I am a single Mom of two. I haven't always been, it's a fairly recent development. Although the transition has been a difficult one I wouldn't change the way things have developed in my life. Being a single Mom has made me an even stronger woman than I already was. It has helped me grow even more as a mother. I'm going to be honest, things have been extremely difficult as a single mother, but that's really nothing new. Motherhood in general is hard, it's not all butterflies, tea parties, smiles, laughs, and princesses. It's full of sleepless nights, tantrums, cup after cup of coffee, watching the same show all day long for days on end.
People often tell you how lovely being a parent is, how you'll be filled with joy, love like never before, and everything will be so perfect. They. Lie. Yes being a parent is the best blessing in the world. But no one really tells you or can prepare you for becoming a parent. Let alone a single parent. It's something we adapt to. We learn at the same pace our children learn. You can read all the books in the world, take all the classes you want. But no matter how many crash courses you take, you will not be prepared for caring for another life every day, every minute, for the rest of your life and theirs.
All the diapers, cries that sound louder than the thoughts in your head, the moment you see that first smile, your child's first step, when you hear the first word. Your reaction is not something you can prepare for, it's not something you can anticipate. It will happen at a time you don't expect it. Labor comes when it's ready, your baby will sleep when it is ready, teeth grow in on their own time, walking happens on its own. Nothing about parenthood can be scheduled. You can't physically or mentally prepare for how you will feel, speak, or listen for any of those moments.
I don't feel as though I am a perfect Mom,. I don't meal plan, I don't always have my kids dressed first thing in the morning, I get frustrated easily, I don't cloth diaper, I don't keep the laundry cleaned and put away everyday. However I do show my children love, I do teach them right from wrong, I do play and dance with them, I do make sure they have what they need and want, I do my best and I will always be there for my children. When times get hard for me it shows. I don't sugar coat things, life is not a candy, and candy is what should be sugar coated. Parents have the right to see and share the good the bad, the beautiful and the ugly with the world. I used to think that showing the perfect things in life was the only way to be a parent. But that's not being a parent, that's sugar coating the truth. That's letting people believe I live a perfect life when I don't. In fact it's far from perfect, but I have my daughters and although they frustrate me at times and I have my break downs I wouldn't change the heart ache, head aches, tea parties, pink clothing, and coffee induced smiles for anything. We live our perfectly unperfect life together as a family. That's what parenting is, no sugar coating involved.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Chex Scotcheroos
This last Thursday I was asked to make treats for a Moms Group that I have been attending. I was very skeptical about how they came out, after being reassured by the group leader I was still a bit iffy on them. I still took them to that group and they were a hit! Thankfully. I felt so great that everyone loves them. I figured I would post the recipe for others to try. Please know that I did not come up with this recipe, I found the link for it on Pinterest, where I followed it to www.yammiesglutenfreedom.com. There you can find more amazing recipes. The best part being that they are all gluten free. :)
6 cups corn chex cereal
1 1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup peanut better
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips
Grease a medium size bowl, pour in cereal; set aside.
Grease 9X13in pan; set aside.
In medium side sauce pan add corn syrup and sugar, over medium heat stirring constantly; to keep from burning. Till boiling; remove from heat immediately. Stir in the 1 1/2 cups P.B. until smooth. Pour over the cereal and mix till fully covered. Pour mix into the 9X13in pan. Spread and flatten out mixture.
In medium bowl combine chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, vanilla, and remaining P.B. In a medium Sauce pan fill till half way with water, over medium to high heat, heat water to simmer. Place bowl into pan, make sure they fit snuggly together and water can touch bottom of bowl. Melt your mixture until smooth. Pour over cereal bar mix. Let cool at room temperature. Cut into desired size and serve. (This is my way of melting the chocolate mixture. She recommends doing it in the microwave, I however am not a fan of melting chocolate that way. )
Here is the exact link to the recipe. Chex Scotcheroos
Enjoy! <3
6 cups Rice or Corn Chex (Gluten-free Rice Krispies would probably be good too)
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips (sometimes these have hidden gluten in the form of barley, so check the label and leave them out if you can't find GF)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Grease a large round bowl and pour the cereal in. Set aside. Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Set aside.
In a pan on the stove, combine the corn syrup and sugar. Stir over medium high heat until it comes to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of peanut butter. Immediately pour this mixture over the cereal and fold in. Pour into the 9x13 pan.
In a microwaveable 4 cup measuring cup (or other microwave save dish) combine the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, and vanilla. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring very well after each interval, until it is completely melted and smooth. It should take about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Pour over the bars. Allow to cool completely at room temperature before cutting.
