Yeah, yeah, I try to eat healthy...but this dip is soooo good. I had a craving for it so I made it for some friends who stopped by for cocktails tonight. One of my friends insisted that I post it on my 'Groovy Cooking Blog' so here it is:
Hot Mama Tex-Mex Dip
1 can refried beans
hot sauce, to taste
1 jar salsa, drained
1 8oz container sour cream
1 package taco seasoning mix
Shredded cheddar and monterrey jack cheese
green olives with pimentos, sliced
Mix the refired beans and the hot sauce (to taste) and spread in the bottom of a casserole dish. Layer the drained salsa on top. Mix together the sour cream and taco seasoning mix and layer on top of the salsa. Spread the cheese on top of that and decorate with olives.
This is best made 2 hours ahead of time and then refrigerated.
Serve with chips.
Variation: you can also add a layer of guacamole on top of the sour cream mixture.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Lemon Cleanse
My dearest friend, Lisa, swears by hot water and lemon. She looks absolutely fabulous so I decided to try her secret. I totally gave up caffine in lieu of this new brew. Guess what? After a month, I feel a whole lot better.
Take a cup of hot water and nuke it for 60 seconds. Add 1/4 fresh lemon juice. Drink all day and espically at night.
Trust me, you'll feel a lot better.
Take a cup of hot water and nuke it for 60 seconds. Add 1/4 fresh lemon juice. Drink all day and espically at night.
Trust me, you'll feel a lot better.
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Groovy Grains with Tomatoes in Balsamic Vinaigrette
I didn't eat dinner until really late this evening (Jillian and I are working on something really exciting). Hence, I decided to turn to my old standby: Groovy Grains.
I made them Italian style, with pantry items I had on hand (I was too lazy to go to the store). This dish would be great with a side of chicken or fish.
Groovy Grains with Tomatoes in Balsamic Vinaigrette
1 cup Groovy Grains
2 cups water
2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar (the best you can find. Trust me, the quality of the ingredients you use makes a huge difference)
1/4 cup olive oil (again, very good quality)
1 clove garlic
salt
pepper
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
In a saucepan, bring the Groovy Grains and water to a boil. Simmer until done. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Mash the garlic and salt together. Add to a small bowl with the Balsamic vinegar. Add pepper to taste and then whisk in the oil to make the dressing. In a medium bowl, add the Groovy Grains and the chopped tomatoes, onion and parsley. Add vinaigrette (you may have to re-whisk). Season with more salt and pepper to taste and serve.
This was d-lish!
I made them Italian style, with pantry items I had on hand (I was too lazy to go to the store). This dish would be great with a side of chicken or fish.
Groovy Grains with Tomatoes in Balsamic Vinaigrette
1 cup Groovy Grains
2 cups water
2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar (the best you can find. Trust me, the quality of the ingredients you use makes a huge difference)
1/4 cup olive oil (again, very good quality)
1 clove garlic
salt
pepper
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
In a saucepan, bring the Groovy Grains and water to a boil. Simmer until done. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Mash the garlic and salt together. Add to a small bowl with the Balsamic vinegar. Add pepper to taste and then whisk in the oil to make the dressing. In a medium bowl, add the Groovy Grains and the chopped tomatoes, onion and parsley. Add vinaigrette (you may have to re-whisk). Season with more salt and pepper to taste and serve.
This was d-lish!
Thursday, July 03, 2008
The Best Tomato Sauce on the Planet
One of my friends (who shall remain nameless as I recently brought her my famous spaghetti sauce and turkey meatballs after getting dumped) requested that I give her the recipe for the sauce that goes with it. I learned to make this sauce from an Italian friend, Nicoletta, who lives in Rome.
2 jars Passata (Italian strained tomatoes - available in Italian specialty stores)
2 carrots
2 stalks celery
1/2 sweet onion
1 inch segment of a hot pepper
1/2 glass wine (red or white)
1/4 cup olive oil
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons butter (I use French butter - it's much better)
In a large pot, warm the olive oil and add the chopped carrot, celery, onion and hot pepper. Saute for five minutes. Add the wine. Cook until it's evaporated. Season vegetables with salt and pepper. Add Passata and 1 cup of water (this is important - the sauce simmers for 2-3 hours and will become too thick due to evaporation if you don't add the water).
Bring to a boil and simmer for 2-3 hours (the longer, the better). When it's done, blend the sauce in a blender or use an immersion blender directly in the pot and blend. Add the butter.
