A New Season of Change

I know this modern world of technology is very convenient. I don't know what I would do without my washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, and GPS (LOL..in that order), but I still find myself longing for a simple life.

It has been a while since my last post, and of course I could give you a list of excuses why, but honestly my house has been completely out of order. I have let myself get miserably over booked. I have always had an issue telling people no when someone needs something. I don't think that I truly mean to fill my calendar, but it seems to happen more and more which then leaves me in the whirlwind of getting frustrated with my kids and feeling completely overwhelmed.

So as summer has left us once again *insert happy dance for fall*, I am leaving my poor planning skills with it. I can't have a full calendar constantly, especially while my husband is still in full time school while working full time as well.

Disorganization really stresses me out. So I am delegating some tasks to the kiddos (which I will post about later), and learning that saying no isn't necessarily being selfish, just knowing your limits and making sure you are giving the best of yourself to the people who need you most. ;)

Well, you will be hearing more from me, but I will leave you with this.

I saw this picture today and I absolutely love it!! I am going to put this in my house so it is a daily reminder of what really matters.

Blessings and love!!

Back at it for the Jones'

Well where did July go? And did we really just celebrate my baby's 1st birthday? 

This summer we have been very relaxed on our routine, but the Jones' start school back up in two weeks and I have A LOT to do!! :)  I will be completely reorganizing/renovating our school room in preparation for teaching 3 kiddos this year...which is exciting and completely intimidating all at the same time! And because this summer has been packed, the organization of our house has seen better days. So that will be on my to-do list as well. But today is about our menu so here we go!!

Monday

Grilling Out: Ribeyes and Hot Dogs, Cheesy Roasted Red Potatoes, and Green Beans

Tuesday

Breakfast for Dinner: Pancakes, Eggs, and Bacon

Wednesday

General Taos Chicken and Steamed Rice (Crockpot)

Thursday

Dinner out (Homeschool Co-op Meeting for me :) )

Friday

I'm having a Thirty-one Open House to kick off my new adventure as a consultant!!

Taco Fiesta :)

Saturday

Crispy BBQ Chicken, Corn, and Peas

This post is linked to Menu Plan Monday!

Of course I couldn't leave you without share a picture from my sweet little Evie's birthday party!!

Blessings and Love!!

This Week's Menu (June 10th)

Well my friends, I am so excited it's grilling season again! ;)

I am a blessed woman to have a grill master hubby. We had to take the plunge and buy a new grill this season, but it has been SO worth it. Anyone that knows my husband knows that he definitely does his research before he buys something and shopping for our new grill was no exception. He decided on a grill/smoker combo and we have had some food straight from heaven come off of it. ;) So I will be utilizing his grill talents this week. :) 

Monday

Homeschooling

Mom's Tea (homeschooling co-op moms :))

Dinner out

Tuesday

Homeschooling

Dentist appointments & Errand running

Hot dogs, Chips, and Fruit Salad

Wednesday

Homeschooling

Gardening

General Taos Chicken with rice (New Crockpot Recipe)

Thursday

Homeschooling

Play date with friends

Hamburgers and Corn on the Cob

Friday

More dentist appointments :/

Homeschooling

Key West Grilled Chicken, Cheesy Grilled Potatoes, and Green Beans

Saturday

Father's Day for my amazing hubby (Sundays aren't very relaxing for my husband since he works most of the day. So we are going to give him a whole weekend of Father's day fun! ;) )

TBA

Sunday

Father's Day

TBA

For more recipes or to share your family's menu, go Menu Plan Monday at Organizing Junkie!

Have a great week in the kitchen!!

Blessings and Love!

A May of Mayhem

No I'm not dead, but I think I came close to it! 

Oh my dear sweet friends...May was probably one of the busiest months of my life! I am still re-cooping and we are already a week into June! haha...It was an awesome month but it was a crazy one for sure.

My precious sister-in-law got married on May 25th, and so with that came the hustle and bustle of a wedding and her showers. My husband went on a 4 day trip to the Gurus of Tech conference for work...that I tagged along for ;). My best friend welcomed her newest little man into the world...that was such an awesome experience to be on the other side looking in. :) We also had our area's annual homeschooling convention, along with mother's day, a couple birthday parties, and a lot doctor appointments. My poor calendar felt like it was full the entire month!

So this month has been a great change of pace. We will wrap up our last month of school this month..and every homeschooling mommy said AMEN! :)

I am looking forward to some fun summer activities with the kiddos and picking some fresh produce from my first organic garden. :) More on that later!!

Blessing and love my dear friends!

This Week's Plan/Menu (May 6th)

Well back to the good ol' menu planning...

This week isn't going to be too busy, but busy enough that I must stay organized. :)

Here it is:

Monday

Dinner out to celebrate the sweet mother-in-law's birthday :)

Tuesday

Homeschooling
Catch up on some much need housework

Doctor's appointment

Worship Team practice

Dinner out

Wednesday

Homeschooling

Finish switching the kiddos wardrobes out 

Church

Chicken Fajitas

Thursday

Homeschooling

Play date

Grilling Out!! Smoked Pork Ribs with Cheesy Grilled Potatoes (No cheese for me though! ;))

Friday

Homeschooling
Gardening and Planting Flowers
Pan Roasted Chicken with Lemon-Garlic Green Beans

Saturday
Family Time ;)
Lemon and Dill Chicken with Jasmine Rice and Asparagus

Sunday
Mother's Day :)
Church 
TBD

This post is linked to Menu Plan Monday at Organizing Junkie!

Have a great week in the kitchen!
Blessings and Love!

Keepin' up with the Jones' (or trying to...)

Hi, my name is Janan, and I have been a blogging slacker!! :o

Well, I feel better getting that one off of my chest... ;)

In the past two months, we have celebrated a very special 9 years old's birthday, helped my father-in-law move out (he was staying with us for a little while while he was in between homes), had enough stomach bugs and sinus infections for a small army (I guess we kind of are one ;) ), finished unpacking and did some room shifting, all while trying to homeschool and take care of the normal day to day jobs a stay at home, homeschooling mommy of 5 has. Whew...I'm tired just thinking about last month. It was not only exhaustingly busy, but completely chaotic due to lack of organization on my part.

So with that being said, this month is going to be probably even CRAZIER!?!?!?! (Yes, crazier!) My calendar is looking back at me like "really lady...again".

Organization is key to my sanity and my family's survival ;) this month. So back to the old grind this week... :)

I can't leave you without sharing some pictures of Trey's Mario Birthday Party. It was a blast!!

 

Blessings and Love!!

This Week's Menu (March 11)

This week is going to be a busy one! I have a full schedule with homeschooling, church events, and planning an almost 9 years old's birthday party. So this week I am sticking to the basics and making some staple meals that are quick and easy. :)

Monday

Homeschooling 

Running Errands

Rotisserie Chicken with Corn and Green Beans

Tuesday

Homeschooling

Laundry Catch-up

Leftovers and Sandwiches for the kiddos

Spring Explosion Practice

Wednesday

Homeschooling

Working on Party Plans

Church

Pot Roast

Thursday

Homeschooling

Party Errands

Chicken Fajitas

Friday

Homeschooling

More Partying Crafting! :)

Dinner Out

Spring Explosion

Saturday

Family Time

TBA 

Spring Explosion

Sunday

Church

Trey's PARTY!! (more details to come this week)

This post is linked to Menu Plan Monday!

Have a great week in the kitchen!

Blessings and Love!!