Well, the last few weeks have been less than glamorous. We've had colds, lots of tissues, and all that comes with that sort of misery. My rock-solid, never-sick Mr. Yeti was even home for a few days, which was shocking. That is when you know it is bad news! He probably should have stayed home a little longer because he went back to work and gave it to one of his co-workers...sorry Dave : ( We are all better now, but I think we are still working on the clean up a bit. Sometimes I think that is the worst part, especially when you have kids!
So, speaking of the less than glam, my boys are really great at pointing it out. I know every mom out there has that desire to be somewhat fashionably minded, and we all have that pair of jeans we try on every now and again - just to see. Well, a few weeks ago I was getting dressed just as the boys were getting up. I was thinking, "Okay..let's just see about these pants today..." Things were going okay-ish and then came the move we all know. It isn't the Legally Blonde "Bend and Snap" ...Oh no, it is the mom move...the Squat and Pull! In walked Little Transformer just as I was mid-squat and he said, "I love your moves mom! Want to see mine?!" He started dancing away with the new 'moves' he has learned in kindergarten while I was squatting and pulling and tugging away...and laughing. Oh the grace of a 5-year-old. Then in walked the Captain and he joined in the fun. Nothing like an impromptu dance party at 7am to lighten the mood of pants-pulling-and-tugging, knowing that you probably shouldn't be wearing them...I didn't. I just had to see. Skinny jeans are just not meant for this bod of mine. A fashion trend that needs to fade away, and soon. Until then, I will probably keep trying out my 'moves' every now and again...
We've been trying lots of new things lately...new foods, Little Transformer has been trying to ride his bike without the training wheels, Captain America is trying to be nice for longer periods of time throughout the day...(the jury is still out on this), Mr. Yeti has started running. Fall has been really fun so far. It is always one of my favorite times of year, although it does just seem to be flying by unbelievably fast. I don't know how to stretch the days out and make them last. I can't believe Halloween is just a couple of weeks away! I still have a costume to make. Yikes. I really need to get busy. Someone is counting on me! He just wants a real big boy costume, and I still want a little boy costume, so I have been dragging my feet.... Gone are the days of squishy cuteness! I didn't get enough of them. I suppose I'll just have to squish him and his cuteness, haha : )
Want something to make some more squish? Perhaps it will add to your cuteness? One of our favorite things to make this fall has been Apple Nachos. The boys LOVE this because 1) apples 2) chocolate 3) marshmallows 4) caramel 5) mess. Sounds like fun, yes? Perfect for fall because it is apple season, and it is fast and easy.
Apple Nachos
3 Apples, Sliced (we LOVE Honeycrisp, but use whatever)
Mini Chocolate Chips
Mini Marshmallows
Caramel Bits (found in baking aisle, next to chocolate chips)
- Set oven to Broil.
- Lightly spray a baking sheet. Lay out your sliced apples. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and caramel bits (as much as to your liking). Place baking sheet into oven and allow to broil until caramel and chocolate chips begin to melt. Then, remove and sprinkle a few mini marshmallows over the top and return to the broiler. Heat just until the tops of the marshmallows begin to brown.
- Serve on plates or family style - just be very careful as the baking sheet is VERY HOT, so if you are doing this with kiddos, it is probably best to give them their own plate so they don't burn their little fingers.
Enjoy!!
Hope everyone is having a Happy Fall! All of our leaves are gone. And in our yard. Looks like we have some leaf jumping to do.... : )
xoxo