If you're making my turkey meatballs (see previous post), you can add them now and warm them up in this wonderful sauce.
Seriously, this is such lovely sauce. There's no pungent garlic or spices. I get so many requests for it and you will, too!
2 jars Passata (Italian strained tomatoes - available in Italian specialty stores)
2 carrots
2 stalks celery
1/2 sweet onion
1 inch segment of a hot pepper
1/2 glass wine (red or white)
1/4 cup olive oil
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons butter (I use French butter - it's much better)
In a large pot, warm the olive oil and add the chopped carrot, celery, onion and hot pepper. Saute for five minutes. Add the wine. Cook until it's evaporated. Season vegetables with salt and pepper. Add Passata and 1 cup of water (this is important - the sauce simmers for 2-3 hours and will become too thick due to evaporation if you don't add the water).
Bring to a boil and simmer for 2-3 hours (the longer, the better). When it's done, blend the sauce in a blender or use an immersion blender directly in the pot and blend. Add the butter.
If you're making my turkey meatballs (see previous post), you can add them now and warm them up in this wonderful sauce.
Seriously, this is such lovely sauce. There's no pungent garlic or spices. I get so many requests for it and you will, too!
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Banana Groovy Grains
I had an amazing workout this morning with my personal trainer, Lori. I always have to eat something afterwards, so I made myself a bowl of Groovy Grains and added a banana during the last five minutes of cooking and then some cinnamon. When it was done, I added a little soy milk. Try it!
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Watch your teeth!
I just had the most fabulous weekend in the Hamptons with my dear friend Lisa. I was a houseguest of the most gracious hostess on the planet, Senie. Her son and his four friends were there, too. They are college seniors, 21, and just adorable. On Saturday, we had a barbeque (and Senie made really delicious Crab Imperial - see recipie below) and then the boys invited Lisa and I out.
Jeez, I am 33 and Lisa is 42. Compared to them, we're fossils.
Since I can't resist a good time (and neither can Lisa), we indulged them and went out. We had a great time at an East Hampton hot spot. On the way home, we came accross a stray shopping cart and they gave us a ride! The only thing I can remember as we were cart racing was Lisa screaming 'watch your teeth!'
Thanks, guys, for showing us fossils a good time.
Here's the Crab Imperial recipie:
1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat (nothing else will do)
1 egg and 1 egg yolk
1 1/4 cup Saltine cracker crumbs, divided
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste
parsley, optional
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a round pie plate with butter. In a bowl, pick through the crab meat to make sure there aren't any shells. In another bowl, beat the egg and the egg yolk. Add the mustard, Old Bay, salt, pepper and mayo and blend well. Add mayo mixture to the crab and then add 1 cup of the cracker crumbs. Mix well and pour into greased pie plate. Sprinkle with the additional 1/4 cup cracker crumbs and bake for 30.
Jeez, I am 33 and Lisa is 42. Compared to them, we're fossils.
Since I can't resist a good time (and neither can Lisa), we indulged them and went out. We had a great time at an East Hampton hot spot. On the way home, we came accross a stray shopping cart and they gave us a ride! The only thing I can remember as we were cart racing was Lisa screaming 'watch your teeth!'
Thanks, guys, for showing us fossils a good time.
Here's the Crab Imperial recipie:
1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat (nothing else will do)
1 egg and 1 egg yolk
1 1/4 cup Saltine cracker crumbs, divided
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste
parsley, optional
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a round pie plate with butter. In a bowl, pick through the crab meat to make sure there aren't any shells. In another bowl, beat the egg and the egg yolk. Add the mustard, Old Bay, salt, pepper and mayo and blend well. Add mayo mixture to the crab and then add 1 cup of the cracker crumbs. Mix well and pour into greased pie plate. Sprinkle with the additional 1/4 cup cracker crumbs and bake for 30.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Groovy Grains
I just realized that I didn't eat much today. I was super busy with the launch of THE FAMILY GROOVE's July issue - it's so fabulous that my phone was literally ringing off the hook. Check it out at www.thefamilygroove.com.
Although it's almost 10:30 at night, I am going to make a big ol' bow of Groovy Grains. In my kitchen, there's a HUGE jar filled with organic brown rice, millet, barley and farro (an Italian whole grain). I buy it in bulk at the Whole Foods, equal quantities, and it is delicious, cheap, and very versatile.
