So we all know that I am nuts for Christmas! But at least now we are getting closer to the time and I don't look so crazy? I got this wrapping paper organizer
and have my two Costco rolls of wrapping paper on it. Then I wrapped the Christmas presents I bought in July:) You wouldn't believe how easy it is to wrap when you have an organizer.
So Babe bought me this ( or rather like it, they don't have the big one on their website) and I made this
It is supposed to be a pumpkin, thought I know it doesn't look the best. I also ate a huge piece of it (It is wheat free, but tastes oh so real) and now feel sick.
I made this for Babe's breakfast in bed this morning. He loved it. Thought I would share.
2tsp butter
2tsp olive oil
½ of a large onion
½ tsp red pepper flakes
3 large eggs
1tb milk
¼ cup grated tasty cheese of your choice
salt and pepper to taste
Heat a skillet to medium heat. Melt butter and oil together. Slice the onion thinly and add to the oil and butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add red pepper flakes. Sauté for 10-15 min until onions are brown and smell sweet. Spread onions evenly over bottom of pan. Whisk egg with milk. Pour over onions. Let cook until almost set, do not disturb. Spread cheese over one half of omelet and fold omelet in half with spatula. Turn off heat, cover pan and let sit for 2-3 mins. Serve.
Tomorrow is the first day of my senior year and for the first time since I started nursing school, I am not flipped out. I figure if I have gotten straight A's up until this point, I can most certainly pass what is reputed to be the easier year of nursing school. And seriously what scared me so much the past four semesters was the idea that I might not be able to pass. Which is so funny since I made Dean's list all four.
I have to get my binder ready but other than that I am set. I finished up the pediatric dosing/IV math module and I get most of it. They will teach it in school, so I should be set after that. I am carpooling with one of my best friends four days a week. I cant tell you how much easier it is to be awake by the time you get to your clinical site at 6:30am, when you have someone to jabber with on the way there. Especially a good friend.
In Babe news, I got him to the doctor to talk about his insomnia. She says she will not give meds because he has a fucked rhythm and doesn't seem to have generalized anxiety or insomnia. See, Babe stays up until 3-4am everyday, so he can communicate with people in other times zones, like the Asia. He used to do this and wake up at 12pm, but now he wakes up at 8am. She says he needs to readjust his work schedule. I don't know how that is going to happen when he has international clients, but thanks doc.
Babe has also been spending a lot more time with me. He has dedicated the hours of 5-9pm as time to spend with me and he really mostly sticks to it. It has made me feel a ton better in the loneliness department.
And on the Christmas Crazy tip. I cant wait for egg nog lattes and I bought nice quality wrapping paper at Costco yesterday. Like two huge rolls, one if reversible, so it is like a 2in1. I also smelled a peppermint lip gloss and was high as a kite. I mean I smelled it and my heart rate increased, I felt a little flighty and then a cascade of Christmas thoughts and dreams flowed over me. If you want peppermint bark this year, leave a comment and your email and I will happily send you some.
In so many ways, here is another:
I am already looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas:
Lock me up people. I am holiday crazy and it is August.
Update: I just made a list of who gets peppermint bark this year. I plan to make it over Thanksgiving break and then more batches as needed.... someone stop me. Oh and if you want peppermint bark let me know. Super Nursing Buddy, Soon-to-be Nursing Buddy, and Internet Nursing Buddy you are already on the list for the delicious white chocolate morsel. Don't tell me about dieting. Who diets at Christmas?
Not really, she was way better than I am but in just today I:
Not to mention I cooked all that food the other day so Babe could have homecooked meals and then there is this:
My wrapping paper drawer. Yes *hangs head in shame* I have an entire drawer of a dresser dedicated to wrapping presents. I cant FUCKING wait for Christmas!
Man of man do I need to get back into nursing school so I can become the anti-housewife again.
Yep...that would be me. I spent 4.5 solid, and I do mean SOLID hours cooking meals. Like 14 of them to freeze, so Babe, who only really likes to eat at home, can have home cooked meals for dinner. This is what my freezer looks like now.* 
And this is what my kitchen looked like afterward.
*I have an extra fridge in the kitchen, my freezer is not that empty nor clean usually.
Ranch Burgers
Mix all ingredients in a bowl and form into patties. BBQ or George Foreman. Serve with fries.
I have made three batches of Peppermint Bark to send around the world with love. I have had a few people ask for the recipe, so here it is with pictures.
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler until smooth.
Add peppermint extract and titrate up until you find the right flavor. 
Put in a couple of handfuls of the candy canes.
Spread the mixture into the cookie sheets (you may have to use an extra plate or other flat surface as there may be a little left over) until you find the right thickness (about 1/2-3/4 cm for me).
Sprinkle a couple more handfuls of candy cane on top. If your trays can fit into the freezer put them in there. 
If they cant, refrig it first then cut the tray in half (it will be hard) and put into freezer for 30 min. Pull each big piece one by one from the freezer and place on cutting board. Use tip of butcher knife (one you do not care about) in from the edge of the piece and lift piece up to break into bite size (or two bite or more) pieces.
Package and send with love. 
