Count-Down to tomorrow/Day 1 (TPE)

Thank you to those that have already read my blog!  I appreciate you all, and hope to continue to provide you with good content!

You might be interested to know that someone asked today, "do you really think you can do this?" 
And, the truth is - yes - I really do think I can.  I'm not sure exactly what is going to happen as I go, but I do know that I have a plan, and I have faith that somehow...some way...this will turn out exactly how it is supposed to turn out.  And...maybe most importantly...this is probably the first time ever that I have stepped out on faith with little-to-no-expectation of the final result...which is kind of a big deal for a control freak like me!

Now...on with business...

I did some shopping today.  Here is my receipt:



This is my last shopping trip for pantry items before Day 1!  I needed some ingredients for our black eyed peas tomorrow - namely, the black eyed peas - so, I popped by the grocery store and grabbed what I needed for that recipe (bep, ham steaks, corn bread).  I also got a few other pantry items to include the kids' "fruit bars" (NutriGrain/Cereal Bars), additional cans of diced tomatoes and some plain marinara sauce.

So, here we are going in to Day 1

Freezer:

See the green containers?  That's the Southwest Chili

Refrigerator:

Looks like we need milk....which is the perfect time to reiterate...I will be buying dairy items (namely milk and yogurt) and produce items since the kids need these things...seriously...they will eat the mess out of carrots and apples!

Here is the pantry (top):

And the bottom:

Don't even try me about the Diet Coke...you will pry that out of my cold, dead hands.

Well, this is where I stand.  Tomorrow is the first day of this crazy ride.  I hope everything goes as well as it can!

And, in case you's like to make some black eyed peas, here is the cooking method I'll be using:  Black Eyed Peas, cooking method

Happy New Year, y'all.  I'll be seeing you!