Tonight was family dinner in our house. I’m sure most of you eat dinner together every night where you cook a healthy meal etc etc. Well, we don’t. I don’t cook. Almost not at all. So much so that when we lived in NYC, we had books in our oven (for storage). One of the things I wanted to work on with this new house and our second baby, was my cooking.
In the name of taking it slow and experimenting, I decided we’d have one night a week where I cook and we all eat together and everyone has to try everything. You don’t have to finish but you have to try each thing.
So tonight was our first night. I cooked dover sole with lemon, roasted green beans with parmesan, and sauteed potatoes. Add to that cucumber, tomato, and corn salad and we had a meal. It may not look so appetizing but I swear it tasted great. Even David (who is the pickiest eater) tried each thing (after much cajoling). So far, so good. Aren’t you proud Mom and Yona?
Here’s Nathaniel from last night as Jake’s watching the Tour de France and holding the little boy.
And here’s a crappy iPhone shot of David in gymnastics class. He’s really doing great.
Finally, here’s Nathaniel looking up at me, all sleepy. He’s been struggling with his naps lately which makes him one cranky boy. I don’t know what to do so I am trying to take it easy and know that, this too, shall pass.
Hi Karen. I might be wrong but I think Nathaniel’s eyes are just like David’s – big, blue. I would love to take your telling stories deeply class but I’ve already overloaded myself at the moment – Unravelling (which is amazing) and Patti Digh’s 6 month telecoaching class. I am so very impressed how much art you can fit into a day. Nice to see you catching up with the tags (I just did question 26 and now have 3 more to catch up with). I do particularly like this last one, love-love-love the love tree. I’ve never heard of distress stickles or liquid pearls. Once Riley is back in school I’ll have to take a trip (alone!) to the art store. xo
karenika ,
I am so so proud of you …
your dishes look beautiful
keep cooking…
love you so so so much
your sister