Vacation: T-7 days and counting.... It will be farewell rainy and cool Alaska, helloooooooooooo 100 degrees and humid South Carolina. If I don't come home, it's because I melted. :) However, along with all that heat comes Grandparents, two Aunts and two Uncles. Can't wait!!
Matthew and Anastasia made it home safely, which is awesome. We've spent a little bit of time every day since Tuesday at their house, trying to help them unpack. I'm far less useful than I would prefer to be, since when I come, I usually add to the chaos. Stasia and I were a little bit dumbfounded that between the two of us, we have six kids. Add that to their tiny house and mounds of boxes, and I tend to figure that I'm a bigger help if I stay home. I did manage to load the dishwasher for them today, so I suppose that's something. It's really great to have them home and across the street again.
Melanie rolled over for the fist time Monday night, and hasn't stopped since. It's crazy. Once she figured out what to do, she's been on a roll (hahahaha...ha...). I can't believe she's already four months old! When did that happen??
Today, I decided to be "fun" Mom, instead of "boring and healthy" Mom. :) I gave the kids shoestring licorice and fruit loops and they made edible necklaces. I'm pretty sure the half an hour in which that occupied them was worth all the sugar. While they were busy and happy, Melanie was sleeping, so I did something amazing. Wait for it....wait for it.... I READ A BOOK. It was intensely awesome. I intend to pack the makings for this treat on the airplane, in my "bag o' goodies" that I'm stockpiling.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
BACON JAM
Two words people: bacon jam. IT. IS. AWESOME. My kids won't stay out of it, and I caught Marina eating it by the spoonful earlier. I can already imagine it on toast, biscuits, in scrambled eggs, stuffed in a chicken breast, mixed with grated cheese and filling empenadas...mmmmm....
Also in today's awesome news: I officially only have one child in diapers. Woot!! I have to admit to part of me thinking that Marina would be starting Kindergarten still wearing Pull Ups, but she seems to have (mostly) gotten the hang of it.
Today was a great day. Two of my Godchildren were at St. John's camp, so their Mom and I got to spend a few hours together, which we never get to do. We had lunch, visited, and just caught up. Love it.
Also in today's awesome news: I officially only have one child in diapers. Woot!! I have to admit to part of me thinking that Marina would be starting Kindergarten still wearing Pull Ups, but she seems to have (mostly) gotten the hang of it.
Today was a great day. Two of my Godchildren were at St. John's camp, so their Mom and I got to spend a few hours together, which we never get to do. We had lunch, visited, and just caught up. Love it.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Confession
So. I own a jam business, and I have never used a pressure canner. It's slightly embarrassing to admit, but it is the truth. My friend in South Carolina has offered to give me hers, so I'll be bringing it home with me in a few weeks, just in time to start making BACON JAM. (That's right, I am so going to do this). I'm a little scared. I'd prefer to not blow up my kitchen, so I suppose some kind of tutorial is in order. If you are one of my "pressure canner talented" readers, please shoot me an email if you're willing to give me a crash course.
In the meantime, I don't want to wait weeks to make bacon jam, so I think I'm going to try a small batch tomorrow. If it is as awesome as I am expecting it to be, I'll have to borrow a pressure canner. I know several people who own them, so I don't think it'll be difficult to track down.
On another note:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUKE HOWELL!!! My Godson is 4 years old today. He's far away in California right now, but when he's home next week, he'll be getting a big fat hug (and quite possibly ice cream) from Aunt Christine, who has missed him so much!!! We love you Luke!
In the meantime, I don't want to wait weeks to make bacon jam, so I think I'm going to try a small batch tomorrow. If it is as awesome as I am expecting it to be, I'll have to borrow a pressure canner. I know several people who own them, so I don't think it'll be difficult to track down.
On another note:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUKE HOWELL!!! My Godson is 4 years old today. He's far away in California right now, but when he's home next week, he'll be getting a big fat hug (and quite possibly ice cream) from Aunt Christine, who has missed him so much!!! We love you Luke!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
God bless Ellen Dyal
That's right Ellen!! You totally saved my bacon today. (Mmmm....bacon....)
I took my kids to the grocery store today. When I discovered that Freddy's Playland was closed, I was faced with the immediate prospect of shopping with all three kids. Marina was already fussy and cranky, and I was up past my ears with her. Then (cue angelic music) we ran into Ellen. She snapped Marina up and took her shopping in her cart. She bought Megan and Marina new baby dolls, as well as goldfish crackers. She also offered to babysit in a couple weeks while my sister is out of town, and took Marina to pick out something fantastic for them to eat for lunch that day. Megan was happy, Melanie slept, and Marina entertained Ellen with her craziness and hilarity. (She went nuclear with excitement when Ellen let her pick out a doll).
It. Was. Awesome.
Both older kids agreed that we should always go to the store when Mrs. Dyal is there, because it's way more fun than with Mom. They would also like to live with her now.
On the flip side, we got home and I realized that I forgot about eleven things, despite the fact that I took a list and was down one child. So, back to the store I go this evening after dinner, since I need said stuff to make jam tomorrow.
Melanie's tolerance for being set down is gone. Must run and comfort crying baby. Thanks again Ellen. :)
I took my kids to the grocery store today. When I discovered that Freddy's Playland was closed, I was faced with the immediate prospect of shopping with all three kids. Marina was already fussy and cranky, and I was up past my ears with her. Then (cue angelic music) we ran into Ellen. She snapped Marina up and took her shopping in her cart. She bought Megan and Marina new baby dolls, as well as goldfish crackers. She also offered to babysit in a couple weeks while my sister is out of town, and took Marina to pick out something fantastic for them to eat for lunch that day. Megan was happy, Melanie slept, and Marina entertained Ellen with her craziness and hilarity. (She went nuclear with excitement when Ellen let her pick out a doll).
It. Was. Awesome.
Both older kids agreed that we should always go to the store when Mrs. Dyal is there, because it's way more fun than with Mom. They would also like to live with her now.
On the flip side, we got home and I realized that I forgot about eleven things, despite the fact that I took a list and was down one child. So, back to the store I go this evening after dinner, since I need said stuff to make jam tomorrow.
Melanie's tolerance for being set down is gone. Must run and comfort crying baby. Thanks again Ellen. :)
Thursday, June 9, 2011
MATTHEW HOWELL!!! Read this.
BACON JAM.
Just the possibility has me salivating uncontrollably. My keyboard may short out.
Just the possibility has me salivating uncontrollably. My keyboard may short out.
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