I LOVED hearing everyone's advice!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share what you are doing in your lives! Here's what I gleaned so far:
1. Seems that my pregnant friends are looking to get H1N1. And maybe for some of your toddlers/babies. Me included. I really don't want to go wait in line with masses of people though. Maybe my OB's office will have it available when I go in this week. Anyone in CS gotten it yet?
2. Toddler questions: A few of you encouraged asking the question back. I tried this very early on and it worked for about. . . one or two days and then he got all frustrated with me and would just tell me that he wanted ME to tell him. Then, I try the listen and if you listen well, you'll get a stamp on your chart. That works well if I remember, act all happy and giddy about how exciting the chart is and generally sell my soul. Or, I just give up and answer once. Thanks for giving me some freedom in that, Elizabeth! Glad to hear I'm not alone. Maybe JG will answer some of E's questions when we get to that stage with her.
3. I just got a whole bunch of cloth diapers from a friend that I can try out for free. No up front investment, so I'm gonna give it a whirl. No environmental conviction, to be perfectly honest, just trying to save a buck. I am a Baker. If it turns out to be a real pain in the bahooty, I will go back to my Walmart favorites.
4. So, I saw a chiropractor. I was desperate. Turns out I'm in the 5% of people with one leg shorter than the other. Half an inch shorter. So, years of back pain may be resolved by a small heel lift in the shoe. Wish I'd looked into it sooner! The chiropractor was great, very straight forward and not trying to get me back for multiple adjustments, in fact, he didn't even adjust me. Said there was no point to doing anything until I get the heel lift.
5. Breakfast, breakfast: So, we've got muffins, fruit, yogurt, bagels, casseroles, eggs, toast or waffles with toppings (cheese/peanut butter). Ahhh, thanks for some refreshing new menu options. Still need recipes from Lauren and Molly, please. I'll add to that my staples of Cream of Wheat or Oatmeal made with milk, fruit (dried/fresh), cinnamon, brown sugar, Grits with cheese, and Pancakes. I freeze l/o cooked pancakes and reheat in the toaster oven. One thing I wish could be a staple but it is too unhealthy -- biscuits with gravy. Mmmm.
6. Seriously, I am savoring the delicious flavor of Marquez' words in Love in The Time of Cholera. I mean, just listen to this quote and tell me if it resonates with you as it did me: "her beauty purified by the restraint of maturity". Just an example. If you are looking for a book to read that is like a pot de creme as opposed to jello pudding, pick it up.
1. Seems that my pregnant friends are looking to get H1N1. And maybe for some of your toddlers/babies. Me included. I really don't want to go wait in line with masses of people though. Maybe my OB's office will have it available when I go in this week. Anyone in CS gotten it yet?
2. Toddler questions: A few of you encouraged asking the question back. I tried this very early on and it worked for about. . . one or two days and then he got all frustrated with me and would just tell me that he wanted ME to tell him. Then, I try the listen and if you listen well, you'll get a stamp on your chart. That works well if I remember, act all happy and giddy about how exciting the chart is and generally sell my soul. Or, I just give up and answer once. Thanks for giving me some freedom in that, Elizabeth! Glad to hear I'm not alone. Maybe JG will answer some of E's questions when we get to that stage with her.
3. I just got a whole bunch of cloth diapers from a friend that I can try out for free. No up front investment, so I'm gonna give it a whirl. No environmental conviction, to be perfectly honest, just trying to save a buck. I am a Baker. If it turns out to be a real pain in the bahooty, I will go back to my Walmart favorites.
4. So, I saw a chiropractor. I was desperate. Turns out I'm in the 5% of people with one leg shorter than the other. Half an inch shorter. So, years of back pain may be resolved by a small heel lift in the shoe. Wish I'd looked into it sooner! The chiropractor was great, very straight forward and not trying to get me back for multiple adjustments, in fact, he didn't even adjust me. Said there was no point to doing anything until I get the heel lift.
5. Breakfast, breakfast: So, we've got muffins, fruit, yogurt, bagels, casseroles, eggs, toast or waffles with toppings (cheese/peanut butter). Ahhh, thanks for some refreshing new menu options. Still need recipes from Lauren and Molly, please. I'll add to that my staples of Cream of Wheat or Oatmeal made with milk, fruit (dried/fresh), cinnamon, brown sugar, Grits with cheese, and Pancakes. I freeze l/o cooked pancakes and reheat in the toaster oven. One thing I wish could be a staple but it is too unhealthy -- biscuits with gravy. Mmmm.
6. Seriously, I am savoring the delicious flavor of Marquez' words in Love in The Time of Cholera. I mean, just listen to this quote and tell me if it resonates with you as it did me: "her beauty purified by the restraint of maturity". Just an example. If you are looking for a book to read that is like a pot de creme as opposed to jello pudding, pick it up.
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hey! i meant to leave you this recipe too. it is the easiest and best ever and somewhat healthy! i make them about twice a week. but almost out of season so make them fast!
Pumpkin Muffins
1 can of pumpkin
1 box of cake mix(spice or dark chocolate)
1/2 cup of water
that's all! just mix together and bake for 20 min. on 350.
sometimes if they are for dessert i will top with cream cheese icing.
I will send some recipes your way!
Ok.. I posted some recipes for you.. I have some more but this is a good start I guess... go to
www.domesticatedpalate.blogspot.com
I posted them on my blog... Enjoy!
So what does this mean? The quote - is she old or young or somewhere in between. VERY confusing. Old age isn't restraining me one little bit, you know!!
Todd and I got the H1N1 vaccine last week at our doctor's office. We decided to get it since Caleb is so young and can't get it himself yet. I also saw a sign at our Walgreens off of Centennial saying they had the H1N1 vaccine there.
Schelijn, I missed the last few posts, but enjoyed reading them this morning. Great advice from your girlfriends! Will you post some of the recipes? I have a yummy citrus raisin strata recipe:
10 slices cinnamon raisin bread
3 eggs slightly beaten
2 c half and half or light cream
2/3 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp. Finely shredded orange peel
1tsp vanilla
Preheat oven to 350. Tear bread into bite-sized pieces and place in greased baking dish. Combine the other ingredients and pour over bread. Bake uncovered 45 minutes. May serve with vanilla yogurt.
Yum, Yum! I'm going to try out all these recipes and then I'll post some up for everyone to enjoy! Thanks for all your thoughts everyone! Carrie, is there an end to Pumpkin season as long as it is cold outside? :) Mom, the quote was about a woman who had matured (and aged) and was more beautiful because of it - just like you. :) Heather, I got the H1N1 last week. And will probably get the kiddos done too. Anna, yummy. Can't wait to try!
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