Brunch with Mother

I am doing this ... two days in a row, yea, me!

Up early again ... after 2 cups of coffee, I was ready to try the pina colada muffin recipe I found, trying to recreate the yummy ones we buy @ the local grocery. I forgot to add a little coconut to the top and I think it needs banana as well as pineapple and coconut, so it needs revision but not bad for a first attempt. Also I think real rum instead of rum extract would help ... oh, and forgot I was going to put some nutmeg in too because I think it helps flavors "pop". My love is a real sweet eater so I know he'll be glad to hear that I have to try them again. :)

Then I was off to visit Mom & take her to brunch at the country club ... we had gift certificates to use so it was like eating for free, something we love to do. Lots of choices between breakfast and lunch entrees and we sampled almost all ... that woman can EAT! She had 6 desserts! Came back to her house where she needed help putting together a Christmas present and then I drove home to catch the end of a very lopsided Pats victory against the Dolphins (38-7). Caught the press conference with the coach, quarterback, nose tackle and running back (who reached a season high of 1,000 yards! woo hoo!) ... they all drank the Belichik KoolAid, but who cares when they are playing at such a high level?

Tomorrow we start cleaning out the extra bedroom upstairs in preparation for making a sewing/quilting area for me ... I am psyched! My darling is making me a sewing/cutting table that will make my first quilting project so much easier! I am even going to paint the walls ... either pineapple passion or another bright and cheery color.

Another lovely day ... little anxiety, some concentration problems driving but all in all feeling better.