Misc. Path Finds

Here is my find from the park by our house.

yes, it's a pair of pants

I just want to know how the person got home.  Did they go home in their underwear?  Did they have to walk home?  What if they weren't wearing underwear?  And, how do you answer your mom when she asks, "Where are your pants?"

Food

I made yogurt pops.  Well, I thought I would try it.  I read about it here and thought it was a cool idea.  I purchased the same yogurt just to try it out.  Well, I didn't get to taste it, but, my three children did and they loved them.  (so did Newton, since Nick let him have some of his)  I need to get a popsicle maker.  You know, the ones that have the sticks that you can reuse over and over again.  These popsicles were easy, but, they were huge and a little difficult to get out of the container. 

cutting the bottom of the container was the hardest part

the foil and popsicle stick were easy

Made myself a salad with my new chopper. 

everything fits nicely inside

the bowl is great for serving and has a lid so you can store your salad (salsa) inside the bowl

very convenient!

very easy to do

and quick!

maybe it should be called, "Salad in a hurry"

I love this thing!  I think it's one of those "as seen on TV" items.  I make salsa and salads in a flash!   When the kids are around I always have to say, "it slices, it dices."  You remember, from those Ginsu knive commercials?  My kids think I'm crazy.  (what else is new?)

Here's my salad!

  Yum!

Walking

Here is the secret path that Newton and I took tonight.  The path does a sharp right.  Very difficult to do with a bike (yes, I've done it before).   It almost looks like the path ends.

A little side note.  These paths are behind the houses.  You get to see people's backyards.  I guess that can be another post.  The in's and outs of other people's back yards.  That's a post you won't want to miss. 

Flashback Friday

I've been getting into the whole idea of having a song to kick off the weekend.  This song came to mind after my walk yesterday because, believe it or not, it's on my ipod.  How can you not dance when you hear this song?  Of course, if you are out of shape, I wouldn't suggest some of those moves that MC Hammer does in the video.  You might throw your back out.  That would ruin your weekend.  Maybe just sway side to side for now.

Take a listen.

And, check out those pants!   

 

Shot of Apple Cider Vinegar

So, I had this crazy suggestion to try a shot of apple cider vinegar.  I still have my cold.  My coughing and problems breathing are not helping RT get any sleep (sorry, RT).  If I talk, I start coughing.  I don't think I need to talk to cough.  I had to break out the lozenges last night.  (it was either that or search for some on the path)
Last night, I read a comment that said to try apple cider vinegar.  I thought, why not?  I couldn't find a shot glass and just eye balled the amount in a regular glass.  Good thing I'm not a bartender.  My shot was more like a half glass (don't ask me to bartend your parties).  I drank it down. 
The neighbors all came outside to find out what made that awful noise.  Ugh!  Is that awful!  Made me nauseous.  I worried that the acv I drank was bad?  I thought I would have vinegar breath for the rest of my life.  Not a bad thing.  I'm greek and love vinegar.  And I believe that vinegar is a cure all for everything.
I do have to say that for how nasty tasting it was, I was actually "thinking" I was feeling better.  I did pull my hair back because I was so worried about the nauseous feeling.
I did sleep good last night.  Well, until 3am(I was wide awake from 3 until 7).  And I feel a lot better today.  Good enough to go for a walk.
Thanks, Patti, for the suggestion.  I owe you one.
I have to go, I'm off to look for my shot glass.

Curfew

My kids know there is a certain time that they have to be home by.  They also have a certain time they should be in bed (during school).  Well, Bella still has a bedtime during the summer.
I remember there being a curfew for children under 18.  If we were sitting on our front steps at 10pm, and the police drove by, they would tell us to go inside.  (our parent's knew we were right out front and could probably hear everything we were saying)  Sometimes we would just go in, then when they left, we would come right back out.  Don't tell my children.  They have never heard that part of the story.

So, Nick likes to exercise his independence.  His "be home by 10" sometimes turns into 11.  He says it's because he has to walk home.  His friends don't live that far.  It's definitely not an hour long walk.  Not even 30 minutes.  It's always on a night that I'm REALLY tired.  Because, you know I'm waiting up until he gets home. 

Nick tells me that he misses out on the fun.   Not sure what fun could happen after 10pm.  Well, I used to think the same way, but, when you have to get up in the morning to work, the only thing happening after 10pm is sleep.  And lots of it. 

Sick Post

I'm sick today. Got a little cold (thank you, Bella).

So, I'm calling in today.  I will not be able to post to my blog today.  I sure hope you understand.

That felt good.  I am unable to call in from my other duties as Mom.  Still have to referee children.  Shuffle them around.

Have a great day.  And, don't forget to wash your hands after reading this post.  I don't want you to get sick.