Mix all of your grains in the jar and when you're in the mood, grab a measuring cup and use 1 cup grains to every 2 cups liquid. Put it on the stove, bring it to a boil and then simmer until done.
For lunch or dinner I use chicken or vegetable broth and it yields a wonderful side dish to go with fish or chicken (I am sure it goes well with beef and pork, but I rarely eat either).
For breakfast, I use water and then add some chopped dried fruits like prunes, raisins and apricots with a little cinnamon. My little guy likes it with chopped apple and toasted almonds. YUM!
Eat Groovy Grains and you will have more energy than you know what to do with!
Although it's almost 10:30 at night, I am going to make a big ol' bow of Groovy Grains. In my kitchen, there's a HUGE jar filled with organic brown rice, millet, barley and farro (an Italian whole grain). I buy it in bulk at the Whole Foods, equal quantities, and it is delicious, cheap, and very versatile.
Mix all of your grains in the jar and when you're in the mood, grab a measuring cup and use 1 cup grains to every 2 cups liquid. Put it on the stove, bring it to a boil and then simmer until done.
For lunch or dinner I use chicken or vegetable broth and it yields a wonderful side dish to go with fish or chicken (I am sure it goes well with beef and pork, but I rarely eat either).
For breakfast, I use water and then add some chopped dried fruits like prunes, raisins and apricots with a little cinnamon. My little guy likes it with chopped apple and toasted almonds. YUM!
Eat Groovy Grains and you will have more energy than you know what to do with!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Meatballs
Not to brag, but I make the best turkey meatballs on the planet. Whenever one of my friends is infirmed or got dumped, I show up with a cauldron of turkey meatballs and spaghetti sauce.
Here's the recipie:
1 package ground turkey (93% lean)
1 cup Italian-flavored breadcrumbs
1 cup grated cheese (IMPORTANT! It must be very good cheese - this makes all the difference. I use a combination of grated parmaggiano-reggiano and romano cheese that I get freshly grated at the Italian market. You can store it, in a bag, in the freezer and use as needed)
1 egg
salt and pepper to taste
Parsley (optional)
1/2 - 3/4 cup water (This is the secret! Don't you just hate hard meatballs?)
Mix all ingredients together very well. Heck, let the kids help (I do!) - just no bowl licking. Form into meatballs and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Add to cooked spaghetti sauce.
Variation: You can make turkey meatloaf - just put the mixture in a loaf pan (spray it with Pam) and bake at 350 degrees for an hour.
Here's the recipie:
1 package ground turkey (93% lean)
1 cup Italian-flavored breadcrumbs
1 cup grated cheese (IMPORTANT! It must be very good cheese - this makes all the difference. I use a combination of grated parmaggiano-reggiano and romano cheese that I get freshly grated at the Italian market. You can store it, in a bag, in the freezer and use as needed)
1 egg
salt and pepper to taste
Parsley (optional)
1/2 - 3/4 cup water (This is the secret! Don't you just hate hard meatballs?)
Mix all ingredients together very well. Heck, let the kids help (I do!) - just no bowl licking. Form into meatballs and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Add to cooked spaghetti sauce.
Variation: You can make turkey meatloaf - just put the mixture in a loaf pan (spray it with Pam) and bake at 350 degrees for an hour.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Responsibility
Yesterday I finally caved into my boys: we got two pet birds.
They are the cutest baby parakeets. Joseph's is named Bumble Bee and Brendan's is named Sweet Bird. The birds are getting adjusted to their new home and it was the most delightful sound this morning (albeit it was at 5am) to hear them greet us with their melodic chirping.
I hope these two creatures will teach the boys to care for something other than themselves and that they'll learn some responsibility. It was wonderful this morning to show them how to change the birds' water and clean their cages. They eagerly wanted to help care for their new pets.
Ultimately, I think this is a new tier of responsibility for me as a parent: to give the boys the chance to be responsible themselves. My promise to them is not to let their enthusiasm fade away.
They are the cutest baby parakeets. Joseph's is named Bumble Bee and Brendan's is named Sweet Bird. The birds are getting adjusted to their new home and it was the most delightful sound this morning (albeit it was at 5am) to hear them greet us with their melodic chirping.
I hope these two creatures will teach the boys to care for something other than themselves and that they'll learn some responsibility. It was wonderful this morning to show them how to change the birds' water and clean their cages. They eagerly wanted to help care for their new pets.
