Crawfish Monica – A Lighter Version

May 16, 2012 By 1 Comment

I love having the opportunity to share recipes with you.  While this isn’t a food blog, much of my time is spent searching for recipes, looking up ingredients, testing out recipes and sharing them in different places.

Last week, I recapped my food-induced coma outing to New Orleans Jazz Fest.  Saying that I ate a lot of good food is an understatement.  In that post, I shared a quick and easy typical New Orleans dish: paneed chicken.  I also promised you more delicious mouth watering recipes your entire family will love.  Up first: Crawfish Monica.

A few years ago, I was able to ask a local famous chef how exactly did one make crawfish Monica.  His recipe included a bunch of spices I needed to individually measure out, lots of butter and heavy cream.  Yes, I am sure his recipe tasted straight from heaven but I just can’t muster the thought of cooking that heavy.  So, out of necessity I began testing out my own recipe until I came up with a much lighter version without sacrificing taste nor the creamy texture.

I know many of you that read this blog are not “locals” so I’ve taken step by step pictures to help you out.  I am that nice.

By the way, this is the ultimate 30 minute meal.  Even the ingredients measured out look pretty.


Did you know that locals call this the “Holy Trinity”?
Yeah, every dish here starts with some holy goodness.

Then, there is the spice.  You can make your own by mixing a bunch of stuff or use the go-to helper we locals have in our pantry: Creole Seasoning

Let’s not forget the mudbugs (crawfish).  If you use them from left over boil, consider only using 1/2 of the creole seasoning.
If you don’t have crawfish where you live, you may substitute shrimp.

Nothing makes me happier in the kitchen than a good pot of holy tenderness.  You know… when you begin to cook up your holy trinity to the point when the vegetables are… tender.

Tender holiness plus some creole goodness makes some jazzed up veggies.

Next, bring your crawfish to the party.


Are you hungry by now? because this will only get better.


And better.  Italy just joined the party.

There you have it y’all.  A heavenly dish in 30 minutes.

Light Crawfish Monica Recipe
Serves 6

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb box spiral pasta
  • 2 TB extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 TB butter, divided
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 green pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 TB Zatarain’s creole mustard
  • 1 tsp Zatarain’s creole seasoning
  • 2 cups milk (1/2 & 1/2, whole, or 2%)
  • 8 oz block sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 lb crawfish tails, boiled & peeled (may sub shrimp)

Directions:

  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes (check box, pastas vary).  Drain.
  2. Meantime, chop your vegetables.
  3. In a large saute pan or skillet, add olive oil and 1 TB butter (reserve other half for later) over medium-high heat.  Add the onions and cook stirring, or a few minutes (3ish?).  Then add the green pepper, celery and garlic.  Continue cooking until all vegetables are soft and onions are golden.
  4. Add creole mustard and creole seasoning.  Stir well.
  5. Add the crawfish tails and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, stirring often.
  6. Pour milk, cheese and remaining 1 TB butter inside the pot and combine well until cheese is melted. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium low.
  7. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat with the sauce.  Cook until the pasta is warmed through, about 1-2 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Just in case you wonder how glamorous cooking up recipes really is, this picture below was snapped by my husband when he walked in from work.  Food, babies and loving life – captured.

 

 Want more NOLA recipes? They are coming soon…

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Our no-frills way to potty train

May 15, 2012 By 1 Comment

Some of you have asked how I managed to potty train my first two kids by such a young age and if I plan on putting baby G on the potty as early as Alex.  Others, have asked about my cloth diapering experience and whether or not I’d recommend cloth for quicker potty training. 

I think successful potty training is a combination of getting started when the child is ready and being committed as a parent.  I know baby G is is almost 4 months old; but I’m already wondering what my approach will be.

When Sofia was a little over a year old, I began googling “how to potty train.”  Call me ambitious but when you are a most-of-the-time cloth diapering mom like me, washing soiled diapers is motivation enough.

Her first potty, the no-frills inexpensive one from Target, was all we needed to get started.  She thought it was the coolest thing to have her very own potty.  This worked great and shortly before she was 2, Sofia was fully potty trained.

