My Shoulder Hurts (8 Comments)
There has been a group of mothers meeting on Friday afternoons and I have been invited to attend. It’s nice because they are all homeschool families and one of the families has older daughters who take the kids downstairs to play while the mothers talk upstairs. To give you a hint as to how many kids are there- I will just say we have the smallest family. I am so excited that I am included- old fuddy duddy me who was starting to wonder about her friend shortage. It’s easy to take that kind of thing personally. So, as you can imagine I’ve been enjoying these times.
Last week, we had company coming for dinner but I really wanted to go to the Mom’s meeting. It’s in the afternoons and we don’t get home until 4:30 or so. It was great incentive to get the house all clean on Thursday and make up the Enchilada casserole and bean salad (and clean up) on Friday morning. I made Spanish Rice and a lettuce salad after I got home. It turned out well and I was pretty puffed up.
I had also invited Master Bill and his lovely wife over for a meal after Church on Sunday. Just feeling that hospitality spirit, I guess. I was having troubles figuring out what to fix. It needed to be fast, as we all would be hungry. Also, since we hadn’t made it to the store in ages, it had to be made from stuff on hand. Hmmm. Well, there was lots of Enchilada casserole and Spanish Rice left over… it would be quick to heat up. So it was settled, I fed my Pastor and his wife leftovers. It does not in any way reflect how much esteem I have for them. Except for the copious snowfall it worked out pretty well. As he ate our leftovers Master Bill kept saying how good it was. I didn’t take it to heart because I knew that I could feed that man slop with a side of swill and he would compliment me on it.
This Friday we didn’t have company coming but I did plan ahead and loaded up one of The Col.’s favorite meals into the Crockpot. When we got home we had tender pork chops and potatoes ready for us.
I have been so pleased with myself that my shoulder hurts from patting myself on the back.
You had me fooled! Here I thought you’d injured yourself, and was prepared to pity you… *sigh* am I ever gullible.
But never underestimate leftovers. Dad really and truly prefers leftover lasagne over the first time it comes around, and I think enchiladas (chicken or beef) are better leftover because the consistency of the tortillas changes. Maybe it’s just me?
Comment by KimberlyD — February 1, 2008 @ 11:34 pm
Ya you had me going too, when I read the title I figured wow you never even said anything about your shoulder hurting yesterday! Poor girl…then I realized you were being silly!
I have to agree about leftovers, sometimes certain dishes really are better because the flavors have mingled and it just tastes better…or is it that it tastes better because we don’t have to slave away in the kitchen making something new? HaHa
Comment by Jules — February 2, 2008 @ 1:33 pm
Weren’t we talking about organization and you humbly said you weren’t. Anyone that can think ahead to have a full dinner prepared on the days you know you will be home a little late is definitely organized! My family just starves, lol!
And I love how your personality shows through your blogs, it’s been fun to read!
Comment by Linds — February 2, 2008 @ 1:53 pm
The reason I’m so proud of myself (and bragging) is that it NEVER happens this way.
You’ll ask me next week what we are having for dinner and I”ll get that “oh, yeah! I knew I was forgetting something” look.
Comment by JustMe — February 2, 2008 @ 3:00 pm
Ya I can relate to that feeling of job well done, I did watercolor painting with the kids a few weeks ago…….I kept that one going for a pat on the back for weeks just as the rest of the group!…still doin’ it obvsiously, oh and I cleaned my house yesterday too so next week you will hear me say “I cleaned my house last Friday!”…….so you’re in good company with the patting back syndrome! HAHAHA
Comment by Jules — February 2, 2008 @ 3:08 pm
You guys crack me up! I’ll make a mental note of your accomplishments so I can help build up the egos for you. As if being a wife and mom, keeping the house from falling apart and schooling the children isn’t enough for a pat on the back!
Comment by Linds — February 2, 2008 @ 4:04 pm
LOL – I was thinking you injured yourself here on Friday somehow lol.
Accomplishments huh, I er emailed. Hmmm – we need to work on this one.
Comment by Audra Marie — February 5, 2008 @ 9:56 am
I forgot to say something: YOU ARE NOT AN OLD FUDDY DUDDY!
Okay, had to clear the air on that one. I feel better. 🙂 Seriously, I love chatting with you (and the other ladies). I’m adding you to my Linky Love sidebar. 🙂
Comment by Audra Marie — February 5, 2008 @ 10:04 am