Menu Plan Monday and an update on my Fabulous Friday

Monday- Leftovers (In class @ dinner time)

Tuesday- Spaghetti

Wednesday- Chicken-Parmesan Potatoes


Thursday- Grilled Pork chops

Friday- Taco Salad

I forgot to pull the chicken out of the freezer on Thursday so we ended up having Sandwhiches instead, so thats why it is on the menu again. The Upside Down Pizza I made last Tuesday was yummy! Too see what others are having this week head on over to Laura's!



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In case you didn't know Shawn surprised me with tickets to:
The show was soooo awesome and wonderful! I thought it would be cheaper than going to the fair, but it wasn't. The program was 20.00, but it is something I can keep forever! There were so many little girls dressed up as princesses.
The little girl behind us turned 4 on Thursday and was there for her birthday. She kind of got restless through some parts, but when Ariel and Cinderella (or Cindi to some :) ) came out she got so excited. Then at one point during Cinderella, Goofy came out to announce the Ball and he was dressed in a baby blue prince outfit, and the girl kept asking, "Mommy why is Goofy dressed like a girl?" Her mom said "Sweety he isn't dressed like a girl, he is dressed like a prince." Then the little girl says, "He should find a new prince outfit because that one makes him look like a girl." The way she girl was way too cute. Anyway I had a great time and Shawn seemed to enjoy it. It wasn't too "girly" for him. :)

The rest of this weekend we spent cleaning, doing laundry, doing homework, and studying for tests. I have two this week. (YUCK!) Shawn did get called out lastnight for a transport. I think they called a little after 10:30 and he didn't get home until after 4 this morning.

There is a NEW POLL on the side, make sure you VOTE!

Oh ya real quick before I go: Did you see who won today? 30-24

The COLTS! HA GOTTA LUV EM! :)

Guess where I am going????

Shawn has surprised me with tickets to:



We are going Friday night! I am so excited!!!! I knew we were going out, but I wasn't sure where too! I can't wait!!!!! He said he thought about this or the fair, but I would take this over the fair any day!!!


I have had a few new readers email and ask me what WHOW stands for .... it's my way of shortening "What's Happening Our Way".

MPM

Monday- Left Overs (I will be in class around dinner time)

Tuesday: Upside Down Pizza

Wednesday: BLT wraps

Thursday: Chicken-Parmesan Potatoes

Friday: Out...

Saturday: Dinner at a friends



I love this meal planning thing its amazing how it helps out the budget. lol I am trying two new recipies out this week. I will let you know how they turn out! Anyway to check out what more people are having this week head on over to Organizing Junkie. By the way I updated lastnight so its down below!

Taking a break...

from studying. I have another test in my Earth Science Class. In fact the next three class meetings I will have a test. Lots of information in a short amount of time. It wouldn't be too bad if I were actually interested in it, but I am not. So it makes it harder to study.

Tonight is Shawn's last night working for a while. He switches back to days on Wednesday. Nights really didn't bother me too much this time. His ankle seems to be doing better. He has been running a mile and 1/2 every morning after shift. Saturday morning I woke up at 8:30 worried because he wasn't home. (If he goes to breakfast with his shift in the morning he is normally home by 7. ) I forgot he told me he was going running and then to the PD to left weights. I didn't panic to much, because in the back bedroom I saw his vest. That's when it clicked that he we went to go work out. When he got home, he said he woke me up and told me he was leaving. Obviously, I was still asleep when I told him okay.

For the first time in a couple of weeks we really don't have anything going on this week except Saturday we have a housewarming to go to, but other than that its just the usual stuff school and work. I don't even have any kids until Thursday and Friday morning and not until 6:30. It will be nice, not having to deal with two kids at 4:30 in the morning.

Anyway I guess I better get back to studying. I am suppose to go run with Shawn at 6. We will see how that goes...

