Friday, March 14, 2008

On a much lighter note, Jesse and I made a trip to BJs this morning. Normally, Beau does most of our grocery shopping. However, I’m in charge of the farewell luncheon for a departing manager so it was up to me to buy the stuff I’ll need to make the bulk of the food for the lunch. Why is a long story that I will refrain from sharing.

We do potlucks, but we are also a single male-dominated office and while a couple of them do cook, most don’t. And because of the circumstances that put me in charge of the thing, it also means that I’ll be doing most of the rest of the cooking to ensure we have enough food. So on the menu (I’m listing just the items I’m making - there are other tasty dishes that others are bringing):

Corned beef and cabbage (we have a huge corned beef, so half will be taken to the potluck)
Cheesy hash brown casserole (my usual contribution)
Pasta bake with alfredo and chicken
Meatballs
Ham Rolls (these are easy to make and always a winner - the recipe is my mother’s, if she permits I’ll post it)

Amazingly, with the money already collected and promised, I’m even in my spending. So I may actually make money on this luncheon and that hasn’t happened, ever. Of course, I’m sure there’s something we’ll need last minute, too.

Anyway, Jesse is such a patient little boy. He hung out in the cart and just took everything in as I put it in the cart. He never whined or tried to get out until we got out to the car. Towards the end he did lean his head against my side, so I knew he was getting tired. But he never complained. I’m such a fortunate Mom.