Colby's Mushroom Calzone

I have a meal for you that is super fast, super delicious, and so super easy that a 2 year old can cook dinner!!

Mushroom Spinach Calzone

2 Pizza crust
8oz fresh mushroom, sliced
1 (9oz) pkg frozen spinach...I use 2 cups of fresh spinach
4 garlic cloves
1 (16oz) can tomato sauce
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. oregano
dash salt
1/8 tsp pepper
Shredded cheese (of your choosing)

and one cute chef

In a frying pan, saute mushrooms and spinach....then add garlic.

Add in tomato sauce,

basil, pepper,

and oregano.

Cover and simmer for 10 minutes

Now, time for the crust.....

spray the pan

roll out the pizza crust

equally divide the mixture onto each crust

top with cheese

fold dough over the filling, and seal the edges

Bake at 425 for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned

Enjoy!!

He never knew he was eating spinach!!

Chase can't enjoy Colby's calzones yet, but he was chowing down on his mum mum!!

Surgery Success!!

I got a call from the hospital that Chase's surgery was rescheduled for August 24, a month earlier than expected. I had mixed emotions, glad to get it over with but anxious that my baby was going under the knife in a few short days.

I was extremely concerned that Chase wouldn't be able to nurse after midnight........that's asking a lot from a baby, especially one that insist on filling his tummy at the moment his eyes crack open. When Chase is hungry, he has evident cues.......he will actually dig his head into my chest and pull on my shirt. I was dreading him trying to communicate his need and me not being able to meet it, I knew it would make me cry! I prayed about it and amazingly, he woke up content as can be....ask and you shall receive!!

We got to the hospital at 6:30 and....

Chasey Poo was all smiles!!

We were sent to a room and had to gown him up......

I don't guess they have blue for boys??

He looked so angelic....like a baby doll!

At this point he wanted to nurse so I wasn't able to hold him......me holding him is like hanging a steak over a dog's head and expecting him not to attack it.

We had to use distraction, a little sight seeing....

watch eating...

and he finally fell asleep in Daddy's arms!

I knew the time was approaching very quickly and they were about to come for Chase. I have never experienced such emotions. He is an extension of me, a part of my heart, my life........and I had to hand him over to strangers. Strangers that were about to pick and prod at his tiny little body and put him in a possibly dangerous situation......extremely unnerving.

I hugged him as tight as possible and then handed him over to the nurse. He never made a whimper and as she turned and made her way to the OR he lifted his little head over her shoulder and didn't take his eyes off us until he went through the doors.....I couldn't hold back the tears anymore at that point! I honestly can't imagine how parents survive when their child has cancer or some type of illness that requires treatment over and over again.....God love them for what they have to endure.

I was on cloud nine when the doctor came out and said, "I'm done, everything went great (Yes, that means he came out with TWO buddies), you can come on back!" I literally was skipping down the hall and couldn't get to him quick enough!

When I entered the room, he was arching his back and was quite combative but not for long, I had just the cure! The best thing about breastfeeding is, it's the miracle cure.......  instant gratification for any situation that requires comfort!

Chase immediately had a calm over his body and made the sweetest coos of contentment, as if he was saying, "everything is okay now!"

He was back in my arms...everything was right with the world again!!

Happy to be going home......trying to smile through the

grogginess but....

 quickly lost the battle!

Boys always want their Mommy when they don't feel good!! He has lived on my chest since he got home yesterday afternoon!

At least I get some major cuddle time!!!

Until Next Time.....

Messy House :( Making Memories :)

I had playgroup at my house this week and my friend said, "I love coming to play at your house, you have a big yard for the kids to play and your house is always so clean....I get so tired of looking at the mess at my house!!

The very next day I took a look at my house and laughed out loud as I recalled her comment. For the most part, my house is usually clean (surface clean, not clean clean)......I try my best since a clean house gives my hubby a happy heart and he does many things to make me happy!! But lets get real, the life of a SAHM doesn't always make a clean home realistic!

Ashley....eat your words my friend!!

If you came over the next day, you wouldn't have made it through the barricade at the front door.

You would have had a doozy of a time trying to find a place to sit!

