food for thought

Well just food really, little thought. This week mom has been in Tallahassee to help Holly during the day. It has been so wonderful having her here…of course I get to benefit from her stay as well :) One of many outstanding perks is the food she’s been cooking. Now if you know Kat, she’s a fabulous cook and even better baker but it doesn’t happen that often. Not that this is an issue because a family hobby of ours is eating out. However, each night after work I go to sister’s, love on that baby, and eat a glorious home cooked meal. And I’m talking comfort food home cooked meal…it doesn’t get much better. As part of Holly’s post-surgery diet mom thinks it’s important to prepare things that are not overly spicy which translates to chicken n’dumplings, baked potato soup, and pot roast (which is a dish I do happen to love…the carrots and potatoes that is!) served with brown rice with mushrooms. Is your mouth watering…stomach growling, yet? Well, it has just been an absolute treat! And speaking of treats, we have dessert with each meal as well~ yum. I’m getting used to this routine and thoughts of Kat the mom and Kat the cook leaving this weekend are making me very sad. Oh, but don’t worry because sister has deemed me the post-mom preparer of meals and coordinator of visitors! I will be glad to take the position when time.

Now, a few thoughts: Sally Kate is one week old today!! I can’t believe that one week ago I got the call. A little aside – I did talk to Holly around lunch time last Wednesday but practically hung up on her when I couldn’t handle the medical mumbo jumbo she was telling me/ I didn’t know by Dr. that she was going to the hospital! So what did I do…I ate a leisurely lunch (guilty, my life revolves around food!) from the Mockingbird Café and went about my day with no expectations of having my niece arrive later that evening. Marcus, Holly, and Sally Kate are adjusting well to being at home and everyone is healthy, happy, and getting sleep.

Also, you may have already heard but my work town of Quincy is famous. The fugitive, pilot, investment dude from Indiana was found at a campsite outside Quincy last night. Mom and I heard the breaking news on national tv last night and with that our phones started ringing. The guy was taken to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and upon release he will be spending time in the Gadsden Jail…lucky guy. There is no other place in the world I would rather not be than the jail in Gadsden County. Words cannot describe...but I’ll bet you he’ll be thinking the same thing in a few days.

And last but certainly not least – a very very happy birthday to Heather Lane~ a marvy gal in so many ways! Three cheers to you and your day!