Rog had fun in the Whole Foods bulk bin section this week. He found all kinds of treasures. Imagine an 8-year-old at the candy bulk bins with $20 to spend ... Because of his adventures, we had steel cut oatmeal for breakfast today. I don't recall ever having it growing up - I'm guessing the 45 minute cook-time would be the reason why - but I have to say it's yummy. Here's the recipe we tried today:
Ingredients
* 1 tablespoon butter
* 1 cup steel cut oats
* 3 cups boiling water
* 1/2 cup whole milk
* 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
* 1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar)
* 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
In a large saucepot, melt the butter and add the oats. Stir for 2 minutes to toast. Add the boiling water and reduce heat to a simmer. Keep at a low simmer for 25 minutes, without stirring. Combine the milk and buttermilk with the oatmeal. Stir gently to combine and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Spoon into a serving bowl and top with milk, honey, and cinnamon.
Rog is excited to try out another steel cut oat recipe next week!
Errands
After breakfast, we took Rog to work and stopped by the Department of Health to pick up Will's birth certificate. All done. Check.
Twirling
Sarah loved dancing and twirling with mommy during William's nap. Scripture Scouts has some fun songs to twirl to. Isn't twirling with your two-year-old the best? Sarah twirled long after mommy got dizzy and I was able to get her on camera.
Colored Eggs
Another "while Will slept" activity was getting out the egg-dying kit and coloring hard-boiled eggs just for the fun of it! Sarah LOVED it. She did a great job of coloring the eggs with the magic crayon. She's such an artist! However, we are working on her "be so soft" skills. Many of the eggs got cracked when she dropped them into the dye. I did think of getting out the camera while I was talking with Valinda on the phone ... Some pictures are better than none, right? Sarah also liked putting Cars stickers on the eggs after they dried.
When Will woke up, I fed him and burped him. Will then spit up all over mommy's jeans. I changed into capris, put Will in the Bjorn and put the doggie backpack (aka leash) on Sarah. We went on a fun walk in the sunshine.
Now it's nap time and both babies are asleep ... ah ... bliss ... it's a wonderful day!
She did eggies just like us!!- George
ReplyDeleteThat does sound like a fun day, I have to agree with Roger I could SO get a little bit from each of those bulk bins and have tons of fun. Try the dehydrated pea soup and black bean soup, it doubles as a great chip dip. The oatmeal sounds way better than the instant stuff we have around our house.
Thanks for reminding me that Easter is almost here. I got Maddy an egg decorating kit--I'm so excited to have "craft time"
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