Feb. 7, 2007 - I'm finally back!
I am finally back to blogging. We are using Sonlight Core 3 this year and Math U See. We all really enjoy these curriculums! Has anyone ever gone from Core 3 right to Core 5? We will have been doing American history for 3 years if we go to Core 4. We are ready for a change, but I don't want to rush into something that will be too hard. My son is already reading on a fifth grade level.
Personally, I am still eating the right way most of the time. I have only lost another seven pounds though. I have quite a ways to go, but I am in better physical shape than I have been in a long time. I started lifting weights and using a Total Gym. I just earned my sixth belt in karate (a purple one). My boys are on their fifth (green) and fourth (blue).
We are waiting to get some snow here. It has been very cold, but no snow in the forcast.
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Apr. 19, 2006 - Curriculum
I have decided to change my curriculum choice for next year. I have chosen to use Sonlight Core K and 3, Math U See, and Sequential Spelling. If anyone has used these, I'd love to hear your feedback on them.
Well, my healthy living is continuing. I have now lost a total of 25 pounds. I am beginning a running/walking program. I have always wanted to learn to run/jog. I have always had trouble catching my breath.
I am up to blue belt in karate. I still love karate.
My oldest son has joined cub scouts. I think he will really enjoy it.
Along with living healthier, I have simplified my life . I have cut out a lot of the extras that just seemed to be robbing us of time and energy. We fill our time with family activities now.
Now, if I could just keep up to date with this blog! It is one of my goals this year.
Take care everyone!
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Feb. 2, 2006 - I'm Back
Well, it's been awhile since I've written my blog. The holidays and family illnesses have taken up much of my time. We are definately back in the swing of schooling. At this time of the year I start to get nervous that we are covering everything we need to cover. We have yet to get any signaficant snow. We want some, maybe for a week.
I have ventured on a healthy way of living. I have dropped 10 pounds so far. I started weight trainging today. Boy, are my muscles weak!
I am not going to call it a diet because I have never been able to stay on one. I am just cooking lighter and eating healthy foods. My family has been too. They complain, but I think they will get used to it.
My husband returned from Japan last weekend. He was there on business. It was his first time. He enjoyed it.
If any one has some healthy recipies let me know. I will include my latest find.
Hope the New Year bring all of you health and joy!
Vegetable-Beef Burgers
1 pound very lean ground sirloin
1 small tomato. sliced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Vegetable oil spray
Combine all ingredients except the oil spray. Mix well. Divide into six portions and make a patty 1/2 inch thick. Use oil spray in the pan and cook the burgers. Handle the burgers carefull to prevent breaking.
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Nov. 8, 2005 - Too busy to remember shoes
Well I've decided to make hot cocoa mix in jars for holiday gifts. I like to have "jar" gifts on hand as extra gifts. Yesterday I had bought all the jars and ingredients, or so I thought. After washing all the jars and assembling all the ingredients, I realized I needed another ingredient. I quickly grabbed my youngest and told my hubby that I'd be back shortly. When I arrived at the grocery store and got my boy out of the car, he pointed at my feet and began laughing. I had on my house slippers.
I was so caught up in the business of my plans that I forgot to put my shoes on. Well, I thought briefly about going home to change, but then I just shopped with them on. I was embarrassed, and Jacob just kept laughing and pointing it out to every person we passed.
I did get the ingredient I needed and made 36 jars of hot cocoa with the nice fabric tops and all. I just have to get lables to print out for the front of the jars.
Today we had karate(yes, I take it with my boys). I tried to really go for it in class today. This is the first time doing push ups and punches since my breast reduction surgery on Aug. 31. I'm sore but glad I got a good workout. Hopefully this means a full recovery and many more good workouts and not more sore neck and back!
Hot Cocoa Mix for jar gifts:
2 cups nonfat dry milk
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup non- dairy creamer
1 dash salt
Mix all together.
Add 3 to 4 tablespoons to your favorite mug and fill with boiling water.
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Oct. 30, 2005 - Not Mexican
Well, we went out to eat last night. It wasn't mexican, but a buffet. I must say, my least favorite place to eat is at a buffet.You see I have a germ phobia thing going on.
The thought of everyone who has touched the serving utensils before me just creeps me out! My husband laughs at me as I return to the table and quickly squirt hand sanitizer on my hands and the kids hands.
It is not only a buffet that does it to me. It is also shopping carts. I clean them off first. Then I wince when the cashier puts my things into the empty cart of the person that paid before me. I want my clean cart back!
Okay, I know some of you now think I am very strange. Hopefully, some of you can relate. I could go on, but I will stop at the buffets and shopping carts!
Here is another good recipe that the boys and I like to make:
Brunch Casserole (prepare the night before)
1 lb bulk sausage
6 slices bread
1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
5 eggs
pinch of salt
3/4 tsp dry mustard
2 1/2 cup milk
1 (10 1/2) can cream of celery soup or mushroom soup
Brown and drain sausage. Tear bread into cubes. Beat eggs and add a little salt.
Spray or grease a 9"X13" baking dish. Place bread cubes in the bottom of the pan. Add sausage and grated cheese. Blend eggs, salt, dry mustard, milk, and soup. Pour over bread, sausage, and cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Bake in preheated 300* oven for 1 hour or until set.
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Oct. 29, 2005 -
Today Samuel, my oldest, had his 9th birthday party (his b-day is Nov.5). A costume one. Seven of his friends came. They mostly played Star Wars with their light sabers. They the walked down to the creek. My last words to them were to stay dry. Well, only two stayed dry! So, the others went home wearing Sam's clothes. My husband reminded me that boys are never going to stay dry around a creek. I guess I don't understand boys very well. I know that girls would stay dry and probably not even want to hike to the creek in the first place! Well, I'll write more later, we are off to go out for dinner! A once in a while treat! Hope it's Mexican
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Oct. 27, 2005 - New Here
Hello! This is my first time blogging. I've really enjoyed reading the other blogs. I am a homeschool mom of two boys. Their favorite thing to do is cook and bake. We end up with so much food that my husband takes most of it to work with him for the others he works with.
Here is their favorite cookie recipies:
Chiffon Drop Cookies- Jacob's Favorite (given to me by my Mom)
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 cup margarine
1 egg white
1/4 cup skim milk
2 tsp. vanilla
Mix flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl. Mix in remaining ingredients and mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls two inches apart onto an ungreased baking sheeet. Bake at 400* for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges ae browned. Remove from baking sheet immediately.
We love to add chocolate or peanut butter chips to ours!
No Bake Cookies- Samuel's Favorite
2 cups sugar
3 Tbs. cocoa
1 stick of butter or margarine
1/2 cup milk
Boil for 1 minute.
Add:
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 cups rolled oats
1 tsp.vanilla
Mix well. Drop on waxed paper. Best to store in refrigerator.
To make them White, just omit the cocoal; add 2/3 cup peanut butter; 1/3 cup marshmallow cream.
Hope you and yours enjoy these recipies.