As a first time mom, I thought it was quite the achievement to have my girl use the “big potty” at such a young age.  The one thing she’s always been very picky about, is her wet wipes.  For as long as I can remember, her fresh-care routine after going #2 has always included wet wipes. In fact, she has a small zip lock bag in her backpack with a few Cottonelle wipes in case she has to go while she’s at school.

My son, Alex was a totally different story.  We’ve had bowel issues from the time he was born until the age of 3.  Therefore, as soon as he was able to sit up I began sitting him on the toilet.  Let me explain: he had to make such efforts to have a bowel movement that it was quite obvious what he was doing.

So, anytime I was home and he tried to use the bathroom I would sit him on the toilet (as young as 7mo) and hold him until he went.  We quickly moved into only using the toilet for #2 and as soon as he was able to walk he would literally run to the bathroom on his own -although sometimes he didn’t quite make it.

As a 4 year old, he is adamant about his “wipe & swipe” routine.  The boy won’t “go” unless he has a wet wipe… so at school the kid probably holds it.  I don’t blame him.  Have you seen the inside of the boy’s bathroom? ugh, no bueno.

So… back to baby G.  I don’t know when he’ll be ready but if he turns out anything like the other two kids… I better continue buying the Cottonelle wipes!  They are always good to have in the diaper bag too; because when I change a diaper on the go they are also flushable – a nice thing in a public bathroom so nobody is left with a stinker in the trash can.  The cloth diapers? In the wet bag they go!

We’ll see what the future will bring with baby G and how I manage to get through potty training one more time.  For now, he roams around in his cute cloth diaper bum and the other two are on their own -not entirely- but you know what I mean.

 

–This was a sponsored post by Cottonelle’s “Fresh Care Routine” campaign on SocialMoms.  I was compesated for this post but the opinions and ideas expressed here are my own–
To qualify for the year’s supply of Cottonelle Ultra Comfort Care and Cottonelle Fresh Care, entrants must create a name through The Customizer on Cottonelle Brand’s Facebook Page between June 12, 2012, and February 28, 2013. Winners will be selected in a random drawing on a weekly basis. There is a limit of one prize per person.

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New Orleans Jazz Fest 2012 & Paneed Chicken Recipe

May 5, 2012 By 2 Comments

If you asked me what the New Orleans Jazz Fest was all about prior to moving to Louisiana, I would have answered: jazz music. Right? So wrong.

Nearly twelve years of jazz festing later and my answer is: food first, music and more food.  Alright, I might be slightly biased on the food part… but that is the main reason I go and to be a supportive wife because Eric LOVES to go.

There are a dozen “stages” where one can enjoy music of every genre.  There is jazz, gospel, Latin music, kids, rock, big bands and brass bands, plus huge ticket artists –like the Eagles, Beach Boys, Dave Matthews Band, Joss Stone and John Mayer among others.

Dollar for dollar, there is no question that even at the $65 per ticket price (at the door) it’s still a good deal.  Many locals, however, will argue it to death because back in the day it was $20 to get in, the food was cheaper, and it was much better before the big artists got involved.

Back to the food part.  You know that’s why you are here.  That Cochon de Lait po-boy I’m eating above? That was my first one for the day.  It’s so delicious my mouth is watering as I write this post and reminiss on the sweet pulled pork flavor and texture.

 

Some of my Jazz Fest favorites: crawfish monica, gumbo, fish tacos, crawfish enchiladas, paneed chicken, strawberry lemonade, meat pies and crawfish pies, crawfish bread… and of course a cochon de lait poboy. Feeling like you are a bit behind in your southern cooking? Start with my favorite chicken and andouille gumbo recipe. Don’t worry, easy recipes for most of these will be coming soon.  Today, you can check out Zatarain’s Paneed Chicken recipe below.


Meet my crawfish enchiladas (below).  I only ate a few bites but the rest, I shared.


One of my favorite places to hide out this year was the Zatarain’s & WWOz Jazz Tent.  It was covered, shaded, the mists were on and it was at least ten degrees cooler than out in the sun.

