Boy's Week

Since Sonja was gone to Tullahoma for training I was scheduled to stay with E at his house. Sonja's has always reminded E that he needs to put the seat down after using the bathroom. Well today I walked into the bathroom and the seat was up. I can't remember who said something first, but it was decided that this week would be "boy's" week. So, even though Sonja will kill him if he breaks the habit for a week.... I guess this is the problem with equality of the sexes!

Operation Kitty RESCUE

I was trapped at Sonja's since Friday at 6 a.m. and it didn't look like the snow/ice would be leaving anytime soon. I needed to get some clothes so I started to attempt my escape....once at home, I got stuck halfway into my driveway. A couple of passersby helped push me back into the road and parked on the street behind my house. Once I hiked through the neighbor's yard into my own, I loaded a suitcase and hauled it back to the car. Greyson was a bit excited to see me; she was obviously lonely and this was the first she'd been alone since Mia died. Again, unsure when the next time I'd brave the road, I made the decision to zip her in my coat and drive her to Sonja's house.

Well, the return trip is uphill before it's downhill. I made it to the uphill and began slipping and sliding and spinning tires....it crossed my mind that not only was I endangering my car, but now I had a cat who would likely jump out and run for the hills!!

She was much calmer than I and just sat in the seat.

FABULOUS Chicken Tacos

So I was searching for a recipe and came across this one for really great crock-pot chicken tacos! You should try it!

• 1 pkg of chicken taco seasoning
• 4 frozen chicken breasts
• 1 can rotel
• 1 sliced onion
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup water
  

I made it with bell peppers, but probably won't again. Put the seasoning in the crock-pot, then place your frozen chicken breast side by side. Pour over the rotel, olive oil and water. Put in the onions and set on high for 4 hrs. After 4 hours, take out chicken, shred it with a fork and put it back in to cook for 30 minutes.
Cook and prepare accompanying taco items. EAT and enjoy!

AWANA Snow

So at AWANA every year, there is a snowman contest. Leaders are decked out for each club. 3rd and 4th grade boys did a great job!

Bright White

You can't really tell from the picture, but this is a bright white keyboard! When we first got our MacBooks we were disappointed at how dirty the keyboard gets. We try to use alcohol and/or a magic eraser to clean them, but it never looks new. Well due to the flaw the area near the track pad cracks, so they've started replacing the keyboard. I just had little sliver cracks at the edge, but was on the list to get a new keyboard. I got it today! Bright White again! It won't last long and this picture doesn't do it justice!

ENERGY PLEASE!

There's a strong possibility that my body isn't using energy correctly. Desperate for any resolve for my current lack of energy, I've decided a low carb change might be worth it.
It seems great until you realize that everything I eat either has lots of carbs...or require a carb partner!
Even grapes and pineapple are supposed to be avoided! Those are my favorite fruits and the only in the school cafeteria.

For ONLY 1 Cat

Litter for Multiple Cats has been a common "selling" feature for several years now. It's the big bag that I've bought for years. Just the other day I was changing the litter when it hit me that I no longer have "multiple" cats.
I never set out to be a "CRAZY CAT LADY" but still had my childhood cat
and one that was born in Mom & Dad's garage while I was in college. But a single woman with 2 cats does qualify as a crazy cat lady in most people's eyes....but at least I'm not dressing up a dog which seems crazier than owning cats!
Anyway life does require a little adjustment when you've lost a cat that lived to be almost 19 years old. I guess blogging about it just makes the case for crazy cat lady stronger!