The boys snuck in to the kitchen this morning to make breakfast. There were lots of whispers, a little banging around, and a few moments of panic when Chris or I came too close to the kitchen. Some time later, we were each served a tray with a lovely breakfast of cinnamon rolls, yogurt, strawberries and juice in a wine glass (because it's fancy!)
The cinnamon rolls came from the Betty Crocker Cookbook for Boys and Girls. My dad had this cookbook when he was young and then my sister and I used his copy while we were growing up. My parents sent a copy to Charles for his birthday this year and I was so excited to see it! The cinnamon rolls were a favorite of my dad's, and I have such fond memories of him making them on weekends. Now my boys will carry on the tradition.
Sunday, March 29
Sunday
Saturday, March 28
It was his week
This week was all about Charles!
He celebrated his birthday! There was lasagna (that someone declared the best EVER!) and cake - chocolate with peanut butter cream. There was lots of singing and a little dancing, too. I think we had the most fun with this one: 1999 by Prince (Chaz was born March 25, 1999)
His gift this year was a camera. He loves to take pictures - lots and lots of pictures. He especially likes macro shots so a good zoom was important. He's been having loads of fun setting up Lego scenes and snapping all sorts of crazy pictures. I love downloading Charles' disk and seeing what caught his eye! This one is his Lego Power Miners, another birthday gift.
Friday, March 27
Friday Love
A few things that are making me happy today...
...lunch with a good friend
...fresh flowers on the table (this week, daffodils!)
...the clothesline on a windy day
...listening to this
...chatty emails with my sister
...Topher singing without reservation when he thinks no one can hear him (his current favorite: "Dirty Little Secret" by All-American Rejects)
...anticipating this movie! (I hope it's wonderful!)
...a weekend without "have to's"
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and a few favorite links:
How do you start the day?
Tie-Dyed Eggs
Art
Lost in a Moment
The Obamas plant a vegetable garden
Wednesday, March 25
He's 10!
Charles is 10 - double digits! Happy birthday, Chaz!!
A Few of My Favorite Things
By Chaz
Favorite Color: Red!
Favorite Food: Lasagna
Favorite Musical Group: Veggie Tales
Favorite Song: "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A" by John Mellencamp
Favorite Movie: The "Spiderwick Chronicles" and "Matilde"
Favorite Sport: Baseball
Favorite Season: Summer
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Vanilla or Cotton Candy
Favorite Subject in School: Social Studies
Favorite Number: 18
Favorite Holiday: Christmas (and my Birthday!)
Favorite Game: The Scrambles States of America
Favorite Hobby/Past Time: Making the "Chazo Newz" (my own newspaper)
Favorite Book: Geronimo Stilton books
Favorite Author: Roald Dahl
Favorite Type of Book: Adventure and sometimes a little mystery
Favorite Toy: Legos
Favorite Animal: Hippos and Monkeys
Monday, March 23
Menu Planning
This week looks like a busy one! If I really stop and think about it though, it isn't too bad but there a few things that I need to take in to consideration when planning our menus. We have Scouts 3 nights this week - one night really doesn't affect dinner, one night needs to be portable and one night needs to be a quick cook night. We also have a friends coming over for a (family) play date on Friday and they'll stay for dinner. It's lent, so we don't eat meat on Friday, I want something I can prepare ahead, and it needs to be very kid friendly. And the most important thing on our calendar this week is Chaz's birthday! He gets to pick the meal.
Sunday:
Ancho and Coffee Rubbed Cowboy Steaks
Baked Potatoes
Grilled Asparagus
Monday:
Sausage and Pepper Style Pork Chops
Crusty Bread
Green Salad
Tuesday:
Stuffed Pizza Bread
Raw Veggies
Wednesday: Chaz's Birthday!
Spinach Lasagna
Garlic Bread
3 P's Salad
Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting
Thursday:
Fish Tacos
Marinated Radishes
Romaine Salad with Corn and Pepitas
Friday:
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Peas with Mushrooms and Onions
Roast Carrots
Saturday:
Leftovers
I also read this post and had a bit of an epiphany. A little planning and my week can run a little more smoothly, too!
So Sunday I spent a little time in the kitchen. ...and I had some help.
By the end of the day, we had made:
broccoli soup
lemony lentil salad
baked tofu
apple pie muffins
"jack and dill" spread for sandwiches
2 dozen hard boiled eggs
brownies
soaked seeds for sprouts
yogurt
steel cut oats (in the crockpot)
Mornings are often hectic around here. I'm hoping this will help.
