When you are going all the time and taking your children to their activities, you get worn out quickly. We are used to relatively early bedtimes and free evenings. Sports seasons aren’t like that. Two introvert parents, homebodies, leaving all the time taking children and dogs with us, wear us out. We have just recently…
We got a new dog this fall. We have an old dog, too. Buck and Sandy are fun, beloved part of our family. Before the season, we were getting into the habit of walking the dogs after dinner each night. It was something we needed to do for our own health and that of…
Just a reminder that while I’m participating in Write 31 Days this month, I won’t be posting new words (I’m saving them, though!) … but I’d love to read yours all month long! Next week, we’ll be back to our regularly scheduled Wednesdays with Words. Thank you so much for your patience and/or participation this month! ‘);
We still have a lot of togetherness during sports seasons at least partially because we insist that any children who aren’t at a game or practice or other event cheer from the sidelines for the one who is playing in a game. No matter what soccer or baseball or basketball or First Lego League (yeah,…
This is one of the most difficult parts of Sports Seasons. Some of our family habits include Daddy waking the kids and telling them goodbye before he leaves, reading aloud at the dinner table, and walking with the dogs after dinner. When you don’t get home until 7:30 or later, dinner gets pushed back and…
I wrote before that part of the reason we participate in rec-league sports is to make friends and be part of the community. This has an added benefit. Sometimes events overlap, and as our kids get older they overlap in different locales. Or one parent is unavailable and N-boy has a game but M-girl is…
Your food is hot and waiting. Your salad is prepared and sitting in the refrigerator. You’re going to walk in the house and smell delicious things. Let’s eat! “Oh, wait, I have to get out plates. You find the silverware. You get cups and I’ll pour drinks. Where is that trivet for the hot crockpot?…
There will come a day when you just need a day off. During non-sports seasons, I need a day off from cooking, let alone when we’re running out the door many days a week. Order a pizza already. Or Chinese food. Or whatever delivers hot and ready to eat to your house. Even better, if…
There will be cold days during soccer and basketball seasons where nothing sounds better than a hot bowl of soup, bread, and a salad. Some of our favorite suggestions: Chili, cornbread, and salad Chicken noodle soup (homemade broth?), crusty italian bread, and salad Vegetable Beef & Barley (planned over roast and beef broth?), wheat bread,…
I love Tamale Pie. I first found this recipe in the Everyday Food Magazine from Martha Stewart. I also love the two Everyday Food cookbooks, they’re go-tos here. This meal has become a mainstay and almost a pantry meal. I’ve changed up the original recipe some, though. I know, I already used this picture. First…