So what else have we been up to besides visiting the library? Well, I decided that I had to step up my game and start cooking for Ryan and I, now that I'm a SAHM. What you need to understand is that Ryan is a wonderful cook who has done most (ok, pretty much all) of the cooking for us up to this point. He's one of those guys who throws together whatever we have lying around to create a fabulously delectable meal. I, on the other hand, suck at cooking - unless it comes to guacamole and clown balls. I cling desperately to recipes and find the entire process a bit harrowing.
But this week, I broke out the slow cooker and a previously untouched cookbook, and managed to put together a rather delicious meal. It was called "Sweet and Spicy Lentil Chili," and I was so proud of my creation that I had to take a picture:
Sweet and Spicy Lentil Chili - yummy!On the Elliott front, our little monkey has been getting closer and closer to crawling. She is able to propel herself around the room at a pretty quick pace, though it can't yet be called "crawling." Here are some pics to show her incredible progress:
I can almost crawl! (11/03)Elliott is a source of almost constant entertainment for her Mommy. Here is a video of her checking out that strange reflection in the mirror, complete with hitting and attempted kissing. It cracks me up how she keeps turning to lunge at me and the camera, and then turns back to the mirror. All I can think when I watch her playing with her reflection is that she must be so darn confused!
Who is that baby in the mirror? (11/6)
Ah yes, cooking. I have some good recipes and have recently become a fan of freezer meals. I make up a bunch of meals in a day and then have about 10 meals for the freezer and one night a week I can just pull one out, throw it in the oven, and have a very healthy and tasty meal on the table. It's a must for the when the little monkey gets bigger and makes it harder and harder for you to cook! =)
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I still go to the library on a weekly basis and they haven't kicked me out yet!!
Do NOT underestimate the goodness of clown balls my dear. They are a masterpiece. She is so cute and I can't wait to see you guys at CHRISTMAS if all works out! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU!
ReplyDeleteAnd, by the way, I demand more videos. I want videos galore. They keep me happy over here so far away from my munchkin. More, more, more... :)
ReplyDeleteThat mirror video is too funny. She just wants to be friends with that adorable baby on the other side-- too cute!
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