It has been a few days since I have posted. I have been keeping up for the most part. What I am realizing is that I might not "martha it" in terms of doing something I have never done before but I am "martha-ing" it in terms of tackling something I do all the time in a new way. For instance, lesson plans. I will have my lesson plans done before the weekend. If that happens, that means my aide will have everything copied before the weekend and there is no fretting Monday morning. This is really an attainable goal because I know what I want to do in my head, I know the resources. It is just a matter of planning. I did my lesson plans all pretty like on the computer and this makes me feel good. I am a simple person. Throw a few shapes from word art in there and I am tickled pink.
Yesterday was Razor's Birthday. Ray always looks mean in pictures just so you know, hence the name "Razor"
I made the cupcakes on Sunday night, how organized is that? They were not homemade but to be honest I cannot make homemade cake. I have tried! ... but I did make homemade applesauce.
This was something I have always wanted to do. I am never eating applesauce from a jar again. Where I have I been the last 36 years? Seriously. Oh my gosh, nothing could be easier and more tasty. I feel like a loser and a winner. Paradoxes fill my life.
I made this to accompany a pork loin rubbed with rosemary and garlic. Pork chops and applesauce, nothing could be better. I am actually late to this whole meat and fruit combo thing. If I only would have listened to this guy when I was 7. This was roasted with some potatoes and chicken stock. I found the recipe here. This was yummy. A side salad with homemade ranch dressing and we were in heaven. I got the bagged salad from my friend, Michelle. She has a Trader Joe's connection and I actually get all this free food. Organic, free trade, and literally free food. This week I got sconces, whole grain bread, broccoli and spring mix salad. I am not proud..bring on the free food. So lesson learned, if you have always wanted to try and make something, try it. Today, homemade bread. I have tried before but I am going to try again. Also, homemade pasta. Even Sophie can make homemade pasta and she has a pasta machine that she got for Christmas a few years ago. I am lame but not for long...
I also downloaded these letters for a semi-homemade banner. My niece and Sophie glitterized it.
This turned out cute. There is a rogue "y" to the right that would not cooperate. Speaking of glitter, have you seen the glitter set from Michaels? Holy Moly. I used my 40% coupon to bring the price from 30.00 to 16.oo. It is worth every penny. Even Sophie's eyes bugged out when she saw it.
Since I am sort of on the food topic, I would like to vent about my husband's disregard for healthy foods. You know, I am not in the best shape but I feel doing things a little at a time is better then going full-fledge. For instance, only have butter in the house not Country Crap. Oh sorry, I mean Country Crock. I have no idea why Razor loves this stuff so much. Maybe it was those commercials from the 80's where the two hands are rubbing each other and the woman is giggling. I guess for an adolescent boy that might have been exciting. I have been trying to bring some more spark to our love life. Maybe I should try to have a moment with him next time he is buttering his English muffin. Then again, maybe not.
I asked Razor to pick a few things up from the grocery store the other day. I was literally appalled when my 14-year old son, Isaac, and Razor came in the door and Isaac unveiled his "find". Yes, the boy bought Souse loaf. He actually said it was pretty with all the colors. What, is he three years old? And the hot dogs, where to start? Hot Dogs should not be fluorescent pink. Period.
Here is Ray's idea of shopping:
You would think the 99 cent sticker would have been a clue. But then again, it said "Smart Option" on top. I need to investigate this.
If anyone knows me, they know my addiction to Reality shows. This is def. an addiction that I need to beat. I cannot be gaining anything from these shows worth any value. I do laugh. Alot. It is like a train wreck. So imagine my glee when I could watch Rock of Love:Tour bus last night. (No kids around). This show gets worse and worse each season. I think the producers must wait outside the skankiest strip clubs to recruit these women. Although, I was growing kinda' fond of the tomboyish girl on the show. She was real if you know what I mean? But then she goes and blows it when she tells Brett that he was on her Pass List when she was married. Who does that? I mean this is her first confrontation with the man. Speaking of celebrity crushes. I thought I would share a few of mine before signing off. They are odd. Random. Maybe gross. I would love for a psychologist to analyze this. Have a relaxing icy kind-a day.
Here are my dream men:
Paul James: Gardening Guy
Whats With That House host:
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
Steve Irwin
Lastly, another Steve From Blues Clues