Don't get me started on the kitchen.....

yes, that's a bra!

Oh wait, the play room isn't too messy......since Colby doesn't PLAY in the PLAY room, that would just make way too much sense!!

You might would have considered me lazy with an un-made bed and those are addresses that I was suppose to take to a  friend yesterday, but it slipped my mind  (sorry Catherine...soon, very soon, I promise)

My house literally looked like a bomb went off! You know it's bad when my mom comes over and the first thing she does is start picking up toys!

If you really think a mom with small children always has a spotless home......think again! If someone tries to convince you otherwise........I sense a fibber!!

Cleaning wasn't on my mind.......I got a much better idea while reading some blogs!

Colby is extremely fascinated with Fire Engines right now so when I came across this post, I knew he would love it!!

 We loaded up and headed to the library to check out some books about fire engines and dalmatians......

and then we made a cute little fireman dalmatian out of a toilet paper roll!

Dalmatian template here

I also found this great Fireman Lapbook!

If you love to do crafts and learning activities, http://www.homeschoolcreations.com/ has great ideas and all the work is done for you.....just print and enjoy!!

So, my house might be messy but my children are making memories!!

The Big Day

Today was the big day.....very first day of preschool!! I knew it was going to be a good day when Colby woke up and said, "mommy, stay wif me at tool for just a little bit, otay".........much better than him telling me to stay at school and be the teacher!

I was so giddy making his first school lunch!

I couldn't just give him an ordinary sandwich, a heart is much more appropriate (I'm a nerd)!

 He loves juice but I don't buy it for home because I try to encourage him to drink water and milk so he was pumped when I told him he gets to take juice to big boy school......it doesn't take much to satisfy him!!

 We pulled up to school and as he was climbing out of the car, he turned back around and threw Binky on the floorboard and announced, "I not need Binky mommy!"

Really? Are you sure baby?

Yes, I not need Binky!

I thought of Woody in Toy Story.........Binky was left behind, not needed anymore ;(

 Colby had bigger and better things to do, such as.......

Push Chase so I could get pictures

 Give Chase a tour of the playground

 Hang his things up

 I caught a glance of this and almost teared up......come on now, hold it together you big wuss!!! I was proud of myself, I didn't cry until I got back in the car!

It hit me.....he is almost three and actually starting preschool today! Holy Moly.......when did my little baby become a little boy???

 Colby strutted his growny self right into his classroom and gave his teacher, Mrs. Amanda, a gift.....

 and a hug!!

Okay, baby....Mommy has to go and I will be back to pick you up later.

Otay, I build a big house!

Did you hear me, I'm leaving okay!

Otay, bye bye mommy, see you later!

Love You

Is this for real? No melt down? No clinging to my neck for dear life? No, stay wif me mommy?

Thank you Lord....prayer is powerful!

 I went home and didn't know what to do with myself so when Chase took a nap, I turned on Reggis & Kelly and was going to actually sit down on the couch and relax for a minute. Well come to find out I must have been sleep deprived because I was out like a light in seconds and didn't wake up until Chase did......which was only 45 minutes but I'll take it, after all it was my first nap in 6 months LOL!!

I was super antsy to go pick Colby up and hear all about his day!! I was so proud of him for being so independent and leaving his Binky behind, so Binky had Colby's absolute favorite treat waiting in his car seat when he opened the door...... A RING POP!!

 Mrs. Amanda said he did great but he wanted to explore when it was time for other things.

I'm a teacher so I know the translation..........

He won't sit his boo-tay on the carpet during story time because he wants to build a house with blocks!!

Sorry Amanda......we will work on it!!

However, his teacher did brag on him that he knew all his letters and numbers.........proud mommy moment!!

Colby's first artwork:

                                                                He said this was him.....can't you see the resemblance with the red hair, HA?

 Colby is also one-eyed Willy since he ate one of his eye balls.

Colby did you like school?

Yea Mam

Who is your friend?

BoBo

Who?

BoBo

I don't remember a child named BoBo.

Yea huh, BoBo

What was your favorite part of school?

BoBo

What did BoBo do?

BoBo so fun!

What was your teachers name?

BoBo

Nevermind!!


                                                   Until Next Time................