Ultimately, I think this is a new tier of responsibility for me as a parent: to give the boys the chance to be responsible themselves. My promise to them is not to let their enthusiasm fade away.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Magnum
A few weeks ago I was out with my friends in Manhattan. After dinner at the Budda Bar, my friends and I went to the Hotel Gansevoort. The line to get in was huge. My friend, Lisa, went right up to the bouncer and said, "We don't wait in lines. What do we have to do to go right up?"
The bouncer told her that we had to buy a bottle so Cathy whipped out her AMEX and up we went.
Yes, it was crazy expensive, but the time I spent with my four great friends over a magnum of Veuve was one of the greatest nights of my life. Even though it was only last month, we have rehashed the experience over and over. Cathy came down last week and we had brunch together at the beach. We literally laughed for hours talking about that night.
What exactly happened?
It doesn't matter.
This is our 'back in the day' summer, girlfriends!
Love you!
The bouncer told her that we had to buy a bottle so Cathy whipped out her AMEX and up we went.
Yes, it was crazy expensive, but the time I spent with my four great friends over a magnum of Veuve was one of the greatest nights of my life. Even though it was only last month, we have rehashed the experience over and over. Cathy came down last week and we had brunch together at the beach. We literally laughed for hours talking about that night.
What exactly happened?
It doesn't matter.
This is our 'back in the day' summer, girlfriends!
Love you!
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Off I Go!
I am soooooo excited...I'm off to Baby Celebration LA on Thursday. I'm all ready. We've planned this fabulous event for nine months now - right before Jillian told me she was expecting. I swear, she is going to go any minure now! She is so fabulous - as beautiful and energetic as ever. Every Saturday, we meet at 7am at the local coffee shop and talk business - for hours. I really enjoy our time together as partners and friends. I am so proud that we have built the most fabulous company together - a shared passion that has skyrocketed past our wildest expectations.
We're in it to win it, sister.
We're in it to win it, sister.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Bag Lady
I am sooooooo excited...Baby Celebration LA is only 16 days away! THE FAMILY GROOVE is having the grooviest destination ever - the VIP Lounge. Check out the link http://www.seascapeproductions.com/familygroovelounge.php. We are giving out 1000 exclusive gift bags filled with awesome goodies. Stop by, say hi, and grab one!
Monday, February 25, 2008
Groovy Leftovers
I have the best idea for leftover pasta. Seriously, this is so good that sometimes I make pasta just to make this leftover dish!
In a frying pan, saute an onion (no, not the leftover one from yesterday's recipe) until it's soft. While this is cooking, beat some eggs (3-4 depending on how much leftover pasta you have) in a bowl with some milk, salt, pepper and parmesean/romano cheese. Add the leftover pasta (make sure it's adequately sauced). When the onions are cooked, add to the bowl, mix it up, and add it back to the frying pan. Stir it around with a spatula until it's cooked. If you're feeling gourmet, sprinkle with parsley when you serve it.
In a frying pan, saute an onion (no, not the leftover one from yesterday's recipe) until it's soft. While this is cooking, beat some eggs (3-4 depending on how much leftover pasta you have) in a bowl with some milk, salt, pepper and parmesean/romano cheese. Add the leftover pasta (make sure it's adequately sauced). When the onions are cooked, add to the bowl, mix it up, and add it back to the frying pan. Stir it around with a spatula until it's cooked. If you're feeling gourmet, sprinkle with parsley when you serve it.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Get bloggin, girl!
Okay, okay, I'm bloggin!
I have the best recipe for tomato sauce to share with you:
1 can whole, peeled tomatoes
1 onion
1 stick of butter
Put the tomatoes through a food mill so as to strain the seeds. Put in a pot (I use cast-iron) and add the butter and a peeled onion sliced in half. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 40 minutes and discard the onion.
Toss with 12 oz of pasta.
I am telling you, this is the best sauce and it is so easy!
Enjoy!
I have the best recipe for tomato sauce to share with you:
1 can whole, peeled tomatoes
1 onion
1 stick of butter
Put the tomatoes through a food mill so as to strain the seeds. Put in a pot (I use cast-iron) and add the butter and a peeled onion sliced in half. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 40 minutes and discard the onion.
Toss with 12 oz of pasta.
I am telling you, this is the best sauce and it is so easy!
Enjoy!
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Lazy
So we just got a fabulous high school intern (from Red Bank Catholic, my alma mater). She is wonderful and assisted me yesterday with some research tasks. I am not kidding when I tell you that I almost asked her to blog for me! Gosh! It must have been unconscious guilt that I haven't blogged in ages...