Menu and other things

I know its not Monday but I had school from 10am to 9:00 pm. I think we got home around 11. Anyway this weeks Menu starting with today is:

Tuesday- Chicken Enchiladas with rice and beans

Wednesday- left overs (school for me)

Thursday- Steak (for Shawn) and Chicken (for me) on the grill, Corn on the Cob, and Salad

Friday- Chicken Cordon Bleu and peas

Saturday- Smothered Burritos and Corn

Too see what others are making this week go on over to Organizing Junkie.

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Shawn was released by the doctor this morning. So he will be back at work tonight! But he has to go back to the doctor on the 1st of October to check his blood pressure and if it is still high then they will start the tests that day or something like that. At least that is what Shawn says. I didn't get up and go this morning. I stayed up till 2:30 studying Sunday night and got up at 6 yesterday so I was exhausted. Do I feel bad? Nope, I feel refreshed and like I have my energy back.

This is like the first week of tests in my classes. I feel some what okay if I know a test is going to be multiple choice or even just a straight out essay. The one I had yesterday was short answer and listing. But I knew everything but one stupid question my mind when blank on. Then of course as I hand it in I remember. But that question was only worth 1 point so I don't think it can hurt me too bad. I have a test tomorrow for another class but I am not too worried about it.

While studying the other day I found out that I have no patience for writing things out anymore. I use to love to write but now I don't have the patience and would rather type it up. Example: I was writing out stuff for my tests on Index Cards by the 4th one I told Shawn we are going to walmart. This is what I bought Avery Index Card paper (a lot cheaper than what the site cost says) Anyways it worked out perfectly! I came home opened two word documents up had a front template and a back template and was able to go from there. 20 Minutes later I was done with a 92 cards (4 cards per page). And another example is one of my instructors is going straight from the book about whats important and this or that. I highlight it and in my spiral write down the topic and then page number and whatever point she makes that isn't in the book. Then when I go to the Computer lab I type up my notes print out and study that way. Is anyone else like this?

Anyway, since it is getting darker earlier and right now I shouldn't be walking after dark. I think Minnie and I are going to go walk a couple of miles. Maybe I can talk Shawn into going but I doubt it. I think he is heading to bed until about 3:00.

Oh one more thing! Happy Birthday Ryan! I don't think he reads it but just in case :)

Monster Mash

Shawn update

When we went to the doctor on Thursday he pretty much told Shawn the sooner he could put pressure on it the better and he would release him as soon as he can run with no problem. He's been walking on it and hasn't said anything about pain today so hopefully Tuesday night he will be back at work. Also on Tuesday they will check his blood pressure it was really high. If it is still high then they will start running tests. I have been bugging him to go for months now but has he listened? Nope, but he did tell me I was right in front of the Doctor. That doesn't happen very often! lol Anyway that's pretty much it. I am glad it wasn't as bad as they originally thought!

What a morning already!

It was a late night!!! Shawn couldn't get comfortable for anything and the Darvocet wore off about 1 am and the advil wasn't easing the pain. I think he finally dosed off around 2:30. But by that time I was so afraid to move and wake him up or hurt his ankle anymore by making him move his leg. Right now he is at the PD finishing up some reports and talking to Chief and LT. So we will see what happens. I think for sure he is taking Wednesday and Thursday off. As far as his pay goes he has about 160 hours of sick time. Plus another 12 hours of sick leave earned. He works a minimum of 84 hrs every two weeks. So that will cover him for 4 weeks if he is out that long. I am praying and hoping that it is only two weeks. It started to change colors last night but t his morning it doesn't look all that bruised just really really swollen still. He is on crutches and has a walking boot.

