So, something I've ended up loving about our quirky old house.. is that the kitchen is in the front of the house. There is a big open window over the sink (which being that I STILL have no dishwasher, comes in handy for watching the exciting front lawn and exhilerating street events while I do dishes MOST of my life.) I usually leave the blinds open in that window, all day-- and into the evening, til bedtime. That is.. unless.. I happen to be cooking something tasty.. or baking something even tastier. Almost nightly.. standing there in that front window, I often find myself shoving my face.. with, oh, maybe a bite of the kids fresh hot mac n' cheese (that I would never indulge in a whole carb-filled bowl of, but will easily down 8 forkfuls of in no time flat, straight from the pan) or a couple spoonfuls of taco meat.. just to test it. But it's the finger full of cake batter I catch myself skimming from the emptied bowl, draping to my mouth, often leaving an unflattering drip on my chin.. that usually causes me to realize the blinds are indeed still open, and the outer darkness, and inner track lighting, make the vision of my gluttony like a perfectly framed piece of revolting art for all those passing by. It's at any of these moments, (but especially the baked goods batter moment) that I grapple in a mad, chocolate-covered finger panic, for the blind cord-- and quickly slap them closed.. shutting out the world from the upsetting image, that is me.
So if ya drive by anytime before midnight, and see the blinds closed.. you can pretty much bet that at some point that evening I have been licking a knife covered in icing.. or seeing how big a piece of cake I can manuever into my mouth in one bite.
Yeah. It's true. Nightly.
And I just thought it would feel good to get it out there.
November 4, 2022
1 year ago
6 comments:
that's hillarious...you know that's what we all do - you just get to be in the spotlight! and why is it that mac n' cheese is so good straight from the pan, yet somehow looses something when placed in a bowl? baked goods every night? man, i'm coming over to your house! :)
That is not revolting...that is the medicine that keeps me sane at the end of the day. I'd drive by and have a little smile on my face and think, "Oh, what delicious flavor is her medication tonight?" and if it was chocolate cake batter or chocolate chip cookie dough, I'd stop and invite myself in.
You make me laugh. Glad to know how to "read" the blinds situation at your house, as I do pass by many times each day :) There are times, however, like yesterday when I would be way too distracted by the 6 and 7-yr-olds on TOP of the trailer "garage" next door that I might miss the indulging scene through your kitchen window.
You crack me up! Now I'll have to drive by late at night just to see if the blinds are closed! But of course since I don't have time to do that, don't be to worried I won't! Just thought it would be interesting!!!
Yea! Love this.
I am laughing so hard and having a hard time imagining you looking revolting, no matter what you're putting into your mouth. Thank you for your own contribution to the summer slow down.
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