Its a MAD MAD MAD MAD life!

This has been one fun week in the Stastny household folks. And since this blog serves as somewhat a journal for my family, I'm posting some of the memories from our daily activities. Some were frustrating, some were wonderful, some taught me lessons on how to be a better wife and mother.

My carrot/banana muffins I tried out this week. Really good. Moist, and I made these little bite sized ones, that were just perfect to grab and eat in the car as the kids and I ran around to various activities. First of all, its been a bad week for mom. I've had major PMS, long hard days, hubby hasn't been around as much as we'd like because he's still settling into the new store and putting out fires there, and the kids have had major spring fever. Chandler and Morgan can't seem to be in the same room without fighting. And one day, I'd just had it with the bickering. So, I took a page from my mother's book, and taped my two fighting kids together. At first, I think they were shocked. Then, they decided they'd have to work together if they ever wanted to do anything again.

This was the grin Chandler had on his face when he realized he could stand up, and Morgan would be dangling on his back. At this point, I decided the object lesson was over, and I cut off the tape. You know, they've gotten along a little bit better since then.

This is the kids Easter basket they got Saturday morning. (our Easter bunny comes on Saturday so the family can focus on the real reason for Easter on Sunday) The kids also tend to get one big basket that they can share all the stuff from.

I made oh so yummy chicken and shrimp kabobs Tuesday night. The marinade was easy. Wershtesire sauce and pineapple juice. Then I rapped bacon around the chicken. Add onions, peppers, and cherry tomatoes, and yummy to my tummy kabobs.

This was our wonderfully yummy meal that night. The only thing that would have made it even better, is if it were warm enough to eat our on our deck, and do the cooking on the grill. Hmmm, maybe in another month.

The kids also have been learning to have more responsibilities lately. So this week, I added the task of matching socks and folding them while I folded the rest of my whites. Gabe decided he was the expert, and was giving Morgan tips on folding the way mommy liked.

I went to escape to my sanctuary one day (for most mothers, this is the bathroom... the only place she can have a few moments to herself if she's lucky) and instead of the solace I sought, this is what I found. Apparently Morgan was bored with simply just washing her hands, and decided to make the worlds largest spit wads in my sink.