Yesterday, I reminded everyone that slowing down is a great life lesson. Today we took things very slowly. The boys and I were slow to rise, slow to get out of our jammies, and slow to do our chores. I slow cooked a Pork Shoulder! And also slow cooked a Pear Crisp for dessert. Its kind of fun to just bum around. Its nice to not have to hurry my kids around so that we can get somewhere in time -
Some of you may not know this, but I went to Albuquerque to what was then known as "TVI" and took culinary courses for a year. Very fun! I love to cook. I have a passion for cooking. Im thinking about posting some recipes. I need to really get the hang of this blogging thing first! :) Also, I am excited to cook a meal for families in the Ronald McDonald house!! I am still waiting for dates and a complete confirmation. If you would be interested in helping with this please let me know.
A few weeks ago I adopted a 3 year old Siamese Cat from the Kansas Humane Society in Wichita. First off that is the most fantastic place in the whole state. Second of all I cant wait to do some volunteer work there - but most importantly I adopted another best friend. When you adopt an animal from a shelter it is amazing how unconditional their love for you is. It is truly like they have an appreciation for you - because you rescued them from animal jail and gave them another chance. Peanut Buster, doesn't leave my sight. He is a declawed lover who is too brave for his own good. He sits on the back of my couch waiting for my schnauzer to walk by so he can pounce on him. They play cat and mouse (cat and weenie schnauzer) all the time. At night, PB comes to cuddle with me and keeps me company. If I am up too late blogging - he comes and sits on my hands as I type. He is such and awesome cat! If you are ever in the Wichita area you need to go check out the Kansas Humane Society. Go north on Hillside allllll the way to K96. Its literally right before you get onto K96. Also, check out their website: http://kshumane.org/ FYI: Adult cats have a waived adoption fee!!
February is almost here. I really need January to slow down. February is one of the hardest months for us to get thru. 4 Feb's ago, Kirt lost his daddy. On the flip side! I love Valentines Day. I know that there are alot of Valentines Day HATERS! But my mom always has and always will make that day extra special for me. I hope I can make VDay special for my children too. I want to teach my children how to express love in lots of ways and even though most of VDay has been turned into a materialistic holiday - you can teach children, family, spouses how to truly give out of love and compassion to those people in your life who mean the most. I promise you a list of low cost - extrememly thoughtful ways to express your love to others!
A girl who I went to HS with in Meade is currently in Afghanistan. She has two children, and a husband. It is hard to even begin to think about how she may feel. I personally cant imagine. If you are interested in sending her a care package or adding to the care package that I will be sending - PLEASE LET ME KNOW! I would love to get some things sent by the end of the month. She said that it is very cold there right now because its winter there... and it has been hard for them to keep spirits up. I really feel like she is fighting for our country and the very least I can do is send her a care package!!
Ok, so if this wasnt the most random blog EVER - Thanks for reading! Gotta go watch Parenthood!!
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