That soup made from the carcass of the Thanksgiving turkey was divine and of course, gluten free, since I tossed in rice noodles. It was just what I needed last night after the sleepless night with Chip--and just what I needed today during lunch with such a chill in the air. Just sharing--if you want to see the recipe, here it is:
Turkey Soup Recipe
So, thanks to Mom for salvaging the carcass and getting it in the freezer on Thanksgiving day-when I could barely move! And thank heaven that Chip is better and will be back at school tomorrow--and for his Daddy who stayed out with him today and cleaned the kitchen!
I am amazed at the changes in my little girl in the last few months. She is so bright, so observant, and so confident. I don't mean I'm surprised--but I suppose that when brother is around she defers to him a bit. (Chip who felt the need to show the Headmaster where to go in the library) I was actually worried she might be upset that he wasn't getting out of the car with her, but clearly that wasn't an issue.
I am so blessed that she feels important and that she feels a sense of ownership of her school. I am so thankful for the teachers who have fostered those feelings--and I am so blessed to be her mother. It is such a treat to watch her grow up. Katie is growing up to be a strong, independent little girl. Now I know she will turn 14 one day, and I will think "Why does she have to be so hard-headed?" I suppose that will be payback for my strong willed ways with my Mom. But I also know that a strong self image, a strong sense of right and wrong, and sense of owernship in her endeavors will set her up to make the world a better place and to chart her own course. Nothing could make me prouder! What a marvel she is.
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