Not your average Supermom

 

 As long as I can remember I have wanted to be a mother. Whether or not I became a teacher or a Buisness woman I knew that I also wanted to have children. Take naps, color all day, and go to T-ball practice. How hard could that be? So here I am in the thick of it and my general sensus is that it's Miserable. Don't get me wrong, I love my babies, I want more babies, but I barely escape each day with my sanity. Motherhood is Messy, it's loud, and sticky. It's exhausting and emotional, and did I mention really really LOUD and really, really sticky.

 

I remember sitting in the Drs. office when my OB asked me if I was planning on breastfeeding or bottle feeding. I had no choice, my answer was breast feeding. Besides being good for your children I was forced into it by those "Supermoms". Yes, this is my honest opinion and don't pretend you don't know who I'm talking about. We all live down the street from one of "them".

She's the woman who doesn't show until 3 days before birth. I however was questioned from Month 3 if I was due anyday now...yes I was that big.

Supermom is the Mom shopping at the mall wearing her skinny jeans and stilettos with her newborn baby. I'm pretty sure I was shamed into taking my Maternity pants off when Liam turned 3 months.

And of course, Supermom Breastfeeds. There is nothing appealing about being sore and leaking other than Supermom making it look so darn easy.

 

95% of the time I walk around my house covered in food, picking up a trail of toys but I'd recommend it 100% of the time. Yesterday I was playing with the kids and Liam spit in my eye. Let me say that again...he spit in my eye...I laughed because I wouldn't trade this for anything. (I would appreciate having my old body back) but until you're knee deep in this you wouldn't understand. They eat all your food, interupt your one peaceful shower and scream while you're on the phone. But then they do this...

 

 

And Life is good again. It's great again. I forget that Leah had a meltdown at Lunch. I forget that Liam spit in my eye. I can forget about the Supermom down the street. And I just enjoy the Peace...until tomorrow

 

 

Apple Crumble Bars
Ingredients:
For the base:
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature

For the filling:
4 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored and coarsely diced
5 tbsp. sugar
¼ tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. lemon juice
¼ cup fruit jam (I used peach)
For the topping:
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 tbsp. sugar
4 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
Directions:
To prepare the filling, in a large skillet combine the apples, sugar, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, until apples are tender but still firm. In a small cup, whisk together cornstarch and lemon juice. Add to the apple mixture and continue cooking, stirring constantly for 3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Preheat oven to 350°. Line an 8×8” baking dish with foil, leaving overhang on both sides for easy removal later. Grease foil.
To make the base, in a medium bowl combine flour, sugar and salt. Mix well. Cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender, two forks or your hands, until it resembles breadcrumbs. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly browned around the edges. Remove from the oven. Spread the fruit jam evenly on the base while it is still hot. Top with the cooked apple mixture.
In a medium bowl combine all ingredients for the topping. Mix well until combined and crumbly. Sprinkle over the apple layer. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Using the foil, lift out of pan. Cut into squares and serve. (If desired, refrigerate before cutting to firm up a bit for easier slicing.)