She did apologize, and even with back to see if the nurse was still around. She wasn't. So, our trip into town was a total waste. Oh well. To be completely fair, I should have called this morning, to confirm that we would be in this afternoon. My bad. But, we ended up with pizza out of the deal, so I guess it wasn't all bad.
I also got to end the evening with a meeting with our Community Center. There is a great group of people here, and I love how involved they all are! We have set up a time for our blood drive in December, which is such a great event. They intentionally scheduled it for 8-9 weeks after the Geyser blood drive, so that people (like me) can do both of them! I shouldn't have to go into town for blood donations, since they are cool enough to come to me!
The only bad part is that I missed our book club this evening. I didn't get a chance to read the book anyway, but I skipped last month's book club (I was afraid of the storm), and I miss getting together and chatting. Next month, come sleet or snow or hail, I will make it (darnnit).
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Thursday, October 18, 2012
October 18, 2012
Outside Temp: 45 F (It was 20 degrees this morning, and warmed up into the mid 60's... just beautiful!)
What I cooked today:
Pasta with Chicken, Sun dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts: I have always wanted to make this for dinner, but I had no idea what to do. So, I just decided to try it. I made the pasta, then sauteed the chicken, added the tomatoes and artichokes in some olive oil and then tossed the pasta in. It would have been better if I had added some salt and seasoning. I added some Italian seasoning after the fact and it made it taste much better. Patrick said I could 'try again'... Isn't he generous!
Update:
The kids didn't have school today, which meant that I got to sleep in, somewhat. Connor had his Allergy testing today, so Patrick and he went into town this morning. Apparently, he's not as allergic as Allen is, but he could still benefit from the allergy shots. He also is going to get tested for asthma, although I'm guessing that he doesn't have that problem.
Allen was feeling better, but decided to pass on basketball practice. I'm sure he'll be better for tomorrow's practice, which he really needs for Saturday's game!
One of our neighbor's is heading out of town, and they asked us to watch their dog and cat while they are gone. Then, we got the call asking us to also help out with the horses. You can bet that I leaped at the chance!
So, I went over this afternoon, to get better acquainted with the two horses that I'll be keeping an eye one. One needs meds, which I get to give her... into her mouth. She did great this afternoon! Then, this evening, in the dark, she really didn't want to let me near her. I had to run her around and around the corral, before I got her cornered and got her meds in. I figure that by Saturday night, she and I will be good friends!
I'm also realizing that Halloween is coming up, and I haven't thought about what I'm doing with the kids. I'm sure they will all want some sort of costume, and since we can't just run out on the night of the 30th to pick something up, I'd better get my rear in gear and decide what we are doing. Maybe on Saturday, I'll head into town and pick up something... I'm sure some fake blood will be involved.
What I cooked today:
Pasta with Chicken, Sun dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts: I have always wanted to make this for dinner, but I had no idea what to do. So, I just decided to try it. I made the pasta, then sauteed the chicken, added the tomatoes and artichokes in some olive oil and then tossed the pasta in. It would have been better if I had added some salt and seasoning. I added some Italian seasoning after the fact and it made it taste much better. Patrick said I could 'try again'... Isn't he generous!
Update:
The kids didn't have school today, which meant that I got to sleep in, somewhat. Connor had his Allergy testing today, so Patrick and he went into town this morning. Apparently, he's not as allergic as Allen is, but he could still benefit from the allergy shots. He also is going to get tested for asthma, although I'm guessing that he doesn't have that problem.
Allen was feeling better, but decided to pass on basketball practice. I'm sure he'll be better for tomorrow's practice, which he really needs for Saturday's game!
One of our neighbor's is heading out of town, and they asked us to watch their dog and cat while they are gone. Then, we got the call asking us to also help out with the horses. You can bet that I leaped at the chance!
So, I went over this afternoon, to get better acquainted with the two horses that I'll be keeping an eye one. One needs meds, which I get to give her... into her mouth. She did great this afternoon! Then, this evening, in the dark, she really didn't want to let me near her. I had to run her around and around the corral, before I got her cornered and got her meds in. I figure that by Saturday night, she and I will be good friends!
I'm also realizing that Halloween is coming up, and I haven't thought about what I'm doing with the kids. I'm sure they will all want some sort of costume, and since we can't just run out on the night of the 30th to pick something up, I'd better get my rear in gear and decide what we are doing. Maybe on Saturday, I'll head into town and pick up something... I'm sure some fake blood will be involved.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
October 9, 2012
Outside Temp: 37 F (it was in the 60's today! I walked around in a short sleeved shirt, and it was beautiful... not too many of these days left...)
What I cooked today:
Walnut Chicken: While I was in town, I actually sat down and made a meal plan for the week. So far, I've followed it (for the last 3 days at least!). So, when I went to make my chicken, I actually had the ingredients to make it! Woo hoo! Who knew how easy it was to make dinner?
Update:
Allen got the wonderful opportunity to get tested for allergies today! How fun it must have been, to have them stick about 40 little needles into your back!
It turned out that he's allergic to practically everything, mostly grasses (including wheat), which wasn't much of a surprise. We are going to have Connor tested next week, and when it turns out that he's also allergic to practically everything, we will have to bring them into Great Falls twice a week for a month, to get their allergy shots. I can hopefully schedule it so that it coincides with their study hall period on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Now, if only I had the time to get my shopping done at the same time...
We also had a blood drive at the school today. The phlebotomist that took care of me did a great job, and I was done quickly (although my totally awesome neighbor was faster by about 40 seconds!). I even talked Grandma AND Grandpa into donating as well! I think the drive was a success and they had a lot of donations, which is always a good thing.
Allen had his first day of Basketball practice today. Yes, the day after their football last game. No time off for these boys! He was a little disappointed in his performance, but his coach said he did fine. He still hasn't decided if he wants to play, but I'm figuring that he'll say yes. It's only 5 weeks and I think he'll do a lot better than he did last year!
What I cooked today:
Walnut Chicken: While I was in town, I actually sat down and made a meal plan for the week. So far, I've followed it (for the last 3 days at least!). So, when I went to make my chicken, I actually had the ingredients to make it! Woo hoo! Who knew how easy it was to make dinner?
Update:
Allen got the wonderful opportunity to get tested for allergies today! How fun it must have been, to have them stick about 40 little needles into your back!
It turned out that he's allergic to practically everything, mostly grasses (including wheat), which wasn't much of a surprise. We are going to have Connor tested next week, and when it turns out that he's also allergic to practically everything, we will have to bring them into Great Falls twice a week for a month, to get their allergy shots. I can hopefully schedule it so that it coincides with their study hall period on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Now, if only I had the time to get my shopping done at the same time...
We also had a blood drive at the school today. The phlebotomist that took care of me did a great job, and I was done quickly (although my totally awesome neighbor was faster by about 40 seconds!). I even talked Grandma AND Grandpa into donating as well! I think the drive was a success and they had a lot of donations, which is always a good thing.
Allen had his first day of Basketball practice today. Yes, the day after their football last game. No time off for these boys! He was a little disappointed in his performance, but his coach said he did fine. He still hasn't decided if he wants to play, but I'm figuring that he'll say yes. It's only 5 weeks and I think he'll do a lot better than he did last year!
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