Heart of the Home

Winter in South Dakota... Long, Bleak, Cold. I am merely stating facts, not actually complaining (although there has been no shortage of that either, as Dillon can testify to.)

Such living conditions can only mean one thing- especially given the fact that moi is 29 weeks preggo: Mama will be in the kitchen baking. And eating. And since I also live with a toddler, 21 months old to be exact, she is in there with me as well. As she should be! We have the best time together, enjoying these snowy days one (or a dozen) cookie at a time.

One day we divulged in a recipe of my childhood. My mom made these for us growing up and it was always a fun treat. Now that I am older I especially enjoy the simplicity of it. A cheap, easy meal that really is yummy. 

Mini Pizzas
*can of biscuits (any kind will do)
*Pizza/marinara sauce
*Shredded cheese (again, whatever you have. We used mozzarella)
-optional: pepperonis, sausages, veggies etc...

Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Lay out your biscuits, have your toddler mash them flat like a pancake. Spread with a spoonful of sauce. Top with cheese before your daughter eats it all. Bake according to biscuit directions.

We love our mornings together as a family, though they are short. After Reese eats her breakfast she usually mooches more off Dad before he leaves for work. If we are lucky, Dillon will decide to enjoy a cup of coffee before heading out, which means another 10 minutes with him! Reese sure loves her Daddy! We both do!

I really do love our little home. The kitchen/dining room are the heart of our home, where we spend so much time together during this phase of our lives. This small space is ever-evolving, and I am enjoying the 'sunny-ness' is brings, even during such a cold winter. Reese likes to scribble on the chalkboard wall while I cook. I love the view of the pine trees outback while I wash dishes (and every so often, get to see deer running across the hill). And for the loved ones who eat at this table, I am so thankful.