Alas, I am back.
Handsome and Prince Charming (my sons) are doing well. Last night was a bit of a travesty, however, as my older boy got up to go to the bathroom around 2ish and fell and hit his head on the marble bathroom floor! He was violently sick from and I took him to the emergency room and he had to have a CT scan on his head. My love is okay, thank God.
Have you finished Christmas shopping yet?
This year I am doing my customary three gifts (after all, that's what Baby Jesus got) for my boys with a twist: Mommy's Coupons. I am making them a little coupon book with coupons like Get Out of School Free, Cookies for Dinner, and Creme Brulee Bath in Mommy's Tub (I am absolutely addicted to Laura Mercier's Creme Brulee Bubble Bath...and so are my boys! They love to indulge in my jacuzzi bathtub which seats six). The latter is rather indulgent as the bubble bath is around $45 and they can easily go through half of it in a single bath.
Note: There is only one of each coupon (I am trying to think of two others - any ideas?) so the truant officer won't be pounding at my door.
I am still carrying on my Blackberry relationships with my friends...I really gotta stop. My thumbs hurt.
Alas, I am back.
Handsome and Prince Charming (my sons) are doing well. Last night was a bit of a travesty, however, as my older boy got up to go to the bathroom around 2ish and fell and hit his head on the marble bathroom floor! He was violently sick from and I took him to the emergency room and he had to have a CT scan on his head. My love is okay, thank God.
Have you finished Christmas shopping yet?
This year I am doing my customary three gifts (after all, that's what Baby Jesus got) for my boys with a twist: Mommy's Coupons. I am making them a little coupon book with coupons like Get Out of School Free, Cookies for Dinner, and Creme Brulee Bath in Mommy's Tub (I am absolutely addicted to Laura Mercier's Creme Brulee Bubble Bath...and so are my boys! They love to indulge in my jacuzzi bathtub which seats six). The latter is rather indulgent as the bubble bath is around $45 and they can easily go through half of it in a single bath.
Note: There is only one of each coupon (I am trying to think of two others - any ideas?) so the truant officer won't be pounding at my door.
I am still carrying on my Blackberry relationships with my friends...I really gotta stop. My thumbs hurt.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
My new fave
Almost two weeks ago, I modeled fashions of famed India designer Meera Madahevia at the Newark Museum. Seriously, it was such fun. I donned an elaborate gold sari and some other amazing fashions and accessories. In order to create effect, a fabulous MAC makeup artist was hired. Her name is Sena and she got me hooked on...fake eyelashes. Really, they made me look so oh-la-la. I was hooked!
The other day, my grandmother was babysitting my son. Grammie is a wonderful lady - she brings over a great big bag of candy and leaves when she runs out. Anyway, I was wearing my fabulous Brigitte Bardot lashes and she loved them. "I'm going to get a pair" she said.
The next time I saw her, Grammie was wearing fake eyelashes! Now I have to get her into Brazillian bikini waxing...
The other day, my grandmother was babysitting my son. Grammie is a wonderful lady - she brings over a great big bag of candy and leaves when she runs out. Anyway, I was wearing my fabulous Brigitte Bardot lashes and she loved them. "I'm going to get a pair" she said.
The next time I saw her, Grammie was wearing fake eyelashes! Now I have to get her into Brazillian bikini waxing...
Monday, September 17, 2007
Viva!
Viva Las Vegas!
I went to Vegas ten days ago (sorry it took me so long to report this). I attended the ABC Expo (serioulsy, I was there on business). There was so much going on: the VMAs, some kind of Wisconsin sporting event (there were so many people in Wisconsin sweat shirts) and, of course, the Expo.
For so many people, it is the ultimate party destination. I took the 7am flight from Newark, NJ and these crazy guys were drinking on the plane. I mean, so early? You're that desperate? They were almost passed out by the time we arrived. Where do you go from there?
Ok, Ok, I'm not a goody two shoes. I just thought it was interesting that they were so desperate to escape life.
On the plane, I was sitting next to this lovely English guy, Will, who was showing me what is now my new favorite book: Banksy, War and Piece. Bansky is this rogue British grafitti artist and no one knows who he is. His witty, antiestablishment art and rebellious perspective are truly genuis. I particually like his use of the Rat (note the capital R) as sort of a mockery against authority. He is, I guess, a reversed Pied Piper, bringing 'em back...
I love that book so much that I ordered 10 copies and gave them out to my friends and friends of friends that have a little rogue and rebellion in them. Enjoy the read, guys.
