Oh yes!!! It's Tuesday, again. The day we lay aside our perfect, social media, selfie selves, and bring out the real us. I'll start again this week ;).
I was relatively behaved this past week. However, I still may have...
...been laughing so hard at the kids determined to climb a 1 1/2 inch diameter tree, with absolutely NO limbs, that I dumped an entire wheel barrow full of fire wood.
...also dumped another full wheel barrow of fire wood, the very next day. No excuse. Just clumsy.
...been completely unashamed of myself, when I "cleaned" the bath tub by actually only wiping it down with a cleaning wipe.
...had to REALLY clean the bath tub when a certain child poopied in said tub less than 5 minutes later.
...allowed one child to wear two completely different shoes in public because I really didn't have time to go fish the match of one shoe from behind the toilet, or the other from the trash can.
...laughed while cleaning one child's throw up off of the couch, and another child started gagging when she smelled it and threw up on the chair across the room, and two more ran into the kitchen gagging and holding their noses. This was not actually a funny situation, but somehow, in that moment, I thought it was hilarious.
...seen the kids' Sunday School teacher walking out of a store, as I was pulling in with the kids, jumped out as fast as I could, told her to watch my vehicle because the kids were inside it, and ran inside to run my errand before she could respond. Have you ever buckled and unbuckled 5 car seats, only to be in the store for 3 minutes? Then, you totally understand! :). Thanks, Mrs. Brittney! :)
...drank an entire root beer, that was supposed to be saved for special root beer floats with the family.
Aaaaaaand, that's about the extent of my Tuesday Truths. Or at least the ones I can remember! Now, it's YOUR turn!!!! What "might" you have done since last Tuesday? I promise we'll still be friends!!!
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
TuesdayTruth Day
Soooo, we've been learning about honesty here at the Cabin the past few weeks. I thought it might be fun if us "grown ups" started being a little more honest with each other, too. After all, we aren't always our super poised, social media perfect selfie person, are we? So, here's your chance to be the real you :). If we have enough fun, and it helps get to know each other better, we might just do it every Tuesday!!!
I'll start.
Since last Tuesday, I might have.....
...planned an amazingly fun "camp night" for the family. Spent hours thinking about it, planning it, and being excited about how much fun we'd have. Put our camp food in the oven during nap, to be sure it was ready. Then, was so distracted by life, I completely forgot it was camp day, did nothing to set up the living room and nothing resembled camping AT ALL. Except the food. It was a failed mom moment. And I'm sure everyone was wondering why we were eating potatoes, onions, hot dogs, and cheese from a giant aluminum foil pouch. But, no one complained ;).
...attempted to change a diaper, while laying baby on a chair, and attempting to balance myself on the edge of that chair, with my body turned backward. This was not a good idea. I'll just leave it at that.
...been super on top of things to get a letter in the mail to my Mamaw, only to discover I hadn't put the little red flag up on the mail box (you know the one that tells your sweet mail person, it's ok to take the mail out. Since, she may be confused when you haven't removed the mail you've actually received...for days :/). And I may have discovered this little red flag failure, um, two more times, before I actually put it up to help said mail lady out.
...been so selfish and exhausted that I hid my coffee in the microwave, and snuck into the kitchen repeatedly pretending to "do the dishes," so I could sip it in peace.
...noticed how well that worked, and snuck back into the kitchen pretending to decide what to make for snack, and hid behind the refrigerator door to sneak large, satisfying gulps of chocolate milk. Yes, it was worth all the sneaking. And yes, I have seen the quote floating around that, "if you have to sneak, you probably shouldn't be doing it." But in this case, I didn't care ;).
...been running so late for church, that when I ran into the kitchen to grab a snack for Eric (who hadn't eaten all day), I noticed I'd left eggs boiling. So, I may have turned them off and saved the house from burning down....and forgot his snack. Sorry, Bub :/.
...told this same husband that I'd put a dirty diaper in his pillow case, if he didn't take a huge, hairy spider outside that he was trying to show me. And I would have really done it.
...been so excited to get the kids fed and to bed early one night, so Eric and I could have a date, I poured the mac n cheese noodles in the trash and threw the box into the boiling water.
...and maybe when I realized what I'd done, I might have scooped those noodles right back out, washed them, and made them for the kids! (don't worry, I'd just changed the trash minutes before. There were things in there. But no dirty diapers or anything equally unsanitary ;))
...typed almost every single thing you've seen from me on here or social media, with only one hand. Because, I'm awesome and I like to hold my babies while I play on the computer :).
Ok!!! Now, it's your turn!! Let's hear it! Leave a comment, telling us what you "might have done" since last Tuesday. We'll all still be friends after. I promise :)
I'll start.
Since last Tuesday, I might have.....
