Healthcare FAIL!

This my friends is what's wrong with our health care system:

DH goes into the family doctor for a routine blood test. He takes Flying Monkey part Duex with him as I 'm working. While there, he remarks to the doc that part Duex has a splinter that's pretty deep and we've had a hard time getting out.
She says "Hey, no problem, I have a medical student who can have a go at it."
Sweet my DH says.

Medical student comes in and after some screaming, ranting, raving and many, many tears, the splinter comes out (this took about 7 minutes, mostly because part Duex tried to escape twice). Everyone goes home.

Fast forward two weeks.

I get a bill from the doctor's office. This is not uncommon as they send a bill and I let the insurance company take care of it. When I open it here's what I find:

$195? $195? Seriously??? Honestly. $195. Call me naive but that just blew my mind. The removal of a friggen splinter cost $195 and not to mention that it was done by the damn medical student too.

Ridiculous.

Obviously we'll be doing our own surgery next time. Better yet, I'll just leave the damn thing in there for that kind of money.

Fix THAT Obama.

I thought it was funny anyway

#1 (outside in back yard): "Hey Mom, open the screen door, I gotta go pee!"

Me (getting up): "Why didn't you just go to the front....hey, your barn door is open"

#1 (looks down): "Oh! I didn't notice"

Me (snickering): "Hurry and close that barn door before the little turkey runs out!"

#1 (looks at me quizingly): "What little turkey?"

Me: "Uh, nevermind"

#1: "No what? What little turkey would run out of my pants? You mean my penis? You are calling my penis a little turkey? Why are you doing that?"

Me: "Uh....no I wasn't. Well it was a joke. You know...barn door open, little turkey escaping...har har har....that kind of stuff"

#1 (crickets chirping) "....uh, well I guess I should go pee"

Me (red faced)"yah, yah, go pee"

Hold me....

I need a hug.

I just closed the window from Katespade.com on an adorable purse that was clearenced out at $97.00 from $300 w/ free shipping.

Sob.....

I keep telling myself that I don't need her.Don't.need.her
I'm sad. Boo Hoooooooooooooo.

Dave Ramsey would be so proud.

Garage Sale FAIL

After perusing through a sub-division wide garage sale this morning, I have made the following observations:

• Most of my city is or has been on a diet. Every house I went to had at least 3 - 4 diet books for sale.
• The diet book industry is the industry to be in.
• It is increasingly clear that people are trying to pay their mortgages with their garage sale profits. Who the hell would pay a DOLLAR for a shitty paperback Harlequin romance novel? A dollar? Srsly. At least 4 houses were charging $1 for paperbacks. Get real.
• On the same subject, the majority of the public has shitty taste in books.
• Who the HELL charges $10 for a faded, pilled double bed sheet set? Are you freakin' kidding me?
• Who still does hook rugs? 3 houses had multiple hook rugs for sale (for a bad ass wall hanging of course!) or if you were so inclined and talented, 1 house had some semi-new in the box so you could hook your own rug.
• Old people lurve them some puzzles
• Stop letting your kids price their own shit. $5 for a Payday game is ridiculous when the game is missing the money. The game is called P-A-Y-D-A-Y , so yes, the money is kinda important.
• Don't have the audacity to get offended when I offer $5 on something that says "make an offer". If you wanted "at least $30" on it, then price it as such you Tool.
• Leave your dog at home. It's rude to bring your mutt to these things. Not everyone likes dogs. Even if you DO like dogs, I sure as hell don't want yours jumping on me or tripping Me-maw because it's in the way. Take it home. Walk Fee-Fee another time.
• Lastly.....PRICE YOUR SHIT PEOPLE. If I have to ask, I'm not buying. Is it that hard? Jeebus.

Now I'm going to do laundry. Don't bother me.

Mama's got a new pair of shoes

Not really but I DO have a new blog dedicated to all things food.
Nom Nom Nom.
Grab a fork and come visit me here

Mexican Lasagna

OLE`! Get your shopping lists ready, this one's a KEEPER!!! YUUUUMMMM!

Mexican Lasagna

1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce
2 eggs
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro (left this out)
12 no-cook lasagna noodles
4 cups (16 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend

Directions:
In a large skillet, cook onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until tender. Stir in chicken and enchilada sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta cheese and cilantro. Spread 3/4 cup chicken mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer with three noodles, 2/3 cup ricotta mixture, 3/4 cup chicken mixture and 1 cup shredded cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and shredded cheese. Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 10-12 servings.

Sweet and Sour Chicken

This was SOOOO good! The sauce tastes so much like the local Chinese joint that we order from. I'm thrilled to finally crack the secret sauce recipe.

Sweet and Sour Chicken

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
1 tablespoon sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup cornstarch, divided
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups hot cooked rice
DIRECTIONS
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sherry or broth, salt, garlic powder and ginger; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add enough water to juice to measure 1 cup. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, sugar and pineapple juice mixture until smooth; stir in the vinegar, ketchup and remaining soy sauce. Set aside.
Drain chicken and discard marinade. Place remaining cornstarch in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large nonstick skillet or wok coated with cooking spray, stir-fry chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
Stir pineapple juice mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken and reserved pineapple; heat through. Serve with rice. Yield: 4 servings.