Baby Cora

Hello Dear Followers. . . or readers as you may prefer to be called. . .
I feel it appropriate to discuss the most recent disturbance to my otherwise optimal existence. In fact I have come to appreciate my newest nemesis in these past few months as she has sufficiently diverted attention from me to allow me to relax in my most preferred form, the art of the "cat nap." The advent of Mila Monster's second birthday came with it an increase in "grooming" by said human. This event, while increasing my education in escape tactics and stealth eating, also correlated with increased consumption of fatty canned foods and the appearance of a bulging belly. Never had I longed more for the days of yore, when being groomed involved gentle strokes of my luscious locks while bathing in the light of the evening sun. Baby Cora's loving antics, her smiles, laughter, and attempts at walking are sufficient to bolster the attention of the Mila Monster. In fact, her magical powers seem to have coaxed the big one into regression. At times I often see both Mila and Cora engaging in acts of mimicry, both sitting and standing and "walking" at the same time. What an amazing character, this baby Cora!

Baking time

Mila monster and mommy decided to surprise Noah with some homemade treats. Fortunately for them, they came to the right cat for adivce. Unfortunately for Mr. block, when presented with such delicate and delicious rolls, he stated that they not only were yummy but looked too perfect to be made by moi (that is french for me). To this I responded with, "do you think I went to a bakery and bought a dozen rolls just to trick you into thinking i could bake?" How else might one respond to such a comment? By leading him into the kitchen to show him the mess he gets to clean up after...muahaha. Kidding of course :/ But we seriously should have insisted he clean up. Little did he know that I used to be a cinnamon roll baking machine.



We also decided to tackle a barefoot contessa recipe for red velvet cupcakes. . .
. . . and the following day we tried out an epicurious recipe for blueberry muffins.

Hello 2011

Hello dear fans, dear readers, admirers, and such. Have you heard the news? Mila Monster is going to be a big sister. Yes, yes you heard it here first. Baby block is due in August. Thank goodness I will be spared the task of raising another one. As it is I have enough on my plate nowadays trying to keep that monster away from me. For some reason she thinks of me as a miniature pony and tries to ride around on my back. I am no rocking horse. I am a glorious dignified creature who caters to no ones whims or fancy. Sigh. Hugs and kisses are welcome of course, but treats and canned food are preferred. Sorry kids, no pony rides at any price.