Menu for the Week of 1/31- 2/6

I love making menus and my shopping list. I love trying new things and I rarely make the same thing twice in a year. We do have a few things that we love and will repeat. I have just discovered food blogs and I am addicited. I LOVE TO COOK. The feedom of expression with the flavors and colors is just amazing to me. So here is a menu for this week.

Sunday
Italian Wedding Soup
Fresh Bread
(From: For the Love of Cooking blog)

Monday
Shredded Beef Taco Salad
(From: For the Love of Cooking Blog)

Tuesday
Date Night
Daniel and I are going to the Rockets Game

Wednesday
Vietnamese Glazed Skinny Pork Chops
Jasmine Rice
Spicy Carrots with Parsley and Cilantro
(Food and Wine)

Thursday
Moroccan Chicken with Apricot and Olive Relish
Couscous
(Food and Wine)

Friday
Minestrone with White Beans and Italian Sausage
Fresh Bread

Saturday
Leftovers

I can't wait!!!

The Lesson I'm Learning

I'm learning these past couple of months that we as parents we have to be the advocate for our children. We know them best and know when something is not quite right. We are here to fight for them. They are not ours and we need to understand that they are on loan from God. They are here for us to enjoy, nurture, love and bring up to know their Father. They can be taken from us in an instance, so enjoy every minute.
I'm also learning that when Doctors say to you "You are being a paranoid parent", I am to say back "No Sir you are being a disrespectful doctor". I am to keep asking and keep pressing for the answers that my child needs.
I am thankful each and every moment that I have with my children. I am asking God to guide us through and find answers for our prayers.