The morning cool list

I have no idea what this is, but apparently Luke thinks it is a vital part of a kids life. He has been walking around gathering things for the morning cool list. He had my Tic Tacs for his pocket to make a cool sound, he had Nate's skull bandanna for some "other coolness," and he has been trying to think of cool things to say. He asked me if I had a cool list when I was a girl, but I had to be truthful and tell him that his mother was far from cool when she was a girl. He looked aghast at the thought of his mother being anything but cool. I told him I was weird when I was a girl but that didn't seem to be impressive. Oh to remain this way in his eyes for just a little longer.

My camera has died again, so that is why the meal pictures have been lacking. Once I find the charger I will continue with meals, but probably only document the good stuff. Why would I need to document a turkey sandwich? Before the camera died, I was able to take a picture of something wonderful on Saturday morning. My dear Nate cooked me a breakfast of homemade waffles and bacon. To some this may seem trivial, but Nate has never COOKED me anything before, and to savor the moment in all its glory I ate while he was still cooking. Normally I am the last one to eat since I tell them to eat while it is hot, especially when making things like waffles where you can only cook one at a time. I so relished the treat, and Nate got a kick out of how excited I was to be eating while he was cooking. The kitchen is one place where I definitely dominate and rule, there is no role swapping in that room of the house. He will occasionally load the dishwasher for me, or make me toast, or a sandwich if I am incapacitated, but alas he had not even begun to master cooking until now. I think this was a first for all involved. The good news is that he said I could expect it again. YEA!

I hate to admit it but I have succumbed to shopping therapy. It actually does make one feel elated to get a good deal. I finally spent a small amount of money on some house decor. My living room only had 2 small sconces on the wall, and now I have a lovely cottage picture behind the sofa, and a fireplace screen. The dining room received a mirror and 2 sconces plus 2 small pictures of bluebirds. The master bath got a picture that has a red iris flower on a gold background, the frame is really dark brown and matches the bedroom. These small touches has made the house so much homier.