Tuesdays gone.......(well almost)

It's been almost a week since my last blogging session.  I've been a busy bee trying to keep the house clean, the laundry folded and put away, and the dishes washed.  You wouldn't think this housekeeping stuff for 2 people would keep you so busy but, it does.  The majority of the mess is from myself, I'll admit, since I've recently taken up this whole cooking thing.  Whatever I am making generally ends up on myself and all over the countertop and surrounding areas. Take for example:  I was making chicken alfredo, sounds delicious right?? Well I was heating the alfredo sauce up in a smaller pan before mixing it in with my chicken and fettucine noodles... Needless to say, the ADD in me decided that while I was heating up the alfredo, I needed to start the dishes so I would have less to clean up after the meal was finished.....that didn't so much work out the way I was planning for it too because in a few short seconds I had alfredo flying all over my kitchen like a volcano had just erupted.  I've never moved so fast in my life.  Andrew comes running in shaking his head in disbelief that I had somehow managed to spray the kitchen with alfredo.  My new goal is to contain my cooking to one area in the kitchen..however I'll keep you all updated on how well that goes.  I feel like I am Paula Deen herself when I have all her cookware strewn across my kitchen.  Ok, we all know I am not her, but I am working on it!

Enough about my messiness in the kitchen...even though it's a real hot subject!  My boston terrier has recently moved from my parents house to live with Andrew and I.  We LOVE having our fur baby back around.  However, we still miss our Angus very much and are hoping to purchase another bulldog in our future so Miss Frenchy can have a playmate.  Remember how earlier I was still trying to adjust to sleeping in my bed with my husband?? Well add a dog into the mix, no sleep for me.  I wouldn't have it any other way though, love my husband and our pooch.

I'll admit, I am a jumpy person by nature.  So it seems only right that I am extra jumpy in our new home.  I have not adjusted to the sounds in our new house just yet and I'll be glad when I do.  I'll wake up in the middle of the night to the sounds of the icemaker thinking someone is trying to come into our house.  I think Andrew will be glad when I get acclamated to the sounds too because I've woken him up a few times due to my jumpiness.  Whoops!

I could ramble on about my super exciting life all day, but I must go attempt to cook a new dinner entree.  I'll let you know how it goes. But, for now, a new  list of Houtsch How-Tos....

Houtsch How To's Edition 2:

How to maintain proper body mechanics....
If lifting an item keep load close to your body while maintaining the natural curve in your back.  Spread feet to get a good base of support when lifting.  Make sure to lift with your legs and not your back.  Even if you aren't lifting something, make sure to maintain proper body mechanics at all times and during all activities to avoid straining your back. Always remember it's better to push than to pull.  Just a healthy how to for you all out there.

How to use your common sense...
Alright everyone, this seems to be a tough one for a lot of people.  It's really not that hard.  If you think it is ethically and morally wrong, you probably shouldn't be doing it.  Think before you speak, it gives you a little time to gather your thoughts before you blurt out something completely ridiculous.  Ask a friend before doing something stupid.  It's always better to have two heads than one.  So if you mess up and do something wrong, you're not the only one that looks stupid.  If all else fails, ask me.  I'll assist you the best way possible.

How to unwind after a long, hard day.
Go home, uncork the nearest wine bottle and drink.  If the first step doesn't work, repeat until your day has gotten better.  If wine doesn't work, hit up the liquor carousel, you don't have one you say??  Go to your nearest Bed, Bath, and Beyond and purchase one.  It's quite delightful.

How to end a converstion with a dreaded telemarketer....
When you have exhausted all truthful options and they keep on talking...either fabricate some long drawn out story on why you can't afford to donate or hang up immediately.  I don't mind to donate when possible, but with a new house and the bills that come along with it, I'm sorry, but it just won't work.  When I tell you I don't want to donate at this time, don't keep nagging, that's one way to really set me off.  It's either click, goodbye or I make up a really great story.  Sometimes if you keep talking so much, they end up hanging up on you. I get that it's a job, I do but please respect my decisions and my privacy.

Hope you all find February with good health and good spirits (the alcoholic kind)!

Mrs. H