Mother Nature's Psych Issues

Dear Mother Nature,
  I know it has been a long time since we have spoken. You seem angry this year, what with all the snow, wind, and cold here in New England. I haven't wanted to upset you any further but, the fact is, I think that it was time you see someone for your anger issues. These long and cold winters are doing a number on everyone, and I think on you too. Maybe some Prozac or Zoloft? I think a nice, sunny, flower filled Spring is in order and you might feel better. I mean, Father Time has contributed with his early "Spring forward" and all. Don't you think it is time you spread some warmth and happiness? Maybe you need to vent. I understand that. Everyone does from time to time, but enough is enough! I really don't want to have to go full scale intervention but I will if I have to. I don't mean to revert to threats, so no need for a flash flood or anything. Don't you want to wear sandals and keds again? Get a pedicure?
  I know you have a job to do. Four seasons a year is a lot of work, especially when you don't have a whole lot of help. We all know Father Time is slow as shit, everything takes him at least 24 hours (you know it's true, Father Time). Then you got those other freaks like the Easter Bunny, working for a couple of weeks and sugaring everyone up. And not for nothing but, your freaking huge and frightening, Easter Bunny! I saw Donnie Darko, not cute and fluffy!
 Santa Claus is just to busy and overwhelmed. The elves need to be monitored constantly because they party way too much, and let's face it, He's not exactly in the best shape. Way too many cookies and his cholesterol is super high. I mean, he is on the heart attack super highway and I know no one wants that catastrophic event on their conscience.
  Listen, I'm here for you if you ever want to talk. I will plant lots of flowers, wear sandals, and even put on some shorts. The birds will be ecstatic! The squirrels...well they are just crazy and hopeless. The point is, we need you to lighten up, warm up to us, smile your sunny smile! We miss spring! We need spring!

Yours Respectfully,
Kim

Plymouth, Massachusetts

After Christmas of 2012, we decided to go to Plymouth, Mass for a little break. It was very stormy and the ocean was very rough the night before I took these pictures. Enjoy!

 

 

 

Pumpkin Overload

  Don't get me wrong, I love pumpkin flavored things just like everyone else does. During Fall, especially around Halloween, the colors are deep purples, dark greens, and an array of orange hues. Foods are also fall inspired such as pumpkin bread, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin chai, etc. Does everything have to have a pumpkin scent or flavor? I mean really, pumpkin coffee? Don't get me wrong, I tried it but....ew. Give me a good, strong mocha Joe, or a basic high quality Colombian supreme, but pumpkin? It's just my opinion, but enough already! Cookies, pies, candles, cakes, bread, hand lotion, ugh!!
 This pumpkin vomit is a precursor to Thanksgiving and Christmas-Egg Nog and Christmas cookie flavors and smells everywhere!!! God help us all!!!

The "Cute" Things My Kids Say

 While getting dressed this morning, my 3 1/2 year old daughter burst into my bedroom, pointed her little finger at me, and said, "Mummy, your fat, your bum bum is funny."

So cute I wanna vomit......

My "Fatty" Word of the Day

Bizangas (noun): Large, torpedo shaped breasts (my sister, 2012).


Used in a sentence: "When my sister offered me a sweatshirt because I was cold, I said it wouldn't fit. She asked me, "why, because of your huge bizangas?"

Chocoflax Bars

  Super yummy and healthy bars!! (healthier than most, at least)

3/4 cup of butter
1/3 cup corn syrup (dark or light)
3/4 cup of white sugar
2 cups of oatmeal
3/4 cup of flax meal
1/2 cup of whole flax seeds
1 teaspoon of salt
3/4 cup of craisins
1/3 cup of mini chocolate chips

Mix all of the ingredients together and press into a 13 x 9 inch pan lined with baking paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until golden. Let it cool completely and than lift out baking paper and cut into squares. Sometimes while they are still hot, I press coconut or slivered almonds onto the top of the bars before cutting them.

Enjoy!

I wanted to repost these because they are so awesome!

Random Pictures of cuteness

  This is Tonka, my pathetically lovable akita. He loves to walk, and sniff every single weed, shrub, telephone pole he comes into contact with while I am trying to speed walk.

 

  Say cheese!! Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Conn.