Lower Expectations!

People keep asking how we are adjusting, and I am quick to admit that while over all while we are doing well, we have lowered our expectations and have a lot of help right now. I know that I am not living in real life yet! All that I am currently doing is taking care of kids. Our church is helping with laundry and meals. Friends, family and neighbors have also been wonderfully generous!
Last week Jordan came home from work and said "Wow! You got dressed!" and I thought "If that is all that I have to do to be impressive these days..."
At the beginning of this week I decided one of my goals for the week should be to find the counter tops in the kitchen. It only took me two days. Jordan came home Monday night and noticed the little two foot area I work so hard on. That recognition was enough motivation to keep me trying on Tuesday. When he got home last night he praised me for the clean kitchen and asked "Have the kids been taking really good naps this week?" Yes, I would say that the expectations have been lowered around here.

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Chicken Stir-Fry Stew (From the book Nourishing Traditions)

1 lb chicken breasts cut into small pieces juice of 2 lemons about 1/2 C extra virgin olive oil or lard 1 cup peanuts 1 bunch green onion, sliced 2 large carrots, julienne 1 red bell pepper, julienne 1 C broccoli flowerets 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp grated ginger 1 Tbs Rapadura or sugar 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 2 Tbs soy sauce 1/8 C vinegar 2-3 C chicken stock 2 Tbs flour mixed with 2 Tbs water Marinate chicken pieces several hours in lemon juice. Remove and pat dry. Mix chicken stock with vinegar, soy sauce, pepper flakes, ginger, sugar and garlic and set aside. In a heavy skillet or wok, saute chicken over olive oil until cooked through. Using a slotted spoon transfer chicken to a bowl and reserve. Saute peanuts a minute or two (add more oil if necessary.) Add peanuts to chicken. Saute onions, carrots and pepper for two minutes (add more oil if necessary). Add sauce mixture to veggies and bring to a boil. Return chicken and peanuts to the pan and mix well....

A Very Late Posting of 1st Day of Enrichment Class!

Yep, enrichment classes started over a month ago and I am just now posting the "First Day of Class" photos. This year we cut back to just one day. It is lovely. Jonah and Audrey are both taking art and science. Jonah is also taking drama. I am really curious to see how he does with that because he has been really excited about it. The back packs are completely unnecessary, but a must for the back to class picture! Getting Ready to head out! Miss Poser as she gets ready to go inside! Way too cool for this Me too Mom!

A little Reuben update

I took Reuben in for his 4 year today. Last year...36 lbs 36 inches. This year 39 lbs 39 inches. 73% for weight and 22% for height. The nurse said "Buddy, you are a square!" We knew that already. He got referred to an allergy Dr. On the one hand he is too young to start allergy meds (unless he starts not being able to sleep-then he'd be looking at shots.) but knowing what he is allergic to could help us make better decisions for him (watch pollen counts, tell Jonah there is no dog in his future, etc.) Looks like it is time to start figuring our how to get him to take apple cider vinegar! (Sigh...)

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