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We have the cousins for the weekend. Last night, we gathered all of them around and played a card game, and I kicked their collective tushies. I do love that. We put the girls to bed late (hoping incorrectly that Eliza would sleep late) and then told the boys they could stay up as late as they wanted. I sent Mike in around 2 this morning to tell them maybe they should consider going to sleep. When I heard them again around 3, I decided to leave them be. They’d been warned. Today will be a struggle, I’m sure, as they have to keep up and be cheerful.
We’re taking them all to see Shrek (painting everyone’s fingernails with the groovy OPI Shrek colors) and then I’m going to sign up for a cake decorating class with a friend. I’m thinking later we’ll have another round of the card game, this time with the slushy punch I made (thanks to Mika & her mama for the incredible recipe that I told Eliza I’ve been making since before she was born… before Griff… before I met MIke).
Tomorrow, while Mike takes the cousins home, I’m going to watch a friend’s bellydance recital. A big, fun weekend. I do love having a house full of people. I’d have the kids come visit more if I could work it with everyone’s schedules.
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menu plan monday
I made my plan last week and then didn’t make it to the grocery store, so we didn’t so much follow the plan. We’ll just drop in those meals this week. Each of the kids are getting to select one meal this week, so I’m doing their choices, just a little healthier than they might expect. 
Sunday -Homemade macaroni and cheese with broccoli and edamame
Monday - Mike and the kids are off, so I’ll have to plan a full day of meals for them. Breakfast … pancakes. Lunch … sandwiches. Dinner…corndogs with sweet potato fries (Eliza’s choice)
Tuesday -beef enchiladas (Griff’s choice)
Wednesday -Ria’s Chicken (Rachael Ray’s 30 Minute Meals cookbook)
Thursday - Payday. Going to the grocery store after work, so we’ll have paninis after I get home.
Friday - chicken and dumplins (Mike’s choice)
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I know highs in the 50s don’t count as cold for most people, but you can’t tell our Florida baby that.
whew…
Passed my latest insurance class at work. Let the wild rumpus begin!
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I loved the original & I love this new one, too.
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