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I am not sure why anyone would purchase fruit at this event but I saw people buying fresh fruit.  The truck? It’s worth the picture.  Do you like mangoes? I’ll be sharing a popular Jazz Fest dessert very soon… Mango Sorbet.


This is cochon de lait po-boy #2. Ok, I didn’t eat an entire first one but since I only went one day this year, I had to get my fix. Apparently (ahem, Michael) I am not the only one who ate more than one or two in a single day.

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In this photo I’m with the Zatarain’s team.  They actually work for the company… I just have fun writing about them.

20120505-211414.jpgThis is a delicious paneed chicken breast.  A local restaurant from St. Bernard Parish has a booth at the fest and they serve it hot.  It’s way better than I could make at home, but check out the delicious recipe below so you can make your own.

I travel light, I go to Jazz Fest light.  I only bring the stuff that fits in my (son’s) backpack. On the other hand, others bring chairs, coolers filled with ice and water, blankets, big flags… who knows.  I have to say that Jazz Fest was a lot more fun this year without the kids.

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New Orleans Style Paneed Chicken
recipe: Zatarain‘s
Makes 6 servings. Prep: 15min Cook time: 10minutes

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Pound chicken breasts with mallet between sheets of plastic wrap to 1/2-inch thickness. Place Frying Mix in shallow dish. Whisk eggs and water in another shallow dish.
  2. Coat chicken on both sides with Frying Mix. Dip in egg mixture. Coat in Frying Mix again.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken in batches; cook 2 to 3 minutes per side or until chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Add remaining oil as needed. Sprinkle chicken with Parmesan cheese.

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As a Zatarain’s brand ambassador I received complimentary Jazz Fest tickets.  As always, the opinions stated in this post are my own.

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Everything is done better in a tutu

May 2, 2012 By 2 Comments

In case you haven’t noticed from this blog’s header, my daughter is a big tutu fan.  Actually, she is a fan of all things dress up.  I often find her in my closet trying on my shoes, bracelets… even by bras.  Yes, the girl has a fascination with those too.  Sofia will dress up to do her homework, clean up (she wears her Cinderella costume for that one) and anytime she feels she wants to “be more lady.”

A few years ago, I bought chore/responsibility charts for my kids. After a few weeks, I noticed that the kids fought to have certain “chores” assigned to them.  Really? Can it be this easy?

Well no, but Alex really liked feeding the cats and Sofia used to beg to help me do the dishes.  And so, for about two years now, Alex has been feeding the cats consistently –the cats actually circle around him when it’s time to eat.

A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon Nudge Tees on twitter.  They have really cute t shirts for kids that empower them and celebrate their achievements (you know… when they finally decide to help around the house).  Getting your kids to help can be such a struggle; I practically have to threaten them with throwing their toys away in the garbage when they refuse to pick up.

Upon receiving the t-shirts, Alex said: “Look! I am the official of feeding the cats! It says on my shirt!” And my girl… well, just check out the pictures below because as you see… everything is done better in a tutu.

They both love their “official” shirts.

I think they would make a really cute gift for kids that have everything.

As you can see, he really feeds his “two” cats.

Disclosure: I was not compensated to write this post. I did choose two complimentary t-shirts from Nudge Tees but I was not asked to write a post.  All opinions are my own.

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Baked Crispy Coconut Chicken with Creole Honey Mustard Dip

April 23, 2012 By 4 Comments

There are few things besides chocolate my daughter loves to eat. I know if she was asked what two food items she could eat forever; I am sure chocolate and Cane’s chicken strips would be it.

We don’t actually go to Canes since we don’t have one near by… but there is one down the street from her grammies… and you know that’s when she goes to get her fix!

The problem with chicken in general is that baked isn’t as good as fried… that’s what she says anyway.  However, I’ve made these baked coconut chicken strips and my girl thought I bought them at Cane’s and brought them home for her to eat.  Disclosure: Cane’s does not use coconut in their recipe and it’s completely optional in this one too.

I’ve made this recipe several times and now I know that I need to double the recipe and save some for later.  Fried (baked) chicken is one thing my girl will happily eat in her school lunch!

