I turned on my computer yesterday morning to complete 3 simple tasks. Two emails and one food co-op order. So simple, so quick, so painless. Then the rest of the day was to be devoted to errands, fort building and so on.
And then it happened!
The little box in the bottom right hand corner of my computer screen flashed update needed. I debated for a moment thinking about how I just wanted to jump on and jump off. I still have a few days left of my summer vacation, who wants to spend it on the computer. However, I decided to click the button and install the update.
WRONG MOVE!!!!
Computer won't restart. Ahhh! Take a deep breath, try again! Nothing. Okay....hang on a second, I'll unplug my computer, plug it back in but this time move it closer to me (perhaps it was lonely). Nothing. Okay...I'll try to act like I know what I am doing and hit all those function buttons! One of those has got to work, right? Nothing. No wait.....on top of nothing my laptop gave me a high pitch shrill sound. UGH!
Okay, think for a moment. Call Dad!!! He has caller ID and didn't answer. Text him! Claims he is in a meeting. Okay....grab phone and look up computer company information, call them!!!!
This is where things went from bad to worse! You know who you get on the other line. They read from a script. Try this, push that, hit this, unplug this (why do you unplug again?) And of course...buy this, pay for that. I must have had the dumb voice sound or panic stricken sound over the phone because I paid for basically anything and everything.
End result- computer wiped clean! Argh!
In my frustration, I took it out in face*ook post! About 30 minutes later the golden text arrived on my phone. A friend sent such a simple text that I sat staring at my phone for few minutes. Of course I was also blurry eyed from crying over the loss of my laptop! Call my husband is what she sent. Then another with phone number included. I hesitated for all of about 1 minute and called!
14 hours later....... (literally 12 hrs straight!)
My computer is working again! Oh PRAISE GOD! Oh HAPPY DAY!!!! Present day miracle!!! No joke!!!!
Other then losing all my email contacts, I believe I have everything back. Okay, I can't access one email account right now, but really.....I cannot cannot cannot complain!
My call to the company literally cleared off my computer, so how he did it, I still have no clue and yet I was sitting there watching it the whole time. I am so impressed and forever and ever grateful and wished I lived closer that I could thank in person, hand over my first born, you name it!
So while I come off of this emotionally draining 36 hrs, I HIGHLY recommend that if you ever ever ever have any computer issues, contact this company. You will NOT be disappointed.
Check it out: Dominion Technologies
Side Bar- Kids get major kudos for dealing with a distraught mom who didn't even make it downstairs to feed them lunch. At one point while on hold (prior to finding an charging my headset...) I flung carrots, sweet peppers and bread at them and put in a movie! And then called hubby crying begging him to come home. Not that he could fix the problem, but something about having someone there to hold me back from physically throwing my computer out the window seemed reassuring!
I think I need a few days away from technology!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Tuesday's Tidbit
I think this post is more of a statement rather than a tidbit, but perhaps your comment (should you decide to comment) can become the tidbit.
I CANNOT WEAR MY KIDS OUT!!!!!!
They have more energy than I know what to do with! I come home from our morning adventure's and cannot wait for nap time. Just the mere thought of getting a 30 minute snooze excites me. The kids....they have other plans!
Today, my friend had the great idea of wearing out all the kids at a local bounce house place. For 90 minutes they ran, they jumped, they crawled and climbed, they slid, why they even shot cannons! We were tired from just watching them. Took them to lunch...and then came home.
I was so excited! They had to be tired. Got Miss M into bed, let the boys play downstairs for awhile longer and then the magical hour of rest time came! Reminded the boys of what a blessing it would be to remain quiet for 45 minutes! I mean really, what is 45 minutes anyway? I closed the door and RAN into my room. The AC was on, the fan was on, I was cozy....ahhh, perfection. Not 10 minutes later the door crept open and the bathroom trips began. UGH!!! My kids have NO clue how to be quiet, so there went nap time.
Oh well, I probably shouldn't be napping anyway. Though perhaps tomorrow I will teach them about long distance running!
I CANNOT WEAR MY KIDS OUT!!!!!!
They have more energy than I know what to do with! I come home from our morning adventure's and cannot wait for nap time. Just the mere thought of getting a 30 minute snooze excites me. The kids....they have other plans!
Today, my friend had the great idea of wearing out all the kids at a local bounce house place. For 90 minutes they ran, they jumped, they crawled and climbed, they slid, why they even shot cannons! We were tired from just watching them. Took them to lunch...and then came home.
I was so excited! They had to be tired. Got Miss M into bed, let the boys play downstairs for awhile longer and then the magical hour of rest time came! Reminded the boys of what a blessing it would be to remain quiet for 45 minutes! I mean really, what is 45 minutes anyway? I closed the door and RAN into my room. The AC was on, the fan was on, I was cozy....ahhh, perfection. Not 10 minutes later the door crept open and the bathroom trips began. UGH!!! My kids have NO clue how to be quiet, so there went nap time.