...planned an amazingly fun "camp night" for the family. Spent hours thinking about it, planning it, and being excited about how much fun we'd have. Put our camp food in the oven during nap, to be sure it was ready. Then, was so distracted by life, I completely forgot it was camp day, did nothing to set up the living room and nothing resembled camping AT ALL. Except the food. It was a failed mom moment. And I'm sure everyone was wondering why we were eating potatoes, onions, hot dogs, and cheese from a giant aluminum foil pouch. But, no one complained ;).
...attempted to change a diaper, while laying baby on a chair, and attempting to balance myself on the edge of that chair, with my body turned backward. This was not a good idea. I'll just leave it at that.
...been super on top of things to get a letter in the mail to my Mamaw, only to discover I hadn't put the little red flag up on the mail box (you know the one that tells your sweet mail person, it's ok to take the mail out. Since, she may be confused when you haven't removed the mail you've actually received...for days :/). And I may have discovered this little red flag failure, um, two more times, before I actually put it up to help said mail lady out.
...been so selfish and exhausted that I hid my coffee in the microwave, and snuck into the kitchen repeatedly pretending to "do the dishes," so I could sip it in peace.
...noticed how well that worked, and snuck back into the kitchen pretending to decide what to make for snack, and hid behind the refrigerator door to sneak large, satisfying gulps of chocolate milk. Yes, it was worth all the sneaking. And yes, I have seen the quote floating around that, "if you have to sneak, you probably shouldn't be doing it." But in this case, I didn't care ;).
...been running so late for church, that when I ran into the kitchen to grab a snack for Eric (who hadn't eaten all day), I noticed I'd left eggs boiling. So, I may have turned them off and saved the house from burning down....and forgot his snack. Sorry, Bub :/.
...told this same husband that I'd put a dirty diaper in his pillow case, if he didn't take a huge, hairy spider outside that he was trying to show me. And I would have really done it.
...been so excited to get the kids fed and to bed early one night, so Eric and I could have a date, I poured the mac n cheese noodles in the trash and threw the box into the boiling water.
...and maybe when I realized what I'd done, I might have scooped those noodles right back out, washed them, and made them for the kids! (don't worry, I'd just changed the trash minutes before. There were things in there. But no dirty diapers or anything equally unsanitary ;))
...typed almost every single thing you've seen from me on here or social media, with only one hand. Because, I'm awesome and I like to hold my babies while I play on the computer :).
Ok!!! Now, it's your turn!! Let's hear it! Leave a comment, telling us what you "might have done" since last Tuesday. We'll all still be friends after. I promise :)
Friday, January 29, 2016
Learning to Blog
Hi guys!!!
I originally started this blog as a place to spill out my thoughts, during a season of life when I felt very isolated, and needed someone to talk to. So, I picked you!!! ;). Since then, my postings have been inconsistent, random, and all over the place. And I'm ok with that, because that's kind of how I am. However, I've spent the time this blog has been quiet, getting a lot of things in order (I'll explain more in future posts). And, now it's time to get serious about my little blogging project, too.
So, while I've been getting a more efficient cabin routine established after baby, I've been learning a few things about blogging, and how to make my site more user friendly.
This has been a small challenge. Because, I am not very technically savvy. But, I've learned over the past few years, if I have access to Pinterest and YouTube, and my amazingly intelligent hubby, I can pretty much learn how to do anything. Ha!
So, come Monday, things will look a little different. Be sure to stop in and take a look around. I think I have all the kinks worked out. But, if you have trouble finding your way around, let me know. Hopefully, you'll be seeing a little more consistency around here ;). Thank you for always being so patient with me. I'd like to say more, but my morning partner (Carli) just spilled my coffee, and I think I smell the kids' eggs burning. Yikes!!! Talk to you tomorrow!!!!
I originally started this blog as a place to spill out my thoughts, during a season of life when I felt very isolated, and needed someone to talk to. So, I picked you!!! ;). Since then, my postings have been inconsistent, random, and all over the place. And I'm ok with that, because that's kind of how I am. However, I've spent the time this blog has been quiet, getting a lot of things in order (I'll explain more in future posts). And, now it's time to get serious about my little blogging project, too.
So, while I've been getting a more efficient cabin routine established after baby, I've been learning a few things about blogging, and how to make my site more user friendly.
This has been a small challenge. Because, I am not very technically savvy. But, I've learned over the past few years, if I have access to Pinterest and YouTube, and my amazingly intelligent hubby, I can pretty much learn how to do anything. Ha!
So, come Monday, things will look a little different. Be sure to stop in and take a look around. I think I have all the kinks worked out. But, if you have trouble finding your way around, let me know. Hopefully, you'll be seeing a little more consistency around here ;). Thank you for always being so patient with me. I'd like to say more, but my morning partner (Carli) just spilled my coffee, and I think I smell the kids' eggs burning. Yikes!!! Talk to you tomorrow!!!!
