Showing posts with label Diamonds in the Rough. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Diamonds in the Rough. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Meal Planning Tuesday with a sweet twist...

Soooo some of you may have noticed there was no meal plan for last week?
No? ok good haha
Last week wasnt a very good week at all
So the meal plan kinda ended up out the window and I followed very loosely

BUT this week im back at it feeling more fabulous then ever!

This weeks menu has a sweet twist ;)

Wednesday - Sang Choy Bow using the lettuce for me and wraps for the boys
Thursday - porcupines from the freezer
Friday - spicy chicken pasties (new recipe) & chicken nuggets for the freezer
Saturday - sweets for dinner!!
thought id make some sweets instead of a savoury meal for a little bit fun for my babies
Nutella crepes - 4 Ingredients Kids & Banana smoothies
Sunday - chicken & mozzarella melts - 4 Ingredients Kids for the boys
Chicken & Basil Toasties for mummy
Monday - Ravioli bolognese (with hidden vegies) from the freezer
Tuesday - Crunchy Chicken Fingers with flat hash browns - both from 4 Ingredients kids
will grate extra vegies into hash browns

I'm looking forward to this weeks menu
Its refreshing to start all over again with a clear mind

If you are after even MORE inspiration head on over to the gorgeous

Whats cooking in your kitchen this week?

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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Meal Planning Tuesday


Its Tuesday again which means one thing...



This weeks menu is

Wednesday - mini muffin pizzas
Thursday - porcupines with garlic bread
Friday - 4 ingrdients kids book popcorn chicken & chips (thanks miss C)
Saturday - potato & bologense lasgane
Sunday - Chicken Schnitzel & Roast Vegies
Monday - Nachos with sour cream & guacamole
Tuesday - warm chicken rolls

Linking up with The Organised Housewife

Whats on your menu this week?


Tuesday, August 2, 2011

My Diamonds - Week 2


This weeks Diamonds were a little harder to find as Lil C is cutting his bottom teeth they are so close!
And i stupidly dislocated my thumb which in turn sprained it
So mumma was feeling very unhelpful for a few days there
But I've dug deep and polished them up ready to remember them.

* In hurting my thumb i was able to take a step back
I couldnt worry about the housework because I couldnt completely do it
So many a day i let Tornado J wipe out the lounge while I sat and played with him and Lil C
It was bliss

* Another positive in Injuring my thumb
I discoverd who really cares about me and my boys.
We are not surprised but still very hurt
2 out of 3 of my closest, most beautiful friends
(number 3 was at uni, shes such a good girl ;)
Dropped their plans to come look after all our kids while The other took me to the doctor
I really cant show my appreciation enough
I finally know what it feels like to be on the receiving end of what I do for everyone.
And the concern continues from so many
I am a very lucky mumma

* The Sun shone again this week
We had some rain but when that sun broke through the air warmed up and it was theraputic to get out with the boys again.

* Spring is a stones throw away :)
the weather we've been having is getting me excitied!

* Lil Cs 1st birthday plans are coming along nicely
Im keeping it simple so I dont start to stress

* Master J has been very clingy but in a good way
he keeps asking for mum, i keep getting random cuddles and kisses
Hes giggling alot more
He just seems so happy & Loving

* Mr S may finally be getting all his sundays back
As it stands he only gets 1 sunday off a fortnight which is tough on all of us
The weeks seem very long on that week
But with any luck they are phasing out his need to be there
Very happy & fingers are crossed :)

* Lil C has started walking along furniture
It wont be long and he'll be off
I know Master J will love being able to play with his little Brother that little bit more

* I'm still enjoying my semi blogging break and have been setting myself some new goals
I'm still undecided wether to come back fully but
I've got a few blog post ideas written down
so we'll see where the wind blows me

and lastly

* I am feeling more positive
Mr S and I have been talking and planning differnt things for our future
we are excitied about some a bit scared about a few
But overall we are happy to be taking control

This week was a very "rough" one, I did feel like giving up everything
I've been feeling very invisible that my voice was was being drowned out in the world wide web
but then something happens and I start to feel present again.
Im just seeing how I feel each day
Taking it in my stride & planning what I can, not what I can't

Nothing more Nothing less
Just being in the momment.

Have you been able to find some beautiful Diamonds in your world this week?

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Monday, July 25, 2011

My Diamonds.. week 1

If you read my Embracing the Good post
You would have seen I have been in a not so happy sparkly place
I felt like we were dealing with one bad thing after another
The gorgeous Naomi of Seven Cherubs
suggested maybe it was just how I was looking at everything that was going on

Of course she was right.
Naturally it is very easy to start focusing on just the negatives
which is why I made a decison to try and find the positives and the good in every day
even if its just one thing.
I then comitted to writing a post every Monday.

As some days can be "rough" Ive decided to go with a Diamond in the Rough feel with my posts
They will be all about my beautiful Diamonds I find every day


So here we go some sparkle from last week.

* We have been able to enjoy some winter sunshine
* I had so much support in regards to my little kind of blogging break
I am so very hunmbled by all your lovely comments.
* My maternity leave can be extended for another 12 months
Yayyy I am so glad I dont have to struggle with a decison about wether to go back or not!
* Lil C is finally better and smiling his little head off again
It was a very rough 2 days with no smiles
* Master J is coming out with new words every day
We are completely blown away but what he is learning and absorbing
* We started a new chapter today regarding Master J's daycare
He has started at an amazing centre and I just know the strictness of his team leader
is just we what need to help us and him.
* I came under budget again woot and we are putting the extra money away for Lil C's 1st birthday in September.
* I feel like taking my semi blogging break is just what I needed to relieve some stress
I do miss it somedays though
and lastly
* I have had so many gorgeous girls show their support to me and my little family after some hard times
I am feeling so very lucky and blessed

When I look back on last week despite the big negative I had so much positive has come out of it

Looking on the bright side of life is hard at the best of times
but honestly its much easier writing it down.

I cant wait to see what Diamonds I find this week.

I hope you have been able to find some gorgeous Diamonds in your "rough" days this week too.


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