This morning, while taking the kids to the zoo, I was listening to the radio. Not unusual.For several minutes the radio people were talking about celebrating National Salad Month. Apparently, in America, we have a celebratory month just for salad. At first I found it humorous. So of course, when I got home, I had to... Continue Reading →
Today I got peed on twice.Today I pulled a stuffed animal out of my toilet, and there were other things floating in there too.I am not joking. Today I fell asleep and snored myself awake.Today I thought if I could just squeeze in a 5 to 10 hour nap, I might be functional enough to carry on... Continue Reading →
In a heavy-duty mixer:2 sticks butter, room temperature1 cup white sugar1 cup brown sugarMix until combined. Once that is combined add:2 eggs1 tsp. vanillaMix. Then add:1 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda2 3/4 cup gf oats1 cup rice flour1 1/4 cup all purpose gf flourMix again.Then add the good stuff:1 bag chocolate chips and 1 chopped... Continue Reading →
Everyone in our house LOOOOVES this recipe except for my gluten-free child. Ironic, isn't it?Oven at 400 degrees.On the stove, melt 1/2 stick of butter in a cast iron skillet.Peel and dice one apple. In a bowl dump:1 cup rice flour3/4 cup all purpose gluten-free flour2 tsp. baking powder1/4 tsp. salt1/2 cup sugar3 or 4... Continue Reading →
I am very familiar with hearing "I can't." Our sweet new kids says "I CAN'T" with wild abandon. The other kids say it as well, but adding two more kid saying "I CAAAAAN'T" means I am hearing this phrase about 78,986 times per day..or at least that is what it feels like. Corban says, "I can't practice piano... Continue Reading →
It is a little wild around here.We are anticipatory and nervous.We are washing sheets, rearranging rooms.Moving kids from one room to another.Pulling out one car seat and one booster seat...and washing the seat covers, because after being stored for a bit...they smell.ew.This time of waiting is not hard for me.I am not sure why.Maybe because... Continue Reading →
I was watching a leadership promo thing at our church on Sunday. And the guy on the screen looked right at me and asked:"What story do YOU want to tell?"My immediate thought was...not mine.My story is mostly boring: White girl, raised in upper-middle class neighborhood. My life got slightly more interesting when I turned 12. That... Continue Reading →
I really don't can very much. But, when my friend Sarah comes to visit, we break out the glass jars and can these supremely delicious jalapenos. I really love them. So do the kids.What you need:4 pounds jalapeno peppers2-4 pounds of onions (I like LOTS)2 cups of sugar3 cups of vinegar2 T. mustard seed2 t.... Continue Reading →
I took a personality test a few months ago, and realized I have a horrible personality. It was great for my self-esteem.For those of you that don't know...I can be harsh and critical. I am rather loud, rather bossy, and can be accidentally abrasive. I am not overly emotional. I am a fixer, goal oriented,... Continue Reading →
Corban was a gigantic surprise. huge.enormous.surprise.Corban came into our lives in a completely unnatural-to-us manner...by birth. I was a horrible pregnant person. I was never one of the sweet round-bellied ladies that I have seen so often. I have heard multitudes of women (bless them) say pregnancy is beautiful. But no one could convince me of the loveliness in... Continue Reading →
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