March 23, 2006
it’s almost time to break out the booze pool
After months–MONTHS!–of spring-like weather, we awoke this morning to snow. Yes, snow! Fortunately, school was NOT cancelled, thus freeing me to spend my entire two and a half kid-free hours meeting with the pediatric neurodevelopmental consultant (that’s code for SPECIALIST WHO CHARGES YOU $250.00 THAT MAY OR MAY NOT BE COVERED BY YOUR INSURANCE TO LISTEN TO YOU YAMMER ON ABOUT HOW WEIRD YOUR KID IS). Fortunately, I loved the guy, and I think he can really help us, and YES, he talked with me for TWO HOURS can you believe that? I definitely got my money’s worth. In fact, it was hard not to hug the man as I was leaving, he was that terrific. Isn’t that nice?
(Soon I will write about everything that is new on the Henry front, but right now I’m very very tired from all the talking and thinking and planning and scheduling and driving because NOTHING is near us, these specialists and their offices are all over town and I have had to use Google’s MapQuest every day this week to find some new place, and now I just want to talk about fun things. But! All is well, really. Better than well–fantastic. And expensive, what with the specialists and the price of gas. But fantastic! Yes.)
So, the snow–it’s gone now. And by Saturday, it’s supposed to be back in the 60s, which is pretty spring-like. And in honor of summer, which is right around the corner somewhere (hiding behind at least one more snow storm, I’m sure) I have this slushie recipe for you, compliments of my friend Ramblin’ Educat. She wanted me to be clear that NO CHILDREN WERE HARMED OR INTOXICATED IN THE MAKING OF THESE SLUSHIES (click the link and read her entry, it makes sense).
Ms. Educat’s Margarita Slushies
1. Gallon ziploc bag with ice and kosher salt.
2. Small bag with kool aid, juice, or tequila, triple sec, and margarita mix. Squeeze out all air.
3. Small bag inside big one. Squish and squish and do some more.
4. Soon there is slushie!
I’ll be serving these at the booze pool this summer–and I may be making a few this weekend, to get me through. We’ll have to see. I may also put my espadrilles on while I’m sipping. Just to get in the mood.
Bottoms up!
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March 23rd, 2006 at 4:12 pm, Jenorama Says:
I am back now from the accountant AND the dentist, and I am exhausted, and I have to run in 20 minute unless it rains.
So, depending on how much you love me, pray for rain, or not.
I am going to go and email you now, and see if you’re drunk yet.
March 23rd, 2006 at 4:17 pm, Susan Says:
Not drunk yet! But thinking about it!
No, no, I’m KIDDING. I can’t start drinking because then we would be forced to stay home for dinner and THAT is just not going to happen.
March 23rd, 2006 at 7:12 pm, Nancy Says:
Ohhhhhh….. margarita slushies….
March 23rd, 2006 at 8:49 pm, educat Says:
This process has yet to be road tested with alcohol (key word:YET), but was marginally successful with ice cream mix. Lovely with kool aid, however.
March 24th, 2006 at 12:43 am, Kathryn Says:
I need a slushie. They sound fabulous. I will be testing them in the kiddie pool in our backyard this summer.
I am very jealous of your weather. It’s STILL cold here.
March 24th, 2006 at 6:17 am, Kara Says:
mmm… margaritas! my fave. btw- sorry about Duke.
March 24th, 2006 at 6:54 am, Susan Says:
Kara, I’m MORE bummed about Gonzaga going out–now THAT was a heartbreaker.
Even though I said it would happen.
March 24th, 2006 at 8:31 am, standing still for once Says:
At 8:30 a.m., I now know what MechanicalMan and I will be doing at 5 p.m.
March 24th, 2006 at 9:05 am, Misfit Hausfrau Says:
Mmmmmm, I can’t WAIT to try that. I think I may partake when Herr starts his East Coast leg of his interviewing odyssey next week. Bottoms up!
March 24th, 2006 at 6:20 pm, Laura Says:
Hmm. That is such a good idea for the old kiddie pool. I will have to mention it to the husband.
Honestly though, we don’t drink much at home so my children are incredible Puritans: “Mo-THER, are you drinking AL-CO-HOL???”
March 26th, 2006 at 8:55 pm, Nothing But Bonfires Says:
Er, what’s this “OR tequila” business? There’s no question I’m having tequila in mine! I don’t care if we’ll all be calling old boyfriends later and doing karaoke to the Grease soundtrack.
March 26th, 2006 at 9:01 pm, Susan Says:
Holly, you are responsible for bringing the Grease soundtrack to this party. Don’t forget!