Lessons

Today I learned a few things, and I am always happy to pass along that hard-earned mama-knowledge.

When your three year old is doing that finicky eater thing, and you are beginning to wonder what are the symptoms of malnourishment? Bake a loaf of bread. The whole wheat will ease your mama worries and the yummy oatmeal-molasses goodness, topped with a bit of butter will ensure he or she eats every crust-surgically-removed-bite.

Well played, mama. Well played.

When your eighteen-month-old isn't having much success entertaining himself, provide more toys. Lots and lots and lots of toys.

Can you spot the baby in this photo?

Spring in New Hampshire - she is a fickle beast. Don't count your crocuses before they're hatched? No. Don't put all your crocuses in one basket? No. Eh - whatever. It's freakin' snowing again.

Touché, winter. Touché.

And finally, if you've cooked fish for dinner - clean out the pan you used, add a few inches of water, 10-20 whole cloves, and a splash of acid (lemon juice or white vinegar). Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and allow the mixture to simmer until the water has mostly evaporated. This will remove the fish scent from your house and from the pan.

Well there you go, dear friends. A few lessons from me to you. You can expect an invoice in the mail.