Winter, Working & Big Orbit Member Show

Winter doesn't seem to have them down at all.

Winter

We survived the holidays! We are just a few days away from the mid-point of winter. For the first time  I had the thought, "Gee, spring would be nice." I do tend to a little seasonal blues, I do live in Buffalo but I've been painting some, spending time with friends, keeping generally busy. All in all not doing too bad.

 look ma, it's architecture!

Work

Speaking of busy. I've been working for the last  7 months (and clearly not updating my blog). It feels so good to be back out in the "real world"; even if I absolutely hate getting up in the mornings. I've often written about achieving balance in life and I'm definitely working on that right now. I do miss the rhythms of being a stay-at-home mom, but at the same time a lot of that was not working well for me either.  I missed adults, working, leaving the house every day. I also really resented the assumption that since my childcare role meant I was at home most of the day, that I was supposed to take on all of the housework as well. I am not a domestic goddess, now that I'm working again I get to spend a little more time doing something I really good at.

Needless to say the entire family has been adjusting to our new dynamic.  I have given up on the idea that I will ever work the 50+ hours per week that I did BC (before children). My son and daughter seem to be thriving in school. K started full day kindergarten and A still at the Waldorf pre-school. And my dear husband, has started reading my old blog post for dinner recipes.

Big Orbit Member Show

Now the really reason I wanted to post today is because I've once again submitted some artwork to the Big Orbit Member show and wanted to give you the particulars:

Art
(for sale even)
at BIG ORBIT

Big Orbit Member Show

22nd Annual
Members' Exhibition
February 2 - March 9, 2013

opening reception:

Saturday, February 2 from 8 - 11 p.m.

Usually there's a wide range of visual and sculptural art from Buffalo creatives, I've never been disappointed.  I will be out of town for the opening but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't go!

Those Potty Training Songs

*sung to the tune of Coppa Cabanna*
His name was K-dog
he pooped in the potty
'cause pooping in the potty is doing what you oughtta
no more diapers
he poops in the pot-teeee
potties for poopies
we fell in love!

For all of you who loved 'copa' to the tune of "The Gambler"

You've got to know when to hold it
know when to flush it
know when to walk to da potty
know when to run
you never do your flushin'
while you're sittin' on the potty
there's time enough for flushin'
when the pee'in's done


Yes this means we are officially onto training DD. Wish me luck

Wordless Wednesday: Fun Food!

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Wordless Wednesday: Kindergarten!

"Kindergarten"

 age 4 3/4

 

age 3 3/4

age 2 3/4

You still have time to make this for dinner (vegetarian): Ravioli Bake

I did not invent this recipe, but I'm sure I don't know where I found it. Its so easy and forgiving that who needs a recipe?

What you need: whatever pasta sauce you like or have. I use a whole one and half if there's one open in the fridge, a pound of still frozen ravioli, spinach (thawed) & shredded cheese.

Put it in a pan in layers


















sneak in some veggies, we like spinach and mushrooms, what does your family like?










Put more cheese on top bake in 450* oven until a ravioli is cooked and it's a bit brown (about 35 - 45 mins.)

Even my son loves this one, and usually I make a little extra for lunches.  I'll admit it, its got loads of cheese, and DD's favorite "oodles in there!" It is comfort food, but every now and then that's what everyone needs.  I'd love ideas for different veggie combinations. Has anyone tried carrots or a different kind of ravioli?


Not what you have a taste for tonight?  See my other Dinner (now)  post!