1. Chocolate Creme Brûlée
This recipe. Make it. You won't be sorry.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/chocolate-creme-brulee-recipe.html
2. Flannel Sheets
I don't like the cold. It doesn't usually get this cold here but this winter I had to pull out the flannel sheets. And I'm so glad I did. But the cold doesn't seem to affect my kids the same way it affects me. I walk around the house with my coat on and Adeline still spends about 50% of the day naked. I don't know how she can take it.
3. Soft-Boiled Eggs
Where have you been all my life? I always thought I was a hard boiled egg kind of girl, but I was wrong! I've been eating 2 soft boiled eggs and toast 4-5 mornings a week lately and sometimes even for lunch. I put the eggs in the pot with warm water and bring it to a boil and then set my timer for 3 minutes the second I see a big bubble break the surface (2 min 30 seconds if the eggs are small). I immediately run them under cold water and peel and the yolks are perfectly creamy and delicious! Plus, I've been buying fresh eggs at the new farmer's market that just opened up right across the street from my neighborhood, so that makes it even better. Although I still make it with store bought eggs too.
4. Wordament
This stupid Boggle-like game is fabulous! I love boggle, but this app takes it to a new level. It puts you in live games against all the other players playing at the same time as you and some of the boards have themes or special high point letters. Its super addicting and I play it way too much.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wordament/id580935508?mt=8
5. Shantaram
Rob and I are listening to this audio book right now and loving it! I especially love that the person who reads it does all the voices with wonderful accents (it takes place in India). We haven't finished the book yet, so I can't vouch for the whole thing, but so far, we both really like it. Here's the amazon link in case you're looking for a new book to read (but I highly recommend the audio version if you can get it).
http://www.amazon.com/Shantaram-Novel-Gregory-David-Roberts/dp/0312330537
6. Roasted Brussel Sprouts
I'm loving pretty much any roasted veggie lately, but especially brussel sprouts. This is another food I never knew I liked until recently. This cold weather is perfect for roasting veggies and letting the hot oven warm the kitchen!
7. Watching Bobby in Gymnastics Class
The kids both started gymnastics classes this month and Bobby is the only boy in his 3 year old class. He is definitely the youngest in his class since he just barely turned 3, but he is doing great. He tries so hard to do what the teacher says and is such a good little kid. He catches on pretty quickly and I think its a great experience for him. Adeline, on the other hand, I try not to watch as much. She is in the 4 year old class. She lays on the floor and pretends to sleep, she tries to be silly and do things she's not supposed to, and she has a hard time following directions. But, she's not the wildest one in there, so it makes me feel a little better. Its a good experience for her too, but its funny to see the personality differences between the two of them in the same setting (they have the same teacher).
8. Planning our Trip to Disney World
We're headed to Disney World next month and I think I might be just as excited about it as the kids. I think it will be absolutely magical for Adeline, and Bobby will be in heaven with all the rides, food, and excitement.
9. Writing
I am part of a writing group with some women from church and I have really enjoyed our monthly writing assignments. I have been writing a lot lately, even when its not for the writing group. And I think I'm even starting to improve some of my writing skills with all the practice!
10. Apps Gone Free
I find all sorts of apps for the kids (and a few for me) with this app. Everyday they have a new list of apps that are free (some are just free for one day or maybe a whole week). They only put apps on the list that have good reviews and don't have ads in them. I have found a few apps that I really love from here.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apps-gone-free-best-daily/id470693788?mt=8
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