Potty Training

Colin is now officially potty trained. But, just like a dog, he still has a few accidents here and there. We put him in pull ups at night to help prevent these accidents. He did great for 3 nights straight. I thought we could let him go one night and see how he did. For those of you that don't know...yes he still sleeps with us. There is nothing like waking up in the middle of the night to a foot in your face and a 3 year old sprawled on top of you. So anyways, last night was the moment of truth.

Savings a week from not having to buy pull ups - $15.00

Buying big boy underwear and pull ups- $6.00

Suckers for positive reinforcement- $3.00

Waking up in the middle of the night because you, your husband, and son are laying in a very warm puddle - Priceless

I guess we still need the pull ups at night

No Place Like Home for the Holidays!

I am going home to OHIO!!!! Yeah! Just one week from tomorrow, the two kids and I will make teh 14 hour trip to the lovely state of Ohio to see the Family. Todd is flying in on Christmas Eve. We are beyone ourselves with excitement here. I just got the last of the christmas presents in the mail today, so I am actually pretty prepared..who would have thought! Can't wait to see everyone!

Helpful Tips

Here are a few tricks and tips that I have picked up over the years and some that I just found!

• Peel a banana from the bottom up. This way you don't get those strings that you have to pick off.

• On your foil box, there are tabs on the ends that you can push in to hold your foil in the box.

• Spray hairspray on ink stains and then wash.

• Vinegar on Blood stains will usually take the stain out.

• To keep flies off of items, Boil three or four onions in a pint of water and apply with a soft brush, let dry.

• Persperation stains 2 T. cream of tartar per gallon of water. Soak until stain disappears then launder as usual.

• To clean your microwave oven and remove the odors, place a bowl of vinegar in the microwave and run on HIGH til it comes to a boil. Wipe the interior clean with a rag dipped in the vinegar.
  

Hope these help!

School Days

Here are a few pictures of things that I have been doing at school. I still love it! We just learned how to make Marzipan roses yesterday. It requires a lot of patience...something that I am trying to acquire..haha Yes, I know Dad, if I just slow down! Well, let me tell you, it takes between 15 and 20 minutes to make these things!

Thanksgiving humor

I just taught Colin how to say Thanksgiving. He kinda misses the Thanks and only says giving..kinda funny. The ironic part is that Colin and Morgan won't be eating Turkey for Thanksgiving..they will be feasting on the very succulent, juicy, and well cooked Chicken Nugget. I guess they pardoned the Turkey this year! haha

Here is a joke that I immediately thought my parents would have done to my siblings and I. Thought you might enjoy it!

Thanksgiving Divorce
Eddie in Dallas calls his son in New York just before Thanksgiving and tells him, 'I am sorry to tell you but your mother and I are going to divorcing. I just cannot take any more of her moaning. We can't stand the sight of each other any more.' I am telling first, Eddie, because you are the eldest, please tell your sister.

When Eddie calls his sister Julie, she says: 'No way are they getting divorced, I will go over and see them for Thanksgiving.'

Julie phones here parents and tells them both 'You must NOT get divorced. Promise you won't do anything until I get over there. I'm calling Eddie, and we'll both be there with you tomorrow. Until then, don't take any action, please listen to me', and hangs up.

The father puts down the phone and turns to his wife and says. 'Good news' he says, 'Eddie and Julie are coming for Thanksgiving and they are both paying their own way.'

Morgan's recovery

Enjoying a popsicle


Cuddling with Mama



Just laying with Daddy




Todd and Morgan


Morgan had her surgery on Friday morning. She came out of it crying for Daddy, which she calls everyone..haha. So the nurse called me back to the recovery room. I found Morgan sitting up in the bed, her face was so swollen she looked liked someone had beat her up. When she finally realized I was there and holding her, she instantly calmed down and went back to sleep. It is a feeling like no other to have your child cling to you for comfort and safety. I miss those days with her. She is quite independent. She doesn't like to be rocked or held when she goes to sleep anymore, so on the bright side of surgery, I did get 24 hours of cuddle time with her. :-)
They finally released us to go to our room and Todd held her for quite a while so I could go update everyone on her and also use the little girls room.hehe

The ENT did take out her adenoids. He said they were big and hopefully this will help with the sleep apnea. I am crossing my fingers...however...her alarm has went off every night since we have been home. UGH! I am hoping it is because of the swelling that she has going on. I am going to give it another week and then decide what to do.


I leave everything in our peditrician's hands. I trust her like my own family. The lady came in on her day off to see how Morgan was doing. We have developed such a realtionship that we are on a first name basis. She calls me to schedule appointments...not a nurse, not a receptionist, she does. So Kudos to our peditrician for being a wonderful person! Plus, Colin doesn't cry when she examines him. That is HUGE! He really can't stand to have his head touched, but sits so still when she is touching it. It is amazing. If he can trust her, I can! :-)

Anyways, I will update on Morgan's recovery. *Keeping my fingers crossed*

School

I just finished up another 6 week class here at LeCordon Bleu in Minnesota. I actually really enjoyed myself through this 6 weeks. It was International Custards, Pudding, Fillings, and Creams. Lots of yummies!

I just checked my grades and this is what I found *enter huge sigh of relief*

Page Items:Final Grades

Final Grades
Term A

Cumulative GPA: 4.00




Spring 2008 Term A
Fundamentals of Cooking and Sanitation
PBK100
A

4/7/2008
4/25/2008 12:00:00 AM
Spring 2008 Term A
Economics
GE193
A

4/7/2008
5/16/2008 12:00:00 AM
Spring 2008 Term A
Introduction to Patisserie and Baking
PBK101
A

5/16/2008 12:00:00 AM
Spring 2008 Term A
Speech
GE140
A

5/19/2008
6/27/2008 12:00:00 AM
Spring 2008 Term A
Introduction to Baking Principles & Ingredients
PBK110
A

5/19/2008
6/27/2008 12:00:00 AM
Summer 2008 Term A
Basic Patisserie Techniques
PBK120
A

7/7/2008
8/15/2008 12:00:00 AM
Summer 2008 Term A
Purchasing and Cost Control
PBK140
A

8/18/2008
8/27/2008 12:00:00 AM
Summer 2008 Term A
Nutrition
PBK150
A

8/28/2008
9/5/2008 12:00:00 AM
Summer 2008 Term A
Viennoiserie and Laminated Doughs
PBK130
A

9/8/2008
9/26/2008 12:00:00 AM
Fall 2008 Term A
Intert'l Patisseries, Custards, Fillings & Creams
PBK160

So Far so Good...now for Introduction to cake formulas and assembly techniques

*Patting myself on the back*