Here is my Dutch Baby that I made last week, I've linked to the recipe at Cook's Country. It was really tasty, a cross between a pancake and a popover. Cooking it was nicer than pancakes because I didn't have to stand over the griddle to make it but was able to get dressed while it cooked. Then we all ate together like the Cleavers, well sort of.
We've been busy but productive. I'm doing the Facebook page for Sophie's school and working on a good contact list of active parents. I've also been listing items on Ebay for friends, a win-win situation, they get rid of their clothes and we both make a little money. I have gone to my Birthday Club and my Book Club and seen friends which is so nice because staying at home all day with only the kids makes for a socially hypersensitive adult. Shortly after I had Sophie I remember getting my feelings hurt by the cashier at the grocery because she wasn't nice and she was my only contact with another adult (besides Sean) all day. That was in New Orleans and we did not know our neighbors, things have improved. There is such a nice network of support and friends here in Laurel, I would imagine that is the greatest benefit of living in a small town. Still the lingering effects of being alone with babies everyday makes you overly sensitive. I go home and analyze what is said to me and what I said to others. I have so little time to do anything but I do think about these conversations while cleaning or singing or hopscotching. I'm hoping this social awkwardness will fade away when I enter the non baby phase of my life.
