Sunday on the other hand was nice and slow.
The transition from SAHM to full time working mom has been a bit rocky in the domestic area. Meaning, my house is not as tidy as I would like it be because frankly I don't have the time nor the energy. Also, I haven't been cooking as much as I used to. I have been relying heavily on quick, unimaginative yet nutritious meals topped up with some Vietnamese take away.
Yesterday, I hauled out my Le Creuset dutch oven and made Marcella Hazan's Bolognese sauce from scratch. Four hours later I cooked up some al dente penne rigate, tossed them together and that was supper. Even my most pickiest little Boo Boo was saying mmmmmm mmmmmm mmmmmmmm.
At the same time I made a pizza with tomato, cheese and olives for all our lunches today. I also made a 'white pizza' with just olive oil, coarse sea salt and za'atar, and the piece de resistance was my oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.
The fragrances that filled the air were just what the doctor ordered. Now THAT's aromatherapy.
My challenge for 2007 is to maintain a balance between work and home life. To do so we need to have one day a week where we slow down before starting up again. I'm just grateful I love my job and therefore I am spared the "Sunday night dread".
