My Husband the Cook

10.30.12

I have been forgetting to mention that Riley now sleeps through the night!!! has been for about a month and a half now ... pray Jesus! He wakes up around 4:30 am the same time Jacob has his alarm set. He gets him and brings him to bed with me where he'll typically wake up just before 7:00 am.
Gosh, it sure took him a long time to finally sleep through the night.

Also, we still don't know for certain if he'll definitely be a lefty as he continues to use both hands when we hand him a crayon or marker. If he does end up being a lefty he will be the first one in both our families. He does grab a fork or spoon with his right hand but that really isn't definitive.

 

My sister mailed us a box full of mexican candy last week, mostly tamarindo. It is a sweet and spicy candy.

 

 

This is actually the last picture I have of Peyton. She will not be making the move up to Washington with us. My in laws had taken care of her during our last trip to San Diego and my mother in law became attached to her in just a few short days so when we found out that we were moving I had Jacob ask her if she wanted Peyton. She was more than happy to have her. I'm glad it worked out for Peyton. She'll be with a family that will love her and take good care of her and give her the attention that dogs require. I'm sure Jacob and the kids will miss her but they'll be happy Peyton is with their Grandparents D.

I guess the nice part about her living with family is that they can email us pictures of her and that way the kids wont be sad or wonder how she's doing. I'm sure she'll get all fat and will need assistance climbing things because you know chihuahuas have short limbs and can't do much.

 

Jacob cooked several dishes last week. We always compile a menu every two weeks. We typically split up dishes that I cook and ones that Jacob cooks ... I guess it depends on what we're craving too. I was craving fish tacos so we bought tilapia. Jacobs fish tacos are super delicious.

 

 

I was browsing through one of our cooking magazines and I came across this dessert recipe and it calls for sparkling wine. Great GREAT reason to buy a bottle. This recipe sounds good too and the bread looks very moist.

 

 

One morning before Nathan left for school Riley walked up to him so big brother could read him a book but big brother was busy playing a game so Riley tried to move the iPad out of the way so big brother could stop and read to him. It was funny.

Oh that white thing on the floor is Jacobs foam roller that he uses to relieve muscle soreness along with aches and pains. It works!

 

 

Made a quick stop at Sprouts to pick up a baguet then we walked to Petsmart. Riley loved the fish while I thought this frog was cool looking.

 

 

He liked the dog too. He's totally an animal lover that's for sure.

 

 

Teaching him new words from his big halloween picture book ... and although some of the words he knows aren't quite clear when he says them you can definitely understand what he's trying to say. We were looking through a color book and he surprised me. I was not aware he knew five colors and you can definitely understand him. I got so excited and clapped after he said each color. Horray for Riley!

 

 

Well, this is one of those times where a child can cause a bit of stress. You know what I can't stand ... whining. My kids will get in trouble every time because it's simply annoying. Riley was upset because I obviously didn't allow him to do something so he layed on the dining room floor with his arms behind his head and would grunt whenever I would talk to him ... so I just left him alone until he was in better spirits. It took him a whole three minutes to snap out of it.

 

 

The second dish Jacob cooked last week was Cioppino. He typically uses tilapia, shrimp and scallops. We forgot to buy scallops this time ... Nooooooo! It was still just as delicious though. Ah, this seafood soup is the best I've ever had. And it goes great with crusty buttered bread.

 

 

I love our mellow time as much as our fun active time but when he's mellowed out that means rest for momma.

 

 

Friday was really not a good day. I was being irritable and short tempered. Probably pms'ing and I really didn't feel like chasing after Riley while Nathan had football practice so we stayed in the truck until Jacob showed up then I drove home. But I did try my best to keep this little guy entertained and happy. I sure love to see him smile and now that he's talking a lot, interacting with him keeps my mind occupied ... making me forget about my bad day.

Although Friday started out not so good and the not so good feeling lasted until the late afternoon, I still got to enjoy my evening ... and a cup of coffee always seems to brighten up my spirits.