Out of the mouth of babes.

I'm back fellow bloggers and I apologize for being away so long. In between the shopping, baking, cooking, babysitting, packing, gift wrapping, and house cleaning I've been on a mission. To cure the runner of the family from running.


My six year old was diagnosed with AHD. Nothing to worry about. My daughter's doctor wanted to put her on Ritalin, which I readily agreed to, so that I could get some 'stuff' done while preparing for this busy holiday season.


Why I didn't read up on Ritalin I will never know, but let me tell you it really works.


You see my six year old is a runner. She runs to bed at night. She runs to the bathroom. She runs out of the bathroom. She runs to eat breakfast. She runs to brush her teeth. She runs to the car. She runs to the store. She runs... well you get the picture.


Anyway, on day 3 of the miracle drug called Ritalin I noticed a quiteness settle over the house as I no longer heard the 'thomp, thomp' of feet running back and forth to the bedroom and then to the bathroom. I went in search of the little runner and found her lying on her floor looking at the coloring book. Just LOOKING. Its unusal because aren't coloring books for coloring? And she loves to color. I didn't worry too much as she was quiet and I was getting 'stuff' done.


Day 4, and the runner was definitely stopped. I began to worry because she not only stopped running, but was sleeping a lot as well. If she wasn't sleeping she was laying around in the family room just not doing anything. Not looking at TV, not being a trouble-maker, not yelling, nothing. I began to feel uneasy about my quiet home. It was just too quiet!


Day 5 and I watched as the runner layed around again for another afternoon just watching her siblings going about their business. I decided to talk to her and see what was up.


"Tamara, don't you want to go out and play? It's nice and (gulp) cold out."

"... (no response)"

"Tamara, Do you want to get up and help with the butter cookies?"

" (eyes do light up at the sound of food) ... Hmmmm. Uhuh."

"Babe, what's the matter?"

"Nothing."

"Don't you want to get up and run around a bit? Come on, come into the kitchen for a snack."

"Nah, that's okay."

"Tamara, you are so quiet and I miss you getting up and being Tamara. Come on sweetie, what are you thinking about?"

Tamara turns to look at me. Her eyes widen, as I brace for her answer.

"I'm thinking about running momma!"


It's been two days since Ritalin has seen the bottom of my garbage can.

Graham Cracker Cookies

I am participating in a virtual cookie swap with Fushia. (Click on the title above).

I usually make these cookies quite a few times a month for my kids because they are so easy to make and quick. My children are not picky eaters and adore any concoction that I can come up with.

You’ll need:

1 box graham crackers

1 stick of unsalted butter

1 stick margarine

½ cup sugar

Pecans (as many as desired)

To Do:

Spread aluminum foil in a 13x19 pan, or use a non-stick cookie sheet. Place a single layer of crackers on the foil or on the cookie sheet. In a pan melt butter and margarine; add sugar and bring to a boil. Boil 3-4 minutes; pour over graham crackers. Sprinkle pecans on top, bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool. Break into pieces and place in container with a tight fitting lid or serve immediately.