Maybe I Should Vacuum More

At snack time today Asher dropped one of his fruit bites. He was telling me there was a fruit bite down on the floor & I asked him where it was. His response? “Down on the floor beside the crumbs.” Indeed, that’s EXACTLY where it was!

Leonard the Dragon

As I mentioned a few days ago, I bought Asher a dragon costume after Haloween b/c it was on sale for $3. I figured he’d have some fun wearing it from time to time, but I had NO IDEA that he’d want to wear it ALL the TIME!

It really is a cute costume, but it does cause some difficulty when he wants to go up stairs w/ anything in his hands. Also, he’s been throwing toys from time to time & in order to give him a time out has become quite the ordeal. First I have to wrestle the costume off him & w/o much help from him b/c he wants to keep it on & he also doesn’t WANT a time out. And potty training? Yeah, we’re gonna let that slide for awhile.

As for the name “Leonard”…. well, sometimes I randomly pick a few names & ask if that’s the name. Apparently it’s name wasn’t “Puff” or “Danny”, but “Leonard.” I’m sure my uncle w/ the same name will be honoured!

Ice Cream Truck

The following is an actual conversation that took place yesterday b/w Asher & Grandma…….

Grandma (as the Ice Cream Truck): “Hello, I’m an Ice Cream Truck. I have ice cream for all the boys & girls!”

Asher: “You have GIRLS in there?!”

Grandma: “Umm, no. I have ice cream FOR the little girls & boys.”

I think Asher found the prospect of little girls being in the truck a bit more exciting than it being full of ice cream.

Ordination

Pastor Chad is now officially a “Reverend” or “Dominee” or whatever you want to call it. Sunday he had his installation service & here are the pictures I took. I felt kinda funny taking pictures during prayers & such, but I figured it was a once in a lifetime thing & braved it anyways. Without further ado:

Laying on of hands

Reverend Chad performing the Sacrament of Communion

Giving the blessing (he’s finally allowed to hold his hands up!)

And the best part!

It was REALLY good cake…..

Don’t worry, he’s still fairly down to earth!

Chicken Diable

My brother asked for this recipe so I figured since I was typing it out I might as well share it w/ all of you. It’s one of my favourite dishes since it’s easy to prepare & only takes about an hour. What are your easy stand-bys?

Chicken Diable -Preheat oven to 375°

1/4 C Butter or hard margarine

1/4 C Honey

1/4 C Corn Syrup

1/4 C Prepared Mustard

1 tsp Curry Powder (I usually mix mild & hot b/c I am a wimp)

1 tsp Salt

3 lbs Chicken breast

Put all except chicken in 9×13. Melt in oven. Stir well.

Arrange Chicken in pan & turn to coat both sides.

Bake uncovered 375° 30min - 1 hour ’til tender

Serves 4-6

*I always serve w/ Sidekicks Honey Garlic Noodles. (I’m not very inventive, so once I find a combination that works I stick w/ it!)

Sunday Pictures, part 2

Sunday, November 2 -Chancery 11.5 weeks, Asher 2

A: So, I’m supposed to hold her like this?

A: She doesn’t seem to be co-operating very well.

A: Chancery, could you please move a bit to your left?

A: I asked you to please stop leaning on me!

A: Now you can sit up all by yourself!

C: See, Mum? I TOLD you he picks on me!

C: Are we almost done yet? I have an appointment.

A: If I smile can I have ice cream?

C: How come I never get any ice cream?

A: She’s touching me again!

C: I was just trying to see if he had any ice cream!

More to come……..

Sunday Pictures

For the past few weeks I’ve been taking pictures of the kids in their Sunday finery. Here are some of the

pictures. I hope to keep posting them as time goes on, sorry, none from today since my camera battery needs recharging! Enjoy!

October 12 -Chancery 8.5 weeks, Asher 2 years

He SAYS he didn’t pinch her!

October 19 -Chancery 9.5 weeks, Asher 2 yrs

Happy baby, once the plug is put in place!

October 26 -Chancery 10.5 weeks, Asher 2 years, Daddy 28 years!

That’s all for this edition! November pictures coming soon!

Profound Statement

The other day I was helping Asher get into a dragon costume that I bought after Haloween for him to play with. It’s sometimes a bit of a struggle to get him into it b/c it’s a bit bulky, but he LOVES this dragon costume & wants to wear it CONSTANTLY! I told him to lift his foot up & he said, “Hold on to Mummy….. AND to Jesus.”

