Words About Wednesday
1. This week we each made out our Christmas lists, and for the most part they were surprise free. Especially when it comes to Lulu’s wishlist. Numbers 6 and 8 are real shockers. (P.S. Her handwriting is remarkable, no?)
2. I’ve resorted to inappropriate means to get Lulu to brush her teeth in the morning. Namely threatening to call the dentist and tell on her. I’m about six months overdue for a cleaning, though, so that’s never going to happen.
3. Each year, we each get a new ornament for the tree that is special to us. The one Pea Daddy wanted was $65 and from Tommy Bahama. He got vetoed for both expense and uncoolness. But buying a ornament that looks like the bomb bird from Angry Birds for my annual ornament is totally legit.
Be nice or I’ll grab my swimsuit bottoms and fling my ornament at you.
4. Lulu now refuses to wear her pink piggy pajamas because they remind her of Angry Birds.
5. Gigi’s number one item on her Christmas list is the toy puppy that we got Lulu for her birthday last year and that Lulu never plays with. I’m seriously considering hiding it for the next month, wrapping it up and giving it to Gigi. I take regifting to a whole new level.
6. I got a year younger today!
7. Since I’ve broken my pumpkin addiction, I’ve taken to putting peppermint extract in everything. I put it in hot chocolate. I put it in smoothies. I even put it in a batch of sugar cookies. Gigi asked why I put toothpaste in the cookies and then Lulu asked if she could eat a cookie instead of brushing her teeth.
8. Lulu started crying when we dropped Gigi off at school this morning. She said, “But Gigi is my favorite sister! I’ll miss her!” I cheered her up by saying we could go home and play with all of Gigi’s toys that she never lets her play with. Lulu said, “Step on it, Mom!”
9. The number one item on my Christmas list is for someone to come and organize my spice cupboard. I put four year-old cumin in my oatmeal again. And peppermint extract, of course.
10. Gigi’s number 15 item on her two-sided Christmas list is an X Box. I asked her, “What’s an X Box?” She said, “I have no idea.”
11. This evening, Lulu got out of the bathtub, buck naked, came into our room and grabbed Pea Daddy’s iPhone off of the nightstand. I heard her press Siri and then say “Play Chilly Willy videos.” And Siri did. Thanks Siri, for teaching that You Tube videos are more important than clothing.
12. Gigi closed her Christmas list with promises of carrots and cookies. I’m glad she didn’t say that the cookies have toothpaste in them.
13. This is the Moroccan Chickpea Stew that we had for dinner tonight. I’ll give you the recipe in 2013. Or you can have it now if you come organize my spice cupboard.
I’d also take an X Box.
Whatever that is.
LOL. Seriously. My nephew did something similar just the other day when he asked his mom for a particular toy. She asked him what it was and he said “I have NO idea, but I really, really want it. PLEASE??”
I love the use of exclamation points on Lulu’s list.
You definitely have to keep these to show them when they get older- too cute
Will do! And she gets the excited about presents!
I just laughed out loud at the cookies-tasting-like-toothpaste comment! So excited about the next book! Happy Wednesday! I think I over-use exclamation marks!
So do I!!!!
That is such a cute penguin ornament! I’m so excited to go pick out a Christmas Tree!
Their Christmas lists are so cute, I love that Lulu asked for an American Girl doll. I had one growing up, the one where you could pick out the hair, eye, and skin color to make it look like you (along with like every American Girl accessory, my Grandma should have owned stock in the company!) and I absolutely cherished it. I have it saved to pass on to my daughter some day!
Gigi has picked out one that is African American because she thinks it looks like her with the curly hair and the brown eyes. I’m of course fine with her getting it, I just wonder when she’s going to realize she isn’t black.
Aww haha she is too adorable! If only more people were like Gigi and cared less about color! <3
That’s so, so funny! I was just like that when I was her age though; I made a “self-portrait” of my 6 year-old self at school for my mom for mother’s day and was just so proud. She framed it and hung it up in the kitchen and when everyone looked at it all confused she would say “yep,that’s a self-portrait…. of Jaci”. The reason everyone was probably confused was because my “self-portrait” was of a little black girl with blonde straight hair with one blue and one purple eye. I am about as white as they come, brown cuuuuuurrrrrlllly (gigi twin) hair and dark, dark brown eyes. My mom still has it hanging up and it’s just absolutely hilarious to look at it and think I actually believed (with all my heart) I looked like that.