Read more at http://www.yammiesglutenfreedom.com/2012/12/chex-scotcheroos.html#jXAGqhyPkLSsHB2J.99
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips (sometimes these have hidden gluten in the form of barley, so check the label and leave them out if you can't find GF)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Grease a large round bowl and pour the cereal in. Set aside. Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Set aside.
In a pan on the stove, combine the corn syrup and sugar. Stir over medium high heat until it comes to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of peanut butter. Immediately pour this mixture over the cereal and fold in. Pour into the 9x13 pan.
In a microwaveable 4 cup measuring cup (or other microwave save dish) combine the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, and vanilla. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring very well after each interval, until it is completely melted and smooth. It should take about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Pour over the bars. Allow to cool completely at room temperature before cutting.
Read more at http://www.yammiesglutenfreedom.com/2012/12/chex-scotcheroos.html#jXAGqhyPkLSsHB2J.99
6 cups corn chex cereal
1 1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup peanut better
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips
Grease a medium size bowl, pour in cereal; set aside.
Grease 9X13in pan; set aside.
In medium side sauce pan add corn syrup and sugar, over medium heat stirring constantly; to keep from burning. Till boiling; remove from heat immediately. Stir in the 1 1/2 cups P.B. until smooth. Pour over the cereal and mix till fully covered. Pour mix into the 9X13in pan. Spread and flatten out mixture.
In medium bowl combine chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, vanilla, and remaining P.B. In a medium Sauce pan fill till half way with water, over medium to high heat, heat water to simmer. Place bowl into pan, make sure they fit snuggly together and water can touch bottom of bowl. Melt your mixture until smooth. Pour over cereal bar mix. Let cool at room temperature. Cut into desired size and serve. (This is my way of melting the chocolate mixture. She recommends doing it in the microwave, I however am not a fan of melting chocolate that way. )
Here is the exact link to the recipe. Chex Scotcheroos
Enjoy! <3
6 cups Rice or Corn Chex (Gluten-free Rice Krispies would probably be good too)
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips (sometimes these have hidden gluten in the form of barley, so check the label and leave them out if you can't find GF)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Grease a large round bowl and pour the cereal in. Set aside. Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Set aside.
In a pan on the stove, combine the corn syrup and sugar. Stir over medium high heat until it comes to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of peanut butter. Immediately pour this mixture over the cereal and fold in. Pour into the 9x13 pan.
In a microwaveable 4 cup measuring cup (or other microwave save dish) combine the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, and vanilla. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring very well after each interval, until it is completely melted and smooth. It should take about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Pour over the bars. Allow to cool completely at room temperature before cutting.
Read more at http://www.yammiesglutenfreedom.com/2012/12/chex-scotcheroos.html#jXAGqhyPkLSsHB2J.9
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips (sometimes these have hidden gluten in the form of barley, so check the label and leave them out if you can't find GF)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Grease a large round bowl and pour the cereal in. Set aside. Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Set aside.
In a pan on the stove, combine the corn syrup and sugar. Stir over medium high heat until it comes to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of peanut butter. Immediately pour this mixture over the cereal and fold in. Pour into the 9x13 pan.
In a microwaveable 4 cup measuring cup (or other microwave save dish) combine the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, and vanilla. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring very well after each interval, until it is completely melted and smooth. It should take about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Pour over the bars. Allow to cool completely at room temperature before cutting.
Read more at http://www.yammiesglutenfreedom.com/2012/12/chex-scotcheroos.html#jXAGqhyPkLSsHB2J.9
6 cups Rice or Corn Chex (Gluten-free Rice Krispies would probably be good too)
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips (sometimes these have hidden gluten in the form of barley, so check the label and leave them out if you can't find GF)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Grease a large round bowl and pour the cereal in. Set aside. Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Set aside.
In a pan on the stove, combine the corn syrup and sugar. Stir over medium high heat until it comes to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of peanut butter. Immediately pour this mixture over the cereal and fold in. Pour into the 9x13 pan.
In a microwaveable 4 cup measuring cup (or other microwave save dish) combine the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, and vanilla. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring very well after each interval, until it is completely melted and smooth. It should take about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Pour over the bars. Allow to cool completely at room temperature before cutting.
Read more at http://www.yammiesglutenfreedom.com/2012/12/chex-scotcheroos.html#jXAGqhyPkLSsHB2J.99
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips (sometimes these have hidden gluten in the form of barley, so check the label and leave them out if you can't find GF)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Grease a large round bowl and pour the cereal in. Set aside. Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Set aside.
In a pan on the stove, combine the corn syrup and sugar. Stir over medium high heat until it comes to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of peanut butter. Immediately pour this mixture over the cereal and fold in. Pour into the 9x13 pan.
In a microwaveable 4 cup measuring cup (or other microwave save dish) combine the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, and vanilla. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring very well after each interval, until it is completely melted and smooth. It should take about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Pour over the bars. Allow to cool completely at room temperature before cutting.
