Robin's Nest

In a past post I had declared a no spend month. That failed and almost miserably! So this month I am trying a no spend day. I figured one day at a time might be more successful. Today was not the day to start however, I had to buy a soda at work to save my sanity lol crazy right? It was just one of those days where I could not get ahead of the paperwork. In fact I clocked out long before I left. Finally I just shoved it all in a drawer labeled to be filed and went on my way. DH had called earlier in the day to say he needed money in his account and I needed to hit the bank before they closed.  Also I have developed a fun habit of making crock pot yogurt and I needed a container of plain yogurt to use as a starter, plus on Monday I had scored some organic milk for one dollar a half gallon!!! I have been so ready to make a fresh batch of yogurt I could almost taste it!  I made a half gallon last Friday and I took it to work and they ate it up! So this girl needs to make some AS...

Well the day's young so it could turn to diamonds but right now it is definitely coal! Work is so busy I am never sure I have done all that needs to be done. And home life is just as busy. It is hard sometimes to hang on to the thoughts for the moment much less remember the chaos of yesterday. Life with autism is a constant feeling of being on the edge...I had a friend years ago who worked very hard to try and figure out what was different about her son. He was a beautiful baby! The perfect baby, dark hair, beautiful big brown eyes with lashes that would be the envy of any woman. After five long years he finally was diagnosed with aspergers. At that time a firmly foreign word to any of us in her circle of friends. As I look back and remember how smart that little guy was, I am not sure how his mom survived. His dad and I were in the same unit and she was alone with the kids more often than not. When her husband was overseas and I was not; I never realized how hard it was on her. N...

Winnie the pooh was a favorite character of mine but not so much the little ones I have now.  It seems they could care less about him or tigger or any of the other characters. So sad to see an era pass on... But they are replaced with Caillou, Daniel Tiger and the Veggie tales for the most part and of course Curios George. That is ok perhaps their children will be more interested in this type of thing...lol my excuse to hoard! So I have been reading up on different ways to Declutter a room. I have been very surprised at how much attention is devoted this subject on the web.  At least that means I am not alone! Pack rats unite!!! Seriously though I am very bad at getting rid of stuff Although I seem to manage to get rid of relationships without much trouble....sad to say.  Or at least that is the way it seems. I have neglected this blog for a few as we have had several family"emergencies"come up. However, while dealing with those I took time to have quiet time and...

How in the first week of the new year can I be out of canned spaghetti sauce?! It is a standby in this house...I used to make my own but that has been years ago.  However, it may be time to start again. Canned sauce is relatively inexpensive so I fall back on it for so many things and then when I am out I think holy canolli! Another day eating something other than what had been planned...hmmm not sure if that is a violation of resolution or not..  I worked late and the kids will probably not last long enough for me to cook a while chicken on the rotisserie. So spaghetti two nights in a row for the kids, chicken finally got done and the stew is in the crock for another dinner that should do us for a week. I really need to get on track with debt pay down. I will rejoice when I can choose to work outside the home as opposed to bring a slave to debt. My daughter opened an etsy shop after visiting a prominent doll store with her two young children. She said the initial shock of ...

Second day and two resolutions already broken...Well it could be worse I suppose. I could have broken every resolution and just gave up...But no I shall try again tomorrow. And so far Today the only one I broke was not getting dinner into crockpot. I have started researching Projects for birthdays for the children and grandchildren. In fact I found a pattern for slippers and started them but little miss ran off with my directions last night...and then unexpected company showed up and then it was time for bed...and then work this morning.  But all is well the girls are playing at number 6's house so I could have time to myself but apparently that is not DH plan for my new found free time. Well the girls had a wonderful time at Gigi's house. She got a new bouncy house and they got to play in it. That made their day. And I enjoYed not making dinner for them. Then it was time to settle in for bedtime that took longer than usual as they took a cat nap on the way home. But settle ...

It is the last day of 2015. I can't recall any year in the past that I have had new years eve off, much less new years day to boot! I need to get my list of goals written down and my plan of attack in place. One goal was to have all our laundry caught up by the first day off the new year. I am currently about for loads away from that goal. Another was to have the kitchen organized and all the containers matched with lids and took get rid of any without matching parts. Sorry to say that goal is still waiting to be fulfilled. Other things like meal planning and making sure all bills are caught up and paid on time will be a continual effort through the year. Patience is something else that I could use more of. As PJ comes off her medication I can see that she does need help settling down....and focusing.we had stopped the medication after she had been on a new herbal product that seemed to be working, however this morning...she Has been throwing herself around, screaming, repeatin...

I am pretty sure the answer is you don't...something has to give. Yesterday was DH birthday and the little ones were on me like white on rice, I did not get to spend any time with him at all besides having a slice of pizza and a piece of cake. So I thought since the little ones got up at 0200 and my hip is really bugging me any way I may as well get up and clean something. I will start with this pile beside DH chair and then move to the stuff behind the chair. While at work he called me wanting to clean the kids room,  I explained to him that I would get on that first thing tomorrow. He said I needed help with cleaning so I said what about doing the dishes or feeding the chickens? Of course he claimed those items were already accomplished, so I suggested there was certainly something that could be done in the main living areas that I would consider more helpful than their room.  I say this because the little darlings will mess the room back up in 30 seconds flat. And when ...