Quote of the Day

Imagination is more important than knowledge...
~Albert Einstein

I love this quote and all it implies...

Happy Wednesday everyone!

Finding My Balance

When I decided my word for this year would be balance I wasn't quite sure how I was going to go about getting a better balance between all the hats I wear. So far it has just sort of organically morphed its way into reality.

For the first time since I have been teaching I am leaving my planning and prepping and record keeping to my time at school only. I am not staying late, but I am trying to be a better steward of every spare moment I get. I am using my before school time, after school time, and any time my students are working without me to get myself set up for the following week or weeks. We are more than half way through the year and many of my materials are already prepped to get me through to the end. All without me neglecting anything. I am so pleased to be able to leave my plan book and teacher bag at school over the weekend!

This past weekend I focused on my home and my family. Together we were able to clean up and clear out some things. We even made a run to our neighborhood park when the sun broke through the fog. Not once did I think about stuff I needed to do for school. Home was all about home!

I am grateful that I am finding more balance between home and school. They are not being intertwined and tangled. Believe me, that makes for a much happier mama!

I am linking to Gratituesday with Laura over at Heavenly Homemakers!

Until next time,

Menu Plan for the Week 1-23-11

The best laid plans often go awry. I mean to sit down and let you all know what's going on around here and then "wham!" another week has passed and here we are back at the menu.

I guess I just need to schedule blogging in with my other "to dos" for each day. If it's on the list it will most likely get done! So I guess I have a new plan...

We are all hoping the sun decides to come and hang out some more this week. My heart is so much happier when the sun is shining. I feel a weight released and I am just smiles. It is such a nice feeling!

We'll be using up some of the leftovers from the freezer for easy meals this week. I have been trying to be much more mindful about getting leftovers into the freezer right away. K and I are tired of throwing old food away, so it is up to me to figure out what works for us. So far I have found once I make something that holds up well in the freezer I bag it up right away. We might not have leftovers in the fridge, but we have easy dinners in the freezer! I am trying to make sure all of our grocery money is used wisely.

I hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Here is what we have planned to eat for this week:

Breakfasts: Cereal, Oatmeal, Biscuits, Muffins, Pancakes, French Toast, Waffles, Fruit

Lunches: Ham or PB & J Sandwiches, Meat and Crackers, Leftovers, Fruit or Veggies, String Cheese, Hard Boiled Eggs, Granola Bars, Fruit Leather, Homemade Chewy Bars

Dinners:

Sunday-Leftovers

Monday- Grilled Cheese, Soup, Salad

Tuesday- Pulled Pork (freezer), Corn, Rolls, Salad

Wednesday- Enchiladas (freezer), Refried Beans, Spanish Rice, Salad

Thursday- Breakfast for Dinner~ Waffles, Bacon, Orange Juice

Friday- Pizza, Salad

Saturday- Beef Roast, Potatoes, Carrots, Rolls

Find more menu planning inspiration at Organizing Junkie.


Until next time,

Menu Plan for the Week 1-16-11

Well if there is anything I am consistent about posting it's our menu. You all must think that's all that goes on around here...hehehe. Another busy week has come and gone with many things being accomplished.

Master bedroom painting ~ check! ( I will be posting about that soon, it's beautiful!)
Getting through the first week back from break ~ check!
Spending some time with my sewing machine ~ check!
Giggling with my monkeys ~ check!
Hanging out with my honey ~ check!
Keeping the house picked up ~ check!!

I guess I just need start sitting down more regularly to capture these moments that make up our crazy life. I'm feeling the writing urge so you all may just start hearing more from me again!

I hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Here is what we have planned to eat for this week:

Breakfasts: Cereal, Oatmeal, Biscuits, Muffins, Pancakes, French Toast, Waffles, Fruit

Lunches: Ham or PB & J Sandwiches, Meat and Crackers, Leftovers, Fruit or Veggies, String Cheese, Hard Boiled Eggs, Granola Bars, Fruit Leather, Homemade Chewy Bars

Dinners:

Sunday-Breakfast for dinner~ K's AWESOME Omelet

Monday- Tri Tip, Rice Pilaf, Broccoli, Salad

Tuesday- Tacos, Refried Beans, Spanish Rice, Salad

Wednesday- Chicken Pot Pie, Salad

Thursday- Leftovers

Friday- Pizza, Salad

Saturday- Fettuccine Alfredo, Chicken, Broccoli, Buttered Bread, Salad

Find more menu planning inspiration at Organizing Junkie.


Until next time,