Three B's

Break and Beautiful Blossoms. I looove Spring!! Who doesn't?! I live in the best State, really. The state where the beach and snow are just a drive away and when it gets too hot you invite some friends over and hang out by the pool. That's bliss... so I guess I will add a fourth B. Spring comes with thee number one smell in the entire world, I sooo look forward to this time of year: Orange Blossoms. It takes me to a different place. I catch the smell in the air on my way home from work with the sunroof down. At a stoplight that air and a quick glimpse at the stars in the sky can take the most stressful Nurse's day away in a split second. This time also brings a great break my children get from school, and I want to spend every ounce of it with them in my beautiful state! We did a lot over the break. We hiked new mountains, took premature dips in the pool, went to a festival, had sleep-overs with late nights, and threw in a spring training game. My children came to me as they know they can and talked to me about something heart-crushing happening at their Dad's... but I will declare we get through everything put before us. Aside from that note, today was a topper. Us mother's enjoy our children and the break, but we truly feel the last day. The last day is a vulnerable state for the siblings and the dedicated on Spring Break. My girlfriend's and I did some cramming today with the kids for the last hoorah. It was some jam-packed fun requiring an early bedtime and a glass of wine at the end. I'm not quite done... back to orange blossoms. I caught that smell today in one of my girlfriend's backyards from her planted orange trees. It reminded me of her beauty... She's gorgeous, inside and out. Her and her family are moving out of State. The last hoorah brought tears for S. Stink and I this evening... my boy who hardly ever cries. S. Stink has had one two many close friends move away this year. We shared some mommy and son thoughts together. Friends are always a call away, they come and go leaving the good memories and lessons engraved, but we will always have the Lord and each other at the end of the day... no matter what. I will surely miss you, Mammy my love (here comes another tear).

It was another great break in my great place I absolutely love.

We Do Like Green Eggs & Ham

We do like them, Sam I Am!! As I served the dish I forgot to green up the ham which the boys would not eat unless they were properly served, verde style. So as I received a gentle reminder of how the ham needs to be green, I gently rubbed on a little style last minute, not realizing it would leave a lovely mark on my hands... totally Seuss stained. Now for the explanation... I don't cook green eggs and ham because of the look or even the taste, but we need to honor a most talented author in this home. We love Dr. Seuss Day, and we love Dr. Seuss books! He most definitely has some weirdness to him, but opens a world of imagination through rhymes and laughter like no other. He even teaches a lesson or two through his work. I have a Six by Seuss book I received from my grandparents when I was young. I can tell I was really young when receiving it because the pages are aged and inside the front cover it says (in my inexperienced cursive writing), " To: Jenny, from: Grandma and 'Grampa'. Then, This Book Belongs to: Jenny, then once again, From Grandpa and Grandma. It's a great book full of classics I never get bored of reading to my children. My favorite is about a smart little bird who learns the hard way, Gertrude McFuzz. The boys know my fave Seussy and let me read mine, then theirs... Yertle the Turtle, a story about a boss who becomes beautiful. So in honor of this dear man I made green eggs and ham complimented with Cat's Hat... pancakes filled with strawberries and whipped cream. Delicious!