How to save those leftover herbs...

I am always frustrated when fresh herbs shrivel up a day or two after purchasing them (before I've had a chance to use them).

THE SOLUTION:

Place any combination of (chopped/whole) herbs in icecube tray.
Pour hot water or stock over them and freeze.

When frozen, remove from trays and store in freezer bags.
Use in soups, stocks, sauces, or herbal drinks.

I'm feeling Spa-ish today and decided to do mint & cucumber water. Thanks for the idea Sheila!

The Weird Kid...

Today Caden asked us if we would (legally) change his name to Superman. It took 15 minutes to convince him that an alter ego might be necessary for now, so Caden will also work, as long as he's not wearing his Supersuit!

We walked the dogs this morning, Superman in tow when a young boy walking with his mom said, "Look there's that weird kid that's always dressed like Superman!" Grant thought it was hilarious and while I tried to laugh it off, it kind of stung...
I reminded myself that he is indeed Not Weird and thought of the recent encounters I had with a Cowboy at Target, Iron Man at HEB and a Fairy Princess at Walmart. You pick and choose your battles! For Caden it is a fun and magical part of his growth. He puts on his Supersuit (and moccasins-it's better just to not ask) as soon as we get home for the day. Caden brings me his cape, that I ceremoniously velcro to his back and he's off saving the dogs, the world and mommy.

One side note:
At breakfast Caden was actually a KungfooMasterSupermanJedi.

So here's to all you Cowboys and Princesses in shopping carts!

A Day in the Life of Superman's Mom

Here it is... my first post about us. Right now Superman (a.k.a. Caden) is singing a song about trains, dogs and heaven. Yes, all in one song... He will be quite the country singer/songwriter someday...

Todays agenda:

Give Maggie a bath.

Cut and stitch 20 super capes.

Bake Superman cookies.

So far all I've done is give the dog a bath. Oh, well. At least the beds are made!!!