Time Flies....

Two big moments in time are taking place within the next two weeks. The first one is happening in two days. Wednesday marks the day that we have to register Adam for Kindergarten. It is so hard for me to accept that my baby boy is finally old enough to start school. This is not possible, right? Is he really ready to go? I think I'm having a harder time coping than he is and we have not even made it to the first day of school yet. Ha Ha! I can't imagine how I will be on that day...probably tears as I watch him walk into school. The second event is a week from tomorrow, he will turn 5 years old. WOW!!!!! That's all I can say at the moment. Sometimes I want to bottle him up and keep him this small forever, but I know that growing up is a part of life and is inevitable. He is such an amazing child! He never ceases to amaze me with how smart he has become and how aware he is of his surroundings. He has done so well with the milestones so far in his life and even though we sometimes have trouble with the bathroom habits, he will honestly giving it the best he can. I'm just so proud of him and cannot wait to see what life has in store for him.

A Wake Up Call

Well! It's official! We have to register Adam for K-5 on March 2nd. Can you believe it? I know I certainly can't. My baby boy is finally old enough to start school! Where did the time go? What happened to the day when I brought him home from the hospital and laid him into his bassinet? Sometimes I catch myself just staring at him reminiscing on the days when he was younger and to be brutally honest, I often wish I could go back to those days so I could just hold him close to my chest once again and watch him sleep so peacefully in my arms.

On the flip side, he is growing into a wonderful little boy who never ceases to amaze me. He makes me smile every day and even when I'm having the worst day in the world, coming home to him and W makes my day so much better! So for now, I'm going to enjoy the free time I have with him and look forward to all the adventures that I know we will encounter as he begins his journey through school.

Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

This recipe was okay, but I don't know if it will be a repeat in our house.

8 oz. uncooked tube or spiral pasta
1 lb ground beef
6 bacon strips, diced
1 can condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
BBQ sauce and prepared mustard, optional

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Discard drippings. Drain pasta; add to the skillet. Add soup, beef and bacon; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook until the cheese is melted. Servie with bbq sauce and mustard if desired.

I didn't use any bbq sauce or mustard when this was made so that might be a reason why it wasn't that great. I'm sure it will be better next time around.

Update! Update!

Just wanted everyone to know that our family is back together! Wes and I decided to reconcile and give our marriage another try. Adam is growing every day like crazy! I can't believe how big my little man has gotten in the past 6 months. He has really hit a huge growth spurt. I'm happy to have my family back together. So until next time....

Taco Casserole

I made this last night and everyone loved it!

1 lb ground beef
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/2 c. water
1 c. crushed tortilla chips
1 can refried beans
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Toppings: chopped lettuce and tomatoes, sliced ripe olives, sour cream, and picante sauce

In a skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Cook and stir until thickened, about 3 minutes; set aside. Place chips in a greased 8 inch square baking dish. In a bowl, stir refried beans until smooth; spread over chips. Top with beef mixture and cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375 for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, and olives. Serve with sour cream and picante sauce.

As mentioned previously, this was a hit at our house and a great alternative to just plain taco salad or tacos.

Mile-High Enchilada Pie

A while back, my grandmother gave me an armful of cookbooks from her collection. Needless to say, I'm just now getting around to looking at them. One of the books is "Favorite Name Brand Recipes". I found this recipe the other night and we decided to try it for supper last night.

5 corn tortillas (6 inch)
1 jar (12 oz) salsa
1 can (16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1 cup (4oz) shredded pepper jack cheese

Line your slow cooker with aluminum foil to make lifting the pie easier. Place one tortilla in cooker. Top with small amount of salsa, beans, chicken and cheese. Continue layering using remaining ingredients, ending with cheese. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hrs or on high 3-4 hrs. Remove slowly from cooker when done.

Quite a Scare!

Well we found out 2 weeks ago that my dad is diabetic. He had no clue that he was. He awoke Sunday morning around 3 am to discomfort in his chest and a feeling of anxiety in his whole body. I told Mom to call the ambulance and have them come take him to the hospital. We thought for a brief moment that he might be having a heart attack. When the paramedics arrived, they checked him out and came to the conclusion that he had diabetes because his blood sugar was almost 500! So, he was taken to the hospital and admitted for 1 and 1/2 days until they could start to get things under control. He is home now and doing a lot better and has even went back to work, but it's scary to know that you can be that way and have no symptoms whatsoever. I'm just thankful that he didn't have a heart attack. We can handle the rest.