Sorry, a date, and some cake

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** I'd like to start by appologizing for my lack of discretion yesterday.  I am sincerely sorry if it offended anyone. I really do not condone foul language nor would I allow my children to speak in such a manor. I was mostly just being cheeky and could've done a better job of keeping things wholesome.


Carl's birthday


Moving on to something more plesant...


Birthdays are abundant around here during the Spring. It was Carl's day yesterday. We spoiled him with a massage at the tennis club on his way home from work, homemade mac n' cheese and an ice cream cake. We have dinner out planned for just the two of us this evening...would you believe it's been more than a year since I've been with this man without our children present? I am a teensy bit nervous, and almost bashful. It is kind of like dating all over again- but better. Better because we are married. Better because I don't have to worry that I have something green in my teeth, or stinky garlic breath (he'll tell me). Better because I don't have order cheap because he's paying (we're paying). Better because I don't have to expend so much energy trying to keep the conversation going (oh the blessed, BLESSED silence). Better because I don't have to wonder if he'll kiss me (he will). Just better, you know?


My mom used to make this cake for me all the time as a kid.  I would request it year after year.  It is so easy to make...thought I'd share.


Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Cake:


2 pkgs chocolate wafers (I use these)


2 T butter melted


1/2 gal of cookies n' cream ice cream (chocolate chip mint is also yummy)


1 C heavy whipping cream


6 T powdered sugar (or to taste)


*Coat a springform pan w/non-stick spray, and place it in the freezer.


*Put one package of cookies in a gallon ziploc bag and crush with a rolling pin. 


*Mix melted butter and crushed cookies and press into the bottom of the springform pan to form a crust. Return the crust-filled pan to the freezer.


*Pull the 1/2 gallon of ice-cream out of the freezer and let it soften for 15 minutes or so. When it reaches a spreadable consistency spoon half of the ice cream over the frozed crust.


*Then, layer whole uncrushed cookies on top of the ice cream creating a thin middle layer.


*Spread the remaining ice cream on top of the cookies and freeze for a minimum of 2 hours. 


*A few hours prior to serving mix the whipping cream and the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread it on top of the ice cream cake and top with a handful of crushed cookies.


*Put it all back into the freezer for an hour or so.


*When it's time for the Birthday Song and candles, unlatch the springform pan and light it up baby!


Enjoy.

oh @$&%!!

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I don't often swear...but I will admit there are moments in life when a good four letter bomb just fits.


Ibert
Take yesterday for example. I pulled out the iBert bike seat, dusted it off, replaced a broken buckle, and loaded up The Boy. We took a picture of the cuteness, rode a little loop around the neighborhood, then promptly crashed at the mailbox.  Of course there was another lady from down the street standing there, and of course she saw us fall. She came to pick us up off the ground and I'm sure she thought I was an absolute lunatic for strapping my child into that contraption. I've been expecting Child Protetive Services to show up any time. We were essentially fine. No broken bones but a few scrapes and very shook up.  Ian is NOT interested in getting back into that seat.  I'll keep trying, but I may have ruined it. @#$%!


In other news:


I planted the entire garden over the weekend. Tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, potatoes, squash, spinich, carrots, lettuce, swiss chard. The whole she-bang.  Then we had a great deal of wind. Then all my plants died. @#$%! Not sure what I'm going to do next.


I've been researching curriculum choices for next year and generally feeling fresh and inspired to have the girls home again. I've been planning schedules and registering for extra-curricular activities. It feels good to have a nice head start. I'll plan a post covering what I've chosen once I get it all nailed down.


I took Ian for his 1 year check-up last week. We hadn't been since he was 4 months. Praise the Lord for breastmilk and good health! Our pediatrician was not entirely thrilled with our delayed/selective vaccination schedule. I held firm and am finding that the longer I'm a mother (10 years now!) the braver I get. He also encouraged me to not waste any time introducing cow's milk- which I haven't yet. When I inquired about the nutritional benefits of it over breastmilk he replied with, "Well, drinking cow's milk is just something he should be doing now. Developmentally, it is time." What the @#$$? He is a human. Human milk for human babies. Deep breath, I'm letting it go. His stats were: 22lbs 7oz, 30.5" happy and healthy! Oh and he's walking!!


I'm really itching to get some sewing and crochet projects going.  As always, it's hard to find the time. I re-organized my sewing space hoping that would inspire me to jump in and start something...nothing to show yet. I can't wait to get my hands on this book!


Um where has Nourished Kitchen been all my life?  Totally loving my menus, recipes, shopping lists, etc emailed to me each Monday.  HUGE time saver!


Okay, baby awake, @#$%...I should've done the dishes while he was asleep! Have a great Wednesday!