Ha ha, love it!
gigi and lulu crack me up!!! all kids just want stuff! LOL! they don’t care WHAT it is! haha! and I love that “hair things” were included on the list! a girl after my own heart!
I may have encouraged that addition.
lol @ your ornament. i was about to go work on my paper but then you tweeted this post.
now i can go finish.
Get to work or I’ll bomb you!
Tell Gigi that an XBox is something that, if a boy has one, make sure its unplugged
Ha ha!
You know, I could get to your neighborhood in minutes.
With wine to go with the dinner.
Looks YUMMmmmy!
Holy smokes, any time, Diane!
I love to organize! I’ll do your spice cupboard!
It’s pretty gross. I think there’s even pre-veg stuff in there. And spices that have spilled and smeared around the cupboard. I’d seriously pay you.
I wouldn’t take your money…just whatever you cooked that day
Seriously though, I would do it.
Haha, I only hope my kids are this cute someday.
Bwahahahahahahahah, best Christmas blog post EVER!
We have an ANCIENT X-box that I bought at a garage sale years ago (yes, it was ancient even then), the kids (they’re now teenagers) don’t play it often, but still love the four games we have for it – and have never asked for any other video-game-type thing. We just aren’t very techie around here either. (Oh, except for the iPhone… yeah…)
Nice garage sale find, though. That’s awesome!
I kinda like the Tommy Bahama ornament…if it was less costly.
Have you gotten a Pickle ornament?
We got one last year, but they are all made of really thin ceramics and so Lulu carts it around like it’s her toy and then she drops it and breaks it. We’ve lost at least three that way. I’m looking for a more durable version.
Try Archie McPhee. They had a whole pickle section in their holiday catalog. I thought of you all! I think they even had pickle mints!
hahahaha this is hilarious. I love the part of lulu saying “step on it, mom!” too funny!
It was like a lightbulb went off and she thought, “What have I been doing wasting all this time when she’s at school?!”
ME! ME! Pick me!! I’ll come organize. But I don’t want that recipe – I want the toothpaste cookies.
You still have to brush your teeth though, sorry.
So, are you going to give the girl some cheese?
I’m not sure how safe it is to wrap cheese and stick it under the tree, but she will surely have some.
Are you sure that’s Gigi’s list? With jeans on it?
I know, right? She’s obsessed now, which is so bizarre. It’s like I’m living in the Twilight Zone.
I have a feeling if I ever have a kid I will tell them right away Santa is NOT real. And don’t bother to make me a list. heh. Love the sizes and page number references on it. My cousin’s kid had a list longer than that and it was only AUGUST. If it makes Gigi look any better. And don’t keep the lists, I found mine in my mom’s drawer and it was a give away. That and the gift wrap from our closet.
They don’t mail the lists, they just stick them on our fridge. Or actually the wall, because stainless steel is from the devil.
You watch what you say about Santa. I know him.
i am sure i would cave. as a teacher i had to get all hard shelled and not take so many individual requests for things. or I’d die.
LOL!!!! Seriously, do you laugh when you write these posts, because I don’t know how you can type this stuff without cracking up!! Love it all, especially all the Angry Birds comments! I am also obsessed with my peppermint extract – especially in hot chocolate and smoothies! Guess what’s for breakfast?
Toothpaste smoothie!
OH MY WORD is that seriously her handwriting?! it’s better than mine when i don’t focus. whoasdgfhah!!
No. That’s mine
bahahaha…of course it is. i knew that. (…)
My husband owns three x boxes and a wii– Gigi can take her pick if Lulu will teach me how to use my Siri….
Ha! BTW, why does he need THREE X boxes?
Is it weird that all I can think about in regards to #11 is “Ahh, I hope she’s careful with the phone and doesn’t drop it in the water!” haha
Oh, she protects that thing like it’s her life.
I’m just in shock right now because Pea Daddy’s identity will never be the same for me – I’ll never be able to think of him as “Chris”.
