From Frumpy to Foxy

Carson has been sick all week-that might explain part of why he was a pistol on Sunday. Anyways, today is the first day that I have actually gotten dressed. Foxy isn't quite appropriate, but I must say that I feel a million times better now that I don't have bed head and I'm out of my three day old pj's into clothes with powder on my nose. I know that beauty is within but I always feel better about my self after I have gotten ready and I am amazed that such a little thing makes such a difference.

Tasty Tuesdays

I am constantly asking others and always being asked for recipes so I thought that I would make a weekly recipe post. I am excited to share some easy recipes for tasty treats and simple meals with y'all.

This weeks tasty treat is 5 minute Key Lime Pie

and is brought to you by request of my dinner group

Ingredients
*1/4 C. water
*1 package lime-flavor gelatin
*2 containers (6 oz. ) fat-free key lime pie yogurt
*1 tub (8 oz. ) frozen reduced-fat non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
*1 reduced fat graham cracker pie crust

1) In microwave-safe measuring cup heat water on high for 45 sec-1 1/2 min. or until boiling. Whisk in gelatin until dissolved.
2) In large bowl whisk together gelatin mixture and yogurt. Fold in whipped topping. Carefully spread in pie crust. Refrigerate for at leat 4 hours or until set.
3) Garnish as desired. Store in refrigerator.
Serves 8

A Day of Rest

Our little brain-iac

Sundays are supposed to be a day of rest, relaxation and rejuvenation-yeah right. Carson is generally a good kid but for some reason (ever since he was born even) he has a REALLY hard time at church. For the first time in my life I dread going to church because I spend most of the three hour block in the hall doing one of two things

1) entertaining him because he was squealing super loud in Sunday school or Relief Society or
2) I am trying to get him to fall asleep...key word there is TRY.

Beginning the New Year I was optimistic that it would bring change. So, initially I was excited that our church time was changing from 8:30 am to 10:30 am because I felt like we were rushing and frantic to get out the door and I was hoping that Carson would appreciate and adhere to this schedule a little better. However, our new time is right when he normally naps. One would think that if he was tired enough, like he was today, he would pass out. Unfortunately, instead he fights it. At church all of the other kids his age seem to either quietly play on the floor or sit calmly in their mothers laps. For one child, he takes up so much energy and I am starting to think that he is a high maintenance child.

Can anyone else relate, or am I just sensitive?
Any suggestions?