so much i don't want to forget!

it's been SEVEN weeks since little miss peeky made her nyc debut and they sure have action packed. we both have been learning non-stop. for example, she has learned that breast milk tastes better once you tenderize your mom's boob with a couple of good smacks. She has also learned that she can get her mom's attention much more effectively if she waits until she's crawled up my chest to my ear before she sarts yelling. i have learned that there are very few appealing food options that can be prepared with one hand, reheated tamale pie being the best (recipe below- thank you hubie & sarah!) I have also learned that going outside is a nice distraction from crying, but when it doesn't work, breastfeeding while walking down the street, pushing an empty stroller, is in fact possible. i have also learned that parker will smile and laugh for hours as long as there are no witnesses and god forbid a camera. i've learned that people tell you to sleep when the baby sleeps, but DON;T tell you that the baby never sleeps or that when she finally does your second wind/adrenaline just kicked in. peeky has learned to hold her head up while doing the cobra yoga pose, but usually only on people's chest. i've learned i am totally codependent, desperately craving frredom until i get it and am outrageoously lonely. i even cried when lance's mom was holding her in the livingroom while we were supposed to get some sllep but i missed her too much. i learned that i can love someone so much i cry when i look at her because the feelings are so intense. and i learned that there's a grocery store close by that has a sign warning that "unattended childre will be given espresso and a free puppy" and i thought that was the funniest thing in the world.

she might have just fallen asleep, so i'm gonna try too,

xoxo

TAMALE PIE

1 lb. ground beef
1 lg. onion, sliced
1/8 tsp. minced garlic
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes with juice
1 (16 oz.) can black beans, drained
1 (12 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
chopped bunch of fresh cilantro

CORNMEAL PASTRY:

1 c. cornmeal
2 med. eggs
1 c. milk


Cook meats with onion and garlic until browned. Stir in tomatoes with juice, corn, beans and seasonings. Simmer 10 minutes then add cilantro. Pour into glass baking dish.

Prepare cornmeal crust by mixing cornmeal, eggs, milk. Spread over hot mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Serve tamale pie warm. Serves 4-6.

YUMMMMMMMMMMM!

this is a slightly different version of the masterpiece hubie & sarah first introduced us to, but i don't have theirs in front of me. either way. tamale pie rules. i eat it for breakfast lunch and dinner. and i'm not kidding.