Small Successes - July 28

It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph.


So here are mine for the past week.....

1. Survived the Altomari family reunion - used the word survived because it was held outdoors at a metro park in Lorain and the heat index was in the low 100s.  It was hot!!! to say the least.  It was a fun reunion
2. Made lists for packing up for our trip which starts this afternoon!  We now just have to pack and that should be a success by 2 today.
3. Went shopping on Friday and we completed school supply shopping - ordered new polospolo's for the kids - bought new shoes for everyone - bought dress clothes for the kids for the cruise.
4. Because of our trip all the laundry is clean and folded (excluding what we wore yesterday)!  We have pretty much nothing in the hampers - what a great feeling however now I am dreading the after vacation laundry duties.
5. Took the dog to my Aunt & Uncles for doggie camp! 

What are your successes --- visit Sherry @ Chocolate for the Brain to let us know!

Small Successes - July 21

It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph.

So here are mine for the past week.....

1. Bought a dress for the cruise we will be taking on August 30 for my parents 45th anniversary. My mom told me we needed a dress up outfit for Sunday night dinner.  I found this cute French Twist dress in Periwinkle Blue at Talbots on Sale!!!!  Paid about $53 with tax and shipping saved $100!!!
2. Went to my family reunion on Saturday - what fun that was!  Unfortunately my husband was unable to attend ;( he was missed.
3. Signed the kids up for Upward Soccer for the fall. 
4. Started the planning for Cub Scout camp on August 12!  I am truly dreading this event.  I am not a camper but became Cubmaster this spring so I have to go camping.  Pray for me!

What are your successes --- visit Sherry @ Chocolate for the Brain to let us know!

This Week for Dinner - July 19

Found this website not sure how ... but I love it. Each week you post your menu for the week and you can get ideas from others.


Thank you Jane....

This Week for Dinner   here is my menu for the week:

Monday – Pasta for kids and Past-n-Eggs for me (childhood favorite)

Tuesday – Breakfast
Wednesday – Chicken & soup rice
Thursday – Hot dogs & burgers
Friday – Tilapia
Saturday – Family Reunion
Sunday – Dining out

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Sitting at my desk working...

7 Quick Takes - Weekend plans

This is the first time I have ever done the 7 Quick Takes hosted by Conversion Diary

So here it goes....

1. Swimming - since the kids are in the midst of swimming lesson and we found a local pool we like all they want to do is swim!  I am not comfortable at a large public pool but I am working on it and plan to take the kiddos to the pool a couple of times this weekend - maybe in the beach at the State Park.
2. Movies - hoping to see either Harry Potter or Cars 2 this weekend.  Most likely Cars 2 since I am not sure if Harry Potter is OK for the kids. 
3. Books - I have 5 books out from the library - I better get cracking!  First on the list is The Silent Girl by Teri Gerritsen
4. Shopping - kids need dress shoes for the cruise and new tennis shoes for school.  We also need to visit the CostCo to stock up on pantry staples
5. Exercise - I have not been to the gym in 9 days!  I am going tomorrow and am looking forward to it!
6. Cleaning - bathrooms need a deep clean so going to work on that tomorrow
7. Family - we have the Aukerman family reunion on Saturday!  I am looking forward to this and so are the kids

Small Success - July 14

It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So here are mine.

1. Today is the last day of my 10 day cleanse I think it went well.  It was very tough this time with Hubby being on 2nd shift.  I had to keep myself in check at the witching hour.
2. Preparing for the Aukerman family reunion this Saturday.  I am to bring side dishes.  Thank goodness for KraftFoods.com! 
3. All three kids passed their 1st level of swim lessons (Otters) - now they are onto Starfish and the deep end of the pool 
4. Because of #3 I took the kids to a local swimming pool this weekend - the success was that I did that alone   - the bad thing was I did a poor job on sunscreen reapplication through the day.

What are your successes!  Please share them at Chocolate for Your Brain....

Small Successes - July 7

It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So here are mine.

1. Finished Deathly Hallows - now getting ready for Netflix to send Part 1 in the mail.  Can you tell I am excited about this movie :)  Now just need to find someone to watch my kids!  Any takers ;) 
2. Kids have started swimming lesson (they are ending the 2nd of 4 weeks of lessons).  They seem to enjoy them and thank you Hubby for taking them every morning a 1/2 hour away even on days where you get home really late from 2nd shift. 
3. Stayed at home for the holiday.  We took the kids out putt-putting.  They have such a good time at it but sometimes the competitiveness does not make it worth the trip or effort.
4. Hubby and I started the 10 day cleanse!  Wish us luck.

What are your successes!  Please share them at Chocolate for Your Brain....