I went to Vegas ten days ago (sorry it took me so long to report this). I attended the ABC Expo (serioulsy, I was there on business). There was so much going on: the VMAs, some kind of Wisconsin sporting event (there were so many people in Wisconsin sweat shirts) and, of course, the Expo.
For so many people, it is the ultimate party destination. I took the 7am flight from Newark, NJ and these crazy guys were drinking on the plane. I mean, so early? You're that desperate? They were almost passed out by the time we arrived. Where do you go from there?
Ok, Ok, I'm not a goody two shoes. I just thought it was interesting that they were so desperate to escape life.
On the plane, I was sitting next to this lovely English guy, Will, who was showing me what is now my new favorite book: Banksy, War and Piece. Bansky is this rogue British grafitti artist and no one knows who he is. His witty, antiestablishment art and rebellious perspective are truly genuis. I particually like his use of the Rat (note the capital R) as sort of a mockery against authority. He is, I guess, a reversed Pied Piper, bringing 'em back...
I love that book so much that I ordered 10 copies and gave them out to my friends and friends of friends that have a little rogue and rebellion in them. Enjoy the read, guys.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
The Joker
I'm on the phone and have been placed on hold.
Joseph and Brendan are playing with their oh-so-groovy sitter, Jackie.
She is awesome.
Anyway, Joseph just reached the highest level on his Batman video game. The Joker is now in jail!
That's great, honey.
Joseph and Brendan are playing with their oh-so-groovy sitter, Jackie.
She is awesome.
Anyway, Joseph just reached the highest level on his Batman video game. The Joker is now in jail!
That's great, honey.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Cup O' Joe
Over the summer, I try very hard to keep my boys busy. That means one thing: sports.
My 6-year son, Joseph, just loved lacrosse camp this summer.
Each camper needed full, protective gear in order to play. I took him to the local athletic store, which was my first time there, too (Ya know that kid that no one wants on their team? That was me).
Anywhoo, we got the helmet, shoulder, knee and chest pads and special gloves. Just when I thought we were done, the guy handed me a funny looking white object with holes in it.
"What's that?" I asked.
"It's a cup" said the guy. "Trust me, he'll need it."
"But he's only SIX" I said.
Well, we bought it. What had I signed him up for?
"Ma, I can't run with this thing." said Joe.
I just didn't know what to say.
My 6-year son, Joseph, just loved lacrosse camp this summer.
Each camper needed full, protective gear in order to play. I took him to the local athletic store, which was my first time there, too (Ya know that kid that no one wants on their team? That was me).
Anywhoo, we got the helmet, shoulder, knee and chest pads and special gloves. Just when I thought we were done, the guy handed me a funny looking white object with holes in it.
"What's that?" I asked.
"It's a cup" said the guy. "Trust me, he'll need it."
"But he's only SIX" I said.
Well, we bought it. What had I signed him up for?
"Ma, I can't run with this thing." said Joe.
I just didn't know what to say.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Guilty
I am guilty.
I didn't text message detox.
I still have Blackberry friendships. In fact, my good friend Jeanne, whom I used to speak to almost every day, called me out on this one. She lives in California now (how I miss meeting her in New York for lunch!) and I frequently send her a text just to say hi (I guess I blame it on the time change).
So I picked up the phone and called her. It was so good to hear her voice.
I guess I can't completely detox at this juncture. As the mother of two small boys - Joseph, 6 and Brendan, 4 and as the Publisher of www.thefamilygroove.com, the fastest-growing website in its niche, I have become the ultimate multi-tasker. Texting is just so easy. I can do three other things whilst typing on my Blackberry.
Oh! A new text just came through.
"I had sex for lunch today."
I better call the sender...
I didn't text message detox.
I still have Blackberry friendships. In fact, my good friend Jeanne, whom I used to speak to almost every day, called me out on this one. She lives in California now (how I miss meeting her in New York for lunch!) and I frequently send her a text just to say hi (I guess I blame it on the time change).
So I picked up the phone and called her. It was so good to hear her voice.
I guess I can't completely detox at this juncture. As the mother of two small boys - Joseph, 6 and Brendan, 4 and as the Publisher of www.thefamilygroove.com, the fastest-growing website in its niche, I have become the ultimate multi-tasker. Texting is just so easy. I can do three other things whilst typing on my Blackberry.
Oh! A new text just came through.
"I had sex for lunch today."
I better call the sender...
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