potpourri

for the few people that actually check in here every so often, sorry that i have been neglecting even my flavor fridays.

here is something for that:

Black Bean Tomato Soup and Quesadillas

I made this meal again tonight and it was great. I recommend going easy on the chili powder. And you could serve Margaritas if you wanted to get really crazy...or if you are able to drink them.

I also had this revelation that quesadillas are freaking easy to make. Out of all the things I cook, how have I not made these before? It could not be easier. Faster than a grilled cheese sandwich even. Amazing.

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Transitioning to solid foods with Peter has been more of an adjustment for me than for him I think. I knew the whole adage about how just when you are used to a certain routine the kid changes it up on you. I think I forgot about it....I couldn't quite figure out how his new schedule should look like and I suffered through a couple of frustrating days when I couldn't get it quite right. Thanks to the help of some dear friends that are probably tired of hearing me update them on his status, things are going a lot better.

We're up to 3 meals of solids a day now and he is doing great....I am sure things will change again soon. But for the moment, I am enjoying the steadiness.

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Have you thought about how great God's forgiveness is? Maybe you haven't thought about it today...or maybe you haven't thought about it for awhile. But His mercies are so wonderful. The fact that He has offered us a way out, that He has provided us with a Savior....I know that it sounds simple and that this is such a basic tenet of Christianity.

But seriously...have you thought about how awesome it is that God forgives us when we fall short? I pray that I can truly appreciate His forgiveness for me some day. I don't think it has quite hit me yet...I have been reading Psalm 51 a lot recently and also listening to a series from Dr. B on the heart. I was reminded last night that God does not delight in sacrifice. He just wants our broken hearts. There is nothing I can bring to Him. Except my brokenness.

...i pray that those that read this will be able to appreciate God's forgiveness....and accept it. for me that is the hardest part I think....

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very excited that we are going on our first vacation together as a family. it will be a short and sweet trip but much needed. thankful that we have already had some opportunities in the past few months to take baby p on "sleepovers" so I already am confident that he will do pretty well sleeping in another location....

.....that's all i have got for now...will try to re-dedicate myself to keeping this thing more current.