Sweet Success

Last night I had total failure making "sweet and sour meat(less)balls". I was so bummed, the pic was gorgeous, I was hungry, and I ended up with a big pot of sweet and sour chili.

Anyways, this morning, I made, "Strawberry-Mango Crisp"----DEEEEElicious!
I am having some right now, and so thankful for some sweet success.

Here's the recipe--so easy!:

For the fruit mixture:
1 qt. quartered strawberries
2 cups diced mango
1/4 cup sugar (i used sucanat)
1/4 cup flour

For the topping:
1 cup flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine

Preheat oven to 400.
Mix the ingredients for the fruit mixture in a bowl. Spread evenly into a 2 qt. casserole dish. set aside.

Mix the dry ingredients for the topping together in a medium bowl. Cut in the margarine until the mixture resembles small peas. Spread evenly over the fruit mixture. bake for 35-45 minutes, or until bubbly. serve warm w/ nondairy ice cream (that's what these intstructions say, i am not eating it w/any ice cream, cuz it's my breakfast).

I GIVE IT A 10!!!!

Camping Trip

We went camping in Joshua Tree last week, it was tons of fun. The site we stayed in was gorgeous, and surrounded by huge boulders and Joshua Tree's. The weather was nice, the sun was blaring, but it was quite cool at the same time. Lyric had a lot of fun digging in the dirt with his little shovel. He also enjoyed snuggling up next to me at nights by the campfire.

Finger Foods to Forks

Last night, Lyric successfully used his fork atleast 10 times, during dinnertime. He was so patient, and persistent. Taught me patience as well, because I had the urge to jump in and help him, but he taught me that we had all the time in the world, and to sit back and watch.

My Little Gosling

Lyric is a "Gosling" at the Waldorf School in our neighborhood. We attend weekly, and it is so fun for both of us. I enjoy watching him interact with his little friends while I learn to finger knit, and gently communicate with other parents. The class teaches me the importance of rhythm in daily life...whether it is sweeping, washing dishes, cooking...or when I'm really desperate for something to do, washing walls. Lyric thrives on this rhythm and squeals with delight as he plays with his little toys.
My mom sent me 2 boxes full of gnome-like, magical toys. Most were from when I was a child. Things like fabric dolls, miniature tree stumps, little wooden spoons, cookie cutters, and a set of miniature pots and pans. Oh, and gourds!... Lyric loves to shake the gourds. I am well on my way to creating our gnome-home, where I am the mother fairy.
The Gosling class consists of free play, and then "dust, dust, dust" time where we put everything back in it's "home". We then gather in a circle and sing songs and hold hands as we dance to the rhythm of the poems.
Then we wash our hands, and have our organic snack, seated at the tiny stools around the table. After our blessing it is delightful to watch the little Goslings gobble up their peas porridge. Following, we close with circle songs and dances.
We can't wait for next week!

Babies and Blueberries

Lyric is really becoming a little boy. He is quickly changing from a cooing little baby...to a busy little boy. He loves to play with cell phones...and he loves to play with daddy's guitar. He likes to take walks outside, and he likes to dance.

He has his 2 bottom teeth, and his two top ones are poking through... no more toothless grin~

He love peas porridge. With a sprinkling of sesame seeds and Braggs Amino's. He loves carrot juice, and his new favorite food is blueberries.

He has started nodding his head up and down as if to say "yes"..

He does a few signs to communicate with us: "more", "milkies", "all done", and he points at everything and talks all day long. He has a lot to say~!

The Lyricist

Lyric is my name, and writing songs is my game!

A few weeks ago, I noticed Lyric holding a pen and trying to draw on a book. I don't know how he put 2+2 together, being that for one, I am always on the computer!...

He loves to color and is really good about coloring on paper only... he is amazing to me!

Disneyland or Bust!

Lyric had his first trip to Disneyland 2 days shy of turning 1. It was a lot of fun. It was packed, but a delightful experience. I even got to ride Thunder Mountain, thank god for the Fast Pass! Lyric rode Pirates of the Carribean and was in awe as he looked around and listened to the sounds of pirate life. I wish I knew what he was thinking when the boat went down the hills, my stomach dropped a little! Mid way he decided he wanted to nurse....I think he needed a little comforting in the entirely new environment. We visited Mickey and Minnie's house in ToonTown..here is a pic of him watching Minnie's dishwasher in action. He also loved looking at Mickey's garden..