Molasses Cookies

From Cooking Light, date unknown

½ cup unsweetened applesauce
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
6 Tablespoons butter, softened
¼ cup dark molasses
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
cooking spray

1. Spoon applesauce onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels; spread to ½ inch thickness. Cover with additional paper towels; let stand 5 minutes. Scrape into a bowl using a rubber spatula.

2. Combine applesauce, 1 cup sugar, and butter; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 3 minutes). Add molasses and egg; beat well.

3. Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine fours and next 5 ingredients (flours through cloves), stirring well with a whisk. Gradually add flour mixture to sugar mixture, beating until well blended. Cover and freeze dough 30 minutes or until firm.

4. Preheat oven to 375°.

5. With moist hands, shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in ¼ cup sugar. Place 3 inches apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely on wire racks. Yield: 32 cookies (I usually get much more, even with 1" balls, although mine are usually smaller - easier for the toddler to eat!)

Nutrition info:
Serving size: 1 cookie
Calories: 88 (25% from fat)
Fat: 2.4g (sat. 1.4g, mono 0.7g, poly 0.1g)
Protein: 1.2g
Carb: 16g
Fiber: 0.7g
Cholesterol: 12mg
Iron: 0.7g
Sodium: 141mg
Calcium: 16mg

"Mama be a cow"

At first I thought I should be offended, but then it occurred to me that Quin is 2, he doesn't understand that asking someone to be a cow is potentially offensive. So instead I mooed. And then the animal requests came fast and furious.

"Mama do it"

I loath those three words. That's all I hear these days: "Mama do it." I don't have an independent toddler; occasionally I will be told "Quin do it," but these are few and far between. He's currently in his room, whining and sniveling because I won't put his pants on. He knows how to put his own pants on. I even took mine off to demonstrate the technique. But he insisted that only I could put on his pants. I told him to let me know when his pants were on, then we'd go for a walk. He's still working on that concept, and the whining is rapidly turning into a tantrum.

His pants are on, so we're off for a walk.

Oh, and Q, some chocolate would be MUCH appreciated.

HP7

I think the only thing worse than waiting for book 7 is reading book 7 two pages at a time. Humph.

"Due to insufficient information...

... we will no longer be communicating with you on the blog we deleted." Ok that wasn't quite what Blogger help said, but the nutshell version is so much more crass: FUCK YOU, Lirri. So, I now have a many hour date with my computer, recreating my blog so that the kids will still have those funny stories. My memory is not the strongest, and therefore I have to write stuff down (although I still can't look at cheesecake without remembering the easter I spent with Toki and Fizzie). I will be recreating the other blog, but I think it will wait a while longer, on the off chance Blogger help decides to be helpful. Until then, you'll just have to imagine what the kids look like. Hint: Gretchen looks almost exactly like Quin did at 3 months!

It's been a wonderful month.

Toki's tag

My roommate and I once: shared a boyfriend. An interesting experience I don't recommend!

Never in my life: have I tried drugs. (One of the few places I'm innocent!)

High school was: Interesting. I was a band geek to the core, and was even a squad leader for our marching band!

When I'm nervous: I talk more or am quiet, depending on the situation. With friends, I talk more, with strangers, I am more quiet.

My hair: Is mouse brown. It matches my shit-colored eyes.

When I was 5: I liked to pick fights and my older sister had to rescue me.

When I turn my head left: I see the kitchen.

I should be: Working.

By this time next year: I will have a 3-year old and a 1-year old. I also hope to have found my sanity!!

My favorite aunt is: My mom's sister, Wendy

I have a hard time understanding: Why people do unethical things like cheating.

You know I like you if: I tease you.

My ideal breakfast is: Coffee cake, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, and orange juice!

If you visit my home town: you'll be in the capitol of Washington.

If you spend the night at my house: you'll be sleeping on the couch!

My favorite blonde is: I have no idea.

My favorite brunette is: Robin Williams.

The animal I would like to see flying besides birds: is horses. I'm a romantic at heart!

I shouldn't have been: frustrated with Quin earlier.

Last night I: woke up every two hours between 3am and 9am to feed Gretchen.

A better name for me would be: something without hard sounds.

If I could have any car, it would be: my Honda Prius.