Being a ROCK STAR MOM

Eager to Play

Loves It!

Working away

I once was a Y now I'm a turkey track- By Elijah!

Recently looking through pinterest I came across "how to be a Rock Star Mom." Of course I want to be a Rock Star Mom just like everyone else, right!? So I began reading through the list. It has lots of creative ideas such as lunch box notes, going on a nature walk, baking with one child, foam sword fighting. The list was a long one. Just before I stopped reading I found one reader suggested buying a notepad, construction paper and writing utensils and playing "I once was" with the children.

Since Elijah has made "homework" for me a couple nights in a row, I decided I should do this with him right now. Easily 45 minutes have gone by and he's still interested. I took a notebook and wrote the alphabet and handed it to him. I explained that the game was to take a letter and create a drawing with it. I started (from the pinner's suggestion) with "I once was an A now I'm a swing-set" and let him watch as I transformed the A into a swing-set! His face lit up. Levi wanted a turn so after he marked a little I said "I once was a B now I'm a butterfly and created the other wing and antennas. Yes, I was a ROCK STAR MOM!

"Takes Pride in His Work"

Working Hard

This sweet boy takes his work seriously

Pampered Chef Brownie Pan

Pampered Chef Brownie Pan

LOVE LOVE LOVE this pan! I had been "eyeing" this pan from the first time I'd heard of it. It took me a while to take the plunge and purchase such an expensive (ha $19.95) item. And the day I got it and brought it home Elijah said, "you'll just look at it and put it in a yardsale!" He does know me well. Did I mention he is only 5!

The first thing I made using my pan was in fact brownies! We made the triple layer with chocolate chip cookies, reece cup center and brownie on top. It was not our favorite. In fact my husband and I both attempted to eat the brownie off top. Lucky for me brownies are not why I purchased the pan!

As soon as the brownies were out of the pan I mixed up some cornbread and popped the pan back in the oven! The pan not only comes out perfectly clean (best nonstick ever) but the cornbread is evenly brown, and tons of edges just the way momma likes it! :) After discussing with a coworker who asked if it was still "crunchy" I realized even though it is nonstick I should still oil the pan like before! So I did, and oooh it's so good!

Sunday I was thinking of all the make ahead breakfast and dinners I could do for the week. Of course the brownie pan was first out of the cabinet. I had made these http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/mini-frittatas-687877/ for breakfast once before and I used my muffin pan and what a mess! This time they are a little more square but each one slid right out! Ah yes! Makes momma happy! These little delights will last in the fridge a couple of days, if they aren't eaten before they get there!

Breakfast Mini Frittatas