Trying To Live Up To My Title
Date: Thursday February 7, 2008Posted in: Emily, Family, Parenting, domestic bliss
First of all, the “daily moment” I want to share.
This girl of mine loves books. As I did at her age, according to my Mom. I also could read (Sentences, Paragraphs and Newspapers, oh my!) by two and a half. I think she may be well on her way to the same acclaim.
Yes, the book is upside-down. I am going to choose to believe that she is reading it to me, mmkay?
It was another boring day in my household. Graham had Kindergarten all day. Matthew had a meeting for the bulk of the morning, so Nathan and Emily helped me make some Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies.
Did you know that I had a recipe blog? No? Well you do now.
It is somewhat neglected, but it has the favourite recipes of Karen and I from the past two years.
I had gotten into a boring rut of meals (and life) until the past week. I ordered a Polestar calendar (THE BEST) and also picked up a Real Simple magazine. It is my new favourite read. The organization tips! And articles! And recipes!
They truly are real simple.
The recipe I tried tonight was the Salt and Pepper Shrimp With Thai Fried Rice.
It was UNBELIEVABLE.
Just another day of trying to live up to my Domestic Goddess role.
Yo.
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Did you know that licking the screen doesn’t lead to tasting the food in the picture? Apparently all you taste is dust and Windex. Oh, you knew that? Oh…well hey, maybe you can make a Windex-Dust casserole next time and then I won’t feel let down.
Word up, Domestic Goddess—you’ve totally earned that title. I didn’t know you had a recipe blog. Is there anything you can’t do? Matthew was right about that Midas Touch that you have.
And I think you should always end your posts with “Yo” because that’s awesome. Then I’ll refer to you as Domestic G.
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Comment by The Over-Thinker on February 7th, 2008 @ 6:33 pmOh. My. That shrimp dish looks TDF!
Isn’t it funny how when you went from 1 to 2, it was so crazy. But now that it’s back down to 2 for part time, you’re like wow…this is so EASY!
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Comment by Lisa on February 7th, 2008 @ 6:36 pm*salivating all over keyboard*
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Comment by Kami on February 7th, 2008 @ 6:47 pmMy little guys love books. I am floored with how quickly they can begin to adore them.
Man, now I want to leave my house to have some shrimp. Darn kosher kitchen thing 
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i lovelovelove real simple.
and peanut butter.
and oatmeal.
and reading.
and babies.
wow, i love this post!
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Comment by sizzle on February 7th, 2008 @ 7:06 pmI’ve been a Real Simple subscriber for years. It’s my most favorite magazine. They also have great e-newsletters for when you don’t have the magazine yet. Good stuff.
Comment by Marcie on February 7th, 2008 @ 7:12 pmhehe … I’m about to check out your recipes!!
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Comment by Mrs. Wilson on February 7th, 2008 @ 7:15 pmYum, look at those cookies!
I’m definitely going to check out your recipes!
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Comment by merrymishaps on February 7th, 2008 @ 8:57 pmI love Real Simple. It’s one of my favorites, too!
And a recipe blog? Geesh, is there ANYTHING you can’t do?
You’re amazing!!
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Comment by Loralee on February 7th, 2008 @ 9:23 pmHey! I made the brown sugar cookies from your cooking blog tonight, the before I even read this post. They turned out great!
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Comment by bethany actually on February 7th, 2008 @ 9:55 pmMmm, that food looks yummy!
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Comment by Kristin on February 7th, 2008 @ 10:16 pmRecepies?! Hooray! I’m totally gonna try several of those, if I can keep the kitchen from burning down.
I love the simplicity of that template - I used that for my new blog site as well (or at least I will for about a week or so before I inevitably change my mind). Gotta love Wordpress! 
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Gorgeous picture of your daughter. Wow. I’m a newbie photographer with some good hand-me-down equipment. I think I’ll have to start studying your photo posts for tips.
Was that shot with natural light? Problem here in Vancouver is the total lack of blue skies or sunlight for most of the winter. Can’t get any natural light to save my life.
Thanks for the inspiration and the yummy recipes none-the-less.
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Comment by Caorlyn on February 7th, 2008 @ 10:47 pmWill you take pictures for my shop? You might have to teleport to do it, but with my ole lady eyesight and mizzable camera, it isn’t pretty.
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Comment by witchypoo on February 7th, 2008 @ 11:23 pmCookies? YUM! I can’t believe you were able to read so young! I bet Emily is taking after her Mama!!! I couldn’t help but notice her little feet and hands…So precious!
Comment by Michele on February 8th, 2008 @ 2:18 amIsn’t Real Simple the greatest?!? I’m so glad you like it, too. And those cookies look delicious! =)
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Comment by ashpags on February 8th, 2008 @ 5:39 amI look seeing kids read books! My daughters both love them as well. I’m so glad that tv hasn’t totally rotted their brains!
Those cookies look delish! Yummy!
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Comment by Mar on February 8th, 2008 @ 6:25 amSounds like we’ve got a lot of the same going on according to this post. Lauren LOVES books even more than Megan did at this age (we have to get these two together). Real Simple is one of my faves…and I buy my polstar months in advance (I think I’m on year 4) which by the way can be found at Costco for a fraction of the price late August/Early September…I should put you in mine:)
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Comment by Vicki on February 8th, 2008 @ 7:14 amWE have tried new things overe here after getting into the food rut. My new favorite is basmati rice. Unfortunaely, the rest of our troop love meat and Im not a fan, so it is hard to get meals that everyone likes. May take a look at the foodie blog.
Comment by kelly on February 8th, 2008 @ 8:10 amThat looks really good!
We had a good one too, last night (from my aunt) but I didn’t take a picture! Gotta get back onto that blog.
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Comment by Karen on February 8th, 2008 @ 8:19 amYum! I am pumped about your Recipe For Success blog. You better believe that I am going to hit it up for some recipes.
Have I mentioned that you have serious talent? Dude, not only do you take awesome photos, you’re a fab writer and it looks like you are a wonderful cook too…. and on top of all that you are raising 3 beautiful children. Impressive!
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Comment by Lane on February 8th, 2008 @ 8:29 amThose cookies look really yummy.
The shrimp? Not so yummy (but only because shrimp = death for me)
Happy Friday!
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Comment by Hills on February 8th, 2008 @ 9:16 amgoing to try both tonight!!!
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Comment by little miss mel on February 8th, 2008 @ 9:49 amI love trying new recipes. My favorite cooking magazine is Cooking Light. It’s much more than recipes and the recipes are very very good.
Comment by Danica on February 8th, 2008 @ 10:26 am
A love of books is a thing to be nurtured.
And the dinner looks awesome!
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Comment by Hannah on February 7th, 2008 @ 6:24 pm