tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.comments2009-11-20T12:19:58.337-08:00The Strange ExperimentAdriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595274232694811489noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.post-42385857769232560752009-11-20T12:19:58.337-08:002009-11-20T12:19:58.337-08:00I like the Paisley. It's strangely soothing. O...I like the Paisley. It's strangely soothing. Or maybe it's the color combination? Or both.<br /><br />Hmm. <br /><br />I dig it.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188568358103640489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.post-69090448212025011772009-11-19T11:33:04.585-08:002009-11-19T11:33:04.585-08:00Love the name. Plumpynut. Love it.
And me? Can'...Love the name. Plumpynut. Love it.<br />And me? Can't imagine having to look into the eyes of a starving child. No. Too painful to even think about.Sarahhttp://momalom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.post-40011588064992903662009-11-17T17:50:36.861-08:002009-11-17T17:50:36.861-08:00I'm a veggie over here, but I love lentils, to...I'm a veggie over here, but I love lentils, too. I have a wonderful spicy lentil soup that, gasp, the kids love! And I make it in the Crock Pot, so it's like not cooking at all, and the house smells good! Maybe I'll make it tomorrow!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13969567138255166449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.post-59165617923012129272009-11-16T18:18:12.955-08:002009-11-16T18:18:12.955-08:00Oh how I love lentils. Lentil soup is easy, fillin...Oh how I love lentils. Lentil soup is easy, filling and soooo tasty. And hello winter! Hello soups and stews! And why hello there CrockPot...nice to see you again!<br /><br />By the by the by....I love your little ABOUT description. Busy mother? Yup. Messy house? Indeed. Dented minivan? You, too. I could use a bit of your desire to get things done, however unfulfilling it is...I'm seriously BEHIND in just about every area. Lists stuffed in every pocket, ya know?Sarahhttp://momalom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.post-46166026074821884602009-04-19T15:23:00.000-07:002009-04-19T15:23:00.000-07:00I think I might be chewy too. But for a whole dif...I think I might be chewy too. But for a whole different set of answers.<br /><br />Birth without medication? NEVER!<br />Breastfeed? yes, but no longer than 18 months<br />Co-sleep? only when I fall asleep<br />Babywearing? not my chunky babies<br />Cloth Diapers? No way.<br />Recycle? When it's convenient.<br />Grow a garden? do cherry tomatoes count?<br />Spank? yes<br />Circumcise? yes<br />Medicate? rarely<br />Immunize? Most definitely.<br />Long hair? short hair<br />Wear make-up? Rarely.<br />Organic? yes<br />Homeschool? noAlligatorMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478798629234191776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.post-8553612603846920862009-03-22T19:57:00.000-07:002009-03-22T19:57:00.000-07:00I think Glendale knows that the reputation of its ...I think Glendale knows that the reputation of its schools draws a lot of families to the city and they don't want to jeopardize that reputation. They must be borrowing from Peter to pay Paul because the city as a whole is having financial problems (lower property tax and sales tax revenue).Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08595274232694811489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.post-4679267718713424842009-03-22T17:43:00.000-07:002009-03-22T17:43:00.000-07:00We actually got a letter from GUSD saying that the...We actually got a letter from GUSD saying that there won't be any cuts nor will they be asking for money from parents. GUSD appropriately budgeted and has a rainy day fund they are pulling from. I was really impressed.AlligatorMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478798629234191776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.post-70938977989038601002009-03-22T14:40:00.000-07:002009-03-22T14:40:00.000-07:00Three hots and a cot is what you get in prison (th...Three hots and a cot is what you get in prison (three hot meals and a place to sleep).Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08595274232694811489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.post-78087174198301102862009-03-18T20:08:00.000-07:002009-03-18T20:08:00.000-07:00No wonder we are friends! I agree so much with ev...No wonder we are friends! I agree so much with everything you said. I am curious though. What are the 3 hots and a cot? I have never heard that term before, but I assure you it will soon be one of my staples.AlligatorMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478798629234191776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.post-89121217998716843612009-03-18T16:37:00.000-07:002009-03-18T16:37:00.000-07:00They are yummy. And that's why I stopped eating t...They are yummy. And that's why I stopped eating them too.AlligatorMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478798629234191776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.post-2005860956490818532009-02-12T13:57:00.000-08:002009-02-12T13:57:00.000-08:00As you ponder the possibility that a middle-aged w...As you ponder the possibility that a middle-aged woman from Orange County could be considered "quirky", remember the acorn doesn't fall far from the tree.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649055572426114508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.post-87335348182824731712009-02-05T10:15:00.000-08:002009-02-05T10:15:00.000-08:00I agree with Nathan on the mushy foods issue, whic...I agree with Nathan on the mushy foods issue, which is why I bake polenta. So, you follow the instructions on the box, mix it with cheese and sauteed onions, plop it in a baking dish and bake until firm. Cut it like cornbread and slather it with spaghetti sauce.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.post-62209990996904551752009-02-05T05:49:00.000-08:002009-02-05T05:49:00.000-08:00...oh, and I forgot to mention that even though I ......oh, and I forgot to mention that even though I forgot the recipe for Mormon Surprise, it's not beneath me to show up for homemaking night at the nearest Latter Day Saints stakehouse to recover it. I'm serious about this challenge.