Mini Pigs in a Blanket

Not sure this is really a recipe and let's face it, it's not a healthy meal...but, after being sick for so many days I haven't had the energy to chef up an entire meal.  I introduce, Mini Pigs in a Blanket.  The kids love them and they make for a great party appetizer.

Mini Pigs in a Blanket

1 pkg. Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
1 pkg. Cheddar Little Smokie Sausages

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
1.  Roll Crescent rolls out of the package and cut into small triangles.
2.  Roll Little Smokies in to the triangles.  Place on pan seal side down.
3.  Bake approx 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Best enjoyed warm!

Freebie

A co-worker of Brett's was getting rid of his swing set so we swooped in and grabbed it up.  We love free things, especially when they bring happiness to the kids.  And happiness it brought.  We (Brett) assembled it during nap time yesterday and when they woke up they played on it the entire afternoon.  It stopped raining for a day but was still super chilly so you can see that the kids are wearing their sweet, warmish, Springish clothes.  We refused to stay inside on the one non-rainy day we've had in weeks!

Keep Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'

Baby Emmett is a rollin'!  He rolls from stomach to back, both to the right and left.  And, like everything in his life, he thinks it is hilarious.  He brings so much joy to our lives.

Here I go Mom!

I did it!

The only thing holding him back from constantly rolling are his delicious gigantic hands.  Mmmm.

Date Night

On Tuesday Brett and I were able to sneak away for a date night (thanks Mom & Dad).  We headed out to Brett's favorite restaurant, the classy Ixtapa.  Brett even wore his nice Carhartts.  We get a table for two in what we immediately named The Date Room.  We had this whole little back section of the restaurant to ourselves.  So romantic.  Halfway through our bowl of chips I notice that we are not alone.  I notice something large in the upper corner of the room.  Archy the Arachnid.  Huge.  Huge, ugly, gigantic spider.  Of course this would happen to us.  We have the most ridiculous dates.  I wanted to take a picture for proof of Archy's sheer size but my company didn't think that was such a good idea.  Yes, we still ate there.  No, we didn't say anything.  We just don't like to bother people and let's face it, I didn't want to hear it crunch mid-meal. 

Hammer Pants, Overalls and Large Glasses

Clearly I have not been to the Mall in a very, very long time.  In the short time I was there earlier this week, I learned that Hammer Pants are in.  Super in.  Sure, they aren't called Hammer Pants, but they are baggy pants with a high waist then gathered at the ankle...Hammer Pants.  They are everywhere and I even spotted two people wearing them in the flesh.  Awesome. 

Also back in, overalls.  This does nothing but fuel my hoarding of clothes.  Everything really does come back in style.  I saw three pairs of overalls in the flesh as well in the stores.  I am pretty sure you still have yours, Melissa, so you better start sporting them.

Last, large, very large glasses.  Me, circa 1992.  They need to cover your eyebrows and go halfway down your cheeks.  Pretty sure none of them actually had prescription lenses in them.  So awesome.  I was so futuristic. 

While I won't be wearing these styles, I wanted you to know that you can.

Oh, don't you worry.  That is a real photo of my real family in 1992.  Again, awesome.  

10 Pounds in 24 Hours

Hollywood Juice Diet?  Cookie Diet?  Lemon Pepper Drink Diet?  Nope.  The flu.  Again.  The flu has rolled through the Krache household twice in March.  I have cleaned up so much bodily fluid it should be illegal.  I know, I was disgusted just writing it.  I haven't eaten a meal since Wednesday at lunch.  I am surviving on saltine crackers and Gatorade.  Let's face it, at this point I'm whiny.  Really whiny.  I am terrible at being sick.  All I do is apologize which annoys my super husband to no end.  Man, I really do have a superhero husband.  While I was praying to the porcelain gods he took Brooklyn to school, Jameson to the doctor (w/Emmett along for the ride), went to Costco w/both boys, picked Brooklyn back up...all before noon...while he was also still feeling sick.  I needed to take a moment to brag about how lucky I am.   

I don't like the word hate...but I hate the flu.  It is the worst.  Therefore, I spent today washing bedding, disinfecting bathrooms, door handles, couches, pillows, toothbrushes, etc.  Flu be gone!  Okay, I am done whining. 

Parenting Dictionary

I think I'll make a parenting dictionary.  Let me start with these frequently used terms:

Happy Hour - was once when you kicked back with some half-price appetizers and an adult beverage.  These days my Happy Hour is the rare occasion when all three of the kids are asleep.  When this happens, I frantically wrack my brain for what I need to get done...and then I end up taking a nap because I instantly lose all motivation.  So, Happy Hour is now when I recharge my batteries by sleeping. 

Triple Threat - when all three kids stink up the house at the same time.  Why, oh, why does this always happen at the same time?  Brooklyn's in the bathroom, Jameson is running around denying "the stinky" and Emmett has pooped up to his neck.  Triple Threat people, Triple Threat.

Meltdownthirty - happens when you try to skip naps, have a late dinner, forget to pack a snack, basically whenever you break your "routine."  All your kids start to cry in what I call the domino effect.  It only takes one to start the domino and then they all follow, not even knowing what they are supposed to be crying about.  Meltdownthirty.

There are more, plenty more terms that I'll educate y'all on here and there.