Dirt on the boots

I hate to disappoint you all on my first sentence, but I really don’t have much exciting news to report.  Exciting things ARE happening; it’s just not time to report on them just yet.  I’ll let your mind wander a bit!!!!

We had a dead tree on our property line and recently had it cut down.  It’s a good thing we did too.  The tree man said he had no idea how it hadn't already fallen on our house.  The boys love playing on the stump.

 This morning Ford said it wasn't a school day for him and I quickly reminded him that it WAS indeed a school day and he better get in gear.  I desperately need those school days.  I can get a lot done when I am not being asked 2,000 questions an hour mostly about space.  Bitty is a man of few words.  Now he is constantly into everything he shouldn't be into, but that’s just my Bitty.

 Somehow this morning we managed to get dressed and ready for school quicker than normal.  I told the boys to put on their shoes so we could head out the door.  This is what I got from John Brantley….

 Ummmm the dirt on his boot was NOT okay.  Not okay AT ALL!!!  Dirt disturbs John Brantley in a big way.  He examined the dirt.  Made bad faces at the dirt.  And then he started saying, “Maaa  Maaa  Maaa”.  Maaa is pretty much what you get if something is wrong with a situation.  Maaa is also Ford’s name if I ask Bitty to holler for him!!!!

 Tonight in the bathroom.  The point of the picture was to see how much hair John Brantley has when held upside down.  Ford didn't agree with what was going on.

 Sometimes you just need a little “Suzanne time”.  The other day Ford took off down the hall and shut his door.  John Brantley is ONLY a fan of closed doors if he is the one doing the closing.  If you shut him out we see tears and hear screams.

 Ford wanted to know, “WHY does he ALWAYS follow me everywhere I go??????”

 On Friday nights we go to snacks with some friends.  It’s usually appetizer type food and such.  Last week I brought little pizza bites and was asked to share….

Pepperoni Pizza Puffs

¾ cup flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
pinch of salt (optional)
pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
¾ cup whole milk
1 egg lightly beaten
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup cubed pepperoni
½ cup store bought pizza sauce

1.        Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.  Grease a 24- mini muffin pan.  In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, salt and red pepper flakes (if using); whisk in the milk and egg.  Stir in the mozzarella, Parmesan and pepperoni, let stand for 10 minutes. 

2.       Stir the batter and divide among the mini muffin cups.  Bake until puffed and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

3.       Meanwhile, microwave the pizza sauce until warmed through.  Serve the puffs with the pizza sauce for dipping.  

I enjoy a glass of Cabernet at night sometimes.  I’m no wine expert, but I have found two kinds that I seem to keep going back to.  They aren't fruity or too dry.  They are just right!

Bitty is a lot of fun lately.  He’s always been fun, don’t get me wrong, but lately he’s been more interested in things.  He will actually let you read him a few books now, and he sits still!!!! 

Gran and John Brantley reading….

He is trying to say a few more words now.  This week he said, wock wock wock for “rock”.  He says tuck for “truck” and gu gu gu for “gum”.  If you don’t get what he’s saying he will point or pull your pants legs to show you what he needs.