And I just love your girls. They’re hilarious.
You clearly haven’t read the book then
That’s a lie. It’s sitting on my shelf with numerous post it notes in it! I suppose I am either A) oblivoius to details or B) a dramatic commenter.
You choose.
Hi, any suggestions for a 350-400 calorie breakfast smoothie? I need some help!
Hmmm…what kind of nutrient breakdown are you wanting? Carbs? Protein? Fat? Fruit or not? Protein powder or not?
Hi, I think I’d prefer heavier on the protein (and fat maybe??) I don’t know.
I don’t exercise
I don’t do cardio and I have no gym; so, any suggestions on how to do strength training at home effectively (effectively?) so that I can hae a “plan” to write down and follow week to week to actually make strength gains (?).
I’ve been doing a weights at home program and really like it so far. You can read my friend Janetha’s review of it here.
http://mealsandmovesblog.com/2011/11/30/living-fit/
But of course you’ll want to check with a physician before starting any new exercise program.
I have some glass pickle ornaments. They are my favorite.
They need to make PLASTIC.
Have you read about the German tradition of the pickle in the tree? It gets hidden and the first one to find it on the tree Christmas morning gets a treat (or perhaps gets to open the first present.) A hidden pickle is a non-broken pickle!
I think that’s a tradition we need to start…perhaps using a real pickle
Oh my, I am laughing so hard that my head hurts and I have tears. So much of this rings so true with us and our kids (2 and 4) and we were are headed. Especially since my youngest just turned 2 today and the older wants her toys etc etc.
You’re the best!
Happy birthday to your little one!!! I wish I could freeze our girls as these ages forever
LOL!! The angry bird on your Christmas tree: I want him. So funny Lulu doesn’t wanna wear the pink piggy pjs anymore
I’ve been crazy with my peppermint extract lately, too. And now I kinda want cookies
Your dinner looks delicious! I love Moroccan Chick Peas. I’ve made stew with them, but I’ curious about this stirfry
The Angry Bird is from Crate + Barrel and I love him. His name is Bombee.
I totally think you need to make up some sort of recipe called carets and cockles.
Now doesn’t that sound delicious?
Sneak peak of the new cookbook I’m guessing with the meal shot and 2013? congrats
“Gigi asked why I put toothpaste in the cookies”
and four year old cumin in your oats…
CLASSIC. Thank you for the laughs.
Love their lists. Art supplies was on Skylar’s and I have enough Crayola packed in a suitcase and ready to leave the country. Customs will probably think I’m opening a crayon store or something.
Have a fabulous night with your 56 year old hubby
LOL toothpaste cookies. that was pretty clever of lulu to ask if she could use them as a brushing replacement!
Clever or just plain lazy and gross?
AHAHAHAHAH that conversation made me die basically, andddd I still need to make my christmas list. I’m thinking MyRegistry.com?
oh my word reading this makes me so incredibly excited to have our kiddos grow up…except for the siri thing. she and i have beef since she took over nate’s attention a couple weeks ago
Same here. Pea D thinks she’s sooooo special.
I melted at the girls’ lists!!!! Carrots for the reindeer, oh my!
Aaahhh, I’ve absolutely done the whole cumin-in-oatmeal trick #whohidthecinnamon . On the other hand, a good sprinkle on those cookies might combat the toothpaste taste
I think the cookies are delicious. More for me!
Thanks for making me laugh today. I needed it SO badly. My 13 year old suggested you give Gigi a box with an “x” on it. I wonder if she would accept a phone with an “i” on it? Happy days!
I am so happy you got a smile out of it. And yes, she would be down with any phone, no matter what letter was on it!
omg, Lulu is hilarious! (but so was yesterday´s post… the bikini bottoms that are getting lost. hahahaha)
and I love that stew pic. delicious.
What is on YOUR list?
Clean spice cupboards, weight lifting gloves, new kitchen knives, silpats for baking. I’m exciting, let me tell you.
sounds great
Gotta love kitchen supplies.
And I am sure you would find someone who would clean the spice cupboards in exchange for some cookies
Lmk if you want cookies, I would be more than happy to send you some!