Now, I know he was simply referring to the “Stand Up For Jesus” song we sing to him, but I thought it was still a pretty profound statement. We should remember when things get difficult to hold on to Jesus.

Christmas Is Coming............

Yesterday at the grocery store I passed the Canada Post area & remembered I ran out of stamps for the States. I stopped to get some & while she was getting them for me she asked how many I wanted.

“But,” she said, “you’ll need to use them before the prices go up in January.”

Wait, JANUARY? How did it get to the point that we’re talking about January already? I haven’t even THOUGHT about Christmas cards yet….. CHRISTMAS CARDS! I have to get working on Christmas cards! I only have a month left before they should go out!*

“Hello, Ma’am? How many stamps would you like?”

I guess it’s good I got my warning now, I can’t have Christmas sneaking up on me like that. I’m just not ready for it yet!

*Canada Post is notoriously slow, especially at Christmastime.

So Long!

I have officially moved! I have been contemplating making the move to wordpress, but was worried that I'd lose my readers. However, the time has come. I somehow managed to mess up my comments form here so people can't leave comments. And honestly, if you can't get comments, why bother blogging! :)

You can find me at:

http://domineehuisvrouw.wordpress.com/

Before You Go To The Polls

Here's a little diddy courtesy of my brother.

Saying Sorry

Tonight Asher was playing w/ trucks w/ P. Chad in the living room. He wasn't looking where he was going & backed, quite forcefully, into the wall. It took a minute, & Asher realized that it hurt a little bit. He went to PC for a bit of comfort. PC asked if he was going to be ok & Asher said, "Yes, don't kiss it." So PC asked if the wall was ok. Asher didn't know, so they went to inspect it.

Apparently there was a small dent in the wall, so PC was telling Asher that he must have a really hard head & he should aplogize to the wall for hurting it. Asher said, "I can't say sorry to the wall! It doesn't have a face & eyes!"

I suppose that's a pretty good rule of thumb, you don't have to apologize to things that don't have a face & eyes.

It's a Love/Hate Thing

This morning we had our first snowstorm of the season. Asher was pretty excited b/c I don't think he really remembers snow & last year we were in a basement, so he could never really see it unless we were outside.

He put a chair by the patio door & sat enthralled by it all. P. Chad asked him what he was doing.

A: "I'm watching the snow."
PC: "Ok."
A: "It's really fun!"

Asher wanted to put on his "snow shoes" (I'm pretty sure he meant snow boots) & go outside in it, but we didn't have time before church & we don't have snow boots or snow pants for him yet. After church I was prepared for another request if it was still snowing.

After the service we were walking to the truck & it was snowing a little bit. Asher all of a sudden proclaimed, "I don't LIKE it in my face! I don't LIKE it in my eyes!" I told him that we just had to walk to the truck & then we could get out of the snow.

During lunchtime today he told P. Chad, "Watching snow is fun, but I don't like it in my face & my eyes at church b/c I don't like cold things in my eyes."

A Little Confusion

There were no plans to take Asher Trick or Treating this year. We kind of figured he wouldn't know the difference anyways & it's easier to stay in. But PC's parents came back from their trip yesterday & rectified the situation. They went costume shopping (not easy the day before Haloween) & picked up a clown costume for Asher & a cat one for Chancery.

Today they were quizzing him on what he's supposed to say when they go out. He looked a littel confused, so they explained the process:

1. Get costume on
2. Go out to the neighbors
3. Say "_______"
4. Get candies!

"So, what do you say when you knock on the people's door?"

Asher's response?

"Doughnut!"

Crockpotalooza!

BooMama is asking for Crock-Pot recipes, so here's my stand-by:

Moroccan Chicken

3 Chicken Breasts (cut into chunks)
2 Cans Garbonzo Beans (Chick Peas)
1 Small Red Bell Pepper (chopped) -I have never added this
1 Red Onion (chopped)
1/3 C Raisins (or more, it's the best part!)
2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
4 Tbsp Water
3 Cloves Garlic (minced)
3 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
2 tsp Cumin

Combine in Crock-Pot & mix well. Cook on Low 5-7 hours, or High 2.5 hours.
Add:

1 Can Whole Tomatoes (or Diced) 28oz
3 Tbsp Peanut Butter

Continue cooking for 30 min. checking for doneness of chicken. Serve over Rice.