Outside Temp: 22 F (with the wind, it's kind of chilly... without the wind, it was beautiful)
What I cooked today:
Beef Stew: I normally make my beef stew in a crock pot. But, while I did get the beef defrosted, I didn't get started on dinner until about 5pm. So, I just browned the meat, and put it with the veggies in a pot on the stove. It turned out fine! No complaints (except Katie, who apparently does not like potatoes in her beef stew... what?)
Update:
We got the Tablet back from the repair company today. While I was not impressed with their communication skills (they sent me the UPS label, but never contacted me to let me know if they got it or were fixing it. They sent it back ground, so it took about 3 weeks round trip... a week to get there, a week to fix it and a week to get back.), it came back in great shape!
Amazingly, the company had left it turned on (but in standby) when they shipped it a week ago. It still had about 40% power when we got it! They replaced the glass, but everything else was the same, so the kids still have all their games, etc. They also replaced the keyboard (which lost some keys when it dropped) with a brand new keyboard! I didn't even think the keyboard would have been covered, but apparently it is! All this, including shipping (of course) was included for the price of the insurance policy. Best decision I could have made!
This afternoon, I made it over to the community center for the blood drive. I LOVE how the ladies around here who schedule these things intentionally schedule the blood drives at the school or the community center, with the required 8-9 weeks between them. I can donate every time, and NEVER have to actually go into town to donate. It also gave me a chance to chat with my awesome neighbors for a little bit. Oh, and get good homemade treats! Score!
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
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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