The Best End of the Day Ever

Momma works a nine hour day on a good day, today she worked an 11 hour day. That's right, 11 hours. Momma was so tired when she got home that she didn't even stop me from jumping up on her.

She was so exhausted, but the minute she walked through the door she was greeted by the scent of lemon, oregano, and amazingly tender brown rice. I'd gotten to smell it all day, so I know she was jealous of me!

Daddy made the most fantastic dinner ever, and it soothed Momma's sad and hungry soul. It tasted of lemony goodness with the bite of oregano, and the brown rice was buttery soft. And it looked good too!

Momma's job is really involved, and she's loving making policy. Who knows, Momma thinks she might enter the Department of Education when she's all done at the United Way!

Summer is on the way!

Curried Shrimp and Quinoa, Momma's Back to Basics Meal

If there are two things in the world Momma loves food wise, it's the taste of spicy curried shrimp, and the way quinoa pops in her mouth. Since she has work tomorrow, and since she and Daddy had a very successful day today, Momma decided to indulge in both at the same time!

This is Momma's preferred curry mix: Vindaloo curry, ginger, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. It makes the shrimp not only spicy, but also gives it a lot of lingering flavor beyond the heat. See how pretty it looks:

The quinoa is pretty bland on it's own, it's kinda just... there. It pops in your mouth though, I actually got to sneak a few grains this time. Momma flailed a little bit when cooking and BAM! Corgi swoops in for the kill!

The shrimp smelled super tasty too, the smells in this apartment are less strong, Momma and Daddy now have a stove with a hood fan. It's also got way better lighting and a porch for me! I get to go hang out there whenever I want! Momma says it's like she and Daddy don't own a dog at all, which I think means they're more happy to have me around when I come back in, and not that they are thrilled not to be licked every second. 

This is Momma's dinner, which once again I got none of, and it's not fair. She and Daddy make all this good food, and I don't get a single little bit of it and it's not fair and I am all sad and I'm gonna go sit out on the porch now and sit with the penguin and sulk. So there.

Begin As You Mean To Go On!

Tonight Momma and Daddy made their very first dinner in their new apartment! Momma loves the new stove in the kitchen, the dishwasher, and the washer/dryer. Momma really likes appliances, can you tell? While she's at work, Daddy's done a ton of unpacking and laundry. Momma is so tired by the end of the day, that she comes home and collapses onto the sofa. This affords me the perfect chance to jump up on her lap and cover her work clothes in dog hair.

The very first dinner was Daddy's creation, he made Alfredo sauce with his own special blend of spice and cheese, and then he added in chicken he flavored with pepper and garlic powder. It was so good, Momma had more than one helping of chicken! Momma hates meat, so that was a pretty big step!

Momma also tried out a new kind of Gluten Free pasta, brown rice and flax seed. It was pretty good, but I got the feeling she's frustrated with having to shock GF pasta in cold water. 

I'm really loving the new apartment too, except for all the new sounds. I get my own room, which I share with the washer/dryer. I have my water, and a little area between the washer and the wall where I can curl up and sleep. It's warm, I have water, it's a huge improvement on my kennel, which broke on the drive to Indy. I may or may not have been throwing myself repeatedly at Momma's seat. I never heard her swear so much in my life as she did when I was suddenly in the passenger seat...

We're Online!

Momma and Daddy are back online!

Oh God...

T-Minus 1 day!

Momma and Daddy threw up their hands and said screw it to packing everything. They'll come back over the weekend and grab the rest of the food out of the kitchen, grab the plates and dishes, and clean the apartment. Yeah for having the apartment for another month!

Almost There...

Almost everything is done now, just the kitchen remains. Momma is exhausted, Daddy is exhausted, and I got to go play with Uncle Terry!

Progress!

Momma and Daddy are deep in packing, and making some progress. I get to hang out in my kennel! Yeah....