My Naked Boy

KK really is my naked boy...he LOVES stripping off his clothes and running around the house telling me to catch him. He squeals with laughter as I "act" like it's a big deal that he's naked, that he has to put clothes on. Today was no different.

KK was at my parents house while I studied for two tests on Monday (please pray for me). They rang me and told me that KK was very upset (I could hear him in the background). I talked to him and asked what was wrong, he told me that Mimi wouldn't let him get naked. I kind of laughed and then asked my mom if I should pick him up. I drove over there to pick him up and take him home. As soon as he was home he stripped off his clothes and ran around the house, hugging Zero, playing with his toys, and helping me with laundry.



It doesn't bother me that he likes to be naked, but I only let him strip down when only I am at home with him. And I think he likes to be naked just because. But he's always been like that. I am glad that he's comfortable in his own skin. And I have a ton of black mail photos from when he is dating...lol

Learning a New Thing Can be Difficult

My mother has finally gotten on the bandwagon and started texting. This is a VERY new thing for my mom who hates technology. But her kids have been ever so enthusiastic that she learn how to text and for her to carry a phone to get a hold of her. It's been VERY annoying calling her work, Dad's phone, Home phone, JW's phone, AA's phone, RR's phone, JM's phone, than RP's phone just to get a hold of her! RP bought her a pretty sweet touch phone and has been teaching her how to text and use it. I must add that KK is addicted to "angry birds" game. So, yesterday I texted mom asking her how the Harry Potter movie was, since she saw it at the 3am showing and this is the conversation:

Me: How was the movie!?

Mom: Lots of fun and kinda sad. A tradition is over :'(

Me: I know it's sad. Are you working today?

Mom: So I am trying to convince your dad to go on a date with me

Me: Right now you're trying to convince dad? Or for tonight?

Mom: Is he there at home?

Me: I am confused. I didn't know if you were trying to convince him right now or for later tonight for a date. I wasn't sure if you were working or at home

Mom: I am at work. I would like to put out tonight with dad

Me: You're going to put out for dad tonight. That's great mom haha

Mom: Oops go

Mom: Shit up!!

Me: haha, that's great

Mom: Sorry Shut

Mom: U make me crazy :-)

Me: haha YOU'RE making me crazy

Oh Mom...what are we going to do with you!? At least I can finally get a hold of you without calling 100 people!

Let's Jam!

So Wal-Mart had a sale on Strawberries at $0.75/lb and I decided to buy 20 pounds. I knew I wanted to make jam but I had never made it before. I have always watched my mom make it growing up but I never took the time to actually learn. Now I can read the recipe...but having my mom teach me her tricks just made me feel more comfortable. So I asked me mommy-dearest to help. We had a great prodigious time. I LOVE my mom, she is the greatest person I know. I never appreciated her when I was younger as much as I do now. Making jam together was a wonderful bonding experience. The work load was a little easier with two people and it was a wonderful bonding experience.

KK is a great helper...washing the strawberries

KK trying to act cute because he wanted to eat the strawberries

I thought he was cute enough to eat one

REALLY wanted to eat this one

All cleaned, stemed, and cut. Ready to start jammin'

KK showing me how he would crush the strawberries

Me crushing them and IDK what KK's doing

Starting to look good!

Helping to stir

46 Jars total


Now this is just for me to help me remember what my mom told me and the techniques she used:

Start big pot of water boiling

Add 4 cups crushed strawberries and 7 cups sugar

some lemon juice (fresher looking)and a tiny bit of butter (to help with the foam)

rolling boil

add Certo (pectin)

rolling boil for 1 min

skim off foam

laddle even amounts of fruit into the warmed jars then pour

wipe of lip of jar

place hot lids on screw them on

place in hot water bath for 10 min

place on rack to cool

flip over after a half hour (X3) to get the fruit evenly throughout the cans

I really hope that I will be able to can more items. I would love to bulk up my food storage, plus canning will save money in the long run. And who loves to save money!? I DO