People, it’s been a day. My parents left, Nutmeg had a booster shot, J and I went to the farmers market where he requested at least one of everything (but was totally darling, and like I’ll ever say no to my little boy wanting one more apple), Percy looked slightly mournful, we went to the playground, some of us got barbecue, another insisted on salad, O had a wildly apoplectic meltdown because I misunderstood his answer and flushed the toilet instead of letting him do so, then he had another about something involving poop and I’ll leave it at that, we went to the regular market, T gave Ol a haircut, one of J’s front teeth is literally hanging by a thread and is askew to a very odd degree, Ol let me know that I might find wafting crackers in some of my shoes, and Nutmeg continues to attach T’s feet in bed but not mine, never mine.
I did have the presence of mind to get all the necessary ingredients for steak fajitas for dinner, and boy were they good. T riffed on a Tyler Florence marinade recipe, and the steak was top-shelf. 
Have I told you that I signed up for an online food-writing course? I’m quite excited though I tend to feel about online education the way I do about e-newspapers versus the real thing (there is nothing better than the real thing); class begins 1/15, and I’m most looking forward to it despite my Luddite-like attitude.
Too, T’s Christmas surprise from me was a weekend in Charleston for his January birthday, and we leave in less than two weeks. Neither of us has ever been (yes, I do feel like a failed Southerner) but have heard great things and plan to eat, drink and explore our way straight through it. Thank you T’s parents for keeping our children and this gift of time together!!
What happened to the Redskins tonight? Sad.
Wow the fajitas look amazing, good luck with the writing class. I’ve toyed with the idea myself, let us know how it is. I love your writing style, it’s real, I feel like we are sitting in a cafe having coffee and talking.
Suzanne, this means so much to me. Thank you for your compliment of my writing style. I will definitely let you know how the class goes! And the fajitas were SO yummy. I’ll send you the link to the recipe if you like. Loved the Christmastime pics of Izzy and Nando. How are they, health-wise? XO
Oh I would love the recipe. I haven’t had a fajita in ages. I am toying with the idea of making my own tortilla’s but who am I fooling, it’s so much easier to buy them at the store.
Thank you for asking, Izzy and Nando are holding their own, more downs than ups I’m afraid but I am working hard to try to keep them as healthy as possible given the circumstances. Do you have my email address? I would love the recipe.
I meant it about your writing, you have a gift.
Thank you again, so much! I just emailed you a link to the recipe as well as the tweaks we made (which you certainly don’t have to!). i hear you about making tortillas. it sounds like fun but then again, i think it might fall in the same camp as sushi: definitely easiest to buy!
you are an amazing mom to those pugs- i loved the xmas pics of them on your blog. i’m so sorry they’re ailing. how old is each?
xo
What online writing class you taking? Although, I don’t think you need any additional help with writing lady- you keep me laughing and coming back for more! =)
Oh thank you hon. It’s a food writing class- will fill you in over dinner!