Kitchen Therapy

Riley and I get some girl time every morning when big boy is at work and little boy is having his nap. Usually we head into the kitchen to make smoothies or, if we are in the mood, bake some cookies or banana bread or other food of comfort, to be consumed later as an afternoon snack (Bringing up Babe suggested this as a way of teaching patience but we usually sample stuff hot out the oven anyways.) It has been the routine for a while, but I bought Riley a baby-sized apron the other day so now of course we have to have pictures.

 Today we made Energy Bites, or you might call them Cookie Dough Balls, if you want your sceptic of a husband to try them. They are made of oatmeal, flaxseed, honey, peanut butter, coconut, vanilla, and chocolate chips and they taste AMAZING! Plus, you only mix and refrigerate. Done! Recipe here. They are great especially for growing toddlers and nursing moms - I prescribe them to myself regularly.

Then we might load the dishwasher, read some books, do some laundry...riveting stuff, you know? It is fun to get some one on one time with Riley and makes her more willing when she has to share the attention with Joe.

Also, a suggestion for next time you make pizza at home: turn the third part into dessert pizza. So fun and delicious!