So in case you are wondering how it happened. We were finishing up our walk, Kristen and the girls were already at her apt. We were about 3 blocks from our house fixing to cross a street, when Minnie saw a cat and in the opposite direction was this chuachua that Copper tried to go after. While Shawn is stepping down off the parking lot. So he tries to catch his balance, but ends up falling and rolling. Then of course I am trying to see if he is okay and the dogs are going crazy because he is on the ground and they are walking all over him. He finally sits up and then coming around the corner is the Sgt that was on duty. He saw us earlier walking, but was on a call. He was really coming to find us to look at Copper since hadn't seen him before. He asked Shawn if he was okay and wanted a ride back to the house, Shawn declined. So he walked the rest of the way. We got home he sat down on the couch. I went in to look at it and said lets go to the ER. They took an x-ray and said they didn't see a break but they would have their radiology dept. look at it. Then Shawn says so I will be good to go with in a couple of days and the er Dr says um no you severely sprained it and sometimes that is almost worst then breaking it. Then Shawn starts questioning him about driving and the Dr. isn't stupid he knows what Shawn is getting to and just flat out tells him I can't release you to work unless it is a desk job. But it was kind of funny watching all of the ER doctors and nurses tease and bug Shawn over it. (He deals with them pretty regularly, most of the time making an arrest or taking a statement.)

9:30 -He is back home now. We are waiting to hear back from the Doctor's office. Apparently, they are waiting on the insurance company to call them back to say that we do have insurance through them. I think that is one of the stupidest things I have heard. Anyway, Shawn is off for the week. Well except Friday, he got approved to still go to the taser training and certification class. I keep asking if I can go. I think it would be fun to watch the majority of the officers get tased. Just in case you didn't know they have to be tased in order to carry a taser.

Anyway he is asking for something to drink, so me being the nice wife I am (for now) need to get off here and go take him a drink and some more Advil.

Happy Labor Day!

Update: Shawn won't be working on Wednesday or Thursday. Tonight while walking with the dogs he fell and severely sprained his ankle. Unless they can put him at a desk job, he will be off the next 2 -4 WEEKS!

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Bring on the relaxing day! I spent my morning playing referee. The two kids I watched today did nothing but fight, argue, and whine. I was so glad when their mom showed up at 1:30. Hopefully the rest of the day can just be relaxing and stress free! I got my homework done over the weekend so I don't have to worry about that!

Here is a quick run down of last week.

Monday- started school. I have a lot of projects to do, but they look like fun. I am so glad Meghan is living in the dorms. It was nice to have a place to go and nap/read between my classes. (Shawn worked)

Tuesday- took kids to school and then did umm nothing! Well I did go walk that night.

Wednesday- went to class, got rained on, spent time with Meghan and Jassmin (megs roommate).
Thursday - Shawn, Lacy, and I went to the WT football game it was a great game!

Friday- spent most of the afternoon with Meghan and Jassmin running errands. Friday evening, Lacy, Meghan, Jassmin, and I went and saw The Nanny Diaries. I loved it, but I also loved the book. (Shawn worked)

Saturday- Cleaned house and did laundry (Shawn worked)

Sunday- Stayed on the couch most of the day. Minnie and I went walking with Kristin and the girls. We upped our time by 5 minutes. (Shawn worked).

Today- see above. Tonight we have nothing planned, well except to go walking.

Tomorrow- is our 3 yr anniversary and Shawn has class at 7.

Wednesday- School for me, work for Shawn

Thursday- I don't know yet, work for Shawn

Friday- we were going to go camping, but Shawn has Taser Training/certification from 1pm to 7pm. So we decided not to go. I think we are getting together with some friends.

That about sums it up for now! Who knows maybe I will update during the week. Anyway have a great week!

Menu Plan Monday

For once in our whole married life (3 years tomorrow :) ) I think I have a meal for every night lol! And I have an answer for every time Shawn asks the question of the day, "What's for dinner?"

Monday- Mini Cheesy Meat loafs

Tuesday- Mahi Mahi Fillets

Wednesday- Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken

Thursday- Baked Pork chops

Friday- Mexican Pizza


Hopefully I can keep this up!

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Messing around with the template in between homework.....