Getting Mr.C’s Birthday Plans in Order

 

 Birthday Prep, Busy Thursday & Honey BBQ Wings in the Crockpot

Well hello friends!

I cannot believe today is March 12, 2026 already. This week has absolutely flown by, and I’m pretty sure a big reason for that is all the planning I’ve been doing for Luther’s birthday celebration that we’re hosting at our house this Saturday. Between that and just trying to stay focused and do my best at work each day, the time has just slipped right on by.

This morning we got one big thing checked off the list — our grocery pickup order. That always feels like such a win! I made sure to include the drinks and a few food items we’ll need for the birthday celebration.

For drinks, we’re keeping it simple and crowd-friendly:

- A couple gallons of Milo’s sweet tea

- Root beer  

- Diet Coke  

- Sprite  

- And some caffeine-free strawberry pop

I also grabbed a bag of boneless chicken wings that I’ll make in the crockpot for everyone.

For the main party food, we’re planning to pick up:

- Five large pizzas

- A couple family cheese sticks

- Two orders of boneless wings

One of those wings will be hot for Brody, and the other will probably be garlic parmesan. Then I’ll have my honey barbecue wings cooking in the crockpot, so there should be plenty of food for everyone.

After work today I’m going to run in and grab birthday paper plates and party supplies, and that should pretty much take care of everything we need for Saturday.

While I’m at work today, Mr. C plans to help by doing some cleaning around the house — dusting, vacuuming, and straightening things up. I always appreciate that teamwork when we’re getting ready for company.

Tonight after I get home, my to-do list continues. I’ll need to:

- Fold the laundry that’s waiting in the dryer  

- Clean off my dining room table, which currently has a rather impressive pile of bills sitting on it  

- Finish paying a couple of those bills  

- And run by the store to pick up the photos I had processed so I can get them into my Flora junk journal

So yes… it’s definitely going to be a full Thursday, but it’s all good things and part of getting ready for a fun family celebration.

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### Easy Crockpot Honey BBQ Boneless Wings

Since I mentioned the wings, I thought I’d share the simple way I make them.

Ingredients

- 1 bag frozen boneless chicken wings  

- 1 cup honey barbecue sauce (use your favorite brand)  

- ¼ cup honey  

- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce  

- ½ teaspoon garlic powder  

Instructions

1. Place the frozen boneless wings into your crockpot.  

2. In a small bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.  

3. Pour the sauce mixture over the wings and stir gently to coat them.  

4. Cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, stirring once or twice if possible.  

5. Serve warm and enjoy!

They come out sweet, tangy, and fall-apart tender, and they’re always a hit at gatherings.

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Well friends, that’s the update for today. I hope your Thursday is going well, and that you’re finding a little joy in the everyday moments.

Be safe, be well, and I’ll see you next time.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. 

Wednesday Ramblings

Wednesday Ramblings & Birthday Prep

Good morning, friends!

It’s 6:35 a.m., and I’m on my way to work. I don’t have to be there until 7:00, but I always leave a little early—because life loves a surprise, and I do not. Plus, I like having those few quiet minutes to get my system up and running and head to the break room to fill up my water container before the phones start ringing. A prepared girl is a peaceful girl.

Last night I finished The Apartment Sitter by Paige Brooks and oh my goodness… it was so good. The kind of book that makes you stay up later than you meant to and then think about it while brushing your teeth. I already know I’ll be looking into more of her books.

Now that we’re smack in the middle of the week, I’ve shifted into party-planning mode. Mr. C’s birthday cookout is this Sunday, and you know I love a good celebration. I’ve been making my list, checking it twice, and trying to get everything organized so the day can just be fun instead of frantic.

We’re keeping it classic cookout style:

🛒 Birthday Cookout Grocery List

Meats:

• Steaks
• Smoked sausage
• Hot links
• Hamburgers
• Hot dogs

Sides:

• Baked beans
• Potato salad

Extras I’m leaning toward making:

• Jalapeño poppers
• Bacon-wrapped little smokies

And of course, I’m ordering him a cupcake cake from Walmart because birthdays require cake. Period.

On top of party prep, I’m planning to tackle my taxes this weekend. I’ve got everything gathered—I just need to sit down and actually do it. I’m thinking Sunday  will be the day. Say a little prayer for my patience.

Something else on my heart this morning is my son, Aaron. He’s going through a hard patch, and as a mama, that helpless feeling is heavy. You want to fix it. You want to say the magic words that make it click. But sometimes they just have to walk through it themselves. I’m praying he finds his way out of his own head and into some peace soon. If you’re the praying type, we’ll take all the good thoughts.

In happier planning news, I’ve got a suitcase open for New York City. It’s too early to fully pack since I’m still wearing half the clothes I want to take, but I can start organizing. Makeup, duplicate chargers (because I never take my good ones from the house!), and deciding what I can fit into a carry-on and backpack. I’m determined to leave room for souvenirs.

Tomorrow our vice president, Stephanie, and other important folks will be at work. That means no scrolling, no sneaking in a few pages on my iPad between calls. Maybe that’s exactly what I need to focus in and hit my daily goal of 12 saves. Sometimes a little supervision is the push we didn’t know we needed.

And yes, there are days I wish I were independently wealthy and didn’t have to clock in anywhere. But since I’m not, I’ll keep showing up and doing my best. Who knows—maybe one day I’ll stumble into the perfect little side hustle. For now, I’ll just keep building what I can, one blog post at a time.

Today my sweet hubby is driving me to work, which I love. It gives me time to think, to type, and to share this little slice of my Wednesday with you.

Thanks for stopping by, friends. I hope your Wednesday is productive and full of love.