Oh my word. You and your family crack me up. Couldn’t stop laughing. I want kids like Lulu and Gigi
Also – I made your black bean burgers yesterday for dinner. So delicious!! My fiance loved them and I told him to thank Mama Pea! So thank you! Your cookbook is on my Christmas list this year. I just hope Santa gets the memo….
I’ll put in a good word for you…and soem toothpaste cookies.
Lulu DOES have amazing writing! Lol. I love that Gigi put an exclamation mark at the end of Xbox when she doesn’t even know what it is. Also, no flinging bikini strings, but that penguin is so funny! I love that you love angry birds so much. My Baby Sister has really gotten into the peppermint spirit lately too, you are not alone.
The funny thing is, I haven’t played Angry Birds in a week!
Haha, trying to kick the addiction?
No. I really am stuck! I even watched the cheat videos and I still can’t beat it!
Oh I see, so it is a retreat more than a self imposed break. haha, oh man oh man!
I have to say I love that Gigi put exclamation points after all of her items! (And my Christmas list is the longest in the house too, we just know what we want huh Gigi? I mean, you asked…)! Delightful, Christmas is such a fun time of year!
Yes! I hope you guys are having fun getting ready!
We are having so much fun, started on the 4 “advent” calendars, trees, chains today. (insert eye roll) and we have Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem (the nativity) from Nazareth (upstairs) and Nate is fascinated. So, so fun!
Adorable!! Your girls are so sweet.
I love how she added size 5-6! haha.
Maybe as we are flying over Oregon to go to California for Christmas, I can drop a puppy down for Lulu to babysit. It would be good practice
We definitely would watch one of your puppies. Preferably Lulu so we don’t forget her name.
LOVE the exclamation point after everyone of Gigi’s things. I don’t know what a Jenner Poison Mermaid is, but I think I might want one.
Ha ha. It’s an Our Generation Mermaid Doll? I have no idea what one is. I think it’s like an X Box.
LOL – THANK YOU!! I was able to interpret most of her list, but was stuck on the Jenner Poison Mermaid…thought it must have something to do with those 1/2 sisters of the Kardashians. (I obviously don’t watch the show.)
I was in a bad mood and trying to think of things that would make me feel better. I thought, “I know! I should go look at Peas and Thank You because the posts usually make me laugh.” And tonight, you didn’t fail.
So thank you.
I bought Cookie “The Playful Pup” (I think it’s Gogo’s Cousin/Friend/Whatever) for my niece today and it kept whining and barking at me from the back of my car. Aaron kept saying, “Mommy! I hear the puppy!” It totally reminded me of the post you did when you bought Gogo. I’m not sure how I’m going to wrap it and keep it quiet under the tree. I just scored an awesome deal on it at Target, so I didn’t think that far ahead.
you and your family are too fun!!
He he! I just used nutmeg that expired in 2009 to make your smoothie from yesterday.
I need my cabinet organized too. Actually I need my life organized. 
That is a pretty darn long Christmas list. 
Hello Mama Pea! Have you ever tried pumpkin in savory dishes? Do you know most people here in Pakistan cant imagine pumpkin in desserts but I love it both ways.. Pumpkin makes me soo happy and so does peppermint
How about a pumpkin + peppermint recipe some day 
There is a really yummy pumpkin curry on my recipe page—but no peppermint in it
Sarah – I will absolutely come do a SpiceCare makeover for you if you’re interested. I have a great track record with spice interventions! Plus I’ve been looking for a good excuse to get to your neck of the woods to do a little salt shopping at The Meadow. I guarantee I can save you a ton of space, and get your spices set up so they will stay organized even when you’re pulling them out and cooking with them every day. An early Christmas present!
I’m WAYYY down here, Carol and so embarassed by my spice cupboard that your lovely Spice Care container is sitting on a shelf, untouched
. I’m so entrenched in my manuscript and LIFE right now. And I think I’d be mortified if you actually saw my cupboard. But if you do make it down, for other reasons let me know! It would be a fantastic gift to myself!
Great lists! I recently organized my spice cupboard with these little riser shelf thingies that look like stairs (great description, I know) from Bed, Bath & Beyond.
