Too Sweet

Corynn loves to have tea parties and she's always bringing us some kind of funky imaginary drink to try complete with a plate of make believe goodies to snack on.

But the cute part comes when the tea party is over. A few nights ago I heard the bathroom water running- so I went to investigate.

This is what I saw...





She was washing her tea set... because we all know what a mess imaginary tea and treats can be! Too funny! She was all serious too.

me: Why are you washing that?

Corynn: Uh- didn't I just serve you tea and cake? (completely sarcastic)

me: yes- but I thought it was make believe...

Corynn: Look at these marks (smudges) - those aren't make believe, mom! (she was starting to get a little upset with me for not understanding)

me: ok- well can I get the camera and take some pix?

Corynn: Only if you promise to help me dry!

She's so such a hoot! She's always been a little cleaning machine- you should see her with the dust buster!

it finally caught me....

The horrible yucky cold that has been spreading across Lincoln- has finally caught up with me. I was able to hold it at bay for three weeks- just dealing with occassional stuffiness and tiredness. But this morning, I woke up with a sinus migraine, scratchy throat and drippy nose!

DANG IT- anyway! I was so close!

I'll still keep up with my fluids, vitamins and early bedtime- hopefully it will take pity on me and pass quickly.

Meanwhile its time to get my friends out- LYSOL and CLOROX.....its disinfectin' time!! yee-haw...can you sense the enthusiasm complete with exhausted eyeroll for dramatic effect.

Crazy stinkin' van

My van is great for alot of things- but also drives me crazy! Its latest tantrum was last Friday morning. I loaded up the kids for school, went to turn on the ignition - when all of a sudden it just started honking! I thought I had inadvertently hit the panic button on my key chain- so I pushed it again to shut it off- it didn't work. I tried putting the key in and starting it- it didn't work! I tried putting it in gear and backing down the driveway- it didn't work! Then I ran inside and grabbed my spare set of keys thinking the other set's batteries were dead- nope it didn't work!

After all this- I pulled the van the rest of way in the garage, had the kids get out and shut the garage door to try and mute the horn from the neighbors. I quickly call John at work.

After having a good laugh- he tells me to disconnect the battery. Uh- huh!? How the heck do you do that? After receiving some instructions I go into the very loud echoing garage, pop the hood and try to locate the black cord. With the horn blaring, my ears ringing, a headache ensuing and lack of light- I couldn't find the right cord. I was seriously going crazy! It would definitely work as some type of torture- I swear!

So I shut the hood and ran back in the house. I was just about to call a friend of ours who is a mechanic- when it finally just stopped!

UGHHHHHHHHH! crazinesssssssssss!

Monday MUNCHIES!!!!!!

My grandma makes this...super yummy! She serves it on croissants or open-faced on rye bread!

Chicken Salad

Prep: 30 minutes
Chill: 2 hours

Ingredients

• 3 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced
• 1 cup diced celery
• 4 baby dill pickles sliced
• 1/4-1/2 cup sliced white or red onion
  
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 8-oz. carton dairy sour cream
• Salt and ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a very large bowl stir together the chicken, celery, mayonnaise, sour cream, and salt, and pepper to taste until combined. Cover and chill 2 to 24 hours. Makes 8 cups salad (12 to 16 servings).