We did it again. We sent our son off to college for another semester. This time Alex had to get up early in the morning and he was thinking it would be an easier goodbye because everyone should still be sleeping. But in a house with lots of girls goodbyes are never easy. I was putting Isabella to bed and he came in and said good night. Not too terribly bad, Isabella isn't quite sure what all is going on. Then I told Cassandra to tell Alex goodnight and the waterworks began and didn't stop till the last sister was in bed. Poor Alex, I sure hope we don't make him feel bad for leaving but just feel good because he knows he is loved and missed. Then a couple days later I had to say goodbye to our dear friend Ivy, as she went off to college also. We went to lunch and found another friend who was getting ready to sent her daughter off to college also. Then today a couple of my friends sent off their boys. Not fun. Tis the season.
In order to keep our schedule the same as Alex's we began school on Monday. I want to be able to be on the same breaks when he comes home. It was good to get back to a schedule and be able to do school with the girls again. Aidric adds a little more excitement to our day but so far so good.
One fun part of the end of summer is all the tomatoes we grow. I really enjoy making meals with fresh tomatoes. It just adds a little more taste to spaghetti, lasagna, a salad, and whatever else we might be making. Here is a recipe we enjoy, hope you enjoy it also. If you are also one of the many sending your beloved child off to school or the one going off, know we're all in this together and God works all things together for good. Have a great day.
Alicia
Spaghetti and meatballs
1 can tomatoes (I cook down 3 cups cut up tomatoes)
1 can tomato soup
1 small can tomato paste
1 can tomato cause (not needed if you cook up fresh tomatoes)
1/4 - 1/2 tsp cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, allspice, thyme, cayenne, paprika
salt and pepper
2 Tblsp sugar
1 Tblsp olive oil.
Cook and simmer. Add meatballs before serving. Serve on top of cook spaghetti.
Meatballs
1 lbs ground beef
mix with 1 bag crushed saltines
1/3 cup catsup
1 egg
salt and pepper
roll into balls and bake 350 degrees 20 minutes. Add to sauce.
In order to keep our schedule the same as Alex's we began school on Monday. I want to be able to be on the same breaks when he comes home. It was good to get back to a schedule and be able to do school with the girls again. Aidric adds a little more excitement to our day but so far so good.
One fun part of the end of summer is all the tomatoes we grow. I really enjoy making meals with fresh tomatoes. It just adds a little more taste to spaghetti, lasagna, a salad, and whatever else we might be making. Here is a recipe we enjoy, hope you enjoy it also. If you are also one of the many sending your beloved child off to school or the one going off, know we're all in this together and God works all things together for good. Have a great day.
Alicia
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1 can tomatoes (I cook down 3 cups cut up tomatoes)
1 can tomato soup
1 small can tomato paste
1 can tomato cause (not needed if you cook up fresh tomatoes)
1/4 - 1/2 tsp cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, allspice, thyme, cayenne, paprika
salt and pepper
2 Tblsp sugar
1 Tblsp olive oil.
Cook and simmer. Add meatballs before serving. Serve on top of cook spaghetti.
Meatballs
1 lbs ground beef
mix with 1 bag crushed saltines
1/3 cup catsup
1 egg
salt and pepper
roll into balls and bake 350 degrees 20 minutes. Add to sauce.
I was giggling at all the girlies crying. Alex is gonna be used to females and make for a good husband! How sweet they all love their brother! Glad school is started for you! We are starting up here soon!
ReplyDeleteLove, Jessica
Hello! I would love to talk to you about your son's college. My husband and I have been praying about this and would love to hear what other conservative, Christian families do. Could you email me?
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Blessings,
Cindy