We made Caribbean Jerk chicken last night for dinner. I really liked it but the kids didn't go for it and I'm not sure how Mike liked it. He did ask if that was how it was suppose to taste so I don't know. The reviews on allrecipes said it wasn't spicy but mine was. I think that's what turned the kids off of it. They like their food on the mild side. I love when my food is spicy! I also made rice with black beans and pineapple in it to be served with it with some of the sauce over it. The pineapple added a touch of sweetness to offset the spiciness of the sauce. I'm going to add this recipe to have on the weekends the kids aren't here.
Been busy with school. I have a paper to write for government but I have been putting it off. I'm not sure what I am going to write yet so I am procrastinating.
My birthday is tomorrow. I'm not sure I am ready to be officially in my 30's. I just don't feel like I am that old. But I guess I am considering I have an 11 year old. The worst part of getting older is that no one cares its your birthday anymore. I get one card from my mother and that's it. I remember when you are little how exciting it was to have your birthday but the older you get it seems the less people care. Of course until you really get up there and then everyone is like Hey your still alive! Congratulations!
Speaking of 11 year olds. What is up with the know it all attitude already? We were told the other day that we (meaning my husband and I) don't do anything around the house. And we treat our children like slaves. Seriously? I guess they should have no chores and be able to make a mess out of the house and have no repercussions. I actually bought a dishwasher so they wouldn't have to do dishes by hand and make it easier on them. And now they get all mad for having to load and unload it. I was thinking about making them do the dishes by hand for a month and see if that doesn't change their attitude a little. But of course I am such a mean mom. Ah well. I'm not going to let them get away with whatever they want and not have to clean up after themselves. I've got enough on my plate without having to clean up after everyone else.
Life is so tough for the children.
I am looking for a part time job now. Money has been way too tight lately and we are starting to struggle. Okay we've been struggling since the summer but Christmas is looming and its not looking good. I know its not going to go over well if we skip Christmas. Even though they do get spoiled by Grandma and Grandpa they are still going to expect to get something from us. So hopefully somewhere here in town has an opening and I can squeeze in. Its not looking good though we have had 3 businesses close up in the last month or so. And we are not a huge town as it is. It really won't be worth it for me to go out of town as the closest towns are over 30 minutes away. So here is crossing my fingers that something pops up soon.
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