I did this weird thing a couple weeks ago…tell me if you’ve heard of it.
It’s called: “Cleaned the house.” It was crazy. I did it, by myself, unprovoked…it took me hours….and when I was done I had this weird sensation come over me. Pride perhaps? Satisfaction maybe? ::shrug:: I dunno but It was the wildest thing. I plead temporary insanity because I then called and cancelled our cleaning service. Not sure how wise a move that was….but she only came every 3rd week anyway…I can handle it without her….right? *crickets*
But then last week…I did it again. I wonder what’ll happen this week? next week? How long will this mania last? I’m sure John thinks that I’ve been switched out with a “real” wife clone that looks just like his old one, but acts all crazy doing wifely things like cleaning and cooking.
Oh yeah…the cooking. I’ve been doing that a little too. And that’s John’s job! I’ve always been a weekend cook. No, that’s a lie. I’m a sometimes on the weekends when I bloody well feel like it cook. But I’ve been on a cooking kick these days…and I’m always on the recipe websites and blogs collecting ideas when I should be working…I think I need some cookbooks. (Ideas anyone?)
i googled brie van de kamp pics and got this! ha!
I am on again off again with my relationship with the kitchen. While I’m on again I figure I should capitalize and learn some new recipes to have in my holster. John blew me away with a thought, he said “when we have kids you’re going to have to cook every night” and although I wanted to beat him up for throwing that at me, I realized it’s true. Dammit it’s true! He’ll be at school or the hospital for the next…. I dunno…. 9 freaking years…and Baby H and Baby H 2 (yes I’m already planning for both of them) can’t starve, can they? They’re gunna be bringing their hungry butts to me for help. *GULP* Jeez. Maybe I can be like that crazy Brit lady and breastfeed them ’til they’re 13 or something so I won’t have to cook. kidding!…sorta.
Now I’m kinda hoping my “real” wife mania lasts forever. I don’t think I’ll ever be a domestic diva, but at least my children wont starve or be lost under piles of rubble in our home! YAY!!
Are you a domestic diva? Or a faux domestic like I’m turning into? Do you have any good cookbooks to recommend? Any organizing or housekeeping tips for me?
Sounds pretty similar to nesting syndrome…or pre-nesting as others call it when you’re just becoming domesticated and there are no babies in tow yet. I wish I could get away with this. I cook every single night….except Fridays and Sunday cause Friday we usually order in or have dinner with friends and every Sunday since the days we were dating we cook together and pretend to be two Iron Chefs in the kitchen. With regards to the house I clean but Chris helps tremendously cause this house is a doozy for anyone alone to clean. Good for you for riding the domestic wave. Go Martha! Go Martha! LOL!
I know what it feels like to go though a domestic kick every now and then. I even though I clean everyday, there are some days where I just go overboard and really get into it.
I cook everyday (sometimes 3x–gosh), the only time when I kick it up a notch is when I’m baking or making something special (chicken pot pie or something similar).
Okay, don’t tell John….but I don’t cook every night for my son (well not a real meal). I can be a domestic diva when I want to be, but I don’t wanna every night. lol
Usually dinner is just me and our son, since hubs is working.
But I do get in the mood to cook it up sometimes and when I do, I LOVE it!! SSShhhhh don’t tell.
And with the holidays coming I am a baking MACHINE!!
As far as cookbooks, I have a few…but lately I have been into things I find online and there are some great cooking blogs to follow too…AND my new found love pinterest. lol
I love to cook and clean! I must admit that I do not cook every night. I run out of things to cook sometimes. I usually clean once a week. Cleaning any more than that is wasteful because the kids love to be messy. I remember I went kind of crazy before I knew I was pregnant. I had meals cooked ahead of time for the week and was cleaning everyday!
I’m a wanna be domestic diva. I used to be so much better before we had our son. Now, I’m ready to call a cleaning service and a cook! Mama is tired!
Good for you! I highly recommend Cooks Illustrated/America’s Test Kitchen on PBS and online. Their cookbooks are great too. This one I use the most: http://www.amazon.com/Americas-Kitchen-Cookbook-Heavy-Duty-Revised/dp/193361501X
Oh Quiana beat me to it. I love the Test Kitchen and always buy their magazines. I also have the Joy of Cooking and Webber’s BBQ book (I don’t remember the official name). Between the 3 of them, I have enough old standbys to get me through most weeks. Then I try (not always) to do a big meal on the weekend to last to Tues. Here’s my favorite trick: Weds are “eat what you want” night. The kids always want cereal, so they’re happy to eat and I’m happy not to cook!