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My sleeping babies!

What happens when.....

you fall back to sleep on the couch in the morning and your 2 year old doesn't.

What to do with a sick 2 year old

Sung to the tune of Drunken Sailor.  What to do with a sick 2 year old... put her in some beans!

Speaking of Pirates!

Pondering the Perfect Pancake

Camping pancakes! Had to squeeze my lemons to make buttermilk.

I love pancakes!  I don't know many people who don't.  Well my dad doesn't but that is because of the stickiness of the syrup.  What I don't love is the heaviness in my stomach and the sugar rush I get from eating a few of these lovely breakfast circles.  The worst part is when you want pancakes and you are out of your favorite mix!!!  This one happened and sent me on the search for a replacement.  While I was at it I thought it might be nice to have one that had less sugar and more whole grains.  My search led me to many ideas but nothing I really liked so I took some elements of a few and made my own with some fun variations!

One is whole grain and one is gluten free.  I am still working on a dairy free version.  But for now most people should be able to enjoy these pancakes.

Mom Hazards

Today I had a rock in my bra for 2 hours and didn't even notice until it fell out when I was changing.....it wasn't exactly a small one either.

Toddlerhood with a Gemini

Day started with my girl cuddling in bed with me, peering into my face to see if I was awake. 
Getting tucked in with blankies and nose kisses. Then hiding under the covers from the ghosts..lots of them. Then we got up and momma got dressed and then it was Aili's turn. And the biggest meltdown in the world happened because I took her jammies off! Twenty minutes later with a cat, chocolate milk and tv for distraction it finally ended.

So I guess I need to figure out a better morning schedule...do you think that will work?

Good and Tasty Tuesday: Oven "Fried" Sweet Potato

   The mornings are cooler but the sun is shining.  I have to scold and remind myself to get out and enjoy it when I can.  This time of year can be so beautiful but it also can be the beginning of Winter Beth (coined by Tia Soph).

Molly sleeping on Daddy's pillow.

I need to follow after my animals and lay in the sun patches on the ground, on the porch or just be outside watching the little ones play!  But as I was saying the mornings are cooler and fall is here so here is a very quick easy and satisfying fall dish.