Baked Crispy Coconut Chicken Strips with Creole Honey Mustard Dip

Recipe: Courtesy MOMables Lunch Menus

Ingredients:

  • 8-10 Boneless skinless chicken breast strips
  • Vegetable oil 6 TBs
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 Cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 Cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 2 TB shredded coconut (optional)
  • or, substitute coconut for 2TB Parmesan cheese
  • olive oil spray (for baking)

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 425F. Spray baking sheet with olive oil spray
  • Put olive oil in one bowl and the panko, breadcrumbs and coconut (or Parmesan) in a gallon size zip bag.
  • Season chicken strips with salt and pepper, then put them in the bowl with the olive oil and mix well to coat all the strips.
  • Put greased chicken strips inside zip bag, zip close and toss around to evenly coat all strips with breading.
  • Place coated chicken strips on a baking sheet and lightly spray the tops with olive oil spray.
  • Bake 8-10 minutes.  Then turn them and bake them another 5 until they are cooked through.

For Dip:

Directions:

  • Mix dip ingredients in a bowl until well blended.  Serve on the side to dip.

The best part about doubling this recipe is that you can put them inside your kid’s lunchbox (or take them to work yourself).  My daughter doesn’t mind eating them at room temperature at school.  Doesn’t this lunch look amazing?  For more lunch ideas visit www.MOMables.com

 

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Diaper bag essentials for the older & wiser mom

April 15, 2012 By 4 Comments

When I was pregnant with my first child, I excitedly read pregnancy and parenting magazines and took notes of the suggested essentials. The ability to leave the house in a hurry meant always having a diaper bag ready. However, in the midst of rushing I always felt like I was leaving something behind.

My diaper bag was filled with lots of things for the “just-in-case” situations. Even if my baby was healthy I had Tylenol, gas drops, two or three outfits… you get the picture. My bag had everything but the kitchen sink. Oh, and the bag itself was not designed to be an actual diaper bag, so it meant that everything was completely disorganized.

Of course, things have changed in 6 years and many things (including myself) have come a long way. I no longer worry about running out of something; the truth is that I can always get what I need when I go out.

Here are my diaper bag essential tips and recommendations:

  • Select a good diaper bag. Make sure the bag also matches your style. I currently have a little bee backpack my son was gifted because I really want a Glamajama bag. You’ll want a bag that not only holds your essentials but has a convenient and accessible place for your cell phone, wallet and keys.
  • Wipes. It may seem obvious but I can’t tell you how many times I’ve left the house without them! I now have wipes in the diaper bag and in the car. My favorite wipes are Water Wipes because they are 99.9% water. Have you ever seen the ingredients listed on the other wipes? No thank you.
  • Diapers. Disposables or cloth? I use both. I’ll bring cloth diapers and a wet bag if I have baby G with me at all times. If someone else is going to be caring for him, I’ll bring disposables. But seriously, it’s not that difficult to do cloth on the go if you use gDiapers. Want to learn more? Visit the Nappy Shoppe. Sharni has been amazing at sorting out the cloth 101.
  • Feeding essentials. If you are nursing then the baby’s food supply comes with you; but if you are supplementing or formula feeding, then you’ll need a bottle and formula. I always pre-fill my bottles with water at home and pre-measure the formula. I like the all-in-one bottle from Similac. I also include a larger big so I don’t need a burp cloth -I just put it over my shoulder.
  • A change of clothes. I usually bring a one piece oufit in the bag for the emergency change of clothes. Who needs bulk in your bag?
  • Other miscellaneous items you might need. I only bring medication if my baby is sick. Teething toy and Orajel are in a zip bag and perhaps a snack for the baby (when they are older).
  • Thin cotton blanket. This is one of the most versatile items you’ll carry with you. It can be used to cover-up if you are nursing, swaddle the baby, keep him warm in cold air conditioned stores, as a shade cover over the stroller canopy and a barrier to change the baby anywhere (I don’t use those thick changing pads, they take up too much room!)

The key to making a quick exit out the door is to have the diaper bag ready to go. The easiest way is to replace the items you used when you get home or any other time but when you are rushing out.

What are some of your favorite diaper bag items that you can’t live without?