Hmm, is it weird that Lulu’s list strikes an uncanny resemblance to mine?
Pffft….you think Angry Birds is bad, the XBox is from the devil. I won’t even turn it on – too addictive. Especially those Lego games.
Ha ha re. your age! Last year I went about four months thinking I was 43. I was so excited the day I did the math and found out I was really 41. It was like Christmas!
Sad news is…next year I really will be 43. Now I’m sad all over again. 
I sat there doing the math for about ten minutes and kept thinking I was wrong. It seriously made my day…until this May when I actually am going to be 34.
I have to say that I literally laughed out loud at “cheese” taking precedence over a “real live puppy.” Too cute.
I’d rather give her the cheese too.
Can’t stop laughing……… your family needs a reality show!
I love that Pea Daddy left no room for mistaken communication in his response. Not just a simple — 33. But You are 33 years old. That totally cracked me up.
It was my birthday yesterday too but I am 36, wish I were still 33! Happy Birthday to us!
Happy birthday! (it wasn’t actually my birthday…I was just checking in with myself.)
Such a tease
That Moroccan Chickpea Stew looks so yummy, especially over that couscous (or was it quinoa?).
That’s actually millet!
I love how there are exclamation points after every item on Gigi’s list….a girl after my own heart : )
We JUST got over the toothbrushing battle with our daughter…what finally worked was us getting a new electric toothbrush ~ it has a separate thingy that sits on the countertop and after you’ve brushed for 2mins., a happy face appears! After 2 1/2 mins., it winks. : )
And that silly thing got my daughter to brush her teeth…not my threats, pictures of horrible teeth, etc., etc. Go figure.
Looks like I just added something to Lulu’s Xmas List
Well, the brush itself isn’t for kids, but she could benefit from the little smiley gadget at least~~ : D (and we love the brush!)
Gigi’s liberal use of exclamation points made me smile. No one can say this girl isn’t enthusiastic!
No, I would never say that!
I couldn’t stop laughing about the cumin in your oatmeal. I put (a lot) of pumpkin pie spice in my guacamole the other day. It wasn’t good.
And somehow, I think that might taste nice
Happy Belated birthday!!!! Im sorry I missed it : p
Oh gosh, you never fail to make me laugh, and your kids are SO funny!
Happy Thursday! xoxo <3
I think I”m with Lulu on asking for cheese for Christmas!
I noticed that Gigi’s list has Barbie’s Christmas on it. The song from that movie may be the most annoying thing I have ever heard; they couldn’t come up with any lyrics, so they just say “It’s a perfect Christmas” over and over and over.
Speaking of Barbie, my mom sent me an article from a newspaper in Hong Kong. Apparently Times Square in HK has chosen Barbie as the theme for their Christmas decorations. Gigi would love it. A quote from the head of decorations: “Times Square wishes to take the opportunity of this exhibition to not only bring you the glamorous Xmas but also encourage every person to pursue with their dream and to strive for the best so that each person can shine like Barbie, or the Christmas lights.”
A winning theme right there.
And now Gigi’s adding a third page to her Xmas list that says, “Trip to NYC.” It’s already been on her mind since she learned of the American Girl Doll Store. Lord help me.
Have you ever heard of Spice Stacks? My husband got me some for Christmas last year (he’s such a romantic), and they seriously changed my kitchen forever. They’re great for organizing!
I have! In fact, my friend Carol sent me a similar system, but I just haven’t tackled the task yet. So busy.
do you just laugh all day long ?!?
Yes. I do.
I like “Hair Things” which I thought said “Hairy Things” !!
Lulu makes me laugh ALL day long! I love her spunk. “Step on it, mom!” She’s soooo funny.
Happy Belated Birthday! Your birthday is only a day after mine (I was on the 29th). Don’t worry, I couldn’t remember my age either – is it sad that it’s come to that already?
It’s not my bday…I just forgot how old I was
but happy birthday to you!!!
Chilly-Willy.. good times! Love these posts! They make me smile! =D
And today (the first of the month at a banking facility), I need it.
Oh man, hope your day goes smoothly!
So far, so good.. thanks!