Oh well, I probably shouldn't be napping anyway. Though perhaps tomorrow I will teach them about long distance running!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Tuesday's Tidbit
Not that this is really a tidbit, I just felt like Buster wasn't getting his due attention. At 8 1/2 years old, he is really starting to show his age and doesn't move around a whole lot anymore. So anytime I seem him romping around, he gets his picture taken.
Though I can say this tidbit with confidence- Giving him a bath by myself is NOT a great idea!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Our family eating style
I have changed up the way our family eats this year. My ultimate goal is to have us eating completely clean. It's a slow progress due to work schedule, life, etc., but we have taken some major strides in getting there.
Currently we are gluten, dairy, soy, and corn free. It doesn't mean that we don't jump off the bandwagon from time to time, but I found out that many of us are actually allergic to most of these foods. Gluten and Dairy are our biggest allergens.
I have truly noticed a difference in the kids and I when we stay true to what we can and cannot eat. My hubby is a different story. While he supports my decision and has even seen the proof in one of our kids, old eating habits are hard to kick. I will say that he has done wonderfully at home and is always up for trying new foods (as long as it's not fermented...but I'll get him there eventually!)
I absolutely LOVE cooking for my family. I love that 99% of what we eat is prepared by myself or my husband. It's time consuming and sometimes I get discouraged when I want to blink my eyes and have something on the table, but the end result is always worth the effort.
My must haves!:
My Vitamix- oh how I love thee!
My Dehydrator
My Crockpot
Almond Flour
Coconut Flour
Maple Syrup
Celtic Salt
Lots and Lots of herbs and spices
Now, if I can just convince my hubby to allow me to get chickens!
Currently we are gluten, dairy, soy, and corn free. It doesn't mean that we don't jump off the bandwagon from time to time, but I found out that many of us are actually allergic to most of these foods. Gluten and Dairy are our biggest allergens.
I have truly noticed a difference in the kids and I when we stay true to what we can and cannot eat. My hubby is a different story. While he supports my decision and has even seen the proof in one of our kids, old eating habits are hard to kick. I will say that he has done wonderfully at home and is always up for trying new foods (as long as it's not fermented...but I'll get him there eventually!)
I absolutely LOVE cooking for my family. I love that 99% of what we eat is prepared by myself or my husband. It's time consuming and sometimes I get discouraged when I want to blink my eyes and have something on the table, but the end result is always worth the effort.
My must haves!:
My Vitamix- oh how I love thee!
My Dehydrator
My Crockpot
Almond Flour
Coconut Flour
Maple Syrup
Celtic Salt
Lots and Lots of herbs and spices
Now, if I can just convince my hubby to allow me to get chickens!
Almond Biscuits
These are so good! This is a recipe courtesy of my friend at Nourishing Home.
Almond flour is a good source of protein and is high in dietary fiber, vitamin E, calcium, riboflavin, copper, zinc and magnesium. If you're living grain-free/gluten-free, it's important to choose nutritionally dense options such as almond flour and coconut flour, in contrast to baking with GF flours that contain nutritionally-poor ingredients like white rice flour, tapioca flour and potato starch.
Almond Flour Buttermilk Biscuits
2 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp baking powder
3 tbsp butter, melted (or melted coconut oil)- I use coconut oil
1 tbsp honey
3 tbsp cultured buttermilk (or almond milk)- I use almond milk
2 large eggs
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter and honey, until smooth. Add the buttermilk and eggs, whisking together until well combined. Using a spoon, stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture until thoroughly combined. Drop the biscuit dough by large spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, placing the biscuits approximately two-inches apart. Bake about 15 minutes, until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Serve warm with butter, raw honey or homemade jam. Makes about a dozen three-inch round biscuits. (Recipe inspired by The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook by Elana Amsterdam.)
Almond flour is a good source of protein and is high in dietary fiber, vitamin E, calcium, riboflavin, copper, zinc and magnesium. If you're living grain-free/gluten-free, it's important to choose nutritionally dense options such as almond flour and coconut flour, in contrast to baking with GF flours that contain nutritionally-poor ingredients like white rice flour, tapioca flour and potato starch.
Almond Flour Buttermilk Biscuits
2 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp baking powder
3 tbsp butter, melted (or melted coconut oil)- I use coconut oil
1 tbsp honey
3 tbsp cultured buttermilk (or almond milk)- I use almond milk
2 large eggs
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter and honey, until smooth. Add the buttermilk and eggs, whisking together until well combined. Using a spoon, stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture until thoroughly combined. Drop the biscuit dough by large spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, placing the biscuits approximately two-inches apart. Bake about 15 minutes, until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Serve warm with butter, raw honey or homemade jam. Makes about a dozen three-inch round biscuits. (Recipe inspired by The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook by Elana Amsterdam.)
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
My Family
I am jumping for joy...almost all 5 of us are looking at the camera and smiling! I can basically classify this as a miracle! It's only taken 5 1/2 years to get this close.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Boys Graduate
My boys finished Kindergarten! How did this year go by so quickly?
So proud of you!!! We made it through our first year of schooling.
So proud of you!!! We made it through our first year of schooling.
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