I’m not feeling so hot. That means I am being lazy today and all I want to eat is chips and chocolate.

I admit I’ve had some chocolate, but these roasted Brussels sprouts have hit the spot. I reckon they are way better for me than potato chips.

Ina Garten´s recipe for Roasted Brussels Sprouts.

And since the oven was on, I thought I’d suck up to my kid. She loves croutons. So with some stale bread I made her some. Not sure which recipe is easier.

Ina Garten´s recipe for Croutons.

After an argument this morning, this is the email I sent my child. Today I am hoping she checks her email at school.

“I love you honey, & I do expect the world of you because you are brilliant. But brilliant isn´t enough. Brilliant is the gift God gives you. What you do with that is the gift is the gift you give yourself…and possibly the world.

I sit in anticipation of the woman you will become and the wonderful things you will do. Proud doesn´t cover what I feel for you. But that doesn´t mean that I will not continue to expect you to give your all.

And always know I love you.”