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A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventure Movie

April 10, 2012 By 25 Comments

In rare occasions, I solicit the help from other fellow bloggers to bring you fun crafts and kid friendly ideas.  This time, my friend Keeley from Keeley McGuire Blog writes about A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventure movie.  Her daughter, Little Miss, is her tester for all things fun.  Together, we bring you this review and a giveaway to win your own copy!


Little Miss was so excited when I told her we were going to spend time this afternoon curled up watching  a movie about turtles. She has had a fascination lately with turtles and frogs, so it was great timing to watch A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventure!

She also LOVED Sammy’s Adventure! When I asked her after the movie what her favorite part was she answered “everything”.  A big hit to my darling six year old!

A movie is not a movie without snacks. So before we started I decided to make her a fun turtle themed plate of food. She enjoyed this plate that I decorated with my food safe markers to give it fun, underwater details. The turtle at the top of the plate is a Bitty Bite cookie for his body. The bigger turtle sandwich has a gluten free hot dog cut for the head, tail, arms, and legs. The body is a toasted pizza and cheese sandwich I made on gluten free bread. She LOVED it!

A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventure is an adorable kid-friendly, family movie. It follows Sammy’s for a fifty year journey, traveling the world on all kinds of crazy adventures; searching the globe for his friend he lost and meeting new ones along the way. It features voices from great actors such as Tim Curry, Melanie Griffith, Kathy Griffin, Stacy Keaton, Anthony Anderson, and Jenny McCarthy.

Beyond that, the movie has a deeper underlying theme pertaining to humans andhow they treat our waters, without being scary. The movie sparked valuable discussions between Little Miss and me about pollution and how it affects sea life. I was so happy for her to get a feel for what that means and see the importance of caring for our underwater friends’ habitats.

The music in the movie is also very fun. Each time a song came on Little Miss would break out her inner “rock star diva” and have a mini dance party in our living room. Priceless!

Little Miss gave this movie a peace sign. Mama gives it two thumbs up! It’s definitely one our family will watch again.

Win one! Leave a comment below and let us know who you would like to win a copy for and you might just win! contest ends Friday April 20th, 2012 noon.

 

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Grilled Apples, Brie & Cranberry Sauce Pitas

April 4, 2012 By 1 Comment

Grilling is not just for chicken and hamburgers anymore.  Actually, those are probably the things I grill the least!  Let me show you how delicious this grilled apples, brie and cranberry pita is… but first; let’s talk grills.

We own a charcoal grill that resides in our shed along with two huge bags of charcoals.  I think we keep it for hurricane purposes or something.  I can’t actually recall if we’ve ever used it.

Our second grill is a very loved gas Weber that was a hand-me-down from my parents.  The thing is probably –not kidding– 15 years old.  I’ve replaced the grill irons and planks once already and regardless of what it looks like on the outside… the thing works.

Eric keeps talking about this “outdoor kitchen” he wants to build.  Yes, it would be great… but considering that it’s hot as you-know-what here in Louisiana 8 months out of the year and the mosquitoes are out at dusk (dinner cooking time)… I say we wait on that –specially since I’m the one out there cooking.

Anyways… I love kitchen gadgets.  A few Christmases ago, my mother in law gifted me a panini grill.  Let me tell you that it’s a necessity if you want to make lunch in 10 minutes or pull together delicious dinners in no time… you should get one.

It’s no surprise then, that I grill anything.  Just when I think I have nothing left to make lunch… I come up with something This grilled apples, brie, cranberry sauce pita is so good it will leave you wondering how I came up with it! honestly… I didn’t have anything left in the fridge.  ps: make your own cranberry sauce here.

Check out the video and you’ll see why.

Doesn’t that round belly look cute?  Ahem.  Bon Appetit!

Ingredients:

  • 2 whole wheat pitas, sliced in the middle (like you would a bagel)
  • mayo
  • cranberry sauce
  • 1 apple, sliced thin
  • brie, sliced thin

Directions:

  • Slice pitas, apple and brie.
  • Spread mayo on one side of pita and cranberry sauce on the other.
  • Layer apple slices and brie slices on bottom pita.
  • Close with other pita bread.
  • Grill on a panini press (about 4 minutes) or in a pan (3 minutes each side).

