Well I had to make a couple of changes to my last weeks menu, mainly because I forgot it was my birthday on Sunday.
Here is my plan for this week.
Monday Hamburgers (homemade variety)
Tuesday Chicken and pumpkin risotto WW magazine May 2009 Pg 25
Wednesday Chicken, peaches and ginger.
Thurdsay Pot roast in the slow cooker. (left over meat to made into a pie dish and frozen
Friday Pizza
Saturday Pumpkin Soup
Sunday Left overs. My husband is away so there will be plenty.
This is the first week that I have done this forward planning menu and DH away on a long haul, 12 days. I will be interested to see how it goes.
Monday, 3 August 2009
Sunday, 2 August 2009
Its my Birthday
Today it is a Happy Birthday to me. It seems the older you get the more likely you design your birthday around the little children in the house, well in my house anyway. I even made my own cake and put a ego boosting number of candles on it, 10. Oh to be that carefree again.
I thought for fun I would take a look at famous people who celebrate on this day too. So happy birthday to Peter O Toole, Alan Whicker and the 67 other name that popped up on my Google search (I only knew the above two).
In my house it is tradition to have takeaways on your birthday. So today it my choice, a kiddie friendly one is necessary.
Have fun everyone.
I thought for fun I would take a look at famous people who celebrate on this day too. So happy birthday to Peter O Toole, Alan Whicker and the 67 other name that popped up on my Google search (I only knew the above two).
In my house it is tradition to have takeaways on your birthday. So today it my choice, a kiddie friendly one is necessary.
Have fun everyone.
Saturday, 1 August 2009
P365 week 27 and 28
Thursday, 30 July 2009
I have a birthday
I am not usually a person to discuss the fact that I am getting older but I have been thinking about getting older and life in general.
Just sometimes when life is going faster than me, do I feel way down low. Why? Who knows but what I do know is that in those moments I sense this deep down feeling of grief and loneliness. Maybe it is my inner self telling me I need to I need to stop, take a breath, find a space and time for myself and reflect. So this year as my birthday nears, yes just a couple of days away, and I become another year older and hopefully wiser, I want to make a list. This list is the way that I intend on make a positive difference in my life. So when I hit low points I can reflect positively upon all my achievements.
The List
1. Take time for myself every week. Just a little to gather my thoughts and reflect upon how lucky I am.
2. Look after myself by exercising even if it is only just half an hour each time I go out.
3. Have fun and laugh more. See how inventive I can be when it comes to this.
4. Go out and enjoy life.
Okay this list is not very comprehensive but it is something I can build on.
Here is a page I made showing this sentiment.
The credits for this page are here at Nuts4Digi
Just sometimes when life is going faster than me, do I feel way down low. Why? Who knows but what I do know is that in those moments I sense this deep down feeling of grief and loneliness. Maybe it is my inner self telling me I need to I need to stop, take a breath, find a space and time for myself and reflect. So this year as my birthday nears, yes just a couple of days away, and I become another year older and hopefully wiser, I want to make a list. This list is the way that I intend on make a positive difference in my life. So when I hit low points I can reflect positively upon all my achievements.
The List
1. Take time for myself every week. Just a little to gather my thoughts and reflect upon how lucky I am.
2. Look after myself by exercising even if it is only just half an hour each time I go out.
3. Have fun and laugh more. See how inventive I can be when it comes to this.
4. Go out and enjoy life.
Okay this list is not very comprehensive but it is something I can build on.
Here is a page I made showing this sentiment.
The credits for this page are here at Nuts4Digi
Tuesday, 28 July 2009
P365 week 25 and 26
Mum the Taxi
I have to say that I have never been curious about what it would be like to be a taxi driver. But being a mother puts me in the position that I am sure many of you are family with, being a taxi driver to the family.
Yes the last of the winter terms and winter sport has started up again. We are back into full swing in our house. Every night there is something going on and when DH is away at work the tribe of three come everywhere.
Yes this is Mum's Taxi. Fingers crossed it does not break down while we are out and about.
