I don't know why cooking in the crock pot intimidates me. Maybe it's because I think cooking something for 4-8 hours will burn the food. I cook everything on high-I don't have the patience to wait. Going on that-maybe it's more because I'd actually have to put thought into dinner before 5:30, when I look at the clock and think "Crap! Alan will be here anytime, what the heck am I going to make?!?". See, I have the art of procrastination down to a science. I will wait as long as humanly possible before I do stuff. Maybe I'm lazy, maybe it's the rebel in me that just wants to push the limits so I don't feel like I'm being told what to do. I'm a free thinker, an individual who does her best work under pressure. Worked in high school, and college. I never even thought of what I would do on projects/papers until the last minute (literally), and I always came out with A's. I'm sure it will smack me in the face one day, but it hasn't yet, so here I stand.
Although, I'm a procrastinator who hates to be late. Go figure.
Despite all this, I decided to look up some recipes online for ribs, because if it isn't ground beef, chicken breasts or canned chicken-I really don't know what to do with it. Alan and the boys love ribs, so every once in a while I have to step across that "comfort" line that I love living on this side of, and delve into Internet recipe sites, so I don't make a disaster of things. Plus it's been hot, so I don't feel like using the oven. I got brave yesterday and decided to dust off the crock pot and do the ribs in there. I found a site with like, one billion and 2 things to cook in the crock pot, and picked the best one to suit the tastes of the boys. I'm not worried about Alan-if it's dead, and cooked all the way-he'll eat it; the boys are slightly more picky. And when I say "the boys" I really mean Ben.
The kids love syrup, applesauce, ketchup, lemon juice, and meat; and this recipe had all of them! I threw everything into 2 crock pots (thanks mom for loaning me yours!) because I had 10 lbs of ribs, that wouldn't all fit into 1 pot. Plus, I am under the impression that I still have to cook for a huge family since I was 1 of 9 kids growing up. I never learned how to cook for a few. This will serve me well in the boys' teenage years, I'm sure. Regardless, I threw the stuff in, turned them on and left to run my errands. The house smelled wonderful when I came home. PLUS my replacement phone was here waiting for me! I threw together a fruit salad, and when Alan came home I took off. Yeah, didn't see that coming-did you?
Mom and Betty were going to see Eclipse, and I wanted to go (again). Alan agreed to watch and feed the boys, so I could get out for a bit. Now, I know what some of you are thinking-"But they're his kids! Why does he have to agree to watch them?" Normally I'd be thinking that with you, but he had a long, bad day at work, so this was really nice of him to do.
I love the whole "Twilight" franchise. I really do. Some people were disappointed with some of the movies, not me! I watch movies to be entertained, and if a movie puts me in a better mood than when I went in, AND offers a little "eyecandy" while doing it; I am SO there! Twilight, did that. New moon added the wolves so it really passed the test, and Eclipse-come on! It was freaking great!! Tan guys with tattoos?!? I could die! Couldn't get better. In case you were wondering, I'm totally "Team Jacob", but really "Team Paul". The guy is hot. I really can't wait until the Breaking Dawn 1 and 2 come out. I'm happy they will be in 2 films, because I'm greedy and don't want these movies to end. I enjoy my time with the Cullens, Swans, and Blacks. If you haven't read it, seriously-what are you waiting for? I'm asking you, Becky F. Read the G.D. books already!! (That's Gall Darn for all of you wondering.) I just speak in letters.
Ok, that was my day. I did finally eat the ribs when I came home, and they were totally yummy! I will do these again. Now I'm off to have some wonderful dreams, courtesy of Eclipse. Thank you, Stephanie Meyers!
Although, I'm a procrastinator who hates to be late. Go figure.
Despite all this, I decided to look up some recipes online for ribs, because if it isn't ground beef, chicken breasts or canned chicken-I really don't know what to do with it. Alan and the boys love ribs, so every once in a while I have to step across that "comfort" line that I love living on this side of, and delve into Internet recipe sites, so I don't make a disaster of things. Plus it's been hot, so I don't feel like using the oven. I got brave yesterday and decided to dust off the crock pot and do the ribs in there. I found a site with like, one billion and 2 things to cook in the crock pot, and picked the best one to suit the tastes of the boys. I'm not worried about Alan-if it's dead, and cooked all the way-he'll eat it; the boys are slightly more picky. And when I say "the boys" I really mean Ben.
The kids love syrup, applesauce, ketchup, lemon juice, and meat; and this recipe had all of them! I threw everything into 2 crock pots (thanks mom for loaning me yours!) because I had 10 lbs of ribs, that wouldn't all fit into 1 pot. Plus, I am under the impression that I still have to cook for a huge family since I was 1 of 9 kids growing up. I never learned how to cook for a few. This will serve me well in the boys' teenage years, I'm sure. Regardless, I threw the stuff in, turned them on and left to run my errands. The house smelled wonderful when I came home. PLUS my replacement phone was here waiting for me! I threw together a fruit salad, and when Alan came home I took off. Yeah, didn't see that coming-did you?
Mom and Betty were going to see Eclipse, and I wanted to go (again). Alan agreed to watch and feed the boys, so I could get out for a bit. Now, I know what some of you are thinking-"But they're his kids! Why does he have to agree to watch them?" Normally I'd be thinking that with you, but he had a long, bad day at work, so this was really nice of him to do.
I love the whole "Twilight" franchise. I really do. Some people were disappointed with some of the movies, not me! I watch movies to be entertained, and if a movie puts me in a better mood than when I went in, AND offers a little "eyecandy" while doing it; I am SO there! Twilight, did that. New moon added the wolves so it really passed the test, and Eclipse-come on! It was freaking great!! Tan guys with tattoos?!? I could die! Couldn't get better. In case you were wondering, I'm totally "Team Jacob", but really "Team Paul". The guy is hot. I really can't wait until the Breaking Dawn 1 and 2 come out. I'm happy they will be in 2 films, because I'm greedy and don't want these movies to end. I enjoy my time with the Cullens, Swans, and Blacks. If you haven't read it, seriously-what are you waiting for? I'm asking you, Becky F. Read the G.D. books already!! (That's Gall Darn for all of you wondering.) I just speak in letters.
Ok, that was my day. I did finally eat the ribs when I came home, and they were totally yummy! I will do these again. Now I'm off to have some wonderful dreams, courtesy of Eclipse. Thank you, Stephanie Meyers!
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