The boy’s end of school writing project. Written under inspiration of the Mr Men books from his dad’s childhood, it’s about Mr Backward meeting Mr Forward. The kicker is that he wrote the text backward. To emphasize the story I say, to hide his story from the rest of the class he says. Oh, and…

They can be eaten raw: in salads, sandwiches Can add to an omelet or scramble Wash leaves well and dry. Cut off stems. Tear or cut into 1 inch pieces. Sauté onion and garlic in 1 tbsp olive oil. Add greens and sauté 5 to 10 minutes. Overcooking may cause bitterness (they are best in…

Happy birthday Mom. No doubts where we all get our awesome hair.

me: what are you doing? (To the 4yr old) Boy: stirring them together Me: the honey and the peanut butter? Boy: yep Me: but it’s already in the cracker. Why are you doing that? Boy: cause that’s what mom does. And it’s easier to eat. And it makes it so sweet.  Me: Oh

Potatoes Cut potatoes into pieces with eyes. Keep in cool dark place. Plant between Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day. Dig 6 inch hole and cover.