Niklas has done some funny things lately that I want to record. I have a picture of Jesus standing in robes with sandals on his feet and when I ask Niki who that is he will say "Gee-ee". One day he went up to the picture and since the toes were showing he tried tickling His feet. I am sure Christ got a chuckle out of that one! And I am sure He would laugh if Niklas really did tickle his feet, I love thinking of Jesus with children tickling his feet.
Last night Harry Potter was on (not that I let them watch such things, but he came into the room at the very end) and saw Hagrid and called him Jesus! I laughed over that one too. But Hagrid is a gentle kind person that is misunderstood, so he is a bit like Jesus.
The week has gone pretty well despite not having a break. I was glad Jenna had a good day Thursday at the KiGa. She has been sleeping better at night too. I am sure that has a lot to do with it.
I made some pumpkin cookies today, they are so good. I adapted the recipe, so try it if you like.
Soft Pumpkin Cookies
1 (15 ounces) can pumpkin, 2 cups
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1/2 cup oil (you can use butter, margarine or any kind of oil)
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon maple extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 eggs
optional: 1 cup pecan or walnuts chopped
optional: chocolate chips
Into a large mixing bowl, measure all ingredients except pecans. With hand held mixer at low speed, beat ingredients until blended, scraping bowl occasionally. Increase mixer speed to medium and beat for 1 minute longer.
Preheat oven to 350°. Using 2 tablespoons of batter for each cookie, spoon batter into mounds on ungreased baking sheets, keeping mounds about 2 inches apart. Press a pecan half into the center of each cookie dough mound. Bake cookies for 18 to 20 minutes, until golden brown. Loosen cookies with spatula and move to wire rack to cool. Store in tightly covered container for up to 4 days. Freeze in portions, if desired.
Makes 6 to 7 dozen cookies.
Oh, how cute!! Love the Jesus thing! Kids do come up with such funny things sometimes.
I am so sorry youīve been feeling so down lately. Itīs all because youīre simply overtired and donīt have nearly enough sleep! I still think you should look into the health spa thing... Iīm sure itīd do you a world of good. And you most certainly qualify for that.
I know very well how exhausting life with babies can get and I know your feeling of being abusive, too.......... It will get better in time!
Big hugs to you!!
Posted by: Svanhvit at November 25, 2006 07:25 AMThanks for the recipe! I, too, was in the mood for pumpkin cookies but the recipe I used didn't have enough spice. Your blend looks exceptionally good. I had thought about using pumpkin pie spice next time. We like them with the dark chocolate chips.
Posted by: Dana at November 27, 2006 07:03 PM