Afternoon check in.....Tommy just went down for this second nap of the day.  DUring his first nap, I made a huge pot of soup and primed the entryway.  I will need to buy some paint soon and get the entryway all done.  I think it will look very nice.  I did take a before picture so I will show ya my project all done. 

I ma off to complete more chores on my list.  Kitchen stuff, cut up the last ham and wash dishes I suppose.  That will be about all I can get done before Tommy is up again!

Later!

We are home from church and I am done playing with my site.  I have my November Decoration and Calendar up.  I will have to add my new menu when I get that done.  Now I am off to get busy!  I of course will check back in later!

Morning!  I slept well last night so I hope to accomplish a lot again today.  I feel like I am almost catching up on everything.  I had just been busy and not doing stuff.  I need to get my painting done since it is suppose to be nicer the next few days so I can open the windows.  Before you know it will be winter and time to plastic all our windows up.

I am going to try to wash dished before I take my shower and get ready for Church.  I am giving up on keeping Tommy in the sanctuary with us for church and he will be in the nursery. 

The other day my neighbor brought over two flats of apples.  They are the sweetest apples I have ever tasted.  I am going to make some apple sauce with them.  We are truly blessed by neighbor who is a food manager for a large food company and he gets all these samples from company's to try their product.  He brings us a lot of meat and things.  We have certainly been taken care of in the lean time while my hubby looks for a job.  These blessing unexpectantly come our way and help immensely.  A co-worker gave me a pair of snow pants for Tommy.  We are so thankful for every ones kindness.

TO DO :

Make large pot of Ham and Bean Soup
Cut up and freeze remaining ham
Wash Dishes
Make Apple Sauce and Avocados
Clean out Fridge
Laundry, Laundry, Laundry
Prime the Entryway   
Change Blogs decor and calendar
Make Menus 
Take Soup, Apple Sauce and Xmas Gift to Grandma & Pa's

I actually should be able to get this all done since the Vikings are playing today.  Hubby will be able to watch the game and hang out with Tommy while I paint.  IF I get everything done I would like to spend some quiet time cross stitching.  Later!  Have a great Sunday!

I actually have accomplished a lot today considering I went out last night to a party so late!  We were up early and I showered and dressed the baby.   When Paul put Tommy down for his late morning nap I ran to the bank and library.   WHen I got home Josh was jsut getting picked up my ex for the weekend.  Josh had been sleeping up until then.  He was soooo tired!

During the rest of Tommy's nap I cleaned the living really well.  I swept under all the furntiure and moved it.  I dusted everything.  I took the cushions out of both couches and vacuumed under them.  Washed the windows, etc.  I have only a couple more things to do in that room then it is all ready for the holidays. 

Once Tommy woke up we ent to run some errands.  Went to Sam's to get a couple of things.  Then picked up things from the mall, Old Navy, Half Price Books and Blockbuster.  Back home again to feed Tommy and put him down for a nap.  He isn't feeling very well today.  He has been running a slight temp and have a very runny nose.  Poor little guy! 

DUring Tom's second nap, I went out to finish my errands.  I need to get Navy beans and paint rollers.  So I went to Menard's and the Grocery Store.  I have the beans soaking and will make a double batch of the Ham and Bean Soup tomorrow,since hubby liked it!  Then I prepared my entryway for painting.  I washed down all the walls and taped all the trim.  I plan on priming the walls tomorrow.  ANd painting sometime next week, or something. 

Tommy woke up from his nap while I was taping the trim.  I spent the rest of the evening with Tom and hubby playing.  I am off to bed, I am actually pretty tired.  Hope everyone is having a great weekend so far!

HAM AND BEAN SOUP

1 pound dried Great Northern Beans (navy beans)
6 Cups of water
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium hot red pepper ( left out due to Josh's Allergies)
1 bay leaf
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried whole thyme
1/4 tsp pepper
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 
3 med. carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 in. slices
2 cups chopped cooked ham

1.  Sort and wash beans, place in a dutch oven.  Cover with water 2 inches above the beans, let soak 8 hours.

2.  Drain beans and return to dutch oven.  Add 4 cups water and next 7 ingredients.  Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

3.  Add remaining two cups of water, potato, carrot and ham.  Cover and simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.  Remove hot red pepper and bay leaf before serving.  Yield: 10 cups

Morning.  Hard to beleive i am actually awake already this morning.  I was up pretty late last night.  We got home for the B-day party around midnight, then we stayed up a few hours later.  I had helped my neighbor drink her bottle of Cuervo.  ARGH!!!  And had a couple of Barcardi Silvers.  But I woke up feeling pretty good at 8:00 this morning.  SO I think I will shower and get ready to run my errands. 

It was really nice to get out last night.  It has been a while since we have gone anywhere.  Josh watched Tommy until 9:30 and went to the overnighter at church.  He now is totally sleeping on the couch.  My ex is coming to pick him up at !2:30, so I will have to wake him then.  LOL!!!  He didn't sleep at all last night!!  What is up with that!

Anne from down the street and her cousin watched Tommy.  I put him to bed and we check back here frequently.   Paul said the girls heard Tommy just whine a bit and had gone into his room so then he really got mad!   Paul rocked him again and laid him down.  He told the girls if he makes a little noise it is ok, don't go in his room.   He talks to himself to go to sleep. 

Paul walked the girls home at midnight.  They did a fine job so I will probably have them watch him again sometime.   But of course most of the time I only have Josh watch him. 

Well I am off to shower and get Tommy up for the day!!! 

TO DO THIS WEEKEND:

Laundry
Vacuum under furniture in living room
Wipe down entry way to paint!
Pick book up at 1/2 price books for Josh
BUy new black shoes
Buy tape from Menards for painting.
Make Applesauce & Avocadoes
Toys R Us
Make Bean and Ham Soup to Freeze

Time to call it a day and head home.  I love Fridays!!  I have my babysitters all lined up for tonight finally.   My son, Josh is watching Tommy from 7 till 9:30 and then a friends daughter will come over at 9:30 and watch Tommy until we are home.  josh is going to the overnighter at church.  I am comfortable with the girl from down the street watching Tommy since he will be sleepiing.  Josh will get him ready for bed and stuff.  SHe just has to be there to make sure he stays asleep and stuff.  Luckily we are only going to be right next door at my neighbors birthday party.   I can stop over and check on them frequently. 

Which reminds me I have to run and pick up a bottle of Quervo for her gift.........Later!!!