On Pause
So, I am full-time caregiver for three people now, on top of working, preparing for my first class teaching, and other commitments. Something had to give. For now that has to be quilting. And blogging. I'm falling down drunk with exhaustion these days. Not drunk AND exhausted. Although...
I'll be back in a week or two, I promise. Thanks for your support.
Costumes
This year, however, The Monster was ALL about Halloween. She changed the words to 'Happy Birthday' to be 'Happy Spook Night All Trick or Treaters!' (Try it, it works.) And we had to count down to trick or treating. Thankfully she had a good long nap and felt well enough. Both girls have been sick this week so we were worried we wouldn't get out. I had their costumes together. I can't decided if I'm awesome for putting them together or if my laziness towards Halloween shows? No answer required.
Go out we did and my little Pink Unicorn and Leprechaun were in fine form tearing around the neighbourhood. And the costumes? Well, we thought they looked damn cute.
The Most Fantastic Raisin Bread Ever
The little one is sick. It garnered a trip to the ER last night, on what one nurse described as the craziest night she's ever had at the Children's Hospital. But with some steroids and lots of rest she and I are both feeling better.
Today, however, was a day for snuggles and gratitude. So I sifted through some photos and pulled together this little photo essay. We spent a chilly Saturday in the kitchen and with some old magazines. Thanks to Julie and this interview I had a strong desire for raisin bread. A very strong desire.
Thank-you Gourmet for the most fantastic raisin bread ever. Seriously, all raisin bread should include cardamom, whether it is Finnish or not. Anyone know what makes it Finnish? It just seemed like a challah with raisins and cardamom. And who cares? Just get in the kitchen, get messy, and bake some.
