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Oct. 21, 2009

Homeopathic Medicine for Flu Like Symptoms

A little bit of information. If you would rather find a natural alternative for the cold and flu season instead of depending on chemical medicines, I can direct you to a great website to read all about it.
http://children.boironusa.com/freesample
They have homeopathic remedies for colds, flu and coughs. You can go to this website and request a free sample. I got mine today and it is a good free sample, worth requesting.
They also request other bloggers to help spread the word by posting it on your blog. It would be worth a try since their are no side effects and its all natural.

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Oct. 21, 2009

Little Changeroonie on the Boys

Surprised the boys this morning and made them go down and do chores with me this morning. Ha! Usually, we get up, get ready, eat breakfast and they start school while I go do everything. This morning, we came back in, freshened up, and then ate breakfast. It worked out fine.
We had an awesome time with my mother Friday. She fixed us some homemade chilli and some cornbread and then a chocolate cake. yummy!!!
Then we went shopping. We went to a new thrift store. I got some great outfits to wear to church since Im outgrowing all my others. That may be why Im growing out of everything. Too much chocolate cake. HUM!
Then Saturday night we had a hayride and chilli supper at a church members house. Had a great time again. He has a 150 ft. zip cord that is so much fun and yes I went down it. Awesome.
Sunday had a wonderful time at church and in the Lord. Had to take a nap though, the weekend just wore me out.
Monday, I called a work day We had to dig up the sweet potatoes. We didnt get much. It just rained so much. But oh, I fixed some for lunch and they tasted so good. I canned 8 qts this morning. I can use these for pies and to fry some up. UMUM Good! Today Im going to cut a pumpkin up and can some of that too. We like sweet potatoe pies and pumpkin pies. We will save the seeds for next year and grow some of our own. I will just have to break down and buy some sweet potatoes from someone selling some. We also harvested some radishes. Dallas keeps trying to eat them all. We mulched what stuff is left out in the garden. We cleaned out from underneath the house. The boys picked up sticks an threw them onto the burn pile we had pushed up. Missed some good photo ops due to batteries ran down in camera. Im lost without my camera. Cocoa was hanging close by and I think she was picking up some too. ha! They would throw a few sticks on the pile and Dixie would go get it and take it back out and put it where she wanted it. It was just too funny. She had a good day working too.
Yesterday, I didnt feel good at all. Had to lay back down and restart my day. After some rest we cleaned up a little and I cooked supper.
Then we had to go to Dakota's ballgame. He made several tackles. I lost count cause I was screaming too loud. Go Big Orange. 14-0. Thats my boy.

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Oct. 15, 2009

Good Memories

Dallas is in the bathroom singing, "I love my momma, I love my momma, even though she burns everything!" Its gonna be a good day, were gonna do school in the tent in the living room.

A teenager at church gave the boys a 5x6 tent last night. We came home, set it up, and they camped out in the living room last night. This morning I felt like acting like a bear and scaring the crap out of them, but I figured Dakota would wet his breeches getting to the bathroom, so I didnt.

This is their new tent. They love it.

The boys have fixed me a nice soft seating area in the tent so I can be comfortable when we do schoolwork. Ha aint that sweet?

They are excited that today is pay day for all their chores.

After they got paid, they thanked the Lord for it and asked him to help them spend it wisely.

We were suppose to have games tonight, but of course it rained again. So they were called off, but they got in a nice practice anyway. Im fixing to make the coach start doing dirty muddy uniforms.

The girls are better this morning, no more bloat.

The boys are making meatballs for supper tonight with some fresh corn and new potatoes from the garden. Dont they look good?

Dallas begged me to take a nap with him in their tent, so I did what any good mommy would do. I did.

Well, everyones needs have been met and Im pooped. Were fixing to head to bed. Off tomorrow and gonna go see my mother. She wants to take me to this new thrift store. Im glad. I love thrift stores.
Everyone have a nice weekend. We have a hay ride and chilli supper Saturday night for the church. The boys will have spend the night company, so Ill have plenty to blog about Monday.

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Oct. 14, 2009

Baking Soda and Pepto

Headed down to the barn this morning to find two bloated goats. They had broke into the feed stall. Had to run back up to the house to get the Baking Soda and Pepto Bismol and a syringe. Had to drench them quickly. How did they show their appreciation? I was wearing it. I'm going to have to watch them closely the rest of the day to make sure they dont get worse. They are wanting to lay down alot, thats not good. The sign Im looking for is if they start kicking at their sides and laying down. Thats no good. Its just like a horse that eats to much and gets colic. So far all is well.
Last nights pictures and games were called off due to Guess What? RAIN. They rescheduled for Thursday night. It was kind of a relief, we got some needed rest and a chance to slow down and enjoy our time.
Had a lunch of home made spaghetti o's. You can make these with any noodles you want and a can of tomato soup and one can water or milk.
We've been sitting and watching the kittens play. Theres nothing like watching baby animals learn and play. Later today we will have to take Chey's stitches out.
Dallas has been so content the past few days to get a big piece of paper and just spread out in the floor and draw. He may be the artist of the family.
Tomorrow will be a review day and then clean house day. We will take off Friday and go see my momma.
Tonight after church all the women will be staying afterward to clean. The lady who usually cleans has been caregiver to her husbands parents. She is being a good servant, but she is getting exhausted. We are pulling together to help her out.
All is well now, so Ill go.

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Oct. 13, 2009

Little Troubel Today

Having trouble keeping the boys focused today. We have two dump trucks and two bulldozers out here working on our culvert in our driveway. They would rather watch them. Think Ill go join them. Ha!
Okay, were back, I guess that was educational. Dallas is getting frustrated in Phonics, she goes a little fast so Im gonna have to slow him down and go back and highlight some areas hes having trouble with.
We have got a long day today. After school, homework then a little rest we go to have Dakotas football pictures made at 5:30 and his game is not til 8pm. Ugh!!!
Now, were enjoying a lunch of Roast, potatoes, and fresh peas.
The bulldozers have almost got our driveway and pasture all shaped up, this has been a long time coming.
Just read a very informative tip on one of my favorite blogs. Ill share it with you:
There are a lot of pre-made mixes and frozen foods that we have come to rely on. Sure, they are convenient, but we are paying for that convenience. Instead, look into cooking from scratch. Many things take hardly any longer than the convenience food version. Take a cake or brownie mix for example. It takes me exactly five minutes longer to bake a cake from scratch as opposed to using a baking mix. As an added bonus, I know exactly what's in that cake.
This is so true, I have done comparisons myself and I can make the same thing from scratch and not spend near as much money. Plus, we know whats in there. She is so right.
Another good tip is, if you make way too much of one thing for supper, instead of putting it in the fridge and then it never be eaten, put it in a storage container and freeze it. You can pull it out later. Example, Spaghetti. I always make too much. I just freeze the rest and have a meal already prepared for the next time. I throw some homemade bread with it and wholah!!!!
Just read another interesting tidbit. In this stage of our childrens life, nothing is more important than teaching. If you are pushing them away to do laundry or other chores, then we are not teaching. The laundry can wait and so can other things. Pay attention to them first, then get them to help with the chores later. This is more quality time spent together by talking.
Well I got one ill one on my hands, hes going down for a nap. Think well join him and then get homework done before we go to game. Tell you how it goes tomorrow.

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