I cannot believe how much food my 24 pound, almost 2-year-old can consume.
Today's Menu(s) included:
Breakfast: 2 bowls of Toasty O's (Trader Joe's version of Cheerios) with almond milk
1 cup almond milk
handful of blueberries
Trader Joe's granola bar
AM Snack: 1 handful of Annie's Sour Cream and Onion Bunnies
Snapea Dried Peas
sample of banana chips, ginger snaps and juice at Trader Joe's
Lunch: Panera BP &J sandwich
Yogurt
Soy milk
Dessert: 1 scoop cotton candy ice cream from Cold Stone
PM Snack (s): 1 handful blueberries
1 apple
banana chips
Annie's Bunny Grahams
Pb & J Crackers (3 small)
Supper: Whole wheat fish taco with cheese, lettuce, and orange peppers
Strawberries
1 bite of a brussel sprout
1 cup almond milk
Bedtime Snack: Pirate booty white puffcorn
1 cup chocolate almond milk
Not to mention about an additional 4 cups of water
I am scared to see what it is going to be like in the teenage years. I see lots of $$$ signs now!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
My To-Do List
After reading a old friend's blog I decided I too need a to-do list.
I figure posting it on my blog will help, as you all can hold me accountable.
1. Walk a half marathon with my mom- Since Feb 5th I have put more than 100 miles on my walking shoes. I cannot wait until May 21st when I tie them up and walk 13.1 miles. It has been a journey, let me tell you. I never thought a little walk could change my attitude on a healthy lifestyle, but it has. I also am enjoying all the mother/daughter time I have shared with my mom as we have been training.
2. Lose 40 pounds by June 25th (when we leave for vacation)- I am proud to say since I began training in February I have dropped 14 pounds. Not only am I enjoying the feeling from working out, but I like the results too.
3. Daily devotions- Paul and I have made a commitment to do a daily devotional together. We are utilizing the 365 days of devotions by the authors of the Love Dare. This is all new to us and even though we go to church, teach Sunday school, pray with our kids and speak daily about God we have never had the intimacy of praying and learning together. I admit the first night was a little awkward, but it was pretty awesome to have my best friend and life partner to take this challenge together. We look forward to enriching our marriage, faith and our relationship with Christ.
4. Save more and work less- It is my hope (and my daily prayer) that by summer I will be working less and spending more time with my precious sons. Saving money and spending less is becoming more habitual for us and we continue to learn how to be more frugal daily.
5. Organize- My back store room could use an overhauling. We desperately need to organize and label the boys things. Not quite ready to part with anything yet, as we are not sure our family is complete yet. Time to break out the label maker (one of my favorite electronics).
Cannot wait to check these off of my TO-DO list!
I figure posting it on my blog will help, as you all can hold me accountable.
1. Walk a half marathon with my mom- Since Feb 5th I have put more than 100 miles on my walking shoes. I cannot wait until May 21st when I tie them up and walk 13.1 miles. It has been a journey, let me tell you. I never thought a little walk could change my attitude on a healthy lifestyle, but it has. I also am enjoying all the mother/daughter time I have shared with my mom as we have been training.
2. Lose 40 pounds by June 25th (when we leave for vacation)- I am proud to say since I began training in February I have dropped 14 pounds. Not only am I enjoying the feeling from working out, but I like the results too.
3. Daily devotions- Paul and I have made a commitment to do a daily devotional together. We are utilizing the 365 days of devotions by the authors of the Love Dare. This is all new to us and even though we go to church, teach Sunday school, pray with our kids and speak daily about God we have never had the intimacy of praying and learning together. I admit the first night was a little awkward, but it was pretty awesome to have my best friend and life partner to take this challenge together. We look forward to enriching our marriage, faith and our relationship with Christ.
4. Save more and work less- It is my hope (and my daily prayer) that by summer I will be working less and spending more time with my precious sons. Saving money and spending less is becoming more habitual for us and we continue to learn how to be more frugal daily.
5. Organize- My back store room could use an overhauling. We desperately need to organize and label the boys things. Not quite ready to part with anything yet, as we are not sure our family is complete yet. Time to break out the label maker (one of my favorite electronics).
Cannot wait to check these off of my TO-DO list!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
It has been confirmed......
this boys is always hungry.
Thank goodness HyVee had a sale on Annie's Bunnies this month plus I had a coupon! Let me tell you I stocked up. I think we should consider taking out stock in Trader Joe's. Their apple juice (watered down of course) and granola bars have become a staple our house.
It is surprising to me he still remains in the 15% range for his age. Then again, he has quite the digestive tract and he is his father's son!!
Sunday, March 13, 2011
What's for dinner.
I found this recipe on http://www.weightwatchers.com/ and thought I would give it a whirl.
