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Monday Muddle

Hey Everyone,
How was your weekend?  Was it nice in your part of the country?  Did you stay away from the crazy weather in the mid-west?

We were pretty busy.  My husband was away at a men's retreat so I was on my own with the three kids for my first weekend.  I have them on my own most of the time anyways, but three days with no relief crazy.  Maybe that's why I haven't been able to get this post up till now.  It was BUSY!

Friday we had our annual house licensing inspection for foster care.  Those things are always nerve wracking, but it all went fine.  Just had to have everything picked up and cupboards locked.  We had a friend over for dinner that night, an other church woman who's husband was gone.  She was great about helping out with the kids and what mom doesn't love to have a little adult conversation?

The rest of the weekend was crazy.  The rain finally stopped and Noah got to have his first T-Ball game on Saturday.  At 9 am!  That's right.  Mama on her own had to get all three kids packed, ready, snacks packed, diapers and stroller, and everyone to the park by 9 am.  I forgot Noah's waterbottle, but luckily I had a team snack stashed in the car for a couple of weeks from now and both the kids got Capri Suns from that.  They didn't complain.

After that, we went to the library, farmer's market, did homework, and had dinner at a friend's house.  Noah stayed the night while Lydia and I had a little girl time making cookies.  She loved being able to pick out her own dessert that evening and breakfast the next morning as well.  Oh, the life of an only child!

By the time we came home from a birthday party on Sunday afternoon, we were all beat.  Daddy finally arrived home as well, and we had a relaxing evening at home with BBQ burgers and homemade sherbet.  It was perfect.  Busy, crazy, and I'm finally getting this posted on Monday night.  Sorry guys.  I just went grocery shopping this morning though and I'm super excited about the Lettuce Wraps on Sunday.  If you try them, let me know what you think.

Here's the rest of our week:

Breakfasts:
Oatmeal and bananas
Overnight Oatmeal
Freezer Pancakes
Quinoa Oat porridge

Lunches:
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sammies
Chicken Salads
Leftovers
Snacks: Peaches, pears, grapes, cheese, crackers

Dinners:
Monday: Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Tuesday: Lentil Tacos
Wednesday: Cucumber Wraps, snacks
Thursday: Cheesy fish, steamed broccoli
Friday: Homemade Pizza
Saturday: Homemade Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes, green salad
Sunday: Turkey Lettuce Wraps, sauteed zucchini

Extras:
Homemade Wheat Thins
Hawaiian Blizzards
Fruit Popsicles

Projects I'm working on this week
Finish Review Book
Mickey Mouse Clippie
Journal on  5 old layouts
Scrapbook Christmas photos
D-land shirts

What are you up to this week?

Oh, don't forget to check out my current giveaway!

Well, worth your time!

Love ya!

Lee's To Do List

Volunteer to Feed Hungry Children

Easy Pad Thai

Interchangeable Boutique Necklace

Cheesecake Marble Brownies

Pretty Bird Binky Leash and Carry Bag

Ultimate Blog Party 2012

There's a party going on!

5 Minutes for Mom is hosting their annual Ultimate Blog Party and we are ready to party!

If you're new to the UBP, 5 Minutes for Mom host this party to introduce bloggers  to other bloggers and fun, new blogs. I've met some wonderful new friends through the UBP and I'm so glad you're able to join us this year.

My name is Lee.  I'm a wife of nearly 11 years and the mother of three.

Life is all about learning and growing and nothing has made me stretch as much as my kids.

At 6 years, 4 years, and 7 months, they keep me busy and always growing.

Hence, Creative2xmom, which is celebrating its fourth year of growing, too.

Creative2xmom is a blog dedicated to all things Mommy and somethings not.

I love blogging about my kids' parties.

Again, who doesn't love a party?

Like this Minnie Mouse Party.

And I love good books.

Which is why I host a link up every month called Bookmarks.

It's a fun way for readers to be introduced to wonderful new reads.

March's Bookmarks

You'll find all kinds of ideas here.

From kids' games to crafts,

yummy recipes to sharing your testimony,

Creative2xmom is about a real woman,

living a real life,

parenting real children,

and following a great God.

So what's any party without some gifts?

During the UBP, I'll be giving away a $10 Starbucks gift card

to one lucky winner.

Just leave a comment below telling me 

what speaks Creativity to you.

Entries will be open through April 20th @ midnight.

Winner will be chosen by random number generator

and announced on April 21st.

Don't forget to leave your email as well so I can contact you.

And don't forget to leave me some love!

You can follow Creative2xmom through GFC,

Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or Youtube.

I share all kinds of fun ideas through each venue,

so subscribe and don't miss a thing.

Do something Creative today!

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Every Body Matters {Review}

I have a secret obsession with fitness.  I CRAVE my sessions at the gym, am constantly looking for new fun workout ideas, and get a little giddy when I pull out my yoga mat.  Since Little Man has come along, we've been focusing on bonding and my gym time has been cut drastically.  It's so sad.  Although there are days it's a push to get there, I really do feel so much better.  Just my way of pounding out some stress and getting some perspective.

So when I got a chance to review Gary Thomas' new book, Every Body Matters, I was ecstatic.  And a little confused.  This is Gary Thomas of Sacred Parenting and Sacred Marriage.  What was he going to say about fitness?

Wow!  Was I wrong!  This book was not what I expected at all.  It was thoughtful and challenging.  Thomas uses wonderful insight in targeting one of the most ignored sins in our communities today.  In his own style, the author shows how physical fitness and spiritual fitness play hand in hand.  Our bodies were made to serve God's purposes, not for us to serve them whatever we feel like.  Chapter 8, the Silent Murderer, is particularly insightful as it deals with laziness and its affect on every aspect of our lives.

Thomas approaches the subject with the right balance of sensitivity and boldness to challenge his readers and not alienate them.  Inspiring, insightful, and balanced, he also addresses the fact that a thinner Christian does not make a better Christian.  Fitness and stewardship of our bodies should focus on our ability to discipline our lives and enable us to follow God's calling.

Overall, I was highly delighted with this book and would wholeheartedly recommend it.

* I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher.  All opinions are my own.
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