Last smells of summer!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Courtney
We have a new houseguest. She's been with us about 3 weeks now. Her name is Courtney.
Courtney is a very easy going kid. She doesn't eat much and she pretty much likes the same things Reese does. She goes everywhere we go and shares a bed with Reese. They have quickly become best friends.
Every once in a while, Courtney does something that we don't allow in our house (i.e. slap someone, say she doesn't like someone, say she's not eating whatever we're having for dinner, etc.) I've quickly responded that if she can't follow our house rules, she won't be welcome to stay in our house. That usually gets her to straighten right up. She once told Reese that she didn't like her and I made her go to time out - man, I'm really mean and I'm not even her Mom!
Reese said she doesn't have a Mom other than me, so I guess we're stuck with her for a while. I don't mind since it gives Reese a playmate and a pretend sister.
When I asked Reese what Courtney looked like, she said Courtney looked exactly like her (except Reese had longer hair).
Here's a picture of the two of them together:
Thanks for coming to stay with us Courtney. I'm enjoying that my 2nd child is so easy on the pocketbook! Don't you just LOVE imaginary friends?
Courtney is a very easy going kid. She doesn't eat much and she pretty much likes the same things Reese does. She goes everywhere we go and shares a bed with Reese. They have quickly become best friends.
Every once in a while, Courtney does something that we don't allow in our house (i.e. slap someone, say she doesn't like someone, say she's not eating whatever we're having for dinner, etc.) I've quickly responded that if she can't follow our house rules, she won't be welcome to stay in our house. That usually gets her to straighten right up. She once told Reese that she didn't like her and I made her go to time out - man, I'm really mean and I'm not even her Mom!
Reese said she doesn't have a Mom other than me, so I guess we're stuck with her for a while. I don't mind since it gives Reese a playmate and a pretend sister.
When I asked Reese what Courtney looked like, she said Courtney looked exactly like her (except Reese had longer hair).
Here's a picture of the two of them together:
Friday, September 24, 2010
Writing
I've been working with Reese on spelling her name. I came up with a silly rhyme that helped her memorize how to spell it. "R E E S E, that spells Reese from A to Z". Not an award winning jingle, but it worked for us. Now she can recite it anytime you ask. I just wonder when she'll realize that she doesn't actually have to say "that spells Reese from A to Z"
Writing it is a whole new ballgame. We've been working on "R" and she's gotten pretty good at it. She can occasionally make an "e", but "s" has been out of the question. She gets frustrated and then won't even try.
But, I think we've had a break through. The other day, she accidentally drew an "s" and was super excited about it. I made a huge deal about it, so she will give it a go every now and then.
We were outside playing sidewalk chalk the other day and she wrote out the whole thing for the first time ever. I present to you....Reese!
Writing it is a whole new ballgame. We've been working on "R" and she's gotten pretty good at it. She can occasionally make an "e", but "s" has been out of the question. She gets frustrated and then won't even try.
But, I think we've had a break through. The other day, she accidentally drew an "s" and was super excited about it. I made a huge deal about it, so she will give it a go every now and then.
We were outside playing sidewalk chalk the other day and she wrote out the whole thing for the first time ever. I present to you....Reese!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
The Cooky Book - Part 2
Last weekend, we went for cookie #2 from Betty Crocker's 1964 Cooky Book. Reese picked out her next favorite - Coconut Chocolate Candies.
I have a recipe that's similar to this that my brother got when he was in high school. I know, who's BROTHER gets recipes? That's a whole other story for a whole other day - today is about the cookie. I was looking forward to making these because I thought they'd turn out like the ones I remember making sooooo looong agoooo.
My very enthusiastic helper was all about the picture taking..."hey Momma, I've got a great idea. Why don't I do this, and you take a picture of me"
This recipe has mashed potatoes in it! It's really very simple - no actual baking! Just add all the ingredients, mix together and shape into balls.
I have a recipe that's similar to this that my brother got when he was in high school. I know, who's BROTHER gets recipes? That's a whole other story for a whole other day - today is about the cookie. I was looking forward to making these because I thought they'd turn out like the ones I remember making sooooo looong agoooo.
My very enthusiastic helper was all about the picture taking..."hey Momma, I've got a great idea. Why don't I do this, and you take a picture of me"
This recipe has mashed potatoes in it! It's really very simple - no actual baking! Just add all the ingredients, mix together and shape into balls.
Dip in chocolate and you're ready to give 'em a try.
Very easy for my little one to help because there was no oven required. She thoroughly enjoyed helping to make the cookies, but they earned a sad face in the taste category. I'm not sure she has ever tried coconut before, but now she knows she's not a fan.
As for me, they didn't taste quite like I remembered from high school. Now, I've really got to find that old recipe to see how they differ. Two down, 448 to go!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Running Recap
I didn't post my running recap on Friday because I was POSITIVE that I'd be running Saturday and would be able to "up" my numbers.
As you may have already guessed, running did not happen Saturday (or yesterday because of Labor Day), so my last week numbers stink and this week's not shaping up to look too good either. But, I said I was going to hold myself accountable, so here there are:
Monday: 2 miles
Tuesday: 2 miles
Thursday: 2.25 miles
Weekly total: 6.25 miles
Yuck!
As you may have already guessed, running did not happen Saturday (or yesterday because of Labor Day), so my last week numbers stink and this week's not shaping up to look too good either. But, I said I was going to hold myself accountable, so here there are:
Monday: 2 miles
Tuesday: 2 miles
Thursday: 2.25 miles
Weekly total: 6.25 miles
Yuck!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
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