Favorite Recipes

07.01.2010

I often get accused of being "domestic" since I stay at home with my kids and cook everyday. I don't know that I'm all that domestic, but I do have some favorite recipes that I thought I'd share with you. I'm contemplating the idea of trying a new recipe each week - hoping to find some new recipes that can become family favorites. I sometimes feel like we get in a rut eating the same dinners week after week. I'll admit William is not the easiest person to cook for - he doesn't like casseroles or anything that really mixes foods. In fact, he doesn't even look his foods to touch on his plates.

Wierdo. Just kidding. Not really.

Anyway, here are a few of our favorite dishes...

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/bacon-cheeseburger-meatloaf-recipe/index.html

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette (okay, this is not a favorite of mine because I find it too lemony, but William and Andrew enjoy it!)

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/melissa-darabian/roasted-asparagus-with-lemon-vinaigrette-recipe/index.html

Crunchy Asian Broccoli Coleslaw
http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/crunchy-asian-broccoli-coleslaw-109739.aspx

Chocolate Eclair Squares
http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/chocolate-eclair-squares-111198.aspx

Life Lessons

06.30.2010

My son is an amazing little boy. He has taught me a lot over the past 4 years and with each day that passes, I actually find myself wanting to more like him. He's a very patient and caring person. He's independent and strong. He's sensitive. He's brilliant. He's everything I could ever want in a 4-year-old son.

I love to watch Andrew with Megan. He wants to teach her things. He loves to hold her. He loves to feed her. He always kisses her goodnight. He's a wonderful big brother.

Yesterday we went to Sam's Club. A little girl came up and was asking about Megan's hair bow (that we somehow managed to loose before we made it back out to the van). I'm not sure if Andrew did this out of pride or out of protection, but he put his arm around Megan and pulled her real close. He loves his baby sister. And she loves him too.

Andrew rarely has to be disciplined. He never gets upset if you tell him he can't do something. He's oblivious to the bad and seeks out the good. I want to be more like him. I want to be more patient, more understanding and less stressed and worrisome. I want to appreciate the things I have instead of wishing for things I don't even need.

Andrew teaches me something new everyday. I love him more with each day that passes, if that's even possible. He is precious in every way.