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My littlest man turned 9 months this wee. Oh how time flies. I also have one month till my middle one turns four. I told him he wasn't allowed to have a birthday till he's potty trained. He's been working on it, but just can't understand it yet. We'll get there... I hope. In other news, I finally got myself a job. I will be starting next week. Its exactly what I needed. Its funny how God always knows what you need when you need it. I'm so blessed. Monday - Toad in a hole grilled cheese Tuesday - Garlic parmesan chicken lasagna Wednesday - Dinner out with a friend Thursday - Pork Carnitas Friday - Italian Calzone Saturday - Steak and onion grilled cheese Sunday - Dinner with the In-laws

When I was a kid, anytime me or my siblings would say that we were bored, my mom would make us do a chore. We learned quickly not to say the "B" word and find a way to entertain ourselves. I've come across the same problem with my sons. "Mom, I have nothing to do." "Mom, i'm bored." "Mom, what can I do?" I am so tired of it! I came across this blog on the almighty Pinterest. It has free printables and cool ideas for a "Mom, i'm bored jar." It has chores and fun things to do, so its not all bad. It turns the "B" word into a game and your house could be cleaned at the same time. For the free printables and ideas check out this webpage.

HAPPY EASTER! What a weekend. We had dinner Saturday with my husbands family. My husband helped me bake a wonderful salmon filet and some homemade chicken strips for those of us who don't like salmon. It was a feast of epic proportions. On Sunday, we of course did what everyone does on Easter Sunday and turned in cans... Then took the boys to the park before heading over to my family get together. We had the most amazing gluten free lasagna that my mom and I pre made the other day... SO GOOD! I love family get-to-gethers. Monday - Left over night Tuesday - Grilled cheese burgers Wednesday - Chicken alfredo pizza Thursday - Spaghetti Friday - Homemade chicken strips and baked potato Saturday - Pork Schnitzle sandwiches. (SO GOOD) Sunday - Toad in a hole grilled cheese

It has been a long and exhausting week. It took me almost seven days to get over my little sickness from last week end and now I have a huge mess in my house to lean up. Ah, the joys of three boys. At least I have something to do. Here is the menu for week 41. Enjoy! Monday - Beef tacos Tuesday - Baked chicken strips and homemade potato chips Wednesday - Beef stroganoff Thursday - Pork Schnitzel and chipotle sandwiches Friday - Sweet potato shephards pie Saturday - Grilled salmon and baked potatoes Sunday - Easter - Dinner with my parents

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Sorry this is coming out two days late. I've been really sick with the noro virus and ended up in the hospital last night. Since I haven't done much i'm going to leave you with this cute picture my husband took at the park last night of the boys. I love the sun. Tuesday - Cajun chicken alfredo Wednesday - Crispy baked chicken spring rolls Thursday - Korean beef Friday - Grilled salmon and corn on the cob Saturday - Dinner with the in-laws Sunday - Cinnamon Cinnabon cake