Ahhh... Naptime!

Hurricane JaedenMya went through today.  Twice.  The damage was so bad that I couldn't even see the carpet.  I shouldn't have bothered cleaning up the first time because it just went through again.  At least I know they are playing and using their toys to their fullest potential!

Yesterday my mom and dad came over mid-morning so that my dad can continue helping Jon with their no-so-easy-let's-install-recessed-lights-on-out-porch-before-our-new-siding-gets-put-on project.  There has been 2 full days of work thus far and there is more to go.

Anyway, my parents took the girls and I out for lunch.  Jaeden picked "ice cream" (Culver's) over Playland.  My was crabby the whole time because she's sick and she was ready for a nap.  She didn't eat much.  She did manage to spill an entire cup of ice water (that Mimi left within reach) all over herself, the table and Bapa, though.  Fun.

Jaeden didn't eat too badly, and came with us to go to the counter with Bapa and I while we ordered out shakes.  His Vanilla, mine chocolate.  The lady is typing his card number in because it didn't swipe and Jaeden says, "I want green."  I halt the process and add a mint mixer.  The lady says, do you want chocolate chips?  "Yep. Chocolate chips."  So I confirm: "Jaeden, you want green ice cream and chocolate chips?"  "No, chocolate chips."  I said, "No green?"  She says no, chocolate chips.  OK.  I change the order to vanilla chocolate chip mixer.  We get our ice cream and go back to the table.  Jaeden eyes hers skeptically and says, "I want chocolate chips."  Bapa digs out a chocolate chip and gives it to her on a spoon.  "NO!  I want chocolate chips!"  She doesn't eat a lick.

Mya, in the meantime, has started pitching a fit.  She wants out and she wants to run.  Mimi takes her on her lap and she proceeds to climb all over her and the table to wave at the cars going by.

Jaeden is still not eating.  She wants on Mimi's lap too.

It's incredible how two girls manage to fit in such a little space and how quickly their moods change.

I've had enough.  It is time to go.  I put Jaeden's coat on and she begins to cry, "I am not done eating!"  Oy vey.  Really?  Needless to say they needed naps.  So do I.

Anyway, they are sleeping right now and instead of sleeping off this cold that's knocking on my door, I am balancing the checkbook, making a menu, a grocery list, cutting coupons, picking up debris from Hurricane JaedenMya and I haven't even thought of laundry or cleaning yet.  Not to mention showering or putting clothes on.  Oy vey.

MENU!!!
Sunday: Chili
Monday: Turkey Tetrazzini.  The least Easy Peesy of the week: Heat butter and flour in a skillet until brown. Add wine and chicken broth.  Add half and half and cubed turkey.  Heat Though.  Mix with cooked spaghetti.  Put it in a greased casserole dish.  Sprinkle toppings (panko crumbs, Parmesan, almonds) and bake until bubbly.
Tuesday: Missy's chicken pot pie cupcakes
Wednesday: Spaghetti with meat sauce (brown ground beef and add to left over pasta sauce).
Thursday: Balsamic Pot Roast:

1. Place roast beef into the insert of your slow cooker. In a 2-cup measuring cup, mix together beef broth, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Soy sauce, honey, red pepper flakes and garlic.  Pour over roast beef and set the timer for your slow cooker. (4 hours on High or 6-8 hours on Low)
2. Once roast beef has cooked, remove from slow cooker with tongs into a serving dish. Break apart lightly with two forks and then ladle about ¼ – ½ cup of gravy over roast beef.
3. Store remaining gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for another use.

EASY PEESY!

Friday: Tuna Casserole (or dinner at the Millers?)

Saturday: O.Y.O. or left overs