Confessions: Just thinking...

After paying more than $400 to have our children’s teeth “sealed” last year, how could those same diligent teeth-brushing children each have a cavity? Shouldn’t last year’s dental work come with some sort of a warranty? And, shouldn’t the fillings be free?

It rained today. The day I chose to go antique shopping with my parents in Salado. Aren’t we supposed to be experiencing the “100-year drought” in central Texas? I’m really not complaining about the rain. We do need it. But, seriously… today?

Did you know that I could be a grandmother? While shopping today, someone asked my parents if they had any great grandchildren yet. Before they could answer, I piped in with, “No, because I’m not old enough.” That conversation returned to my thoughts some hours later. I began doing the math. IF I’d married younger. (But still of “legal” age.) IF I’d had my children younger. And IF they’d then married young, too. Well, yes, I could be a grandmother. Alrighty then. Depressing.

Do you know what happens when you dream about blowing your nose? I do.

What does a high school honors chemistry class and baking cookies have in common? One large project that involves more work for me than it does for my kiddo. And more cookies in this house than are needed. (Recipe at the end of the post.)

The Queen Mum and Dad are planning to leave next week. I wish they’d stay longer. I’ve gotten use to having another “wife” in the house.

Don’t you just love the way my brain works? Scary, isn’t it?

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Finally, as promised...

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1-1/2 cups regular flour (If using self-rising, omit baking soda and salt)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

3 cups oats (uncooked)
2 cups milk chocolate chips

Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat butter,sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well. Add oats and chocolate chips; mix well.

Drop dough by generous tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 13-15 minutes or until light golden brown on edges. Do not overbake. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered. Makes approximately 3 dozen cookies.