Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Every day is a new day.

Today was not my day. 

Leaving home is always a big deal because I have a toddler and also live an hour away from anywhere. Today, we needed to leave home to get new tires. As it happens, gorilla glue will only temporarily patch a hole in your tire (but it will do in a pinch). My toddler was playing in the car while I got our stuff together. He had the key when we went back inside to finish getting ready to go. 

And then he didn’t. 

And then I spent an hour and a half looking for the car key, because of course we bought it used and without a spare. I found a 6-12 month baby sock deep in the bowels of the couch (he’ll be 2 next week). I found some spare change. I almost cried and I almost yelled. I finally found the key. 

Of course that would be the one thing my toddler forgot where he put it. He usually remembers everything, including where I don’t remember that I’ve put stuff. 

We finally left to get the tires and run errands. I thought the day was turning around. We checked everything off of our shopping list. 

And then I left six bottles of wine at the grocery store. 

So now I’m in bed with a sleeping toddler and a Benadryl and so ready to have a better day tomorrow. 


Cheers!

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Microwave Eggs

My toddler’s favorite new food is eggs. Lucky for me, I have a trick for how to cook a light and fluffy egg in 90 seconds flat. 

Spray a coffee mug with nonstick spray (makes for easier cleanup). Crack an egg into the mug. Give it a quick whisk. Season with salt and pepper as desired. 

Microwave for about a minute. My microwave is 1000 watts and 70 seconds is perfect. Adjust accordingly based on the power of your microwave. 

That’s it! 


As a bonus, your egg is now the perfect size and shape for a breakfast sandwich! English muffin or bagel (or toast if that’s all you’ve got), microwave egg, slice of cheese, slice of Canadian bacon. It’s so much tastier, healthier, and cheaper to make your own breakfast sandwich than to buy one from a fast food chain—plus, it’s faster than waiting in line at the drive through!