The kids are really starting to eat better - trying new things, eating some vegetables, and not begging for treats (OK, so they beg, but they also understand that a treat will come if they eat something decent first).
They both have learned about how important "something healthy" is as a part of every meal. Owen often asks for a cheese, applesauce, or "healthy snack" when he gets home.
But tonight...I made a new chicken enchilada casserole. It had diced chicken, tomatoes, onions, and olives. Each of which usually results in turned up noses on any given night. This time, they both ate a reasonably large portion of both the enchilada and the rice!
I should add that they covered it in sour cream...oh well, baby steps.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Breast Cancer 3-Day - Consider a Donation
Dear Friends and Family,
I have taken on an incredible challenge. This August, I’ll be walking 60 miles over the course of three days, camping out at night with thousands of other women and men taking this journey with me.
It’s for an event called the Breast Cancer 3-Day, which benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. Every advancement in breast cancer research, treatment, education and prevention in the last 25 years has been touched by a Komen for the Cure grant. They are working hard to build a future without breast cancer, and I plan on raising $2,500 to help bring us closer to that goal.
Please consider making a donation of $100. If you can’t give this amount all at once, you can spread it out over four months, using the payment plan option, if you donate online at http://www.the3day.org/. Or choose an amount that fits your situation. Also, please ask your employer if they will double your donation with a matching gift.
Everyone knows someone who has been touched by breast cancer – a mother, a sister, a friend. My grandmother battled breast cancer years ago and beat it. Women are still fighting – but through the donations from friends like you, together we can end this.
Without a cure, one in eight women in the U.S. will continue to be diagnosed with breast cancer. That’s why I’m walking in the 3-Day. Because everyone deserves a lifetime.
To make a donation, click on the widget at the right to go to my personal fundraising page at http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/Walk/MichiganEvent?px=3086783&pg=personal&fr_id=1296 (or visit http://www.the3day.org/, Click on Donate, and search for my personal fundraising page). If you don’t want to donate online, please fill out the attached donation form and mail it to the address on the form. Or you can call 800.996.3DAY to donate over the phone. And remember to ask your employer if they participate in a matching gift program. Visit http://www.the3day.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Matching_Gifts for more information.
I would like to reach my fundraising goal by July 4, so don’t delay!
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter, and thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Mary Beth
P.S. Don’t wait - donate today!
I have taken on an incredible challenge. This August, I’ll be walking 60 miles over the course of three days, camping out at night with thousands of other women and men taking this journey with me.
It’s for an event called the Breast Cancer 3-Day, which benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. Every advancement in breast cancer research, treatment, education and prevention in the last 25 years has been touched by a Komen for the Cure grant. They are working hard to build a future without breast cancer, and I plan on raising $2,500 to help bring us closer to that goal.
Please consider making a donation of $100. If you can’t give this amount all at once, you can spread it out over four months, using the payment plan option, if you donate online at http://www.the3day.org/. Or choose an amount that fits your situation. Also, please ask your employer if they will double your donation with a matching gift.
Everyone knows someone who has been touched by breast cancer – a mother, a sister, a friend. My grandmother battled breast cancer years ago and beat it. Women are still fighting – but through the donations from friends like you, together we can end this.
Without a cure, one in eight women in the U.S. will continue to be diagnosed with breast cancer. That’s why I’m walking in the 3-Day. Because everyone deserves a lifetime.
To make a donation, click on the widget at the right to go to my personal fundraising page at http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/Walk/MichiganEvent?px=3086783&pg=personal&fr_id=1296 (or visit http://www.the3day.org/, Click on Donate, and search for my personal fundraising page). If you don’t want to donate online, please fill out the attached donation form and mail it to the address on the form. Or you can call 800.996.3DAY to donate over the phone. And remember to ask your employer if they participate in a matching gift program. Visit http://www.the3day.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Matching_Gifts for more information.
I would like to reach my fundraising goal by July 4, so don’t delay!
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter, and thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Mary Beth
P.S. Don’t wait - donate today!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Is it Spring?
Yesterday was such a beautiful day for February - the kids were riding bikes and didn't need winter coats! It's supposed to get even warmer the next couple of days. Of course, then the freeze returns and we'll be luck to see 30 degrees. Friday, we had probably 15 inches of snow in our yard. Now, I can see bare grass. It's crazy. No wonder the kids are sniffling.
Yes, Owen treated me to a gigantic sneeze "Owen style" today - glumps of snot all over the basement carpet. When will he learn to get a kleenex? He went on his first play date yesterday - he's been over to friends' houses before, even without me, but this was a friend from school who called and invited him over for the day. I drove him over, dropped him off, and left! He was sooooooo excited the whole way there. And he had a fantastic time.
