tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415Fri, 24 Sep 2010 04:17:16 +0000on motherhood, life, food and balancehttp://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/kayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)Blogger134125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-5182342662387918092Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:00:00 +00002009-06-12T10:00:36.600-06:00MeI was just notified that I qualified for a Federal Pell Grant for school this year. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. Excited because I had no idea how I was going to pay for school and nervous because one of the conditions of the grant is that I have to go full time this semester. For most students that isn't a problem, but when you have 2.5 kids, a full time job and a house to take http://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/paying-for-school.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-7120565936427815189Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:49:00 +00002009-06-05T11:06:58.154-06:007 Quick Takes You may have noticed that I've been MIA the last few weeks. Don't worry, nothing is wrong. I'm just pregnant. Once the first trimester is over I should have more energy, at least that's how it usually works for me. I thought I'd do 7 Quick Takes today as an update.~ 1 ~I can't keep my eyes open after 9pm anymore which has severely cut into my reading and writing time. When I do have the http://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/7-quick-takes-update.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-4760698251865702716Wed, 27 May 2009 20:11:00 +00002009-05-27T14:11:55.248-06:00JaxinThe BoysJaxin has pneumonia. Again. He had the flu in February which turned into pneumonia and was out of school for three weeks. In March he got bronchitis and missed more school. Yesterday we went to the doctor and he was once again diagnosed with pneumonia. Last night the doctor and I both agreed that it's time to see an allergy/asthma specialist to find out why Jaxin is so susceptible to http://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/pneumoniaagain.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-1181974043915259232Tue, 26 May 2009 15:42:00 +00002009-05-26T09:44:59.308-06:00MePregnancyNow that my morning sickness is gone I just want to eat everything. And I mean EVERYTHING. For example, yesterday I ate half a jar of pickles, a bunch of sugar cookies some fruit loops and a small package of lunchmeat. And that doesn't include breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is a HUGE (48 count) box of ice cream sandwiches in the freezer at work and I don't know who they belong to. Now http://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/ice-cream-sandwiches.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-2173830903253770455Tue, 19 May 2009 16:24:00 +00002009-05-19T13:24:09.931-06:00JaxinMeJaxin and I were looking through an old photo album last night when he came to a picture of my siblings and I taken about fifteen years ago. It was taken in the summer time as we were getting ready for a family vacation that would include a river rafting trip. I remember being upset about the thought of wearing a swimsuit.He easily pointed out his aunts and uncles, but when he came to the http://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/dont-fear-swimsuit.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-5100471624781547727Wed, 13 May 2009 17:28:00 +00002009-05-13T15:45:18.877-06:00MeWe've fallen off the budget wagon this last month and desperately need to get back on. I'm getting a little nervous about the upcoming birth of child #3, even though it still months away. My hope is that if we plan well now, we will minimize the damage when the time comes.I'm super excited about the new baby, but there are three problems that I fear will become very real in January when our http://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/living-on-one-income.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-4002737371660264178Fri, 08 May 2009 14:39:00 +00002009-05-08T14:56:24.519-06:00I love the town I live in. I hear a lot of people complain that there isn't anything to do here, but I have to whole-heartedly disagree. There is plenty to do and see, you just have to go out of the way to find it. For anyone wanting to get out and explore Ogden's trail system, the 29th Street Trailhead is a great place to start. From here you can access the Bonneville Shoreline Trail, the http://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/waterfall-canyon-hike.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-3343680290734785887Thu, 07 May 2009 17:41:00 +00002009-05-07T11:49:02.344-06:00PregnancyThings I Love ThursdayI found a new obsession today. The Baby Names board at babycenter.com is just chock full of great naming advice for little ones. I've spent the last hour or so going over the posts and adding to my short list of possibilities.To be honest, I'll probably be driving you all nuts with baby name posts until I've decided because it will be basically all I think about for the next nine months. I'll http://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/unique-baby-names.