Feeling guilty?

While reading a book, I came upon this quote by Sister Wendy Beckett:

"I don't think being truly human has any place for guilt...contrition, yes, but guilt no. Contrition means you tell God you are sorry and you're not going to do it again and you start off afresh. Guilt means you go on and on belaboring and having emotions and beating your breast and being ego-fixated. Guilt is a trap. People love guilt because they feel if they suffer enough guilt they'll make up for what they've done, whereas, in fact, they're just sitting in a puddle and slashing. Contrition, you move forward. It's over. You are willing to forgo the pleasure of guilt."


A lot of times I find myself thinking of something I have said or done in the past. Something I have repented for. It is usually at a time when I am feeling down or tired. I understand it is there to be a reminder, but I think it is true that sometimes we throw stuff back up into our own faces (splashing so to speak) as a way to feel sorry for ourselves, or find another reason to stay angry with ourselves. I don't want to get back into the puddle once I have already jumped over it.

What say you?

Sausage Vermicelli

This is something you could throw together pretty quick. The longest thing to do is cook the rice. Ember loved it. Jaxen ate it. Owen didn't eat much (but he never does). Shaunton and I both liked it. It is a keeper.

Sausage Vermicelli
1 lb pork sausage                     4 1/2 C water
1 onion, chopped                     1 C uncooked long grain rice
1 C celery                                2 pkg chicken noodle soup mix

Cook the sausage, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain.
Remove meat and vegetables with a slotted spoon and set aside.
In the same skillet, combine the water, rice and soup mixes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in sausage mix, heat through.

Mo tips: Cook the sausage and stuff on medium high...or even high. I hate waiting for the meat to cook. As long as you are standing there and stirring, you'll be fine.

Boutique in the Barn

I just saw a bunch of cute stuff that will be there!!!


Saturday May 1, 2010 ~ 8am-5pm13010 South 71st Street Tempe, AZ 85284

This is what "helping" looks like...

This is what helpful looks like. At least your almost eight year old's version of it. Even after you specifically say not to change a poo diaper. Even when you tell him that you appreciate the thought, but your baby won't even sit still for you to change his diaper. This is being helpful anyway.

Let's not mention the poop that is now all over your baby. When I say all over...I mean all over. I won't get too graphic. I will have nightmares about it for days to come.

It was mentioned later that, maybe, I shouldn't have tried to change a poo diaper... Maybe.

I can just change pee ones, right?

Something's missing...

My little girl is growing up so fast!

Basil Cream Chicken

Oh My...was this delicious...even with the mushrooms! Definitely putting this on the dinner rotation. (It tastes better than it looks!)

Basil Cream Chicken

hot, cooked and drained fettuccine                 3 T flour
1 lb chicken cubed/shredded                          2 C chicken broth
1 C minced onion                                          1 T chicken bouillon
3/4 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced                       1 C heavy cream
2 T oil                                                           2 T minced fresh basil
3 T butter                                                      1/4 t pepper (or more!)

Saute chicken, onions, and mushrooms in oil for 4 minutes.
In large saucepan melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Add chicken broth, bouillon and cream. Stir in basil and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Combine with chicken mixture. Serve over fettuccine.

Mo Tips: I just cooked the chicken first and then shredded it. Then I cooked it with the onions and mushrooms. I brought it to a boil, and then turned it off and let it sit so it could thicken a bit. I don't do mushrooms. At least not as a main part of a dish.I will do them in things (like a lasagna I had once) but don't go out of my way to have mushrooms added to anything I eat. This was sooo good. You couldn't "taste" the mushrooms, but I am sure it added to the flavor!

Enjoy!

Good excuse

I think the sewer roach staring back at me from inside my washing machine is a good enough excuse not to do laundry today.