Read more at http://www.yammiesglutenfreedom.com/2012/12/chex-scotcheroos.html#jXAGqhyPkLSsHB2J.99
Chex Scotcheroos
6 cups Rice or Corn Chex (Gluten-free Rice Krispies would probably be good too)
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips (sometimes these have hidden gluten in the form of barley, so check the label and leave them out if you can't find GF)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Grease a large round bowl and pour the cereal in. Set aside. Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Set aside.
In a pan on the stove, combine the corn syrup and sugar. Stir over medium high heat until it comes to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of peanut butter. Immediately pour this mixture over the cereal and fold in. Pour into the 9x13 pan.
In a microwaveable 4 cup measuring cup (or other microwave save dish) combine the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, and vanilla. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring very well after each interval, until it is completely melted and smooth. It should take about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Pour over the bars. Allow to cool completely at room temperature before cutting.
Read more at http://www.yammiesglutenfreedom.com/2012/12/chex-scotcheroos.html#jXAGqhyPkLSsHB2J.99
6 cups Rice or Corn Chex (Gluten-free Rice Krispies would probably be good too)
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips (sometimes these have hidden gluten in the form of barley, so check the label and leave them out if you can't find GF)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Grease a large round bowl and pour the cereal in. Set aside. Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Set aside.
In a pan on the stove, combine the corn syrup and sugar. Stir over medium high heat until it comes to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of peanut butter. Immediately pour this mixture over the cereal and fold in. Pour into the 9x13 pan.
In a microwaveable 4 cup measuring cup (or other microwave save dish) combine the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, and vanilla. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring very well after each interval, until it is completely melted and smooth. It should take about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Pour over the bars. Allow to cool completely at room temperature before cutting.
Read more at http://www.yammiesglutenfreedom.com/2012/12/chex-scotcheroos.html#jXAGqhyPkLSsHB2J.99
Chex Scotcheroos
6 cups Rice or Corn Chex (Gluten-free Rice Krispies would probably be good too)
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips (sometimes these have hidden gluten in the form of barley, so check the label and leave them out if you can't find GF)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Grease a large round bowl and pour the cereal in. Set aside. Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Set aside.
In a pan on the stove, combine the corn syrup and sugar. Stir over medium high heat until it comes to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of peanut butter. Immediately pour this mixture over the cereal and fold in. Pour into the 9x13 pan.
In a microwaveable 4 cup measuring cup (or other microwave save dish) combine the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, and vanilla. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring very well after each interval, until it is completely melted and smooth. It should take about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Pour over the bars. Allow to cool completely at room temperature before cutting.
Read more at http://www.yammiesglutenfreedom.com/2012/12/chex-scotcheroos.html#jXAGqhyPkLSsHB2J.99
6 cups Rice or Corn Chex (Gluten-free Rice Krispies would probably be good too)
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips (sometimes these have hidden gluten in the form of barley, so check the label and leave them out if you can't find GF)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Grease a large round bowl and pour the cereal in. Set aside. Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Set aside.
In a pan on the stove, combine the corn syrup and sugar. Stir over medium high heat until it comes to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of peanut butter. Immediately pour this mixture over the cereal and fold in. Pour into the 9x13 pan.
In a microwaveable 4 cup measuring cup (or other microwave save dish) combine the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, and vanilla. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring very well after each interval, until it is completely melted and smooth. It should take about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Pour over the bars. Allow to cool completely at room temperature before cutting.
Read more at http://www.yammiesglutenfreedom.com/2012/12/chex-scotcheroos.html#jXAGqhyPkLSsHB2J.99
Chex Scotcheroos
6 cups Rice or Corn Chex (Gluten-free Rice Krispies would probably be good too)
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips (sometimes these have hidden gluten in the form of barley, so check the label and leave them out if you can't find GF)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Grease a large round bowl and pour the cereal in. Set aside. Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Set aside.
In a pan on the stove, combine the corn syrup and sugar. Stir over medium high heat until it comes to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of peanut butter. Immediately pour this mixture over the cereal and fold in. Pour into the 9x13 pan.
In a microwaveable 4 cup measuring cup (or other microwave save dish) combine the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, and vanilla. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring very well after each interval, until it is completely melted and smooth. It should take about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Pour over the bars. Allow to cool completely at room temperature before cutting.
Read more at http://www.yammiesglutenfreedom.com/2012/12/chex-scotcheroos.html#jXAGqhyPkLSsHB2J.99
6 cups Rice or Corn Chex (Gluten-free Rice Krispies would probably be good too)
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips (sometimes these have hidden gluten in the form of barley, so check the label and leave them out if you can't find GF)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Grease a large round bowl and pour the cereal in. Set aside. Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Set aside.
