Make lemon bars? I'll be honest, this hasn't been my favorite week. It's been a tough one and I can't wait for it to be over. Last weekend we told the kids I nanny for that I would be moving to South Africa at the end of the summer. This didn't go over well. Madeline told me that I broke her heart. Maxwell told me that he wasn't going to talk to me for the rest of the summer (and he really kinda hasn't). The mom I work for went into panic/paranoia/organization mode this week and mind you all three kids are home for the week before camp starts. I've run a thousand errands, organized the playroom, cleaned out closets, broke up several sibling rivalry fight, supervised playdates, baked, got beat at chess twice by a seven year old, lost three times in a row in a battle against Max in guitar hero, swam in the pool 7 times and counting, potty trained Marshall (well, sort of), and planned the menu for the pool party this weekend. I'm totally hammered.
I am absolutely going to admit that at these times when I am stressed I get sucked into emotional eating, and hence...emotional baking. So in the midst of all this, I decided to try yet another Ina Garten (Barefoot Contessa) recipe. This woman is genious and the lemon bars are SO delicious. To get the recipe, visit my recipe blog at http://savorysauce.blogspot.com. These tart sugary delights are almost gone and I feel much much better now. :)
Disclaimer: This post is not to take away from what my amazing mommy friends go through every day, all the time. I just wish they were my own kids so I could discipline them the way I want to. I do love Max, Mad and Marsh and will miss them dearly when I leave.
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5 comments:
Pass that recipi along-you are something esle when it comes to dealing with rough situations, your style of writing is so good. You have inspired me! MOM
Oh I am totally going to make them this coming week... We have a lemon tree that is exploding with lemons and what can you really do with lemons!
I made lemon bars last night too- they did make me happy! I am sorry things are not going so hot right now. If you need a get away we would love to have you for a weekend or maybe we can meet for a day in the city! We love you Holls- good luck with all the chaos- your blog looks so cute~
Hey Miss Holly... I did it! I made them! Super YUMMY! Life as a nanny sure can be crazy.. my big 3 start 2 weeks of holidays next week... How did I nanny 8 and last the whole long american summer? 2 weeks at a time here about do my head in!
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