Happy Thanksgiving!!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. We went to my mom's and then Brandon's peep's house. Cool time.

Also I did not cook this year (Praise the Lord) so no menu, no pix.

Also I forgot to post a pic of the pizza that we made, but I mean, who has not seen an Imo's pizza before???

Let's see, I think that is all.

Imo's

Alrighty...well first of all traffic on my blog has slowed down tremendously which I find hilarious. But this is so fun...I cant stop myself. Anyhoot...

Look what I got!!!

Pretty darn excited about it! Will post pix of us throwing down.

Also up and coming...I have been wanting a crockpot for a couple months...yes Virginia (that Christmas saying...when she was asking about Santa..ok whatever) I am the last person on the planet that does not own a crockpot. So I'm excited about getting that.

Also Im going to a Pampered Chef party...

So a lot of things happening on the cooking front.

Certainly I will be posting my menu for Thanksgiving and Christmas as well.

K, stay tuned.

Also, prayers to those affected by the devastation of Hurricane Sandy in NY & NJ 2012

Halloween 2012...Done!

So yesterday was Halloween. BJ had his first "party" at school. I picked him up and put him in his costume...potty first of course. I was worried bc I thought if he says "potty mommy" while we are out and about, its gonna be trouble because it snaps in the back. Everything was cool, bc we only went to two city halls and a quick trunk or treat. All is well that ends well I suppose. So here is a complete photo bomb. Gotta upload the video to youtube and then I will throw that on here too.

 

 

Halloween 2012, done...thank you, good night!

We've come this far by faith...

 For starters thanks to Aunty E, for letting us borrow the Elmo Potty Training Video. BJ loves it and we must return it soon. BJ has been kicking potty training butt...and mom gets a pat on the back for her level of consistency as well. So the other day, BJ said "mommy, potty?" I of course said, "yes?" He sat on the pot and WENT!!! Wheewww hoo!

He has worn undies to school this week and has stayed dry!

My fear is that someday we are going to have to leave the house, haha, and I will have to keep up the consistency while we are out and about. I think I can, I think I can, I think I can. It is going to be so easy to just throw on the pull up and "forget about it" (in my Italian voice).

I always explain to BJ that potty training is a life skill. Yes those are my exact words to him. We can do it.

I was looking at BJ the other day, just thinking he is so big now. I remember the day he was born and now he is independant and bossy. Much to much for me...potty training today, going off to college tomorrow.

 

Here is a pic of BJ at nine days old. Lord help me.

Elmo

BJ is attached to this figurine. Aunty E got it for him for his b-day this year! He cannot go to sleep without it, well I suppose he could (and he did), but trust...its much easier with it. The toy is the size of a staple remover, so when its lost...its lost for a while. We had a good bath time last night and it was time to say our prayers...then BJ says, "whereElmoat" yes all one word. *insert a complete breakdown here*

The toy came with Count Dracula (see picture)...so I tried to give him that instead. I think he literally looked at me like I was crazy. I finally found the toy in my bed when I got ready to lay down. Coincidence...or irony, idk.

 

*Before school potty time went well this morning. Hope you are praying with us on potty training. 

Back by popular demand...

I hadn't really thought of blogging everyday...you know just a couple times a month really. However, my dear friend pratically ran me down for this new post, lol. So I'm going to dedicate this to her...love ya. (Yes, everyone this is an inside joke)

Fall Recipe

My co-worker found this really simply, quick, recipe to do with the kiddies.

Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispy Treats

 

Ingredients:

 

3 Tablespoons margarine

1 8oz bag of Pumpkin Spice Marshmallows

5 cups of rice cereal

Directions

In a large pot, over medium low heat, melt the margarine and marshmallows.  Stir in the rice cereal and coat the cereal completely.  Dump the cereal mixture into an 9x13 Pyrex dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.  Spread the cereal mixture evenly in the dish.  Cool for about 30 minutes, if you can stand to wait that long.

I have not made rice krispy treats in probably 15 years, think I may crank these out with BJ one weekend. Oh the Marshmallows are at Wally World, the Jet Puff brand.

Welcome!

Hello Friends and Fam!

I have gotten so many page views since I officially released my blog. Good Deal. That means you care about what the heck I have going on, lol. Check back often, follow the blog, and by all means if you start a blog let me know about it. Blogspot and WordPress are really good for us amateur bloggers. If you have a google account and want to start a blog at Blogspot.com just click here!

BJ "isms"

So I got this from another blog and decided to do it for my son! He cracks me up with his little sayings these days...
 

Me: *pours juice*

BJ: That’s enough

 

Me: *finishes putting lotion on BJ, I sit on the floor to dress him etc*

BJ: All done

Me: Yep

BJ: Put that back (the lotion)

 
 

BJ: Hi guys (Learned from school)

BJ: Careful! (Learned from school)

Crocheting

So my co-worker and I were trying to think of a good gift for our boss for Boss' Day, which is 10/16/2012 (so dont forget) anyhoot...we came up with a Crocheting Class, clever right! Who doesn't want to learn to crochet. My hope is that I get into it, and I will spend less time watching RHO...*insert city here*. Maybe my first project will be a little blanket? Will keep you posted.

Look who's off to school (daycare)

Potty Training 102

Update: 10/6/2012 Potty Training is a faith walk...only 1 & 1/2 accidents today...undies all day except nap time and now bedtime! Also for the first time he said I pee peed and I checked him..yea! Usually I hear it or I just randomly check...onward and upward!

When BJ did the infamous "i gotta potty" dance...i stood in my kitchen with both hands lifted straight up and sang "PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW". @27 months we are finally there. He has been going at daycare, with less "wets" each day. However, home potty training was not going so hot, but thanks be to God, we are turning the corner. Yes!

Wassup...

Welcome to my new blog...not sure exactly of what I'm going to blog about. Probably work, stuff that BJ is doing, stuff like that. Follow me on twitter @valpal_2003