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[Kandice]

I try every year, on my kids birthday to write them a love letter. I buy pretty stationary and just write what I think about them at the time. Obviously only sweet things! I have a pretty box for each of them and have been saving them for when they leave home.

[Kandice]

Oh I love that nickname! Thank you Laura:)

[Kandice]

MissSassySpottedWings. That's the one I like.

[Kandice]

I will remind you, but I don't believe you will do it!!! Nighty night. Don't let the bed bugs bite and all that jazz....

[Allison]

I'm waiting to watch Biggest Loser at 7...then I'm probably going to read for the rest of the night. I am ready to be over halfway done already!

[Laura]

Good night Fiona and good luck at the Doctor, which you will call first thing in the AM!

Miss SSW - the scones are terrific! And so quick & easy. She's out to dinner w/her friends at a fundraiser for school, but I know she'll enjoy them when she gets back. We made a cake too. Woo hoo!

I like your letter idea, I think that's really sweet. I'm sure your kids will appreciate that - will prob. never want to leave home once they get them !

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Kandice is right, Mom always gets what the kids have. So far I'm good but this bug they have is all over the school and my work.

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There is now a Chicken Pox vaccine. My 7 year old got that. Both my daughters caught the chicken pox when they were in preschool. I was so scared because they had really high fevers. Chicken pox is deadly for children under 4 yrs old and adults especially the elderly.

[Laura]

OMG that bug ! It's everywhere here too. My dau.'s had it for days, my husband had it before her, and I think she said almost 1/3 of the kids at school are out sick. It's wildly spreading!

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Fiona: I don't think you could give up GR for lent.

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I have a $5 starbucks gift card I just know it will get me a small drink. I should stop by on my way to work tomorrow.

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I love honey on scones.

[Laura]

Emilee - are you still reading Prodigal Summer?

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I wish we could get rid of colds. It just stinks!

Happy Birthday Ashley!

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Good Night Fiona! It's so weird saying that when it's 6:45 pm.

[Kandice]

My kids all had the chicken pox vaccine too, but they can still get it, with considerably less spots, and almost no fever.
When I was a kid and got it, my mom made my brothers and I all sleep in the "big bed" until everyone had it. She wanted to get it over with. I have one scar on my side, and one on my foot, but was lucky not to get any on my face.
My oldedst brother scratched one really bad on his face, so my younger brother did to, ON PURPOSE, in the hopes of almost matching scars. They got 'em!

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That's what I heard. Most of my friends kids got it within days after the vaccine. I know that a few kids in school this year have already had the chicken pox my son is luck so far. I worry that they will end up with it when they become elderly and it will kill them. It sounds awful but it could happen.

It is so weird how scratching at the pox cause scars. I have a few on my legs.

[Kandice]

I'm glad the scones came out well, Laura. I hadn't actually tried any "healthy" recipes for them!

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I am so craving scones now! I also love the cinnamon scones. I have a huge sweet tooth.

[Kandice]

Scones are perfect because they aren't really that sweet. Just enough. Especially if you glaze them. I may have to make some for home. My stomach is growling.

[Laura]

They are so good!

[Kandice]

Emilee-The recipe is post 6143. I have to admit, I would probably use white flour. I am horrible, I know, but I just prefer it. I also like to pat the dough in 2 thick pancake shapes and then cust that into fourths. The shape seems more "sconey" somehow.

[Laura]

This recipe is great, cuz there's not even any oil - just applesauce! No butter, nothin bad. I even used sugar in the raw instead of white sugar. But they still taste so good!

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Oh Thanks! I love baking!

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I don't think we are going to hit 7000 posts in this thread tonight! Maybe in 24 hours!

[Kandice]

I'm sure you could tweak it and still keep it healthy. Like reduce the liquid slightly and use a little fruit compote, like a berry of some sort. I also know that stage 1 baby food can be substituted for bananas, 1 jar per banana required. You could do the same with plums, peaches, apricots etc. I have used almost everything. The plum seems to come out perfect. I always add just a bit of ginger when I use plum. You would just need to fold the fruit in instead of completely mixing.

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Applesauce would give it a great flavor.

[Laura]

And moistness too!

[Kandice]

The applesauce does give flavor, but really it's to replace the fat. You can use applesauce in cake mixes and brownie mixes too, instead of oil. When it's such a small amount, the flavor isn't a big deal.

[Kandice]

My problem, is that I do know how to cook healthy and tweak recipes, because of my Diabetic parents, but I don't want to!

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I love sugar too much. But I have used honey instead of sugar and oh it makes things taste so much better. I do love honey. And it's great for allergies!

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I'm logging off for the night. I have to work tomorrow so I'm sure I'll come back to 100's of posts!

Off to reading and getting kids to bed! Good Night Everyone!

[Kandice]

Good night, dear.

[Allison]

go to the doctor.

[Allison]

I'm pretty sure I might be sick. I feel terrible. :( I didn't want to call in sick and make my dumb boss mad though...so here I am.

[Allison]

The Stand got dang good last night. I should have called in sick so I could stay home and read.

[Allison]

good :) I don't want your head to fall off.

[Allison]

ugh. thats a long time though!

[Kandice]

Yay Fiona! I am incredibly proud of you. I am marking that on my calendar, so I can remind you. Are you one of those that will feel better later and cancel your appt.?

[Kandice]

Ahab's Wife Or, The Star-gazer A Novel
A Widow for One Year
One True Thing A Novel

These are my choices for my next read. Have a suggestion?

[Kandice]

Middlesex

In all fairness, I have this too, but from the reviews, I'm not sure I really want to read it.

[Kandice]

So, just pick. I am going to read my Ellery Queen until I choose one. I hate that I can't add that to my read books or pages, but I also hate the idea of missing all those stories!

(good morning)

[Kandice]

Thanks! I was actually leaning toward that one because of reviews.
How is your neck today?

[Allison]

I've heard of Arab's Wife! Sooo I agree, you should read that.

I also have Middlesex but don't know if I want to read it...

[Allison]

cause its supposed to be good?

maybe I'll be in the mood someday.

[Kandice]

I have it because it was $ .75 at the thrift store for the trade paperback. Perfect condition, and I had seen it mentioned on GRs lots of times.

[Allison]

me too...cept mine was a whole dollar :(

[Kandice]

All those books I asked you girls about were either $ .50 or $ .75. That's my favorite size and kind too. Big enough, but not hard back, so not too heavy. Middlesex seems a little depressing.

[Jackie]

Allison, I hope you feel better.

Fiona, yay for you on finally making an appointment!

I'm booking a spa day for this weekend. A treat for me since it's my b-day. :)

[Allison]

Happy early birthday! A spa day sounds really awesome.