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-7333433578565933771Wed, 06 May 2009 18:12:00 +00002009-05-06T12:12:28.924-06:00FridayI think our dog was a hippie in a past life. He loves to keep his fur long and hates the groomer. Unfortunately, if he goes too long without a haircut he gets mats and starts to smell.He got a haircut over the weekend and the groomer had to remove his beard due to a matting issue. I was trying to convince him that he looked very handsome, but I don't think he believed me. He sulked under the http://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/down-dog.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-7832923439376575357Wed, 06 May 2009 17:52:00 +00002009-05-06T12:10:41.131-06:00Albertson's has whole chickens on sale for .77/lb. which is a good deal. I like to buy two or three, roast them on a Sunday and use the meat later in the week to make fajitas, stir-frys or soup.This week pick up a whole chicken for .77/lb, Albertson's chicken flavored rice side for $1.00, and 2 cucumbers for .69/lb. Roast Chicken 3 lb. Whole Chicken 2.312 Tbsp Olive or Canola Oil .25Salt and http://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/albertsons-bmow-roast-chicken-and-rice.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-1934474574807726494Wed, 06 May 2009 17:42:00 +00002009-05-06T11:51:29.579-06:00BMOWEat it and Like ItBargain Meal of the Week - SmithsSmith's has their deli salads on sale this week which will be nice for those nights when I come home from work and just don't feel like cooking. I love being able to hand my husband some marinated meat for the grill and pull out ready made sides from the fridge.Of course I could make my own potato salad, but for $1.25 it's worth it to me to get it from the deli.My kids love watermelon so now http://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/smiths-bmow-grilled-chicken.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-7008310843264073193Tue, 05 May 2009 14:42:00 +00002009-05-05T08:42:56.458-06:00MePregnancySo, yep, I'm apparently very fertile.We've affectionately nicknamed the new baby "Peanut" until further notice. It sounds better than "it", "the baby" or "he/she" to me so we're rolling with it. I've known for about a week. The nausea, the moodiness and just general feelings of being pregnant. The dead giveaway though is that two weeks ago I finally found a pair of jeans that fit my post baby http://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/i-am-sacred-vessel.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-6515865436354295580Mon, 04 May 2009 19:24:00 +00002009-05-04T13:26:48.039-06:00MeSaturday Connie, Monica and I braved a typhoon to participate in the March for Babies event at Layton Commons Park.We walked in honor of Maddie Spohr for three miles in the pouring rain. The water from the river was gushing over the pathway forcing us to wade through the mud in some places. Even the ducks and geese were looking for higher ground. Despite the rain I had a great time; I was in http://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/my-busy-weekend-and-guessing-game_04.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-6545564189926991122Fri, 01 May 2009 18:10:00 +00002009-05-01T12:30:07.717-06:00MeI've been a lazy blogger. I am just so TIRED lately.It's not a normal tired either. It's an ass-dragging, falling asleep at work, can't form a complete sentence kind of tired. Earlier this week I even called in sick to work because I couldn't even get out of bed. I NEVER call in sick. I felt so guilty. All I want to do is sit on the couch, eat chocolate and watch sappy musicals. It's like http://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/laziness-and-unrelated-video.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-3814425849145346002Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:23:00 +00002009-04-29T12:26:05.953-06:00JaxinThe BoysThese guys are now living in a box in my garage. (The bugs, not the boys.)http://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/bugs-and-boys.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-3991234405964345483Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:53:00 +00002009-04-28T11:36:03.973-06:00MeCraftyDo you remember being a kid on the last day of school before summer vacation? I do. I remember the smell of the brand new year books and the markers we used to sign them, then sitting anxiously at my desk waiting for the final bell to ring. I remember planning out all of the things I would do that summer; the books I would read, the sleep overs and all the places I would ride on my bike. Thathttp://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/schools-out-for-summer.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-1979865898880461763Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:40:00 +00002009-04-26T16:16:31.069-06:00JaxinAustinThe BoysAustin just threw his shoe at Jaxin, hitting him in the face.Jaxin is lying in a crumpled heap on the floor sobbing dramatically while Austin sits proudly on the kitchen chair munching a potato chip and kicking his feet."Bobo," Austin says. That's his pet name for his brother. He was just trying to play when he threw the shoe, his eighteen month old mind doesn't yet comprehend that throwing http://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/brothers.