Scenes from the eyes of a two and a half year old and other stuff
First, before I get into my busy three days with Baby Boo, I've got great news...PJ at Seens From the Backs of My Eyelids has a GREAT and I mean GREAT blog giveaway going on. I so want to win!! Who doesn't need a $75.00 gift certificate to Amazon???
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Some of you asked for my Slump recipe. I am queen of creating recipes and this is one of those that isn't written from a recipe but from my head so here goes...
Slump
2 large cans of sliced peaches - do not drain juice from can (or fresh peaches) in pear juice (you can use a combination of fruit)
1 1/4 cups of brown sugar
2 teaspoons (or less depending on how cinnamony you want it) of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup butter
Put all in large saucepan or heavy iron skillet. Simmer for 25 minutes....breathing in the aroma. Add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch to a bit of the mixture in a separate bowl. Stir until cornstarch is dissolved. Pour into slump mixture and stir. It should thicken up a bit.
Now for the dumplings...any pie crust recipe will do. But, add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and stir until dough is thick enough to roll out. Roll and then cut into small squares. Dunk one by one into the slump. Let simmer in juices for 30 minutes. Serve with ice cream!
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Baby Boo and I have been "using our imaginations" the last few days. That means, basically showing her how to "betend". We made Sponge Bob and Patrick out of playdough which she creatively mixed all the colors together. We made a house out of blocks and of course, the block people all had voices too. (I am discovering that I may have a talent for voice over cartoon animation.) We made cookies and pizza and colored and took tons of pictures. But, for God sakes.....the girl has YET to be potty trained!!! I don't get it. She knows all the words to Sponge Bob. She knows a little of her ABC's but could care less that she smells like a septic tank. Reverse psychology didn't work. Even pointing out that she has two brand new packages of Dora and My Little Pony panties has not worked. Even as I type this, she is attempting to fashion coordinate what she is going to wear today. Mind you, it's going to have to "match" her pink princess pullups.
That's what's going on in my neck of the woods...what's going on in yours?
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Some of you asked for my Slump recipe. I am queen of creating recipes and this is one of those that isn't written from a recipe but from my head so here goes...
Slump
2 large cans of sliced peaches - do not drain juice from can (or fresh peaches) in pear juice (you can use a combination of fruit)
1 1/4 cups of brown sugar
2 teaspoons (or less depending on how cinnamony you want it) of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup butter
Put all in large saucepan or heavy iron skillet. Simmer for 25 minutes....breathing in the aroma. Add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch to a bit of the mixture in a separate bowl. Stir until cornstarch is dissolved. Pour into slump mixture and stir. It should thicken up a bit.
Now for the dumplings...any pie crust recipe will do. But, add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and stir until dough is thick enough to roll out. Roll and then cut into small squares. Dunk one by one into the slump. Let simmer in juices for 30 minutes. Serve with ice cream!
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Baby Boo and I have been "using our imaginations" the last few days. That means, basically showing her how to "betend". We made Sponge Bob and Patrick out of playdough which she creatively mixed all the colors together. We made a house out of blocks and of course, the block people all had voices too. (I am discovering that I may have a talent for voice over cartoon animation.) We made cookies and pizza and colored and took tons of pictures. But, for God sakes.....the girl has YET to be potty trained!!! I don't get it. She knows all the words to Sponge Bob. She knows a little of her ABC's but could care less that she smells like a septic tank. Reverse psychology didn't work. Even pointing out that she has two brand new packages of Dora and My Little Pony panties has not worked. Even as I type this, she is attempting to fashion coordinate what she is going to wear today. Mind you, it's going to have to "match" her pink princess pullups.
That's what's going on in my neck of the woods...what's going on in yours?
Comments
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Have a super day!!!
I feel for you with the potty training. It's ben years since I worked with Godson on that and Oy!!!! what a challenge.
Hang in there.
xo
No help on the potty training, I'm afraid. I think it happens when THEY decide it will happen. A control thing (no pun intended).
The two of you seem to have a sweet relationship.
I've been busy with my crumbcatchers...
especially getting my 18yo transfer application to college, writing (of course) and caring for my sick little guy...
Do take care!
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I stumbled onto your blog today and what a blessing. I love the time you are spending with Baby Boo and the wonderful fun you are having potty training. I have 7 grandkids and our latest potty training event has been our little grandson who turned 2 in April. He is doing great. He too loves SpongeBob. Patrick is his favorite. He knows all the words to the songs too. How fun is that? I even catch myself singing along every now and then.
I so love the recipes. I can't wait to give it a try. Thanks for sharing. I have signed up to follow your blog. I can't wait to see what you share next. Please stop over and say hi. I would be so honored to have you follow my blog as well. Country hugs, Sherry
And, sorry, the lake is actually a small pond and it's NOT on my property. It's a couple of miles away, and the reflections in the water caught my eye as I drove by. But you can still come and bring that fishing pole.