There is no recipe attached to this post. Just a powerful message that Jennifer Livingston, from WKBT’s News 8 This Morning delivered on their morning news cast this morning.
I’ve known Jennifer for over 4 years now from my monthly TV segment that I am so fortunate to do with her and Bill on their show. Throughout these 4 years I can say that Jennifer has become my friend. She is the type of person I could easily go to lunch with and talk for hours about “stuff”. She is sweet, kind, smart, funny, and talented. She is beautiful on the inside and out.
I’ve been trying all day to find the right words to put down here that would explain what I’m feeling. As a person who struggles with my weight too, I know how hurtful those words can be.
My mind has a hard time figuring out people who use their spoken or written words to purposely hurt people. We are all guilty of it at some point in our life. I’m guilty of it as well and am not proud of it.
Jennifer, being the class act that she is, speaks the words that so many that are being bullied needed to hear. No matter what our size, our color, our disability, etc., we all have feelings.
If you haven’t seen it yet, please take 5 minutes to watch it. It’s a powerful message.
Here is the video of my TV segment with Jennifer and Bill of WKBT News 8 This Morning showing them how to make scarecrow cookies. These two crack me up!!!
So yes – these are lame excuses but I know I can’t do it all. My new job wasn’t in my plans for the summer but I am so glad it’s in my life right now. I love what I do and this blog and my Sugar Buzz Pantry business helped me prepare for it. But now, my family and work come before my blog. I do miss it though.
Again this year we have one in elementary, middle and high school so the reactions to events are so interesting to me. I’m getting to see the different stages of growing up all at once.
Here are my after school conversations with all three kids.
After school conversation with our 3rd grade daughter –
Me – How was your day?
3rd grade daughter – Awesome! I’ve never had an assignment notebook before and I had PE and recess!
The joys of having an enthusiastic 3rd grader where she GETS to have an assignment notebook, snack and recess.
After school conversation with our 8th grade son –
Me – How was your day?
8th grade son – Alright. Mumble, mumble. Math was easy. Mumble, mumble. Only 40 questions and I got it done in class. Mumble, mumble.
Why do boys mumble? I just don’t get it! I was told by a friend who has a son that it can last another 7 years. The joys of having an 8th grade son. Mumble, mumble.
After school conversation with our 11th grade daughter –
Me – How was your day?
11th grade daughter – UGH, sigh, UGH, sigh! This semester is going to be so hard. UGH, sigh.
I will say that I would not want to trade places with her. She has Pre-Calc 1, AP English and Spanish 2 plus 2 other classes this semester. It’s been a long time since I’ve been able to help her with her classes. The joys of having a high schooler. UGH, sigh.
Just where does the time go?
I remember my eldest’s first day of school and how scared she looked and how scared I was for her.
I remember my son’s first year of pre-K. I only let him go 2 days a week because I didn’t think he was ready yet.
And I remember my youngest watching out the window as the other two got on the bus and she just couldn’t wait to join them.
Someone please tell me where that time goes. Someday soon I’m going to miss that mumble, mumble, UGH, sigh.
Kid Friendly Trail Mix
Prep Time:10 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes
Add whatever your kids will eat to this trail mix.
1. Pour all ingredients into a large bowl.
2. Gently mix everything together.
3. Put into individual snacks bags or store in an airtight container until ready to use.
I get tired of making the same recipes over and over that my family will eat. So instead of just looking at that cupboard full of untried recipes, I'm pulling out my cookbooks, dusting off my recipe cards and sharing the best with you. C'mon, let's stop lookin' and get cookin'!
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I get tired of making the same recipes over and over that my family will eat. So instead of just looking at that cupboard full of untried recipes, I'm pulling out my cookbooks, dusting off my recipe cards and sharing the best with you. C'mon, let's stop lookin' and get cookin'!
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