Two books and one workshop later, I'm beginning to learn how much I have to learn about being a parent. How have I made it this long without realizing it, I don't know. Maybe because I was working full time or because Haylie is just getting to THAT age or maybe I just wasn't able or willing to accept the responsibility. Not only am I learning about parenting, I'm learning that I am as strong willed, selfish and disobedient as my 3 year old. All this knowledge makes a person really look at what they are doing themselves that is reflected in their children. I AM a spoiled brat. For years I thought I escaped the stereotypical "only child" rap, but I haven't. Everything was catered around me growing up. Not to my parents fault, there simply was no competition. Ah, I know I turned out OK and I know my children will too, all credited to God's mercy and grace of course.
Side note...someone said to me that mercy is what we receive while waiting for grace. Kind of makes sense, but I think I will have to ponder that one a little more.
As far as the family goes...Daddy is busy with work and for some crazy reason has decided that taking on all these side jobs will some how give him more time to be with family in the long run. If Tommy wasn't burning the candle at both ends already, this should pretty much burn the whole thing up at once and then some.
Brady is happy and healthy. His one year percentiles have really slowed down which puts him more in the 50's. Fine by me, my back really can't take any more.
Haylie's school year will be ending soon and we'll have to form some kind of a summer routine to keep the sanity. I do see some improvement in her behavior, but she's still bucking strong. Even through the struggles she manages to say and do the cutest things. Oh, the things she picks up on.
I'm still looking for a job, kind of. Have fully thrown myself into the job at hand, my home and my family. I will say it again, this is the most challenging job I have ever had in my life but I'm adjusting to it and beginning to really enjoy it and almost look forward to it everyday.
I'll be sure to post more pictures soon.
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3 cups bulgar wheat (dry)
3 stocks celery, chopped
1 apple, chopped
6-8 green onions, chopped
1 can frozen orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup oil (something light tasting, like sunflower, NOT olive oil, I just used veggie)
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt, pepper, cayenne pepper to taste
These I don't have exact measurements for (guesses):
Craisens (1/2 to ¾ cup chopped)
Sunflower seeds (1/2 cup)
Walnuts (1/2 to ¾ cup chopped)
Parsley (1/4 cup chopped)
I guess you can also add chopped dates or apricots too.
Bring three cups water to a boil then add bulgar wheat and take off heat and let the water absorb fully. Mix everything together.
are new each day
Romans 9:16
It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy.
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Wheat and Fruit Salad
3 cups bulgar wheat (dry)
3 stocks celery, chopped
1 apple, chopped
6-8 green onions, chopped
1 can frozen orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup oil (something light tasting, like sunflower, NOT olive oil, I just used veggie)
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt, pepper, cayenne pepper to taste
These I don't have exact measurements for (guesses):
Craisens (1/2 to ¾ cup chopped)
Sunflower seeds (1/2 cup)
Walnuts (1/2 to ¾ cup chopped)
Parsley (1/4 cup chopped)
I guess you can also add chopped dates or apricots too.
Bring three cups water to a boil then add bulgar wheat and take off heat and let the water absorb fully. Mix everything together.
Bean Salad Recipe
Bean Salad
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (10 oz) package frozen corn kernels
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 clove crushed garlic
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 dash hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1. In large bowl, combine beans, bells peppers, frozen corn and red onion.
2. In small bowl, whisk together remaining ingrediants. (To taste with hot sauce and chili powder)
3. Pour dressing over salad, mix well and chill.
(goes real well with chips too) ;o)
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (10 oz) package frozen corn kernels
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 clove crushed garlic
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 dash hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1. In large bowl, combine beans, bells peppers, frozen corn and red onion.
2. In small bowl, whisk together remaining ingrediants. (To taste with hot sauce and chili powder)
3. Pour dressing over salad, mix well and chill.
(goes real well with chips too) ;o)
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