Thanksgiving night, my husband went to Wal Mart with his BIL to buy a Xbox (with Kinect?) for his nephews and of course, came home with one himself. (apparently it was too good of a deal, and it came with a $50 wal mart gift card, which he promised could be mine for not reaming him out for buying ANOTHER video game system). A few days later we were picking the dog up from the kennel and he owed me $50 … wouldn’t you know, it came in the form of a $50 wal mart gift card! The gift that keeps on giving
Ha ha ha. Now who can you regift that card too…?
Those Christmas lists are PRICELESS!! And I love the fact that Gigi didn’t know what an Xbox was.
And, come on… you have to get a real puppy… you can take one of mine! Okay, well, maybe not. But seriously, golden retrievers are the BEST.
We’re going to FINALLY get one in the Spring
How I wish my boyfriend’s answer to the XBox question was “I have no idea,”… it’s totally his mistress. At least I know where he is at all times.
This was a hilarious post, Mama Pea. They just kept getting funnier.
I would love to come organize your spice cupboard. Fun!! (Yes, I am a kitchen geek, and I would also like that recipe b/c it’s lunchtime and I’m starving!) Actually, I like to rummage through other people’s spice cabinets the way some people like to rummage through others medicine cabinets. It tells so much about a person. I’ve also switched from pumpkin spice to peppermint. I can’t stop with the Starbucks peppermint mochas–I’m pretty sure they were devised by Santa’s elves to promote Christmas spirit. And…there may or may not be a package of mint Oreo’s in my desk drawer. You can make your own deductions.
This is particularly apropos today, Sarah. I thought of this post when I clicked onto SE:
http://www.seriouseats.com/2011/12/5-ways-to-organize-your-spice-rack-storing-tips.html?ref=carousel
Beautiful! Thank you!
The Christmas ornament is adorable!
And I can’t wait to see the recipe for this stew!!
I loved number 7. Your daughter and my son would get along amazingly. Sharp tongue, refusal to brush, inappropriately attired internet searches. Really, a match made in heaven. I also want the stew recipe. You live too far away for me to come organize your spice cabinet though. I guess I can wait…or cry. Whichever comes first.
FYI – my son is five. I figured I would clarify that little point.
Phew
I love peppermint flavor – one of my favorite holiday treats growing up were peppermint brownies with cream cheese frosting (with extract in the frosting too)…my mouth waters just thinking about them!
I organized my spice cabinet this weekend, I try to do it once a month or so, since I’m horrible about buying multiples of thing I think we’re out of – but really they’re just hidden in the mess. Like the time we ended up with 5 containers of cumin…
I have four jars of poultry seasoning. If that’s not ironic, I don’t know what is.
Livi wants Santa to bring her an X-Box Kinect – I blame the kinect Disneyland commercial. (Now I want one too!)
Also, how ever do I get an avatar in the comments section? All us Sarahs blur together
gravatar.com–you can set it to whatever you want. Even a My Little Pony.
Win!
My kids are asking for made-up toys (the girl wants a robot that will do anything she says and the boy wants a skateboard that flies) and when I say I’m not sure that those toys exist, they just assure me that ‘Santa can make anything.’
Love the peppermint cookie/toothpaste story.
hahahah you have the funniest kids, clever and funny!
I am in a meeting and just got dirty looks for laughing out loud about the peppermint extract. I quite enjoy brushing my teeth (weirdo I know) but I would still take a cookie any day.
Why did you put toothpaste in our cookies? Now there’s a great question. I totally see how her logic works in asking if she can eat a cookie instead of clean her teeth – clever girl!
This post was hilarious and completely adorable from start to finish. Thanks for brightening my day!
My pleasure! You are quite welcome. Thank you for reading.
I forget how old I am all the time. I think I’ll teach my daughter to just respond with ’25′ every time I ask her. I think I’m only 26 right now…but who knows?
Sarah
I’m going to have to complain about your post today, because …..
it was defintely injurious to my health today. I made the sad mistake of picking up my phone before I got out of bed, and, of course, read your post of today. I nearly fell out of the bed on the floor, dying of laughter. I don’t think it’s sweet or nice of you to make me go to the emergency room for repair before I even get out of bed.
