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if you feed them brownies for dinner

(Yes, my kids and my kitchen get really dirty every day, and Beatrix keeps raiding the frozen blueberries.)

I truly hate to boast or brag, but the other night Beatrix told me that I am the “best mom in the whole wide world.”  I know: she’s only four (nearly five.)  I think Seth followed her words with something along the lines of “You’re only saying that because we’re having brownies for dinner.”  He then turned and said to me very matter of factly, “But you are the best mommy in the world.”  And he turns thirteen in a few weeks.  Seth always says things just like they are, he doesn’t really know how to be anything but honest.  So if he says I’m the best, he sincerely means it. Obviously his words made my day.

While it’s true that dinner started out as just brownies, they had sweet potatoes in them, so they were sort of healthy (this recipe, and then add a simple chocolate ganache on top to make them really good.)  And we did end up eating a roast chicken (store bought) and some salad as well.

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Filed Under: daily life, food, my children · · 25 Comments

Ginny

I believe that when you slow down and savor the small things, you don’t have to wish for a different life; you can discover beauty in the life you already have. {Find out more here...}

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  1. paula@weewhimsicals says

    September 7, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    Well now that’s is quite a compliment. And full of truth. Only a almost thirteen year old can add a follow on comment, followed by a quick coverup like that, right?! lol They do that at 23, too. 😉

    I love the honesty of your photos. Makes me feel right at home.

    (My five year old grandson thinks I make mac and cheese the BEST (it’s from a box) and I just go along ~ I told him the secret is the extra love I put into it! So far, so good!)

    Have a blessed weekend!

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  2. tara says

    September 7, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    Hahah I love that pouty look on Beatrix’ face!

    That’s so sweet of Seth and B. What awesome kids you have-you’re obviously doing something right 🙂 And brownies for dinner?!?! That’s awesome!

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  3. Heidi says

    September 6, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    My beloved Nana ALWAYS insisted on dessert first!! Nothing was more frustrating to her than enjoying a nice meal only to be too full when dessert was served. She gave me a love for chocolate and the best memories any girl could wish for…..

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  4. Nadja says

    September 6, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    Now serve a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream with maple syrup on top of your oatmeal for breakfast and you’ll secure your title for good…

    And your kitchen and kids look like mine…I’m always worried that CPS is going to show up and see my wild, half-dressed kids running around…! They clean up real nice, though!

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  5. Sarah says

    September 6, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    Brownies for dinner!! What a revolutionary thought! I need to think outside the box more… but the trick would probably be convincing my husband I hadn’t gone insane! The glimpses of your life are fun and encouraging.

    Reply
  6. Lin says

    September 6, 2013 at 5:03 pm

    Every kid deserves a brownie dinner now again.

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  7. priest's wife (@byzcathwife) says

    September 6, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    hmmm…brownies. ….I think it has been the kind of week where we must have brownies for dinner!

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  8. Jennifer says

    September 6, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    Brownies for dinner.
    Those are memories right there.
    For that, you are the best mom ever.

    Reply
  9. Renee Anne says

    September 6, 2013 at 11:37 am

    Mmmmmm….brownies for dinner…….

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  10. Meryl says

    September 6, 2013 at 11:29 am

    What’s the point of being the mommy if you can’t have brownies for dinner once-in-awhile? 🙂 And I think those kids of yours are pretty darned discerning.

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  11. Phyllis at All Things Beautiful says

    September 6, 2013 at 11:29 am

    You have such a beautiful home.

    Reply
  12. A Little Blue Dragonfly says

    September 6, 2013 at 11:27 am

    This is completely and utterly adorable! 🙂

    Reply
  13. Lisa Eggers says

    September 6, 2013 at 11:20 am

    That is so sweet! You do seem like a really, truly good mommy from over here, too! xoxo

    Reply
  14. Lori Ann says

    September 6, 2013 at 11:04 am

    I, on the other hand, had a son this week ready to trade me in for either his aunt, grandmother or best friend’s mother. It tore my heart. I know it was just our jumping back into our homeschool year but still …. Then, yesterday, he just got out the vacuum after classes and vacuumed the whole house and cleaned up the dishes after dinner. Go figure! Of course we went out for ice cream cones after that!!!

    So glad you had a great dinner. I am in awe of Beatrice – she is so darling (as are all your kids!)
    Happy weekend!

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  15. Brooke says

    September 6, 2013 at 10:54 am

    I fully support brownies for dinner. During my latest first trimester we had a few nights of banana splits for dinner. I love seeing your children enjoying themselves! Also fully supported!

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  16. Corinne says

    September 6, 2013 at 10:53 am

    Oh my, I just love your family and your true authentic living
    farmhouse…..all sooooooo beautiful….I am always encouraged when I
    visit here…thank you….Corinne

    Reply
  17. Stephinie {gypsyforest} says

    September 6, 2013 at 10:37 am

    This post just made my whole day.
    Wishing you a lovely weekend…. hopefully with more brownies.
    xoxo~
    s

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  18. Teresa says

    September 6, 2013 at 10:28 am

    Too cute. Glad to see my kids aren’t the only dirty ones.
    But really, my 13yr old son would not be caught dead thinking , yet alone saying that. 🙁

    Reply
  19. Missy says

    September 6, 2013 at 10:24 am

    Oh, I love Silas’s wool diaper cover – what a great one with a felted sweater, perhaps? I saw that the brownies are paleo – does your family avoid grains?

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    • Ginny says

      September 6, 2013 at 10:31 am

      The diaper cover is from Rebourne: http://www.etsy.com/shop/rebourne and yes, it’s made partially from a felted sweater. The Rebourne covers are my favorite. As far as grains go, yes, we do avoid grains to some extent a big exception being rice. Seth and I eat gluten free and I gravitate towards paleo recipes for that reason. But we do eat non-paleo approved things such as beans…too expensive to feed this family otherwise!

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  20. meghann says

    September 6, 2013 at 9:44 am

    Ah, yes…the frozen blueberries. Julia is also a big fan. 🙂

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  21. Heather says

    September 6, 2013 at 9:36 am

    Oh my goodness, my kiddos raid the frozen blueberries all the time. My daughter couldn’t figure out how I knew all the time – the purple fingers and face gave her away

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  22. CathyC says

    September 6, 2013 at 9:31 am

    You ARE the best mom in the whole wide world!!!! I made brownies yesterday too, but to share with my kids when they got home from their first day of school.
    (great idea to add sweet potatoes).
    Have a great day!!!!

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  23. Gretchen R says

    September 6, 2013 at 9:30 am

    I absolutely love this!!! Seth sounds like my David. No beating around the bush with those guys.

    Reply
  24. Kris says

    September 6, 2013 at 9:30 am

    Haha, that is all good – the mama love, the brownies… yesterday my 3 year old was up super late and chatting with me, and told me, “I hate mudders (mothers).” I asked him what he hates about them, and he said, “Just all the things about them.” I asked what he thought about mamas. “I love mamas! I love you!”

    Aaaaand… we are working on the use of ‘hate’ with this little one. Ahem.

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