Jared's such the little social butterfly lately - friends over yesterday, friend over this morning, and another friend coming home on the bus. Sheesh! He's missing his swim meet tomorrow because I'll be traveling and Daddy won't be home in time. He didn't seem crushed.
We checked out the local Circuit City this weekend looking for fantastic deals. They're at 40% off, so it's pretty picked over. Jared scored a DS game. I carried around a Wii Batman Lego for a while, but we have IJ Lego and, really, how many lego games does one family need?
We're still all into the Wii Fit - Jared is scoring all the new games because he plays so much - he loves skiing and yoga. Oh, and the running games.
Yes, Owen treated me to a gigantic sneeze "Owen style" today - glumps of snot all over the basement carpet. When will he learn to get a kleenex? He went on his first play date yesterday - he's been over to friends' houses before, even without me, but this was a friend from school who called and invited him over for the day. I drove him over, dropped him off, and left! He was sooooooo excited the whole way there. And he had a fantastic time.
Jared's such the little social butterfly lately - friends over yesterday, friend over this morning, and another friend coming home on the bus. Sheesh! He's missing his swim meet tomorrow because I'll be traveling and Daddy won't be home in time. He didn't seem crushed.
We checked out the local Circuit City this weekend looking for fantastic deals. They're at 40% off, so it's pretty picked over. Jared scored a DS game. I carried around a Wii Batman Lego for a while, but we have IJ Lego and, really, how many lego games does one family need?
We're still all into the Wii Fit - Jared is scoring all the new games because he plays so much - he loves skiing and yoga. Oh, and the running games.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Woot-woot! It's Friday!
Wahooooo! I love Friday. I can sleep in tomorrow! I can stay in my PJ's all day! Yippee!
Jared had a meet last night and swam his first breast stroke race! He was so cute! He also swam the back leg of the 100 yd medley relay and a 25 free. The meet was against Dexter, whose team is also HUGE. Put 300+ kids in a ceramic tile room with 30-foot ceilings - yeesh was it loud.
Owen happily helped me at the concession stand for the 2nd half of the meet - or, part of it. It was freezing cold, so he went back to sit with Daddy after having his fill of pizza and cucumbers.
Little bugger decided today that he wants a new family. He told me that he's going to "run away forever" when he turns five. He wants a new family with a mom and a dad and no brothers or sisters. :( I asked where he'd go to find such a family and he said "Disney World". I reminded him when I dropped him at school how much I'd miss him if he left. He didn't care - little snot.
Did I mention how excited I am for the weekend?!
Jared had a meet last night and swam his first breast stroke race! He was so cute! He also swam the back leg of the 100 yd medley relay and a 25 free. The meet was against Dexter, whose team is also HUGE. Put 300+ kids in a ceramic tile room with 30-foot ceilings - yeesh was it loud.
Owen happily helped me at the concession stand for the 2nd half of the meet - or, part of it. It was freezing cold, so he went back to sit with Daddy after having his fill of pizza and cucumbers.
Little bugger decided today that he wants a new family. He told me that he's going to "run away forever" when he turns five. He wants a new family with a mom and a dad and no brothers or sisters. :( I asked where he'd go to find such a family and he said "Disney World". I reminded him when I dropped him at school how much I'd miss him if he left. He didn't care - little snot.
Did I mention how excited I am for the weekend?!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
A revelation!
I'm such a dork! Since September, I send Jared to swim on Tuesdays with his friend. His mom picks them up and takes them to the pool. So, every Tuesday, we attempt to stuff the beach towel, swim suit, and goggles into the back pack - along with the shoes, snow pants, and folder/papers. Every Tuesday, we whine, we flail, we tantrum (well, by "we" I mean Jared). Today I had a marvelous idea! Since I pick him up from the pool at 5:30, why don' *I* bring the towel with me? I get there before he gets out, and we no longer have to stuff a beach towel into his back pack.
I swear....
I swear....
Monday, February 2, 2009
time to start training....
Only 6 months until the Breast Cancer 3-Day. I still can't quite believe that I let Jillian convince me to do this, but it should be a lot of fun. Training started yesterday when we busted out the Wii Fit. How fun is that thing?! Based on my birthdate, height, weight, and balance skills, my Wii Fit Age scored 27 years. Works for me! We all had a lot of fun playing the balance and fitness games. I can't wait to get the munchkins into bed and play some more! :)