Seriously – it really made my day to read your post – I promise you I was laughing out loud, and my dh wondering what in the world was going on when he brought me my tea. It was quite difficult to explain that I ws ‘just reading a blog post’. Harumph and double snort!
Thanks for your sense of humor – how you lived without a dishwasher for a few days is just pure torture. Glad you’re spending quality time with your family – WITH the dishwasher humming happily in the background.
Betsy
ps – you dont look a day under 55!
Thanks, Betsy. (I was really worried there for a second) I’m glad you are okay, and so glad I got to share a laugh with you today!
Oh gosh, I remember those days. I had two American Girl dolls growing up, and they were my pride and joy.
Oh, and I once had a pretty bad experience with peppermint extract. Think mouthwash chocolate chip cookies…. ouch.
Anywho, I’d love to see you do a recipea for TJ’s Masala Lentil Dip! I bought it for the first time at 8pm last night and the container is already half gone. Eeep. This could be bad.
I have almost bought that about 8 times. Guess what I’m buying tomorrow
How about I trade you the boyfriend’s XBox for the recipe? He won’t even know it’s gone. And when he realizes, I’ll make him stew. Win win.
So cute! Love how she put cheese, haha!
This totally made me LOL and smile when I really needed it. You are so funny and know how to make us laugh
Thank you!!
Subscribed to your blog like a week ago and I’m already seriously addicted. I look forward to getting a notification on my phone that you’ve posted because it always brightens my day! (Or conveniently distracts me from studying for my government final). Can’t wait for tour Christmas posts!
Thanks so much, Rachel. Good luck with your final!
OMG! I think your next calling is replacing Chelsey Handler. Hilarious!! And it could be the family friendly E! show. Oh, hey, why not bring the Peas to TLC – what would we call it? Pea-ality show? he he.
Ok, I am troubled because it looks like Gigi is asking for a Morie Povich in #2 on her list. I feel for you if Santa delivers him.
Also, it is funny that Gigi puts a ! after every request. I see a future comedian there as well.
Spice cabinet? I organize mine alphabetically…for I am left handed and a total geek of an accountant. (Did I say that outloud…shh…don’t tell!) I also use a Sharpie and write on the lit when I opened the jar/container. So, that I don’t use 3yr old Cumin. Folks are amazed that my spices are by the A, B, C’s too when they visit!
Puppy? I have a puppy Lulu can have. 4yr old chocolate lab named Wrigley is now up for adoption. He ate my flourless chocolate mini bundt cakes I made for a co-workers birthday party. Luckily, I had 4 left to still bring her today.
And you’re cheering about getting younger, while I’m busy calculating getting older. Cannot wait to turn 45 so I can run a slower time to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Come on 45…you’re right around the corner !!
May they never grow up! As each birthday approaches, I forbid mine from turning another year older. I get no respect as they do it anyway. My chinese born daughter sternly wanted an American girl with blond hair and blue eyes while my Cambodian born daughter wanted her doll dark skinned. I love seeing the world and themselves thru their eyes. It keeps my eyes in check as well.
BTW, while I hope for the Moroccan Chickpea Stew recipe sooner than 2013, I am very confident I’ll still happily be following your blog if it isn’t posted before then.
Thanks for sharing life!
Lulu still wants a puppy? After discovering Margot’s latest hobby of baseboard chewing, I’d be happy to send her to you in a UPS box.
I tell me mom she is 29, she likes me extra when I lie.
my mom*** phew spelling is hard.
I tried hard to decipher Gigi’s list. Loved it. Do we really have to wait until 2013 for another cookbook? Wahh. Your current cookbook is in quite a state since I use it constantly.
I wish it didn’t take so long on the production end! I’ll have my part wrapped in about 1.5-2 months, but it takes a full year to bring to market
I’m glad you are getting good use out of the first one, though!
I can totally tell you what an xbox is. My son is obsessed with it…worst gift ever…and best gift ever, depending on how you look at it. The good news is when I ask how old I am, my son continues to answer 32. I’ll take it! and he is still happily eating vegan 90% of the time.
We do the ornament thing too. I guess I’m a mean mom though. I make them pick a blown glass ornament so they all have a similar style. I think I’m a little obsessive about how my tree looks.
This made me smile