Fish Tacos
Ingredients
8 item(s) frozen breaded fish stick(s)
4 large burrito-size wheat flour tortilla(s)
1/4 cup(s) light sour cream
1/2 cup(s) salsa
2 cup(s) lettuce, shredded
1 large tomato(es), chopped
2 oz low-fat cheddar or colby cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
Instructions:
Cook fish sticks according to package directions.
Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil and warm in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes.
Top each tortilla with 2 fish sticks, 1 tablespoon of sour cream, 2 tablespoons of salsa, 1/2 cup of lettuce, 1/4 of the tomato and 2 tablespoons of cheese; roll up tortillas and serve.
I omitted the tomato and sour cream and added mashed avacado instead. The boys loved it and so did Paul and I. It was simple prep and easy clean-up!
Fish Tacos
Ingredients
8 item(s) frozen breaded fish stick(s)
4 large burrito-size wheat flour tortilla(s)
1/4 cup(s) light sour cream
1/2 cup(s) salsa
2 cup(s) lettuce, shredded
1 large tomato(es), chopped
2 oz low-fat cheddar or colby cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
Instructions:
Cook fish sticks according to package directions.
Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil and warm in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes.
Top each tortilla with 2 fish sticks, 1 tablespoon of sour cream, 2 tablespoons of salsa, 1/2 cup of lettuce, 1/4 of the tomato and 2 tablespoons of cheese; roll up tortillas and serve.
I omitted the tomato and sour cream and added mashed avacado instead. The boys loved it and so did Paul and I. It was simple prep and easy clean-up!
Easton thought the fish tacos rocked. I think he ate a pound of blueberries too!
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Faith and the FLU
Is happy to report after a horrible week we are all smiling tonight.
Influenza A took up residence in the body of my 6-year-old son this week. I cannot express how awful this was. He had an extremely high fever (104 degrees), hardly spoke and spent an entire day on the couch moaning.
I have to admit this was probably one of the most scary experiences I have had as a mother. I tried my best to tend to his every need. He was so mad at me though. He cried when I made him drink water and when I placed him in a cool bath. He probably thought I was the worst mommy ever.
I prayed. I prayed for his fever to stop, for the Tamiflu to start working and for rest for us all.
By Thursday his eyes were twinkling again.
By Friday he was bouncing off the walls (a call to the doctor confirmed increased hyperactivity is a side effect in 1% of children who use this medication, we collectively decided to discontinue it at this time)
It was a long week for sure.
Praise God we have faith!!
Influenza A took up residence in the body of my 6-year-old son this week. I cannot express how awful this was. He had an extremely high fever (104 degrees), hardly spoke and spent an entire day on the couch moaning.
I have to admit this was probably one of the most scary experiences I have had as a mother. I tried my best to tend to his every need. He was so mad at me though. He cried when I made him drink water and when I placed him in a cool bath. He probably thought I was the worst mommy ever.
I prayed. I prayed for his fever to stop, for the Tamiflu to start working and for rest for us all.
By Thursday his eyes were twinkling again.
By Friday he was bouncing off the walls (a call to the doctor confirmed increased hyperactivity is a side effect in 1% of children who use this medication, we collectively decided to discontinue it at this time)
It was a long week for sure.
Praise God we have faith!!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
What we are reading....
After reading about this Bible on three friends blogs I decided to purchase it for our family.
Photo courtesy of Amazon.com
What do I think? Lets ask Owen!
Owen: Can we read just one more chapter, PLEASE!
I think you have your answer!!
Photo courtesy of Amazon.com
What do I think? Lets ask Owen!
Owen: Can we read just one more chapter, PLEASE!
I think you have your answer!!
"Katching" up with the Korbels!
We are teething (well not all of us, just Easton). We were disappointed to hear the teething tablets we have trusted for a year now have been removed from the shelves to address an issue with manufacturing. We were relived to know that after investigation by the FDA, it was found this company (with over 85 years of safe products) will be returning this product to the shelves soon. You can read about this recall here: http://www.hylands.com/news/hylands-teething-recall.php
We welcomed sleep. After teething for a week, fighting off strep throat and an ear infection this little boy was in NEED of rest.
This horrible unorganized mess of toys and workout equipment
became....
Lastly, I purchased my footwear for the big race.
With 3 weeks of training behind me and 7 lbs of weight off my body I am looking forward to May 21st!
Bring on 13.1 miles of of open road!
What a great week we had!
Handing over the keys....
My employment decision was placed in my hands and I was given the keys.
I have decided to take back a seat for now.
I am seatbelted in his love. Protected by God.
He is in control and only he knows my path.
Thank-you Shelly for your kind words of encouragment and faith.
I cannot wait to see where HE takes us!
I have decided to take back a seat for now.
I am seatbelted in his love. Protected by God.
He is in control and only he knows my path.
Thank-you Shelly for your kind words of encouragment and faith.
I cannot wait to see where HE takes us!
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