I’ve been awake since sometime after 4 this morning…the bambino woke up and didn’t go back to sleep until sometime after 4:30. After tossing & turning until about 5:15, I figured I might as well get up. So I did, and bizarrely, got to work on my laundry for the day. 4 loads. And I was finished with 3 of them before noon. The last one got done after we returned from Sunday dinner with Jay’s mom & dad.
And after the laundry went into the dryer, the bambino asked to go on a walk. We’d told him last week that we’d take him back to the park, but it’s still rather murky and damp outside.
But there were cattle, which made me chuckle:
Okay, that’s a bit hard to see, but there was a single cow on top of the hill in the background. It made me laugh.
Once we got home, I puttered around for awhile, then got to work on dinner. Baked Tortellini with Bacon.
Except this time I used ravioli, instead of tortellini. It was cheaper. And just as tasty. My guys both left me before I finished.
Mealtime usually starts with me herding the bambino to the table, then cutting his meat or whatever into small enough bite for him, or buttering his bread/rolls, etc. Then I eat. Tonight, I started with a salad, and by the time I finished with that, Jay was pretty much done, and the bambino was playing with the butter knife I let him practice with. And after he decided he was finished, he got down, and I was left alone. I’ve always been a slow eater, although once the bambino was born, I got into the habit of eating faster than I would like, because I often had a small window of time to eat while he slept as an infant. I used to also be able to shower, get dressed, and do makeup & hair in 30 minutes, although I’m back to about a 45-minute process there. I’ve been trying to slow my eating down a bit more lately, which is one reason I ended up at the table solo. Whenever that happens, it makes me miss my granddad (my dad’s father). He was usually the last one done eating as well, although I was informed later that it was probably due more to him being a good host than being a slowpoke like myself.
Since the sauce is so rich with this, I opted for the salad plate & a smaller portion. And when I was done, I ate the last 3 of my truffles my mom sent. I’ve been sharing with the bambino, so I didn’t get as many as I’d’ve liked!
And with that, I think I’ll be off to bed. I’m tired from having been up for gods know how long! And tomorrow will come far too early.
Yum! That looks delish! Seems like I’m always last to eat too. By the time I make everyones plate (I like do it for everyone, not sure why…) and sit down, my guys are pretty much done. I think if I would think to get their drinks and all that done first maybe I’d be able to catch them, but I never do….hahaha.
That looks so good!!!!! And do does the bread and butter!!!! Mmmmmmm Nom Nom
Ashley–I try to get all that stuff ahead of time, too, but even after I sit down, my husband’s halfway done inhaling his plate, I still have to cut up my son’s food, and he takes about 3 bites & he’s done! Oh well! :D
Thanks DMC! It WAS pretty good. And really easy too!
I used to be a slow eater, now I’ve sped up…and I don’t like it! I seem to be constantly just blindly eating while typing (like now) and I don’t even have a kid!
I’ve never baked tortellini or ravioli before…I actually have some frozen ones in the freezer. You’ve inspired dinner ! :D
Tortellini and Bacon! MMM MMM MMM Gimme some. Like I’ve said before, if you lived in San Diego, I’d be inviting myself over for din din. :)
Sophia–I like baked pastas a lot–Moreso than just regular pasta dishes!
Jenny–I’d be happy to make you dinner, if you’d bring over one of your fabulous desserts! :)