It is hard when you’re so used to helping others and haven’t done that in a long time. I haven’t worked in over a month, and that is sad. I hold doors or whatever for people, what I mean is real help. My husband’s mom is deaf. Her hearing has degenerated over the last 10+ years. She finally was able to go to a specialist who said she should be able to get surgery, so she can hear again. But they can’t afford the CT scan the doctor wants to do before surgery can even happen. This past week I have been helping her fill out forms online for disability and Medicaid. She should have done this years sooner, she hasn’t worked in 5 years because of her hearing and lack of hearing aids that actually work. It felt good to help her fill out the forms. It sucked, it was boring, and I knitted half of a scarf today waiting for my slow ass internet connection; but we got it done and that’s what matters!
I baked again. That could mean I had a shitty night. I really don’t know what is wrong with my head. I am such a pessimist. I think if ONE thing would just go half as planned a weight could be lifted. I have a feeling something good might happen soon. I have seen this pattern before, if you have a bunch of bad nights and can’t fall asleep till 2:30am just about every night, then a kid pees your bed while climbing over you, to get to the bathroom, something good has a small possibility of happening soon, maybe.
On to the baking, I found this recipe on the Vegetarian and Vegan Families board on Babycenter.com. It’s super easy so the kids can help! P.S. There is no added sugar or fats. Just The good stuff!
Yum Banana Oatmeal Sponge Cookies
1 cup smashed ripe Banana
2 cups oatmeal
½ teaspoon vanilla
¼ Cup applesauce
1/3 C. raisins
(I used the dried cranberry infused with blueberry; any dried fruit would be good for this)
½ teaspoon cinnamon (I used more 'cause I am obsessed with cinnamon!)
Heat oven to 350
Mix all ingredients until moist
Mixture might be gooey and sticky; that is normal
Flatten to desired thickness and shape; cookies will NOT spread while baking.
Bake @ 350 for 15mins
Remove to wire rack.
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| Eat. Dunk in chocolate almond milk. Yum. |
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