I never cook ??!!

So Adele and our kids are sitting at Starbucks, outside of course because it is gorgeous, and Matthew says "mom, you NEVER cook anymore!" So, sipping our sinful smoothies with whipped cream and a zillion calories, I think, humm what about the pork loin and potatoes last week, and the pork chops I grilled with fresh rosemary with brown rice? Does that count? OK I admit, I don't cook EVERY night anymore b/c I work full time, but I do cook and we have leftovers when I don't cook.
Of course after that remark, here I am tonight while Bruce and Matt are out running, I am cooking fresh collard greens and have a chicken roasting in the oven. I am using some of my herbs from my window herb garden and feeling quite like the GOOD MOM!

Did I say that I am very happy that my "shy Matthew" is now outgoing, outspoken and full of spunk and confidence.? I am actually very glad for his commnent. He is a very normal tween.

Is it March already??

Where did FEBRUARY go?? Oh yes, 3 children took turns being sick,high fevers and GI viruses prevailed in the Root household...so lots of TLC, chicken soup and time off of work. BUT now Spring is right around the corner. Michael commented on the irises pushing up through the ground and was kind enough to cut them and put them in a vase for me. Now the house smells like Spring!

So, me and hubby got tired of being home, so we took the kids and rented a cabin at Edisto State Park for the weekend.And we loved it all freshly renovated and just waiting for a family like ours to enjoy it. We took Josie, although Michael reminded me over and over of the NO PETS ALLOWED rule ( you see, I am not a rule follower, Bruce is )

Morgan called her Jose all weekend, the illegal immigrant. We had sooo much fun hiking, boating and roasting marshmellows. Michael somehow managed to burn his lip with the stick his vigilant parents were letting him play in the campfire with; not good. Matthew is now off crutches and did some short trails with us. Now we are all well, happy and filled with good memories to start the week with.

HOW did I get soo lucky to live in this great place with family and friends to share it with?!