I’m back, and ALMOST better than ever…..

Well, we made it! After several cases of strep throat (or something similar), a bout of flu, a lost cellphone, and a few wrong turns…..we have finally settled down in Colorado! I am feeling “at home” now, thanks to my mom who unpacked my kitchen for me, some new friends out here who stocked our pantry and fridge, and some old friends and family from Wisconsin who have called to tell us we are missed.

We received such a warm welcome out here and it made me stop and think: what is the best way I can help someone when they move in to a new place, especially cross country? It was definitely a blessing for me to have toilet paper and paper towels for our first night. A hot meal on our second night was great too.

What things have you done to help someone move in?

Out of commission….

Well, the big day(s) has/have arrived in ToddlerWorld. “Packing the truck day” is Thursday…. “Cleaning the nasty house day” is Friday. …”Moving day” is Saturday…. And what day is it today? Today is “Mommy is suddenly feeling frantic and panicked and unprepared day”.

So that is our schedule for the rest of the week. And it probably goes without saying that this will most likely be my last post until late next week. Then ToddlerWorld will become my more “commercial” blog, and I will begin our family webjournal. If you would like to be invited to our family blog, please drop me a note, letting me know who you are , and I will get you set up next weekend sometime. (oregongirl77-at-charter-dot-net)

Until next time…..

From a different part of the pig

Tomorrow, most people will be feasting on the traditional Easter dinner–a nice spiral ham, glazed in a honey sauce, served along side tender red potatoes, deviled eggs, roasted asparagus…..the list could go on and on.

Our family will be dining on bbq pork sandwiches. This may not seem odd to some of you; but for me, it is a very upsetting scenario. I do not consider myself to be a traditional person, but when it comes to traditional holiday meals, I stick with the “tried and true”. I like to dine on Reuben sandwiches on St. Patrick’s Day, watermelon and hamburgers on the 4th, and the whole turkey/stuffing/mashed potatoes combo on Thanksgiving. Likewise, on Easter, I really try to prepare the aforesaid Easter menu.

But the fact that we are moving in 7 days (aaaaahhhh!!!) throws Easter traditions out the window. As I came to grips with the fact that we would not be dining on the traditional fare, my mind began to contemplate the easiest slow cooker recipe I could think of. And the perfect one came to mind…..I think I can work through the steps to prepare it, and hopefully my family will not be as bothered as I am with the unconventional Easter menu.

Here is the recipe for Kimberly’s BBQ Pork Sandwiches:
1) Put one pork roast in the crockpot (or slow cooker, depending on how you were raised).
2) Turn it on low for 8-10 hours.
3) Shred the pork with a fork. (That rhymes!
4) Mix in one bottle of your favorite barbeque sauce.
5) Serve on your favorite rolls, with a salad and favorite veggie.

There you have it–the easiest Easter dinner I have ever made! And I have an excuse for this mediocre holiday meal–I just have to keep telling myself that. And I must remind myself that it is still from a pig.….just a different part of the pig……

Parting is such (sweet?) sorrow

I apologize in advance for what I am about to announce. I am not apologizing for the announcement itself, but rather for the informal and completely impersonal way that I am making it. Some of you, my readers, will feel slighted that I did not call you with the news. I am sorry, but due to lack of time, I may never get to it. I will try, but I am making no promises!

Anyways, on to the big news…….NO, I am not pregnant again. I know that is what you were all thinking. Actually, our news is that (in just a short month—aaaahhhh!) Toddler World will be moving to a new galaxy. Well, almost–we will be taking our crew to Colorado!!! This has happened very suddenly, but God seems to be leading in every step so far. There is ALOT that has to happen before then, and hopefully it will!

A few changes will occur here at Toddler World, due to this major life event:

1) I will not be posting as much or checking your blogs as often. If I appear to be doing either, please leave a comment telling me to get back to work!

2) Toddler World will become my “general” blog soon, and I will be moving my family news to a restricted site which you will have to email me to gain access to. It will be a few weeks before this happens though…..

3) I may seem (more) scatterbrained and my posts may not make any sense. But please bear with me, as I will need a mental outlet.

And if any of you have any fabulous moving tips, send them my way! I have only moved from the dorms to here, so we have alot more stuff to deal with now. I can use any help I can get!