Good Morning, Saturday

Kris is working out at the gym. Kenna is sleeping in... still. Gavin is watching his morning cartoons. Bosco is crunching on his dog food. And I am sitting here writing a blog. But for some reason, I am in a good mood this morning. So far, we have no plans for today except to clean up Kenna's room. Until now, she has been sleeping in her playpen, which was right next to our bed (since she still wakes up 2 or 3 times during the night to nurse). Well, yesterday I decided to put the playpen away and just move her crib into our room. It seems much more comfortable for her and she has more room in it. A decision which left Kenna's room looking completely empty. So I will be moving furniture around today.

Kris has had a few job interviews in the past week or so. At one of the interviews, they told him he got the job and they want him to start Monday. After going through the interview though, he decided it wasn't for him but that if it is his only option, he will take it for the time being. Another one of the interviews he said went really well and he would really like to work for them, but he has to have a second interview first. So, we are waiting for that to happen.

We took Gavin to feed ducks at a pond over by our house the other day. It was cold and very windy. And the ducks were swarming us like they had never eaten before. It freaked Gavin out a little. So what was supposed to be a fun adventure turned out to be a little horrifying for Gavin. Maybe when it gets warmer we will try taking him again.... to a different pond this time, with ducks that don't look and act like they are going to eat us alive.

Gav got a haircut yesterday, then we went to the French Bakery in Grapevine to get some desserts. Everything was really good. The cheesecake was to die for, and Kris said the eclair was the best eclair he's ever had. We went to Kane and Kathy's last night, had good dinner, good desserts, and good company. It was a lot of fun. Gavin always loves going to his Popop's house.

Today is going to be a good day :)

Chicken Pot Pie

2 Refrigerated Pie Crusts
1 Cup Diced Potato
1 Cup Diced Onion
1 Bag Frozen Peas and Carrots, thawed
1/3 Cup Butter
1/2 Cup Flour
1 Cup Buttermilk OR Half and Half
2 Cups Chicken Broth
4 Cups Cubed Uncooked Chicken Breasts
1 Garlic Clove, minced
1 Tablespoon Thyme
1 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Saute onion, potato, and garlic in butter for 10 minutes, over medium heat, in a big pot. Combine buttermilk and broth in measuring cup. Move all veggies to one side of the pot, and stir the flour into the butter on the other side of the pot. Cook for one minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir the buttermilk mixture into the veggie mixture. Combine well. Cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Stir in thyme, salt, pepper, chicken, peas and carrots. Press one pie crust into bottom of 9 inch pie pan. Pour casserole into pie pan, then cover with second pie crust. Fold over any long edges and press into pan. Make four slits on top of pie so steam can escape. Place a baking sheet underneath pie in oven just in case you have any leaks. Bake for 45 minutes. Enjoy!

It's Like My Aunt Once Said

Trying to clean the house with children is like trying to staple jello to a tree. Boy, was she right. It is pretty much impossible to get anything done around the house when you've got two children. One of them is always getting into trouble, or wanting something to eat, or wanting to play, or throwing a fit. Maybe one day I will get it all done but today that didn't happen. I got the bathroom cleaned, the laundry done, and half of Gav's toys put away. The rest will have to wait til tomorrow.

The Chicken Pot Pie turned out pretty good. I have never made this dish before but as my husband said, it was pretty good for a first try. I will post the recipe tomorrow. As for now, I am off to bed. I need a good, long nights sleep!

I'm Taking A Little Break

... from cleaning.

Today is my day to get allllll of my many loads of laundry done, folded, and put away. To get my bathroom squeaky clean and shiny (toilet, tub, and all). To get every single one of Gavin's toys that are thrown all over the house put away neatly in his room. And to get every inch of carpet in this house vacuumed. Keep your fingers crossed that all of these things happen today.

Tonight I will be attempting a Chicken Pot Pie for dinner (YUMMY). Hope that turns out well too :)

PS- Did you notice the music I added to the blog? I love this song by Kris Allen. It always puts me in a really good mood. I will add more music one day when I have time ;)