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Sunday Snow Day Soup
Hi guys!!!!! While the rest of the country is stuck beneath a blizzard, we are watching the last few inches of our snow melt away under the Sunday sun. It is still cold here, however, and this kind of weather makes me want hot comfort foods, like hot chocolate and hot soup.
Today, I'm sharing with you, a soup recipe I concocted while pregnant with Mia Joy. I guess I was needing soup that day? BUT, Eric appreciates a little more substance to a meal than most soups have to offer, and I knew I needed to make it enough like soup for my craving, but enough like "not soup" to satisfy his appetite. So, I shopped my pantry and my fridge, and this was the result. This is a very thick and rich soup.
I call it Prego Soup. Because I was pregnant when I first made it. And because that's about as creative as I was feeling during that pregnancy ;).... So, grab these few things, throw them in a large stockpot, simmer the rest of the afternoon, and enjoy :).
Note: No pics, because I always forget to take pictures of our food before we eat..... I'm trying to do better :)
Prego Soup
Serves approx. 6 people
Ingredients:
2 cups water
2 (12 oz) cans pinto beans
2 (12 oz) cans Great Northern beans
6-8 medium size potatoes, peeled and diced (I use Yukon Golds)
1/2 cup-1 cup ham pieces
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. rosemary
1 tsp. coriander
1/2 tsp. basil
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. Tarragon
8 oz sour cream
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese
2 T butter
Directions:
In a large stockpot, combine water, beans, potatoes, and ham. Season generously with salt, pepper, oregano, rosemary, coriander, basil, garlic, and tarragon. (Honestly, I rarely measure, and probably season with A LOT more than the amounts listed in the ingredients. Taste, and add as you like :)). Once potatoes begin to tender, add sour cream, cream cheese, and butter. Simmer until cream cheese is melted and flavors are blended.
Serve with hot homemade biscuits, and a tall glass of milk.
Enjoy!!
Today, I'm sharing with you, a soup recipe I concocted while pregnant with Mia Joy. I guess I was needing soup that day? BUT, Eric appreciates a little more substance to a meal than most soups have to offer, and I knew I needed to make it enough like soup for my craving, but enough like "not soup" to satisfy his appetite. So, I shopped my pantry and my fridge, and this was the result. This is a very thick and rich soup.
I call it Prego Soup. Because I was pregnant when I first made it. And because that's about as creative as I was feeling during that pregnancy ;).... So, grab these few things, throw them in a large stockpot, simmer the rest of the afternoon, and enjoy :).
Note: No pics, because I always forget to take pictures of our food before we eat..... I'm trying to do better :)
Prego Soup
Serves approx. 6 people
Ingredients:
2 cups water
2 (12 oz) cans pinto beans
2 (12 oz) cans Great Northern beans
6-8 medium size potatoes, peeled and diced (I use Yukon Golds)
1/2 cup-1 cup ham pieces
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. rosemary
1 tsp. coriander
1/2 tsp. basil
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. Tarragon
8 oz sour cream
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese
2 T butter
Directions:
In a large stockpot, combine water, beans, potatoes, and ham. Season generously with salt, pepper, oregano, rosemary, coriander, basil, garlic, and tarragon. (Honestly, I rarely measure, and probably season with A LOT more than the amounts listed in the ingredients. Taste, and add as you like :)). Once potatoes begin to tender, add sour cream, cream cheese, and butter. Simmer until cream cheese is melted and flavors are blended.
Serve with hot homemade biscuits, and a tall glass of milk.
Enjoy!!
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Snow Day at the Cabin
Hi all! We've been working so hard since baby #5 was born, to get some of our major cabin projects done. I'll be featuring some of them here on the blog over the next few weeks! So, now that we're getting more used to having a newborn along with a few toddlers, I'm hoping to be more consistent with my blog posts. Because I know you all are wanting more updates on our oooohhhh so exciting life ;).
Anyway, while you are in suspense for our next post, here are a few photos from our hike around the cabin last night. Eric got home just before sunset, and we were able to walk the property together <3
One of the bridges over our creek :)
Our "barn."
Anyway, while you are in suspense for our next post, here are a few photos from our hike around the cabin last night. Eric got home just before sunset, and we were able to walk the property together <3
One of the bridges over our creek :)
Our "barn."
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Cabin Breakfast- an Unexpected Favorite
Happy December!! So, we had an accidental breakfast creation a few months back, and turns out, the kids LOVE it!!!! It is a super odd combination, but somehow, it tastes pretty good! Here it is:
Scrambled Eggs
An enormous amount of cinnamon
Raisins
And there you have it. Not a professionally written recipe at all, but I think you can figure it out ;). You might be surprised by how much you like it. And if there are kids involved, make more than you think you should ;).
