BLIZZARD! ahhh

Hide you milk, bread, and eggs! (luckily all I need is the milk) The midwest has been hit head on with the storm of the century!  So far we have at least a foot of snow and it is still coming down like crazy.  It is drifting really bad and is super cold outside.  Right now it is 19 with a windchill of -4. brrr.  The weathermen said that the Ozarks haven't seen a snow storm like this since 1912!! 99 years ago! sheesh!  They were probably better equipped for the cold in 1912- plus they had horses and stuff that could get out in this. 

Today I made another Angel Food Cake (No one is buying any eggs in this storm!) with the 7 minute frosting.  I made the frosting purple this time around-makes it more fun lol.  I can't wait to try it.

I bet it will be really tasty! I added a bit more sugar and I intended too, but I don't think it will change the taste drastically. 

Monday Morning!

Finally my Cinnamon rolls turned out!  I didn't even try to make icing with powdered sugar though- I just made a sugar/water wash and brushed it on them. YUM!

Sunday night

Can't sleep. It is 10:45pm and I can't sleep.  We have a major snow/ice storm headed our way and I don't feel prepared. We are almost out of milk and we don't have any matches or lamp oil. 

I decided since I can't sleep I will do some laundry and make some bread.  We are almost out of bread and I need to make some anyway. I think I am going to make 1 load and try to use the rest for cinnamon rolls.  I am going to do the half wheat flour mixture again. It is probably healthier for us anyway.  Also trying something new- letting them rise in a warm oven instead of by the stove.  Also have a different recipe for the icing of the rolls- it is more of a glaze than an icing- just sugar and water-called a pastry glaze. Hope it will be good!

I ordered a cheese press kit tonight off of ebay.  Can't wait to make cheese!  Also am going to make butter!  I am sure we can get some milk from Craig Westfall (our neighbor that milks) if not my sister has been getting fresh milk from a lady in Humansville.  My sister has made cottage cheese and butter and have trying to build a cheese press to make cheese. 

Chris made a little door for my chicken house this morning.  Isn't the prettiest thing in the world, but it will do. 

will update on the rolls tomorrow.

today is better

Well after complaining the day yesterday turned out better than I had planned.  Chris took off work a little early, stopped by the store and bought me roses. :) He knew he had done wrong. Don't get me wrong I love flowers...especially bought by Chris, but Why DO men think that just because they get you flowers and take you out on a date (will get to that later) that everything is okay?  Luckily though after a long talk this morning I *think* I got him to understand.

So last night Chris asked mom and dad if they would watch the kids, they said they would as long as we picked them up when we got home. (grrr but beggars can't be choosers) So Chris and I went to Springfield and went to the Campbell 16 theater. We saw Little Focker- GREAT movie! Afterward we went to Cheddars and ate.  I got a Strawberry Swirl Texas Margarita- it was so good! I had never had one before and I want another one! lol.  I was buzzing the whole way home.  To eat I got the Buffalo Chicken Wrap and fries...very good.  Chris got a hamburger with onions and mushrooms on it.  It looked really good too.  We got home around 11 or so and the kids were extremely tired.  Sophia was so tired that she didn't really want to even go to sleep---overtired. ugh. She cried for like 2 hours. 

Suprisingly I did not have a headache this morning (figured I would).  Got up about 8:30 (kids and Chris were still sleeping) went and let the chickens out and started cleaning their house out. It is truly amazing how much the poop! I filled the entire lawn cart full of poo! And it had only been about 3 months since I cleaned it out.  I went back into the house and talked to Chris- he had planned to run off to my dad's house for the day and I told him no.  He whined like a little kid, and whined somemore.  BUT I got my nest boxes built and he still got to go to Dad's house.  (where he is now) 

Sophia is napping and I am in here on the computer. I am going to go back outside here in a minute. It is absoluty beautiful outside today- 60 degrees and the temp is still rising!  I need to live it up since we have a MAJOR snow and ice storm moving in tomorrow and Monday. BOO!  I am so ready for Spring and mother nature is being mean by giving us a small taste and then dumping cold air and yuckiness on us again.

I made a new sign yesterday to sell eggs.  Raised my price to $2.00 a dozen.  Eggs at Walmart are now $1.64 a dozen! I couldn't believe it!

Can I scream? Major Mommy Rant...

I want to scream like the kids and throw a fit. But no I am an adult and I can't do that.  My head is killing me-that argument with Chris last night did not help it. The kids won't take a nap.  I dropped a gallon  of milk on the parking lot at WalMart. I forgot to stop by Walgreens and get diapers. I need to clean my house. Laundry needs to be folded. I am so tired and worn down. It is a beautiful day outside and I am depressed. sigh.

The only people I ever talk to are the kids, Chris, and my mother. I talk to my BFF once a week, if that-but its not the same.  I want day to day interaction with adults, but I can't get a job and afford daycare.  I would like to start working in the evenings but I know Chris wouldn't go for that. 

I wish mom and dad would watch the kids for a weekend for us, but they won't even keep them for 1 night.  Its not fair.  Grandparents are suppossed to be happy to keep their grandkids, but not my parents-since they are raising one of them.  I wish Chris and I could just get away for a couple of days and not have to worry about the kids, animals, keeping the house clean, etc.

I want a clean house. I want it to stay that way. I am so tired of dirt-not just dust--- mud, wood chips, crumbs, DIRT!  No one ever picks anything up, or even tries to clean up messes.  Chris will spill something, get a towel and leave the towel on it. ugh.

