Looking over the Family Schedule

For the past few weeks I have decided to keep a weekly or (bi-weekly) schedule up on the refrigerator so that everyone would know what was going on when. We used to use a dry erase board but other things wound up on there then schedule of events so I am hoping this will work out better.

As I look over the schedule I am overwhelmed with the amount of things going on. I ponder if I really need to write down the days and times I pick Michael up from school and then I remember when I booked an appointment 15 mins. before having to pick him up. So I think having it written down will remind me not to schedule stuff around that time. Where I am finding I have the problem is when people ask me "in advance" of dates and times and want a commitment "right then!" It is hard for me to operate like that but I still tend to agree not really knowing how this will overall impact the my week.

So it appears I have said yes to a lot this coming week and will have to try and scale down where I can. I am fortunate that I have a flexible work schedule...too bad they don't work graveyard then perhaps I could put in more time then! Now as to whether I can scale down the art lessons, rocket class, Valentine's Day party/card making, basketball practice/game, and Bible Study I don't know. I will pray that I can be at ease with this coming week and just take it one day at a time. Surely I will know when the day arrives what is of importance that day and if things need to be cancelled so be it!

Getting Ready for Game Day

Well it's that time again.....the STEELERS are in the SUPERBOWL again!!! When we first moved here two years ago, the Steeelers were in the Superbowl. We had a quiet night in our home, just Mark watching the game while I cooked and fed him. Each time I would look in on him watching the game something went wrong; an interception, a fumble, a safety....you get the idea. So this year I am content to cooking in the kitchen and making myself busy doing other things to let him enjoy the game without fear that somehow I may jinx them.

With that in mind, Mark is excited to host a little manly get together with some friends. I am hopeful that they will all have big appetites! I have had such fun planning all of the foods that I want to make. Just some examples: bourbon dogs, potato skins, layered dip with homemade tortilla chips, pepper bellies, and cheesecake brownies.

Hope everyone else is as excited for the big game! Wishing I was back in Pittsburgh for the pep rally and for all of the great fans partying!!

Are you ready for some football?