So it was a HUGE success, mainly because it was so stinking delicious. So delicious you wouldn't believe how easy it is! I made it this morning for breakfast. I tweaked it a little just because my psyche apparently won't allow me to just leave a recipe as it is...So anyway I wanted to share the recipe with you.
One of the best things about it, in my opinion, is that you can use up bread that is on its last leg, and you can make it healthier by using whole wheat bread instead of white. This morning I actually used some leftover hamburger and hot dog buns that I needed to get rid of.
The original recipe:
5 cups cubed bread
4 eggs
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tsp salt
Butter
Cinnamon
Sugar (for sprinkling on top)
Place cubed bread in a greased 9x9 baking dish. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla, milk, and salt. Pour over bread and allow to soak in for at least 2 minutes. Top with pats of butter. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Serve warm with maple syrup.
This recipe is ridiculously simple and ridiculously delicious. But now allow me to tell you what I altered. For one, the bread didn't seem to be enough so I added a lot more. I actually ended up using almost 8 cups of bread. I think it's because I tore my bread instead of cubing it, though. And the bread was getting to be on the old side, so it wasn't as fluffy as a fresher loaf would be. The mix just shouldn't be runny and should absorb almost all of the liquid. I also added cinnamon, a dash of cloves, and a dash of nutmeg to the liquid in addition to sprinkling the cinnamon and sugar on top. And last, I put thinly sliced apples on top to cover the top before I put the butter, cinnamon, and sugar. My house smelled heavenly, and it was oh-so-yummy!
So my day started off amazing. Unfortunately it didn't really entirely stay that way, but it's ok. I'm still counting my blessings. :-) I'll just go ahead and tell you the frustrating and awesome parts of my day. :-D
Frustrating: 1. Yesterday Lynnie exploded out of her diaper while she was in her car seat. I took the whole contraption out and washed it completely. (Why do all of my frustrating moments seem to involve my kids' bowels or bladders?!) I thought I had gotten everything out, but getting in the van after it had been sitting in the hot sun this afternoon told me otherwise. It smelled like something died in my van. I spent over an hour getting every last bit of trash and searching it over for the smell. I still haven't figured out what it could be from because I didn't find anything I left behind that was poopy. I hope it doesn't still stink tomorrow. Mike and I are going to Orlando tomorrow, and I don't want to spend 3 hours in a smelly van! 2. I really needed to get some cleaning done since my amazing sister in law is going to be spending the weekend here with the kids. So I figured I was being proactive and had a babysitter come over to play with Lynnie so I could actually get work done. Well, that didn't work as well as I had hoped. Lynnie was in one of her, "I want Mommy and Mommy only!" moods and wasn't too keen on playing with the sitter. I was able to get dishes done, and my sitter helped get the living room picked up, so that's something. 3. I came up with a super cute idea for Bryant's teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week next week, and it requires almost zero effort and exactly zero expense on the part of the parents. Well, out of 18 kids, I have received 4 of the little packets back so far. This is definitely going to be a topic in a future post, but it is frustrating me today so I figured I'd mention it. I gave the parents until Monday, and I'm praying more kids actually do the little project.
Awesome: 1. My sister in law watched Lynnie for me today so I could volunteer with Bry's class. I really enjoy helping out when I can. I have such a strong respect for Bry's teacher because of what she deals with on a daily basis. She is really a Godsend. Volunteering in his class also proves to me that I made the right decision sending him to his school and especially NOT homeschooling him. Watching his teacher in action makes me realize I was definitely NOT born to be a homeschooling parent. I don't have the patience, but she does. I'm so thankful for her. 2. I was able to consign some of Bry's clothes that don't fit him anymore and get a few extra dollars. That's always nice!!! 3. Mike is currently packing to get ready for our little getaway tomorrow afternoon. I am so ridiculously excited to get a night away with him, I feel like I might burst!!! Thank GOD for Laura for agreeing to watch our crazies while we're gone! I'm also excited for this because it's going to cost us very little money. The concert tickets were free, and our hotel room was only $35. Can't beat that! 4. Bry was able to make it to batting practice this afternoon. His coaches are some of the most amazing people I've ever met. They are so dedicated to his team and, ultimately, to helping each of the kids that they're willing to give up their Friday evenings to help kids improve their batting. It does a mommy's heart good to see that! 5. I finished the book I've been reading for a couple of days. My friend lent me a couple of Ted Dekker novels, and I think I'm hooked. :-) I love reading, but when I'm in the middle of a book it makes me think about every little thing I do. I catch myself while I'm doing dishes or laundry thinking, "She picked up the shirt to analyze the stain. Of course it was nothing short of her expectations, but she was pleased to discover the remnant of ketchup was gone completely. 'This homemade laundry soap really does work!' she thought as she smiled to herself." Hahahaha. I know, I'm a total loser. :-) It's ok. I came to accept that fact a long time ago. :-)
I hope y'all have a great night and a fantastic weekend!
Thank you for sharing....I always leave your posts with a huge smile on my face. Hope you had a great time away.
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