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Hawaiian Jambalaya Recipe

March 26, 2012 By 11 Comments

I must forewarn you… this post will make you hungry.

Do you ever have busy evenings where you don’t see the end in sight?  Say…you get home from picking up the kids, after school activities and the grocery; realize you need to put everything away, do a load of laundry because your kids don’t have clean uniforms and still have to feed the family.  Then, you look at the clock and realize “O.M.G. It’s late, I need to get kids in the bath, make dinner, finish homework and get them to bed before it’s too late!!”

That’s exactly what goes through my head four out of five nights a week.  Seriously.  While I have a general plan for what to make for dinner; some nights I don’t anticipate last minute we-are-out-of-milk stops or staying at the park much later than I’d like.

For this very reason, I have a fully stocked freezer full of make-ahead-meals, vegetables, meat… all that.  However, sometimes I don’t even have time to defrost dinner and I want something that will please everyone instead of becoming a short order cook.

Last night, was one of those evenings.  I went to the grocery store, came home, put everything away and prepped meals for the week.  By the time I needed to make dinner I was exhausted.

Good thing that my friends at Zatarain’s shipped me some frozen New Orleans style meals to get me out of my pinch!  Since I play around with recipes -all the time- last night was no different.  I bought two pineapples for $3 and I knew I had to put them to use!

Hawaiian Jambalaya was the product of my creativity.  Man-o-man!  The dish was as sweet, spicy, and juicy as they come!  And because I promised to make you hungry by the end of the post… I will share my recipe… step by step.

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, sliced and cut into pieces + 1 bag Zatarain’s Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya frozen dinner for two.

Step 1: peel & cut pineapple

 

Step 2: cut pineapple slices into bite size chunks

 

Step 3: Add both ingredients inside a pan

 

Step 4: saute over medium-high heat for 10 min. Stir occasionally. See the pineapple juices? Yummm

 

Step 5: After 10-12 min, serve and enjoy!

It's time to jazz up your dinner... don't you think?

 

Disclosure: As a Zatarain’s brand ambassador I have the opportunity to sample, review, and promote some delicious products.  While it is a compensated opportunity, all opinions stated are my own.  Proof: go buy the ingredients for this delicious meal and try it out yourself.  Go ahead, leave a comment below and let me know what you thought!

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These are the things we do around here…

March 24, 2012 By 1 Comment

The warm weather arrived earlier this year than many yrs past.   Last weekend, was filled with great “moments” where we were able to enjoy quality family time before the hectic week began.  Gabriel enjoyed his first pool swim at my in-laws.

I am beyond thrilled that Gabriel has been so well received by his siblings.  You could say that they are smitten.  How could you not be? Look at him! haha- I’m biased of course.

The love goes both ways in our family, Gabriel is smitten with us too.

No swimming for me… I am happy to sit on the sidelines and make sure everyone has sunblock, their goggles and towels when it’s time.

Magical things happen weekday mornings.  Sofia and Alex beg me to feed Gabriel while I get their school uniforms and backpacks ready.  You could say that these two are quite slow to get ready in the morning… really slow.  They like their rituals and rushing out isn’t something they do well.

Of course, every family with multiple kids sees one “sick” now and then.  Days where I have a sick child and Baby G at home; productivity tanks in the home office.

Good thing that young kids are resilient and come back quickly.  The next day Alex was back at school.  He also asked to trade back packs with his sister and apparently that brought a lot of questions about why a boy would wear a “purple” back pack.  Who cares? He’s 4. He wants to wear a purple, pink, yellow anything… I’m going to let him.  He wants to go to dance school? More power to you buddy.

Of course, every afternoon is homework time before we go play outside.  Beautiful weather in the mid 70′s doesn’t last long in Louisiana.  The heat in the summer is terrible and playtime is limited. Oh.. and don’t get me started on the mosquitoes either! Yikes.

Great weather is meant to be enjoyed; even if when they come back inside they are full of mud and the only option is to hose them off before walking in.  Oh yeah, I am quite OCD about the floors.

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