In a pan on the stove, combine the corn syrup and sugar. Stir over medium high heat until it comes to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of peanut butter. Immediately pour this mixture over the cereal and fold in. Pour into the 9x13 pan.
In a microwaveable 4 cup measuring cup (or other microwave save dish) combine the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, and vanilla. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring very well after each interval, until it is completely melted and smooth. It should take about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Pour over the bars. Allow to cool completely at room temperature before cutting.
Read more at http://www.yammiesglutenfreedom.com/2012/12/chex-scotcheroos.html#jXAGqhyPkLSsHB2J.99
Chex Scotcheroos
6 cups Rice or Corn Chex (Gluten-free Rice Krispies would probably be good too)
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips (sometimes these have hidden gluten in the form of barley, so check the label and leave them out if you can't find GF)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Grease a large round bowl and pour the cereal in. Set aside. Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Set aside.
In a pan on the stove, combine the corn syrup and sugar. Stir over medium high heat until it comes to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of peanut butter. Immediately pour this mixture over the cereal and fold in. Pour into the 9x13 pan.
In a microwaveable 4 cup measuring cup (or other microwave save dish) combine the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, and vanilla. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring very well after each interval, until it is completely melted and smooth. It should take about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Pour over the bars. Allow to cool completely at room temperature before cutting.
Read more at http://www.yammiesglutenfreedom.com/2012/12/chex-scotcheroos.html#jXAGqhyPkLSsHB2J.99
6 cups Rice or Corn Chex (Gluten-free Rice Krispies would probably be good too)
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips (sometimes these have hidden gluten in the form of barley, so check the label and leave them out if you can't find GF)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Grease a large round bowl and pour the cereal in. Set aside. Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Set aside.
In a pan on the stove, combine the corn syrup and sugar. Stir over medium high heat until it comes to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of peanut butter. Immediately pour this mixture over the cereal and fold in. Pour into the 9x13 pan.
In a microwaveable 4 cup measuring cup (or other microwave save dish) combine the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, and vanilla. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring very well after each interval, until it is completely melted and smooth. It should take about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Pour over the bars. Allow to cool completely at room temperature before cutting.
Read more at http://www.yammiesglutenfreedom.com/2012/12/chex-scotcheroos.html#jXAGqhyPkLSsHB2J.99
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Remember your Beauty
Those who love you are not fooled by mistakes you have made or dark images you hold about yourself. They remember your beauty when you feel ugly; your wholeness when you are broken; your innocence when you feel guilty; and your purpose when you are confused.
-Alan Cohen
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Double the Pink, Triple the Coffee.
In the past year I learned that life with two children is full of unexpected moments. Quickly the everyday schedule I had grown accustomed to flipped to an everyday struggle. For two years I had gotten used to sleeping all night, and not being up before the sun everyday. I was able to do things throughout the day and not have to juggle my time between two sets of nap times, two sets of diaper changes, and crazy feeding schedules. I began to miss those days, the simpler days where I felt as if there was more time in the day than I needed.
In the first few months of being a mom of two my mind went crazy, days were hazy, nights were longer than the days, and my social life had began to diminish. One morning sitting in the living room I started looking around and thinking; I could no longer recognize my life. The dirty pink clothes were piled up in the corners, toys spread throughout the floor, cartoons on the TV, papers stacked on the coffee tables, I could see the dirty dishes piled in the sink, and the trash can about to over flow, the smell of the third pot of coffee brewing, and seeing my cup about to be empty. I no longer remember when I last had a minute to myself, when was the last time I showered in peace, put make up on, did my hair. The only thing I knew about my new life is there was double the pink and triple the coffee.
In the first few months of being a mom of two my mind went crazy, days were hazy, nights were longer than the days, and my social life had began to diminish. One morning sitting in the living room I started looking around and thinking; I could no longer recognize my life. The dirty pink clothes were piled up in the corners, toys spread throughout the floor, cartoons on the TV, papers stacked on the coffee tables, I could see the dirty dishes piled in the sink, and the trash can about to over flow, the smell of the third pot of coffee brewing, and seeing my cup about to be empty. I no longer remember when I last had a minute to myself, when was the last time I showered in peace, put make up on, did my hair. The only thing I knew about my new life is there was double the pink and triple the coffee.
Lets get this started
Over the years I have thought about starting up a blog and I have always felt it wasn't really my style. That was till this last year. I found myself thinking of the future of my daughters and trying to figure out how I'll tell them about all the stories I have of our lives together. I figured what better way then a blog spot that they themselves can add stories to as well when they get older. This is going to be a place I will express my feelings of being a single mom of two, brag about my children's accomplishments and share our fears of the future. This is our lives one blog at a time. So lets get this started!
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