January 27, 2012

Seven Quicks Friday Takes Vol: 23

1.

Growing up, learning to drive in Wisconsin, you get used to certain things that could possibly run out in the middle of the road, causing you and them damage.: deer, raccoon, opossum, turkey, fox. You know, normal critters. Yesterday, I was out driving around and I almost had a front-end collision with… a Peacock. Seriously.

2.

I am not ashamed to say that I have been grooving to “Backstreet Boys Radio” on Pandora. A lot. Usually when I am cleaning, or writing. So you can guess what’s on right now.

3.

I had something kind of snarky written about a picture I saw floating around FB. But then Simcha’ blog came through. And I deleted. Read Simcha’s post here.

4.

Tuesday, I went to a “positive communication” workshop with the Junior League. One of the things suggested was to eliminate the word “TRY” from your vocabulary… unless you are using it to say  something like, “Yes, I’d love to try fly fishing.”

5.

One of my goals has been to get up earlier than the girls. Part of the issue is that DD2 wanders into our bed and as soon as I get up, she’s up. But Wednesday night, I bit the bullet… set my alarm (“The Final Countdown” by Europe, for those who want to know) and got up. DD2 did follow 15 minutes later, but I got a lot done in 15 minutes! Which made for a better day.

6.

The main reason for the better day was not because I got a bit of quiet time before diving into mothering for the day, but because I was able to intercept my daughters before they headed into the kitchen to make breakfast for themselves. “What?” you say, “It’s great your kids are making breakfast!” Sure… however mayonnaise and mustard sandwiches or cookies (and the mess that follows)  does not a good breakfast make.

7.

Miles logged for the Pasadena Half: 0. But I did find a new park in which running would be divine! Part of my issue is that I have two kids to drag take running with me. DD1 could ride her bike along, but I like the control aspect of being able to go as far as I want w/o worrying about whether she can make it the whole way. Anyone want to fund a double jogger for me?

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January 26, 2012

Thursday’s Tasty Treats: Eggs for Breakfast

I know I usually post about great dinner recipes, but today I am switching it up by posting what I usually have for breakfast. It’s quick and easy and chock full of protein!

An Egg.

Cooked in the Microwave.

Ingredients:

1 Large Egg

splash of milk

cheese (optional)

salt/pepper

Microwave safe Ramekin or small mug

1. Crack your egg into your ramekin or mug.

2. Add a splash of milk

3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

4. Microwave on HIGH for 30 sec.

5. Sprinkle with cheese (optional) and stir (not optional.)

6. Microwave for 15 seconds.

7. Let sit for a minute (’cause it’s HOT.) Stir and enjoy.

 I top mine with Salsa Verde, but you can put whatever on top. If you have some black beans left over, you can mix those in as well.

Here’s a pic from mine from this morning with Salsa Verde.

 

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January 25, 2012

Am I really what the Women’s Lib movement envisioned?

 

Interesting conversation at Target yesterday (Tuesday.) I was standing at the elevator (the Target is one of the two story jobbers,) and this older woman started chatting with us.

She shared with me that she was an educator with the Los Angeles School System, never married, never had children. She liked how she could be with children during the day and then send them home at 3p.

She then remarked how “funny” it was to see “young women” like me, with small children, not working during the day. She continued to say that it was much like the 40s when women were staying home birthing children because of the war. Part of me was tempted to ask her if she meant funny-haha or funny-weird, but it was a pleasant conversation and part of me really didn’t want to know.

The odd thing is, I am not THAT young. I had my first daughter at 28, just the same age that my mother had me. My mother enlisted in the military at the age of 25 and worked for the Government full-time for 20 years. My parents divorced in 1981 and my mother raised three children as a single parent. Would she have stayed home to work had they not split up? I don’t think so. But I have to wonder:

Do the women who fought for Women’s Rights look at someone like me and feel…

bad?

I truly hope not, after all in my mind at least, the Women’s Liberation movement was about giving women the chance to choose to stay home or to work. That women were not only limited to the options that society placed on them. But we have to also recognize that there are women out there who would love to be able to stay home with their families but can’t. They can’t because they are a single parent, or because expenses do not allow for one income, no matter how much they cut back.

I was given, and took,  the choice to stay home with my kids.

Don’t feel badly for me.

Feel for the women who would love to stay home and can’t make that choice.
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