A rare and daring opportunity to read revealing snippets of time from the life of an otherwise ordinary mom. These snippets expose dramatic insights on the subject of motherhood from a mom that loves to cook and to eat amidst juggling her new found responsibilities of being a parent.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Dear Diaper Company,

It is much appreciated that you have created a contraption to protect my son's clothing and my carpet but I genuinely don't appreciate the game that you are secretly playing. 

Whereas I should be celebrating my son's growth into a larger sized diaper I can't help but feel slightly ripped off at the fact that now there are a few less diapers in my box...yet the price has stayed the same.  Listen, I know it's hard.  As you see potty training gradually approaching you're just trying to squeeze that last bit of money out of me as a consumer and I get it...I really do.  But let's face the facts here.  My son has grown larger, taller maybe, but neither his bum, nor the load he places in your contraption require that much more space resulting in 16 less diapers in a box.  Today I stood in the diaper aisle actually contemplating shoving my son's rear into a smaller size for the sheer sake of saving my family some money. 

I know what you're thinking...it's 16 diapers....at $19.99 a box for 108 that's merely 19 cents a diaper.  I can understand from your point of view that that is a mere $3.04 loss on my part but from my viewpoint it is much more than that.  There is the added gas for the extra trip as I am certain I will have to make a return visit to the store much sooner.  There is the added aggravation of trying to rally my son into the car for that return trip which means I will inevitably be renewing my xanax prescription sooner.  And, let's face it...I do spend some of my days in my jammies, so for that added trip I will also have to shower (adding to the water bill) or take the risk of forever scarring my neighbors and my community. 

So please, all that I ask is if you truly feel that the same size box can not contain the same amount of larger sized diapers lets just reduce the cost of the box and not try to pinch out an extra nugget of change.  Pardon the expression.






Sunday, October 2, 2011

Pico de Gallo No. 287

8 Roma (Plum) tomatoes, seeded & diced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, diced
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon olive oil
1-2 Serrano Chilies*, seeded & diced
1 lime, juiced
Salt & Black Pepper

*The Serrano Chile is notably hotter than a Jalapeno.  For a mild Pico, use a Jalapeno pepper instead.   
**You can also add fresh diced avocado.  Add the avocado last and cover with lime juice to prevent browning. 

Combine all of the ingredients listed above in a large mixing bowl.  Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes prior to serving...

                                                                              or devouring!

"Well, I don't mind if I do!"
                                                                                    













Post Script:  Curious as to why it's No. 287? 

  Two weeks after moving into our new home, I was 
 in the mood for a little celebratory fiesta.  I headed to
  the grocery store to pick up the ingredients for this recipe 
{thanks Holly for sharing this insanely scrumptious snack}
  and on my return (giddy with excitement) I ran a stop sign
 one block from our house.
 
When you run stop signs...




                                                                         you get tickets.

Making this Pico the most expensive damn Pico on the planet.  I'm over it now (a month+ later) but I'm not gonna lie...$287 bucks hurts the purse strings.  




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