Mmmm... Naan.

I love cooking. It's just so fun! I got a new breadmaker with our tax return, and a pressure cooker ($15 on sale at Bed Bath and Beyond!). I acquired some storage devices for my different kinds of flours. I love it! So much fun!

Our pooch is doing well in our family. Joe is learning that he needs to be nice to her, though, as he has decided that he must tell her what to do, and if she doesn't do it he should hit her. We're teaching him that she doesn't understand everything he says and that if he hits her she won't WANT to come when he calls. He's learning pretty quickly that he 'catches more flies with honey'.

Peanut is so very calm and patient with Juliet. Jules will try to use her fur to gain a handhold to climb on her, and she just pants. Both kids are growing so fast! Juliet is very very mobile. She can get from one end of the house to the other in a snap and has learned how to climb all manner of objects. Her favorite object to climb is a pantleg.

Joe is speaking in full sentences now. We don't understand EVERY word, but he uses proper grammar and everything! It's amazing how kiddos soak up language.

A new show just started on TV: Kings. I find it fascinating... I mean there are spoilers in every hotel room and a lot of homes. It has an unusual pace and style to it. Here's a clip: God crowns a new King