Getting things done!

Before I went to bed last night,I couldn't help but think of all the things I could've gotten done but never did. Sometimes we as women don't take the time out for ourselves ,instead doing it all for our families. Well that's what was happening,As the days went on I realized my house wasn't as clean as usual and I wasn't as energetic.
So This morning as I get the family ready (normal routine of making breakfast, packing lunches and getting everyone out the door on time.)I think how can I accomplish everything that I need to get done today because honestly lately my mind was thinking"well I did all this stuff let me relax when I'm alone"
With that said I was digging a unhappy hole for myself and something needed to change FAST.
Sitting on my bed after everyone has left the house I contemplated what I could do to fix this.
LIST..
I know I know .You've listed before But did you actually stick with it?For instance...
My list after everyone was out the door went something like this>>>

1. Go to the gym
2. Get online
3. Call all appointments
4. clean house

Extra Do laundry

There was more but as I was getting ready for the gym(a task I have not done in awhile)I saw my un-made bed. I ALWAYS make my bed before I leave the house, so as I'm pulling up that 1st cover I stopped myself . As you see the gym was my 1st priority of the day cleaning house was later, I left the covers undone and took myself to the GYM (yea I survived).The reason why I am mentioning all of this stuff is because I know myself and I know that once I get started I will not stop, and by the time I would've finished cleaning the entire house I would've been ready to relax. Also Don't try to be super woman I had to but away my cape while jotting down my TO-DO list because if I'm overwhelmed nothing will get done.So the little things that don't need to necessarily be done THAT day put them as extras on your list that way you don't beat yourself up if it doesn't get done.I have been doing my list since 6am this morning it is only 10am and I have already accomplished more then usual.
Just remember

• List it
• Try it
• And you don't always have to be super woman

Recipe Received in the mail...

Whenever I find recipes that are good and familier, I love to share them with as many people as possible. Not only that but I miss casseroles so I'm bringing 1 back.

Chicken Noodle Casserole
2/3 cup chopped onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Tbsp canola oil
1 1/2 pounds of boneless chicken breast,cut into 3/4 cubes
1(14.5 ounce)can chicken broth
1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
3 celery ribs,chopped
1/2 tsp dried savory
3tbsp butter
3 tbsp all- purpose flour
3/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp lemon pepper
1/8 tsp white pepper
1 1/2 cups 2% milk
2 cups shredded sharp chedder cheese
8 ounces wide egg noodles,cooked and drained
In a large non-stick skillet,saute onion and garlic in oil until tender.Add chicken;cook and stir until no longer pink.Add the broth,carrots,celery and savory.Bring to boil.Reduce heat;cover and simmer for 10-15 min or until vegetables are tender.Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter.Stir in the flour,salt,lemon pepper and white pepper until smooth.Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil;cook and stir for 2 min or until thickened.Remove from the heat;stir in cheese until melted.Pour over chicken mixture.Add noodles;mix well.Transfer to a 3-Qt. Baking dish coated with non-stick cooking spray. Bake, uncovered at 35o for 15-20 min or until bubbly. serves 8.
Sounds Yummy doesn't it??!!

Cheesy Potato Wedges

2 Potatos
1 cup of vegtable oil
1/2 cup of water
1 Tbsp of Zatarains Fish Fry
Shredded Cheese

Pre-heat the oven to 450. Chop potatos into wedges and place in pan .Cover potatos with 1/2 oil and water.
Bake until potatos are soft enough to stick a fork but still hard enough that you can pick them up without them falling apart.
Place fish fry and (JUST)oil in pan and stir all along the bottom of the pan ( heat the pan hot enough like your going to fry chicken)
Then take potatos one at a time and fry them on the stove in the fish fry mixture until browned and crunchy
After all the potatos are cooked place back in the stove in a empty ungreased pan and sprinkle shredded cheese all over the top of potatos and heat on Broil for 3-5 min until cheese is browned.
And whoola !! Presto cheesy fries and they sure are good....

Anniversary is near

It's almost my anniversary and I am so excited! On the 19th I will have been married to my hubby for 11 years. It's been quite a journey. So now, here we are...... We have really been through a lot, gotten through a lot, and changed a lot. If I could go back and give my younger self any advice it would be to cling to Christ. It really is because of the Lord that we've been married this long. Now for the fun part, planning how we will celebrate our anniversary. Thanks to my sister, Alonna's, post on how she celebrated her hubby's birthday, it shouldn't be so hard for me. Last night I came to hubby and told him some ideas that I had for our anniversary and he told me that he already had it taken care of. What a nice surprise! He told me that we were going to eat at the restaurant in the aquarium downtown, but he won't give up any other details. I'm so excited that I can hardly wait! Next, what in the world should I give him for a gift? Well, well, well, any old wife might just go out and buy a card and a gift, but not me. I am absolutely not an ordinary wife and like things personal and not to mention thrifty. So here's what I'm thinking....maybe a homemade card, a back massage, and his favorite dessert(no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies).  Grandma has already volunteered to babysit so we have that whole night to ourselves. I'll have to let everyone know how it all turns out. Until then let the countdown begin:-)