Sunday nighting
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grammarwomanThe above is a phrase my husband and I came up with for that sinking, rueful feeling that strikes you on Sunday night, where you didn't get enough done that you wanted to, and now the weekend's over, and Monday morning and work are staring you in the face. It's a massive blah.
Saturday was a complete wash - the most I got accomplished was grocery shopping and making dinner. Today was a little better, as I got to sleep in and then feel refreshed. I was bummed to learn that our gaming session was canceled, but after the husband cleaned the kitchen, I decided to do some cooking to make up for it. I made a big batch of palak paneer, which is about the only way spinach gets consumed in this household, and then some hummus, which I proceeded to scarf down with some matzoh. (I felt vaguely sacrilicious, but it was very yummy.) I decided to add to the re-trashed state of the kitchen by working on the long-overdue cleaning out of the fridge. There weren't any really bad ewwws, but there were definitely some items of dubious age.
I have eight kinds of mustard in my fridge, of all different flavors. Make of that what you will.
The Emperor has had a record THREE DAYS of not hitting his friends. I had to nudge daycare and say, "Gee, don't you think that deserves a certificate?" I mean, we just talked about this last week, how well he responded to that stuff. *sigh* Little steps.
I also have no idea where he gets some of his ideas. Today, on waking up from his nap, he said "I beat up the bad guys so Batman can bring on the gods." He then went on to an elaborate explanation of this that I couldn't follow at all. Have I mentioned lately that he's a goof?
He played outside a bit this afternoon while I cooked, where he enjoyed some of the bubble supplies that I had cruelly denied him over the winter. If any of the weather gods are listening, you can repeat today's weather for about a month - I promise that I won't get sick of it.
Stupid lateness, always getting later. G'night, everyone!
Saturday was a complete wash - the most I got accomplished was grocery shopping and making dinner. Today was a little better, as I got to sleep in and then feel refreshed. I was bummed to learn that our gaming session was canceled, but after the husband cleaned the kitchen, I decided to do some cooking to make up for it. I made a big batch of palak paneer, which is about the only way spinach gets consumed in this household, and then some hummus, which I proceeded to scarf down with some matzoh. (I felt vaguely sacrilicious, but it was very yummy.) I decided to add to the re-trashed state of the kitchen by working on the long-overdue cleaning out of the fridge. There weren't any really bad ewwws, but there were definitely some items of dubious age.
I have eight kinds of mustard in my fridge, of all different flavors. Make of that what you will.
The Emperor has had a record THREE DAYS of not hitting his friends. I had to nudge daycare and say, "Gee, don't you think that deserves a certificate?" I mean, we just talked about this last week, how well he responded to that stuff. *sigh* Little steps.
I also have no idea where he gets some of his ideas. Today, on waking up from his nap, he said "I beat up the bad guys so Batman can bring on the gods." He then went on to an elaborate explanation of this that I couldn't follow at all. Have I mentioned lately that he's a goof?
He played outside a bit this afternoon while I cooked, where he enjoyed some of the bubble supplies that I had cruelly denied him over the winter. If any of the weather gods are listening, you can repeat today's weather for about a month - I promise that I won't get sick of it.
Stupid lateness, always getting later. G'night, everyone!
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Date: 2009-03-16 05:00 am (UTC)...
Can be the Emperor's nanny? I promise to remember to reward him. I will even dust and do dishes when necessary. Hubby hates hummus so I have to eat off-the-shelf and it is just *not* the same.
Don't have too horrible of a Monday! *hugs*
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Date: 2009-03-16 02:44 pm (UTC)The hummus recipe I follow is easy-peasy. Take one 15 oz can of chickpeas and pour off the liquid, saving it for later. Dump that in a food processor with 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2-4 cloves of garlic. Blend it all together. If you like it thinner, add some of the reserved liquid until it's the consistency you want. You can sprinkle parsley or red pepper on top for flair.
The hardest thing is finding the tahini, but that's getting easier now that most grocery stores have an ethnic section. It's usually in the Middle Eastern collection.
Of course, if you wanted to come be the Emperor's nanny, we could totally pay you in hummus. *grin*
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Date: 2009-03-16 02:50 pm (UTC):D Yes! *tigerfist* I always wanted a job where I would be paid in hummus.
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Date: 2009-03-16 03:45 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2009-03-16 05:22 pm (UTC)The shipping idea hadn't occurred to me - thanks! :D
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Date: 2009-03-16 01:59 pm (UTC)Totally hear you on the Sunday-nighting. On a good weekend, that feeling won't hit me until I'm in bed falling asleep and start to wonder what I've got to do at work on Monday. Yesterday... I made it until about 7pm. It's kind of a contest.
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Date: 2009-03-16 02:48 pm (UTC)When it's really bad, I'll start Sunday-nighting Saturday afternoon. My weekends just go so damned quickly.
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Date: 2009-03-16 09:50 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2009-03-17 02:53 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2009-03-17 10:17 pm (UTC)