But every now and again the time spent sitting in the car with the none participants of the night is nothing but perfect and the scenery matches the tone. We watched this magnificent sun set fill the night sky while waiting for Monday nights hockey to finish. My camera has not really done it justice.
Hmmm long may these peaceful and calm evenings in the car last.
Yes the last of the winter terms and winter sport has started up again. We are back into full swing in our house. Every night there is something going on and when DH is away at work the tribe of three come everywhere.
Yes this is Mum's Taxi. Fingers crossed it does not break down while we are out and about.
But every now and again the time spent sitting in the car with the none participants of the night is nothing but perfect and the scenery matches the tone. We watched this magnificent sun set fill the night sky while waiting for Monday nights hockey to finish. My camera has not really done it justice.
Hmmm long may these peaceful and calm evenings in the car last.
Monday, 27 July 2009
Monday's Menu 27 July
Here I am again. Yes I am keeping to the plan but this week will be the test. DH will be away and I will be doing the solo parent come taxi service.
Monday Fahitah's
Tuesday Chicken, vege and noodles
Wednesday Hearty Beef Casserole WW magazine July 2009 Pg 71 (freeze meal)
Friday Pizza
Saturday French Onion Soup WW magazine June 2009 pg 64
Sunday Toasted Sandwiches
Monday Fahitah's
Tuesday Chicken, vege and noodles
Wednesday Hearty Beef Casserole WW magazine July 2009 Pg 71 (freeze meal)
Friday Pizza
Saturday French Onion Soup WW magazine June 2009 pg 64
Sunday Toasted Sandwiches
Project 365 weeks 22 , 23 and 24
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Why it is great to go to work.
With term 3 just begun here in New Zealand I am busy working at primary schools on a day by day basis. I have been thinking today about why I actually work and what about work makes happy. Yes I did use the word happy and work together in one sentence. So I made a list.
1. Most importantly it gives me a life outside of the home. This is really important for me.
2. My brain gets stimulated. Yes the good old grey matter needs a work out and mine gets that from going to work. No two days as a teacher are the same, thank goodness. The old addage rings true, variety is the spice of life.
3. I get to meet a huge range of people as a teacher.
4. I am challenged to see life through different lenses. Life is never boring.
5. Of course this one needs to be on the list. Gives us a little more financial freedom. (This year a new to us car.)
I would like to be able to add to this that I inspire children to learn but as a relief teacher the opportunity to do this is limited. I do hope that in every class I go into that at least one child will learn something.
So here I am after a day at work looking terrible but work recording.
The credits can be found here at Nuts4Digi
1. Most importantly it gives me a life outside of the home. This is really important for me.
2. My brain gets stimulated. Yes the good old grey matter needs a work out and mine gets that from going to work. No two days as a teacher are the same, thank goodness. The old addage rings true, variety is the spice of life.
3. I get to meet a huge range of people as a teacher.
4. I am challenged to see life through different lenses. Life is never boring.
5. Of course this one needs to be on the list. Gives us a little more financial freedom. (This year a new to us car.)
I would like to be able to add to this that I inspire children to learn but as a relief teacher the opportunity to do this is limited. I do hope that in every class I go into that at least one child will learn something.
So here I am after a day at work looking terrible but work recording.
The credits can be found here at Nuts4Digi
Monday, 20 July 2009
Mondays Menu
Here is my Mondays Menu. Last week worked a treat.
Monday Tortilla Source Weight Watchers Magazine June 2009 pg 66
Tuesday Chicken and Pumpkin Risotto Source Weight Watchers Magazine May 2009 pg 65
Wednesday Ginger Chicken Stirfry
Thursday Bolar Roast in Crock pot with veges
Friday Pizza
Sat Pumpkin Soup
Sunday Hamburgers
I hope this week works well as everyone is back at school
Monday Tortilla Source Weight Watchers Magazine June 2009 pg 66
Tuesday Chicken and Pumpkin Risotto Source Weight Watchers Magazine May 2009 pg 65
Wednesday Ginger Chicken Stirfry
Thursday Bolar Roast in Crock pot with veges
Friday Pizza
Sat Pumpkin Soup
Sunday Hamburgers
I hope this week works well as everyone is back at school
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