Momma's Back!

Well, sort of.  I'm actually home sick today.  But if you haven't heard from me it's because I've been working my patootie off at the office.  I worked nearly an entire month straight- weekends and holidays included and I am tired.  And I'm sure that's why I'm sick.

So if you haven't heard from me, I can only say, "I'm sorry."  If I missed your birthday, your kid's birthday party, your wedding (yes, that happened), forgot to send a thank you note, didn't return your call/email/text/IM, again . . . I'm sorry.  

A few things happened while I was "out":

1) Iowa proved itself to be more progressive than California.  Who knew?  Not me, that's for sure.  And I've been to Iowa- lots of times.  Don't get me wrong, Iowa is full of very nice people, but I wouldn't use adjectives like, "liberal," "progressive" or "gay-friendly" to describe them.   Until now that is.

2) Finn grew up.  He just seems so much more like a boy and less of a baby.  His voice sounds different, he's growing out of his clothes and he is full of opinions.  Knock if off kid, I don't even let your dad have his own opinions.  I wish.

3) I gained 5 more lbs.  I blame it on all of the late night stress eating while putting in those long days and nights at work.  I feel huge but those that love me (really love me) keep telling me I look great.  Thank you very much.

4) I made this.  It was pretty good.  Next time more lemon curd.

5) Jason and I put ourselves on a budget.  Bleh.  Stupid budget.  Stupid economy.

6) And my c-section got scheduled- Monday, Sept 28th at 11:30 am.  How's that for taking all of the mystery out of child birth!  Put it on your calendar and then come late September when you ask yourself, "Gee, I wonder if Susan had that baby yet?" you can just check your date book and you will know.

Aaah, it feels good to be back.  But I know what my readers want- more pictures of Finn.  I've got some and will post them soon.

Love to all!

MommaSooze

My horoscope told me I had to post on my blog today. Seriously.

Your friends are waiting for something from you and even if you don't know what's up you still need to perform.

Well here is something I found today. A blog called Tartelette. It's by a French gal who bakes tasty french pastry deliciousness and occasionally makes ice cream. I don't think there is one thing on her blog that my sister or wouldn't gulp down in a second, dinner be damned.


Today she posted the recipe for Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream and Strawberry Thyme Shortbreads. Sure looks tasty. You know my birthday is coming up in a couple of months. Right around strawberry season. I'm just sayin'.

Me want this

Secret Ingredient Devil's Food Cupcakes

If I told you the secret ingredient you'd never believe

me but you can see for yourself here.

And this

This calendar makes me giggle. It's a spoof of the Keep Calm and Carry On vintage posters that I'm seeing all over the place these days.

Covet this!

I just finished my Christmas cookies (for Christmas dinner tonight) and I had to share.

You know you want some. Look that yummy frosting on the sugar cookies.

And Grandma B.'s chocolate powdered sugar cookies are chocolatey and chewy and probably still warm from the oven.

Merry Christmas!

I made this . . . and it was delicious

Lucky Leslie got chocolate peanut butter pie for her birthday dessert.

Okay, I didn't take this photograph but the finished product looked identical. I have witnesses.

It was fun to make.

Do you have any requests?