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649055572426114508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.post-44288809247434130242009-02-05T05:43:00.000-08:002009-02-05T05:43:00.000-08:00So am I to infer from your response that three of ...So am I to infer from your response that three of my dinner impossible suggestions were actually acceptable? I only need to submit 2 more acceptable suggestions to win the "grand prize" invitation to dinner? I'm going to take the day off work to survey recipe books...I can't wait to accept the prize!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649055572426114508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.post-19479122766276323632009-02-04T07:44:00.000-08:002009-02-04T07:44:00.000-08:00Monica - Nathan hates mushrooms, but I could proba...Monica - Nathan hates mushrooms, but I could probably work around that for the stroganoff, the penne with chicken and veggies will work, the polenta is a no go (Ian and Nathan both hate mushy stuff), and we love thai (had thai peanut noodles last night)... Thanks for the ideas.<BR/><BR/>Annette - the tri-tip will definitely work, as will the tacos and roasted chicken... thanks.<BR/><BR/>Leslie - we do fish sticks and pigs in a blanket sometimes and they're hit or miss (as most things are with kids), but I'll try the mini-pizzas (would work on bagels too)... thanks.<BR/><BR/>Aileen - #s 3,4, and 5 would work, #1 would be iffy, but #2 is a no go (for no specific reason, I'm just pretty sure each kid would have a different reason for refusing to eat it)... thanks.<BR/><BR/>Mom - quiche might work (Nathan SAYS he'll eat it, but he always seems to be "full" when we eat it), the kids hate red beans and rice, the fried rice will be a total hit, and of course pasta will work. What is in mormon surprise? I only remember the tater tots... thanks.Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08595274232694811489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.post-51208004432738906942009-02-04T05:48:00.000-08:002009-02-04T05:48:00.000-08:001. Quiche (makes eggs for dinner seem more elegan...1. Quiche (makes eggs for dinner seem more elegant)<BR/>2. Red beans, rice and sausage<BR/>3. Fried rice, chicken, veggies, eggs<BR/>4. Linguini, pesto, veggies<BR/>5. ...and the ever memorable "Mormon Surprise"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649055572426114508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.post-23649472330345941112009-02-02T14:49:00.000-08:002009-02-02T14:49:00.000-08:00We just came up with a list of 15 things to put in...We just came up with a list of 15 things to put into rotation for that same reason. I guess we need more! Here are our favs:<BR/><BR/>1. Hamburger chowder - a recipe from my mom in law. It has hamburger, potatoes, carrots, barley, and other stuff in it.<BR/>2. Chicken pot pie<BR/>3. Kraft mac and cheese with sauteed onions, froz. spinach, and sausage or hot dogs<BR/>4. Pasta with pureed white beans and finely chopped brocolli. We call it mac n cheese.<BR/>5. LasagnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.post-48930967698944416362009-02-01T18:26:00.000-08:002009-02-01T18:26:00.000-08:001. English Muffin Pizza's2. Pasta - my kids love ...1. English Muffin Pizza's<BR/>2. Pasta - my kids love pasta. Its cheap from TJs<BR/>3. Hot dogs wrapped in crescent rolls (Pigs in a blanket)<BR/>4. Fish sticks<BR/>5. Breakfast for dinner (pancakes, French Toast, etc)<BR/>6. Pot Roast<BR/>I have a crockpot recipe book you can borrow.AlligatorMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478798629234191776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.post-31769108514875072062009-01-29T08:49:00.000-08:002009-01-29T08:49:00.000-08:00OK, here are some of our regular meals: 1. Tri-t...OK, here are some of our regular meals: <BR/>1. Tri-tip, or some other easy roast<BR/>2. Sesame chicken (which you made for me when Renee was born) or, similarly, Annmarie's herb crusted chicken which is super easy and yummy<BR/>3. Shrimp tempura (Trader Joe's has some affordable boxes in the frozen section)<BR/>4. Quesadillas<BR/>5. Tacos<BR/>6. Do breakfast for dinner (Waffles, omelets, all the things you might not have time to cook on a busy weekday morning)<BR/>7. Roast a whole chicken (I bought a clay dish that makes very moist, easy chicken. I LOVE it! To check it out go to www.cutlery.com and search for clay vertical chicken roaster)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.post-38608150653651973322009-01-26T17:18:00.000-08:002009-01-26T17:18:00.000-08:00I'll bite...try easy stroganoff (cook ground beef,...I'll bite...try easy stroganoff (cook ground beef, noodles, mushrooms, onions, then add a little sour cream, cheese and bake till warm and melted) or chicken with penne and pesto (add spinach or swiss chard to pasta when cooking for extra hidden veggies). Do they like polenta (mushy or baked)? Jeff likes it with spaghetti sauce. Cheap! Do they like Thai food? Chicken satay is easy and tasty with peanut sauce.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.post-76419001284943493552009-01-07T08:35:00.000-08:002009-01-07T08:35:00.000-08:00The kids have already met their sole food... chic...The kids have already met their sole food... chicken nuggets with honey mustard sauce.N. Strangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12704744183617073199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.post-25462131819448978742009-01-06T19:46:00.000-08:002009-01-06T19:46:00.000-08:00That sounds like tons of fun!That sounds like tons of fun!AlligatorMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478798629234191776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.post-82143481581193749202009-01-06T12:21:00.000-08:002009-01-06T12:21:00.000-08:00I may have to use some of these this year too!I may have to use some of these this year too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1297004383194829276.post-54325228038251689652009-01-06T12:19:00.000-08:002009-01-06T12:19:00.000-08:00Count me in! Sounds fun!Count me in! Sounds fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com