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-8250304040557554262Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:43:00 +00002009-04-24T10:21:46.897-06:005x307 Quick Takes ~ 1 ~ Jaxin is growing up too fast. Tonight he is having a friend over for his very first sleepover. I'm giving them free reign of the family room all night with limited interference from mom. There will be snacks and video games, movies and pizza all without me involved. I feel so old and lame. ~ 2 ~ He's also developing a little bit of an attitude. Is it normal for a 6, almost 7 year oldhttp://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/attitude-problems-and-7-quick-takes.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-4983530000476827297Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:16:00 +00002009-04-23T10:22:41.303-06:00Works for me WednesdayThis weekend at the Earthday celebration we had the opportunity to sample food from several different local companies. I haven't hopped on the local/organic food bandwagon simply because it seems like such a hassle. It's more expensive, there are no farmer's markets near us and I can't imagine myself driving all over town just to buy local food. That's why I was surprised to learn that several http://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/barely-buzzed-cheese.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-1757204064829185462Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:07:00 +00002009-04-22T09:22:53.420-06:00BMOWEat it and Like ItBargain Meal of the Week - SmithsI looked at the Smith's ad this morning and immediately thought of bacon cheeseburgers, a rare treat at our house. You will need to pick up some ground beef for $1.79/lb, Kroger bacon for $1.99/pckg, Smith's buns for $1.00/8, Monterey jack cheese $5.99/32 oz., Kroger potatoes for .29/lb. and a watermelon for .29/lb.Bacon Cheeseburgers 1 lb. Ground Beef (1.79)2 tsp Garlic Powder .022 tsp. Black http://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/smiths-bmow-bacon-cheeseburgers-and.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-9045524066784811147Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:40:00 +00002009-04-22T08:59:12.692-06:00BMOWBargain Meal of the Week - AlbertsonsEat it and Like ItLately I've been using frozen vegetables in my soups, stews and stir frys. It's cheaper and cuts down on my prep time which helps me get dinner on the table more quickly.I modified this stir-fry recipe from prevention.com to bring the cost under $5.00.Pick up some boneless/skinless chicken breast for $1.88/lb., eggs for $1.99/18, Albertsons' stir-fry veggie mix for $1.39, a bag of carrots for http://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/albertsons-bmow-quick-chicken-stir-fry.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-3875471442403180061Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:11:00 +00002009-04-21T10:32:29.218-06:00JaxinAustinMeThe BoysHolidaysOn Saturday we took the kids to the Ogden Nature Center for the annual Earth Day Celebration. As usual I had a hard time making the boys hold still long enough to take good pictures, but I got a few.The Nature Center is a wildlife preserve that offers hiking trails, nature exhibits and plenty of fun treehouses for the kids. It is home to a herd of deer and lots of wetland birds and creatures. http://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/earth-day-celebration.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-3093264585851650490Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:41:00 +00002009-04-17T09:51:20.488-06:007 Quick Takes ~ 1 ~ Austin's word of the week is "banana", which he uses to describe everything from actual bananas to tomatoes. I think it's amazing how he knows to categorize fruits and vegetables together.He loves his fruits and veggies. He'll stand at my feet while I'm cutting them up and he'll say,"anana", with emphasis on the first "na". He says it in a whisper like he's found some secret treasure.http://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/finals-week-and-7-quick-takes.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-3721487291804006737Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:09:00 +00002009-04-16T15:23:51.054-06:00BMOWBargain Meal of the Week - AlbertsonsEat it and Like ItAlbertson's is on my list this week and not the good list either. The last two times I've shopped there they've been out of EVERY SINGLE THING that I went there for in the first place. I realize that sometimes sale items run short, but it's getting ridiculous. Anyways, if I change my mind and shop at Alb's this weekend I'll probably make Oven Barbequed Chicken.You will need chicken drums and http://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/albertsons-bmow-oven-barbequed-chicken.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714898109023220415.post-6800401824186537060Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:42:00 +00002009-04-16T15:02:43.155-06:00BMOWEat it and Like ItBargain Meal of the Week - SmithsHere are a few good deals I picked out of this week's Smith's ad. Malt o Meal Cereal $1.99 when you buy 3, grapes .99/lb., london broil, 1.79/lb., McCormick Grill Mates $1.00 (free if you still have your $1.00 off coupon). With finals coming up I'll be super busy this week and next so I will be relying on my husband to help out with the cooking. He should be able to manage this:Easy London http://inthemomentblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/smiths-bmow-easy-london-broil.htmlkayceejv@gmail.com (Kaycee)1