I'm a fink and I'm sorry

Things got a little crazy yesterday, so I was unable to post about our happy holiday like I had planned.

I had mentioned in my last post, my corned beef was a success. I decided not to do cabbage this year, I really have to be in the mood for it. Did I mention I'm the only one that had it? Josh isn't a corned beef kinda guy, and Cole called it an early night so he didn't get a chance to try a little piece. Hopefully when I have my leftovers Cole will be awake to give it a little try.

Josh surprised me with a St. Patrick's day gift and gave me a Nexus 7, and I'm already obsessed with it! I can see why he loves his tablet so much. A good portion of my tablet's memory is being put to good use, with oodles of books I will hopefully be going through in a jiffy.

 My last hair cut was probably March...of last year. I could say I don't have the time, and it wouldn't be that far-fetched, but it wouldn't be that honest either. Getting my hair cut makes me anxious. There have only been a handful of times that I have actually liked my hair cut. I just couldn't put it off any longer. As many of my fellow mommies (maybe even daddies) know, long hair and babies just don't mix. I had about 7 inches chopped off and I couldn't be happier! What do you think?!

Sorry about the terrible quality, these were taken on my phone.

As to why I didn't keep my promise (sorry again!), I usually do my blogging during the day when Cole is taking a nap. Yesterday I had an appointment to get my hair cut. When Cole and I got home, I noticed it was a little cold in our house, and as it turns out the gas company didn't refill the tank (for the second month in a row). So in trying to figure out all of that, and dealing with a cranky, cold baby, my afternoon filled up.

Corned Beef (Minus the Cabbage)

1 corned beef brisket (flat cut is best), about 3 pounds

seasoning packet

water or beer

Rinse the brisket before cooking. Place fat side up in dutch oven fill with about 3/4" water. Sprinkle seasoning packet over brisket. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for about 3 hours or until tender. Internal temperature should be around 160 degrees. Let cool 15 minutes before slicing.  Easy peasy.

The way Cole does St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Green was worn. Corned beef was a success. My husband got me a St. Patty's Day present. And as you can clearly tell, my child is a party animal. More on everything tomorrow!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Hope everyone has a fun and safe day!