Oh and my vaccuum sucks...well actually it doesn't suck-that is the problem. Who ever thought it was smart to put all those stupid foam filters in it should be shot.  I have washed them numerous times and they are falling apart...and no they don't sell replacements for them anywhere that I can find- I even looked online.  I think I need a new one, but I hate to spend much on a vaccuum when the only carpet I have is Cooper's room and the area rug.  Of course I use it in other places too though, more the attachements though.   The damn thing wouldn't even suck up a cobweb! ugh.

Everything that we got as a wedding present is tearing up. We will celebrate 5 years in July. 5 years! Things should last longer than 5 years.  My cookstove only has 3.5 working burners--the main one in the front only works part of the time-and I already tried a new burner--it is the stove.  My stand mixer sucks- the bowl is tearing up and I can't get replacement parts because they discontinued the line and no other bowls are compatabile.  and my vaccuum.  oh and my wall mirror in my bedroom fell off the wall a few days ago and took some of the sheetrock with it...

I want to paint my living room. I want sheetrock on my walls. I am really tired of the blue walls. It makes it so dark in here.  I want white walls-or something really light like a cream color.  Dark floors, brown furniture, Dark Blue walls, and white trim makes a really dark living room. 

I just want to be happy.  I can't get Chris to help me with anything!  I NEED help with my nestboxes.  He acts like he doesn't care.  Says he doesn't have the time-but then goes over to dad's and works on a tractor. Since when does his FIL come before his wife?  That doesn't seem right to me at all.  I am glad they get along, but he needs to learn to say no. No I have things I need to do at home. Erin needs my help.  ugh. 

I guess I need to quit venting but I am so irriated. I need some mommy make me happy pills- maybe they would help me....

I hope today is better

Yesterday had to be one o the worst days I have ever had as a stay at home mom.  Cooper was out of control. He would not listen, AT. ALL!  I ended up taking a big black trash bag and bagging up all his toys and putting them outside. It BROKE HIS HEART.  I ended up giving him a bath at 6 and putting him to bed.  This morning he is doing better, but is still backtalking me and not listening.  I heard a quote one day and I always think of it when I am trying to reason with him. "Reasoning with a toddler is like nailing jello to a tree" It is impossible and pointless.  I really did feel bad for  packing up his toys, and I posted about it on Facebook.  Here is my status with comments (names deleted for privacy)

Erin DeHart


I think I may get the worlds meanest mom award this year. I just bagged up all of Cooper's toys in a big black trash bag and set them outside. He won't listen to me, won't pick his toys up, won't nap, won't eat what I fix, and won't drink out of his sippy. He is mean to sissy today and I am sick and tired of it. I will give them back when he starts listening.

16 hours ago ·

 Not a mean mom at all!!! I did the exact same thing with my kids today...Their room was a disaster and after asking them to clean it 1 too many times..I bagged it all up!!!

(me) thanks that makes me feel better. this kid will not listen today. I don't normally do time outs but he had 3 before 10am this morning. I am about to lose it with him.

 Been there done that!!! Feel your pain :(

 I've done it, too. We all suck! ; )

Ive done it too..but I actually made them throw it away..sick of toys in my living room instead of their playroom

(me) the last straw was sissy tripped and banged her head pretty hard. he is still screaming about it.

 Erin, it must be in the water, Jackson hasnt' been listening either. I hope he snaps out of it soon this mama can't take much more. If you need a break let me know!

 Ashley tells me I mean all the time, Guess that means Im doing something right! ANd that is what I tell her too.

 You are NOT a mean mom! He's just at "that" age right now. I used to have to do the same thing with zachary. Every day was a battle with that kid. He's finally grown out of it. Not that he's a perfect angel every day but its not a battle all daý long every day like it used to be! Things will get better, promise :)

 Erin, that's called 'tough love'. You're doing exactly what Momma's need to do. Hang in there!!

Been there done that Erin!

 You are a great mommy, consistent discipline is so important. You love your children so much and want the best for them, it takes alot more time and effort to actually discipline children but will be well worth it in a few years.

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It made me feel a bit better, but I still felt like crap. 

Oh and cinnamon rolls did not turn out. The chickens ate them this morning... they didn't get fluffy for some reason. I think I may have overworked them.  I may try again sometime.

Beautiful Sunny Day

So I made bread again yesterday. I changed it up a bit and used part Whole Wheat Flour- can't tell a difference in taste-it just is a bit darker.  Today I am making cinnamon rolls.--or attempting to, lol.

Yesterday evening after Chris got off work I stole away to Bolivar without the kids.  I was out of Bread Flour (hence reason why I used WW flour yesterday) I was irriated that they only had 1 brand and I was hoping to buy a jar of yeast but they didn't have it in the jars.  I hate going to Walmart but Woods is so expensive and they are the only two choices in Bolivar for groceries.  Soon I need to go to the Amish Bulk store and get supplies.  I don't think I am ever going to buy store bought bread again- or at least in awhile. lol.  I am really addicted to making my own bread and I love the way it makes my kitchen smell.  I bought myself some flowers yesterday-they just make me want spring to be here even more though. 

Today is a beautiful day-looking out the window it can fool you into thinking that it is warm. Well I guess it is a warm 36 degrees- warmer than the single digits we had last week.  The sun is shining and the chickens are running around sratching at the ground. I love to see the animals have energy, makes me want to get out and do something-only if it weren't so muddy out. 

Hmmm I need to figure out what to make for supper tonight.  I wish Chris liked soup more-he won't hardly eat it.  Vegetable soup with fresh bread sounds so good to me. oh well...back to the drawing board. Maybe we will have breakfast...we have almost 3 dozen eggs in the fridge.