Mar. 21, 2008 - Easter Eggs and Easter Gifts

The kids were playing a new game this morning.  Jackie took some of the little, plastic Easter eggs and filled them with tiny pieces of paper.  They each took turns picking eggs-with the instructions that they have to do whatever is written on the paper inside.  I thought to myself, “Oh-that’s cute.”  But, oh my word…was I ever in for a sweet surprise.  After I got hold of those eggs, I discovered the real treasure inside of each one.  Here is a sampling of what was written on those pieces of paper:

             Help Mommy with a chore.

            Tell Daddy to get Mommy flowers.

            Help cook the pizza.

            Tell Mommy you love her and everything she does.

            You just won a beauty shop ticket for today.

            Write a letter to one of your friends.

            Help Mommy with dishes.

            Sing a silly song for Mommy.

            Do a funny dance.

            Tell Daddy that you’re glad he’s your dad.

Candy filled eggs have nothing on these eggs, after all these eggs are filled with love.  If that doesn’t demonstrate the meaning of Easter, I just don’t have a clue what could.  Aside from Jesus dying on the cross and rising again for me, my husband, my children, my family, you, everyone…there’s just no greater Easter present than seeing my children grow in the love of Jesus. 

Thank you Jesus-for loving me, for dying and rising again to save me.  Thank you Jesus-for a glimpse of you in my home this morning.  Thank you Jesus-for giving this tired, and sometimes weary, mother a gift of pure, sweet, innocent love.  Thank you Jesus-for having a servant’s heart and for developing such a heart in our home.

Thank you Jesus…

He is risen indeed!  Hallelujah!

Amen. 

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Mar. 20, 2008 - Adopt a...

Dad took the day off today and we went on a little field trip.  Where to, you ask?  We took a highly educational trip to the…mall.  Yes, the mall.  But don’t worry, it wasn’t just for the shopping (even though we did do a little-Easter is Sunday you know).  We honestly were at the mall for learning purposes, and it wasn’t an economics lesson either.  It was science!  See, that’s why Dad wanted to come.  We went to visit the Butterfly Pavilion exhibit. 

We watched butterflies flitting about and landing in our shopping bags (they are mall butterflies after all).  We saw butterflies on people’s heads, butterflies eating on oranges and butterflies trying to escape.

After observing the butterflies we moved on to the next part of this lesson.  The butterfly experiment! 

We adopted two caterpillars and brought them home with us.  Aren’t they cute?  

Be sure to check back to see their progress.  We’ll post pictures as they change and hopefully we’ll have a couple of pretty butterflies soon.  See, you really can learn anywhere-even the mall.

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Mar. 17, 2008 - Menu Plan Week of March 17

Here is my menu plan for this week.  For more great menu ideas, come visit with Laura at I'm an Organizing Junkie.

Menu Plan Week of March 17

Monday

Breakfast:  Whole Wheat Banana Muffins with Bacon

Lunch:  Macaroni & Cheese with Hot Dogs

Snack:  Homemade Cookies

Dinner:  Pot Roast with Potato Pancakes

Tuesday

Breakfast:  Scrambled Eggs with Whole Wheat Toast

Lunch:  Pizza Rolls

Snack:  Fruit & Yogurt

Dinner:  Pork BBQ Sandwiches & Chips

Wednesday

Breakfast:  Homemade Waffles with Homemade Turkey Sausage

Lunch:  Leftover Pork BBQ

Snack:  Popcorn

Dinner:  Beefalamo

Thursday

Breakfast:  Cereal with Bacon

Lunch:  Leftover Beefalamo

Snack:  Homemade Bagels

Dinner:  Pasta with Honey Mustard Chicken & Garlic Rolls

Friday

Breakfast:  French Toast with Homemade Turkey Sausage

Lunch:  Cheese Crisp with Soup

Snack:  Granola Bars

Dinner:  Homemade Pizza

Saturday

Breakfast:  Pancakes with Turkey Sausage & Bacon

Lunch:  Cowboy Sandwiches & Chips

Snack:  Brownies

Dinner:  Out to Cici’s

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Mar. 12, 2008 - Biggest Loser

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Mar. 11, 2008 - Menu Plan Week of March 9

Okay, I'm late getting this up and I won't be linking to Menu Plan Monday, but if you want to check out the folks who were on the ball and got their's posted in time go here. 

We're trying out a new schedule/routine this week and yesterday, being the first day, means I am a little off this week.  Here's my menu plan:

Menu Plan March 9-March 15

Sunday

Breakfast:  Surprise Sunday

Lunch:  Leftover Chicken & Pizza

Snack:  Leftover Cupcakes

Dinner:  Fry Night

Monday

Breakfast:  Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins

Lunch:  Hamburgers & Ramen Soup

Snack:  Homemade Soft Pretzels

Dinner:  Mini Meatloafs with Potatoes & Veggies

Tuesday

Breakfast:  Scrambled Eggs & Toast

Lunch:  Cowboy Sandwiches

Snack:  Fruit

Dinner:  Crockpot Chicken & Stuffing

Wednesday

Breakfast:  Waffles & Homemade Turkey Sausage

Lunch:  Leftovers

Snack:  Popcorn

Dinner:  Hot Dogs & Potato Chips

Thursday

Breakfast:  Cereal & Bacon

Lunch:  Peanut Butter & Jelly with Chips

Snack:  Granola Bars

Dinner:  Baked Chicken Strips with Baked Fries

Friday

Breakfast:  French Toast

Lunch:  Chicken Noodle Soup with Chips & Salsa

Snack:  Yogurt & Cheese

Dinner:  Homemade Pizza

Saturday

Breakfast:  Pancakes & Homemade Turkey Sausage

Lunch:  Tomato Soup & Cheese Crisps

Snack:  Brownies

Dinner:  Fry Night

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