And on that note... if my mind is made of what I watch, then I'm Breaking Bad. A few weeks ago I started watching this 5 season series that aired from 2008-2013. We bought a Netflix subscription and I am in hog heaven watching episode after episode of this show. The nature of the show is nothing that I'm interested in and in fact, I don't usually watch movies, shows, programs, etc. that have to do with drugs. But, this series is so gripping and so well done that it's hard to stop watching it. It's affecting my life - I haven't had a real conversation with Matt since before I started it. The second the kids go to sleep at night, I'm plopped on the sofa, with a glass of cabernet, totally engrossed in the show. When I start nodding off, I pause the show, head upstairs, get ready for bed and then pull it up on my phone to continue watching for another 30 minutes. Sometimes I tell the kids I'm going to the bathroom when really I'm sneaking in more precious moments of the show. Fortunately, I'm almost done with the series and I will soon resume my normal life. Until then, I shall enjoy every exciting moment of the show.
Oh yea - and the show? It's about a 50 year old high school Chemistry teacher who finds out that he has lung cancer. He wants to make sure his family is provided for after he dies, so he starts making (or "cooking") Crystal Meth and selling it. Again, typically I would not have any desire to watch something like this, but it is an amazing show. It's no wonder it has won so many awards.
When I'm not shuttling kids around, watching football games or watching Breaking Bad, I'm working! Ahh.. the life of 40+ hours a week... It has been a big change of pace but everyone has handled it really well. The boys are so busy between school and sports that they don't really notice much of a difference, honestly. Brooke has adapted to our new schedule beautifully and it's completely normal to her that I work every day. I'd be lying if I said it doesn't rip at my heart strings every now and then...But then I look at my three happy cherubs and they are thriving and doing great, and I love my job and am so happy to be contributing in my little way, so it all works out just right.
I have so much to share with you! I have to get back to my show so I'm going to leave you with this delicious chicken recipe that I made back in September. Below is the post I started way back when...
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The angels just sang all around me when I took a bite of the little chicken nuggets I just made. Oh my... I know I've ranted and raved about certain recipes being good - this one is equally as GOOOO-OOOD. I got my (soon to be) 3 year old (see pictures below) all set up at the table with paints and paper and away I went, cutting up chicken, dipping it in egg - then in (okay, get ready....) crushed Rice Krispies cereal. Then I cooked it in a combo of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Canola oil until golden brown. These little nuggets are golden brown, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and just plain perfect. I made some honey mustard sauce for dipping...
I can't wait for the boys to get home from football so that they can try this. Busy moms, you can't beat 4 ingredients! This doesn't even justify a real recipe. Just cut up your boneless skinless chicken breasts, dip the pieces in egg and then crushed plain Rice Krispies (I crushed mine in my Cuisinart) and cook in some olive/canola oil until golden brown. That's it! They were light and crunch - gluten free, of course and delicious! The kids devoured them.
Don't they look perfect? With a little salt, they were just that... perfect.
Life is just as sweet as can be.. and that's not the pumpkin spice creamer talking....
