I'm loving the fact that Ethan demonstrates advanced verbal skills, but in an amazing stroke of irony, I also love the fact that he pronounces some words like a two-year-old:
canaloper = can opener
gunder = thunder
blana = banana
shrubble = shovel
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
A Happier Post
My last post was a little cynical, even for me. Here are some things (little and big) that I'm currently happy about:
I finally remembered to use my last 42 cent stamp (and had a matching stamp to go with it).
Ethan sleeps on a little mini pillow that was Matt's as a child.
I've got a meal plan for the week, and a very short grocery list.
Matt's dad came and cut up the limb that fell on our house, determined there was no roof damage, and also got all the little branches off the roof. Also, it's rained twice with no leaks that I can tell.
I got my first job offer.
I'm within three weeks of BEING DONE WITH SCHOOL for a very long time.
I got my orders put in for annual training.
Matt bought a huge bag of peanut M&M's the last time he went to the store.
Who could ask for anything more?
I finally remembered to use my last 42 cent stamp (and had a matching stamp to go with it).
Ethan sleeps on a little mini pillow that was Matt's as a child.
I've got a meal plan for the week, and a very short grocery list.
Matt's dad came and cut up the limb that fell on our house, determined there was no roof damage, and also got all the little branches off the roof. Also, it's rained twice with no leaks that I can tell.
I got my first job offer.
I'm within three weeks of BEING DONE WITH SCHOOL for a very long time.
I got my orders put in for annual training.
Matt bought a huge bag of peanut M&M's the last time he went to the store.
Who could ask for anything more?
Monday, July 6, 2009
Spicy Tortilla Soup
This is a super-easy soup recipe. It's a variation on ten-can soup that I found online, but I changed it so drastically that I had to type it up immediately so I wouldn't forget.
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can red enchilada sauce
1 can chicken broth
1 can pinto beans, drained
1 can black beans, drained
1 can corn, drained
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 large can chicken, drained
1 small can chopped green chiles
Garnish
6 corn tortillas
oil for frying
avocado slices
grated cheddar cheese
sour cream
Pour all cans into a large saucepan, stir and heat. Meanwhile, heat a small amount of oil in a frying pan. Slice the corn tortillas into long thin strips. Fry until crisp. Drain, and set aside.
Garnish the soup with the tortilla strips, avocado slices, sour cream and/or grated cheese. Be careful! It is spicy. Serves 6.
Please note I didn't say "super-healthy". To make it more heart-friendly (only nurses use terms like that on blogs), substitute low-sodium soup, homemade chicken broth, chopped cooked chicken breast, cooked dried pintos and black beans, and fresh corn. Cut the cheese and sour cream, and skip the step where it says to cut and fry the tortillas. Serve with warm (whole) tortillas, and enjoy.
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can red enchilada sauce
1 can chicken broth
1 can pinto beans, drained
1 can black beans, drained
1 can corn, drained
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 large can chicken, drained
1 small can chopped green chiles
Garnish
6 corn tortillas
oil for frying
avocado slices
grated cheddar cheese
sour cream
Pour all cans into a large saucepan, stir and heat. Meanwhile, heat a small amount of oil in a frying pan. Slice the corn tortillas into long thin strips. Fry until crisp. Drain, and set aside.
Garnish the soup with the tortilla strips, avocado slices, sour cream and/or grated cheese. Be careful! It is spicy. Serves 6.
Please note I didn't say "super-healthy". To make it more heart-friendly (only nurses use terms like that on blogs), substitute low-sodium soup, homemade chicken broth, chopped cooked chicken breast, cooked dried pintos and black beans, and fresh corn. Cut the cheese and sour cream, and skip the step where it says to cut and fry the tortillas. Serve with warm (whole) tortillas, and enjoy.
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