Blog notes: We are starting project Cabin Christmas today. That means, we are attempting to convert our little cabin into Christmas. We've had some sickness, so things may move slowly, but we will update as we go along.
Also, I haven't been including photos in my blog posts, because I'd misplaced my lap top charger, and my lovely blog doesn't like accepting photos from my phone. BUT I found a charger. So, hopefully more pictures soon :). I do post some pics on our Facebook page. So, you can follow us there for more of a visual and less words :).
Anyone else decorating for Christmas today?????
Scrambled Eggs
An enormous amount of cinnamon
Raisins
And there you have it. Not a professionally written recipe at all, but I think you can figure it out ;). You might be surprised by how much you like it. And if there are kids involved, make more than you think you should ;).
Blog notes: We are starting project Cabin Christmas today. That means, we are attempting to convert our little cabin into Christmas. We've had some sickness, so things may move slowly, but we will update as we go along.
Also, I haven't been including photos in my blog posts, because I'd misplaced my lap top charger, and my lovely blog doesn't like accepting photos from my phone. BUT I found a charger. So, hopefully more pictures soon :). I do post some pics on our Facebook page. So, you can follow us there for more of a visual and less words :).
Anyone else decorating for Christmas today?????
Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death
Many of you mothers know very well the feeling of waking with a sick child. Night time seems to always be the most difficult for a little one that is not feeling well. A few weeks ago, early in the morning, we heard the cry. It was Mia, our 2 year old. She thought there was a wasp in her bed. But, our tough little girl, that would normally fall right back to sleep when I told her she was safe...... didn't. She was insistent I take her to daddy. So, down the hall we went, and she felt so very hot. We did all the usual things you do to help a sick baby. But, in an instant, things changed. She became unresponsive, and we hurried to get dressed for the emergency room. Before we could leave, she began having a seizure. And it wouldn't stop. They took us back right away, when we arrived in the ER, and the nursing staff worked as quickly as they could to get her heart rate, oxygen levels, and seizing under control. The Lord gave Mia the very best Doctor for her, and she worked hard to get little Mia's body to stabilize.
In the rush to get her to the ER, and make sure our other children were cared for, the Lord had held my heart and fought off the fear that was nagging to overtake me. But then, standing in that room, watching her struggle, and seeing the looks the nurses were silently giving to one another..... my peace fled. Fear began to suffocate me. And there he was. Death was in the room. And I was watching him take one of my most precious gifts. I turned to Eric for comfort, and that's when I saw. Head bowed, pleading for help from the only One that could give it. And somehow, that's when I knew the Lord would prevail. He would give her life. There was nothing too hard for Him. We continued to beseech the Lord for 2 1/2 very long hours. Her poor body had been through so much. There were so many questions. Would she ever be the same little Mia we knew? Would she walk or talk? Would seizures be a part of our lives from now, on?
Finally, her body was able to stop fighting. And she rested. We waited to hear her sweet voice again. When she finally woke, she was frantic. Eric got her calmed down, and she slept some more, The next few days were filled with tests and a very irritable Mia. We watched the Lord answer so many prayers for Mia during our hospital stay. When we brought her home, she could not sit up without assistance, her balance was so bad. Within days, she was running and playing again :). She still doesn't do well in crowded or unfamiliar situations, and a few other things we've noticed are a little different than before. But, she's here. She is still a little ball of joy, rolling through our family. And I am so very thankful :).
Psalm 30:12 "To the end that my glory may sing praise to Thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto Thee for ever."
In the rush to get her to the ER, and make sure our other children were cared for, the Lord had held my heart and fought off the fear that was nagging to overtake me. But then, standing in that room, watching her struggle, and seeing the looks the nurses were silently giving to one another..... my peace fled. Fear began to suffocate me. And there he was. Death was in the room. And I was watching him take one of my most precious gifts. I turned to Eric for comfort, and that's when I saw. Head bowed, pleading for help from the only One that could give it. And somehow, that's when I knew the Lord would prevail. He would give her life. There was nothing too hard for Him. We continued to beseech the Lord for 2 1/2 very long hours. Her poor body had been through so much. There were so many questions. Would she ever be the same little Mia we knew? Would she walk or talk? Would seizures be a part of our lives from now, on?
Finally, her body was able to stop fighting. And she rested. We waited to hear her sweet voice again. When she finally woke, she was frantic. Eric got her calmed down, and she slept some more, The next few days were filled with tests and a very irritable Mia. We watched the Lord answer so many prayers for Mia during our hospital stay. When we brought her home, she could not sit up without assistance, her balance was so bad. Within days, she was running and playing again :). She still doesn't do well in crowded or unfamiliar situations, and a few other things we've noticed are a little different than before. But, she's here. She is still a little ball of joy, rolling through our family. And I am so very thankful :).
Psalm 30:12 "To the end that my glory may sing praise to Thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto Thee for ever."
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