Red Beans & Sausage with Cornbread

1 lb red kidney beans
1/2 pack of frozen pict sweet season blend
5 pods fresh garlic chopped
2 Tbs. evoo
1 box chicken broth
salt, pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika to taste
5 links of sausage cut to prefrence
~cover beans with water and a pinch of salt and soak over night.
~crock pot on high, add drained beans and all other ingredients, covering with broth.
~cook on high for approx. 5 hours or until preferred consistency, using broth to make more moist if needed.

2 boxes jiffy corn muffin mix
2 eggs
1 can cream style corn
1 Tbs evoo
3/4 evaporated milk
3 Tbs water
1&1/2 cup shredded cheese of choice ( I like shredded white cheddar or yellow cheddar)
~combine all ingredients other than 1/2 cup of cheddar, mix well, pour in greased baking dish, sprinkle with left over 1/2 cup cheddar & bake on 400 degrees until golden

The Balancing Act

Some days I wake up stressed just knowing what all I have to do in one day. But, at the end of the day, I look back and realize, it wasn't so bad!
I have learned to be over prepared- ex.- pack plenty of snacks, extra sippy, extra clothes and diapers, etc...this makes my day so much better when I don't have a screaming, hungry, dirty toddler :) Also, pack something to entertain the eldest child... because if I don't, I'll pay!
I have also learned to plan, plan, plan...write out my day and in what order it needs to be executed. That way I don't have to back track over what has been done already.
But most of all, first thing is to give my day to God! When you give it to Him, He lines everytihing up in the order it should be. Thankyou Jesus!
So, with that being said, I am going to have a great day today, because I am choosing to let God be in control!!!!! I am off to start my busy day!