Joan, my neighbor, called early this morning to say she couldn’t bring rolls to the lunch at my house: her kids were sick.
I’m so glad she called because I don’t really think I would have remembered. James was secret shopping Five Guys Burgers and Fries, and I had planned to meet him for lunch. I’m so easily distracted by food. 
I’d had an email reminder the day before—did I mention I’m distractible?
So I spent the morning cleaning , de-cluttering, and baking rolls (you know, Joan and her sickies)
It was a success and my house, for the first time ever, was at an “all door open” state of clean. Yep, that’s right, I left all the doors to all the bedrooms and bathrooms, open… (never in my life)
Because I didn’t remember I was hosting 20 friends and 10 kids, I didn’t have sufficient paper products—Christmas and New Years wiped me out. 
I pulled out all 20 plates that I own, all the IKEA kid plates and cups and claimed “Goin’ Green” when the abhorred look came from bacon salad sister.
Truthfully, I really enjoy a weighty plate and fork, especially at a potluck when you’re never really guaranteed a seat at a table—you could end up on the stairs, balancing a flimsy disposable on your knee.
Besides, I only really like the Chinet paper plates— but can you afford those?
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All door clean! Wow. I'm impressed. I haven't had that for a long time. It's nice to know I'm not the only one that forgets things like this. It amazes me what big things I can forget.
I would have been distracted by Five Guys too!
You are sooooo fun P.D. I love it! SOOOOO it's been years since I have sent Christmas cards and your came back to me in the mail. I am going to need your new address before this years mailings go out (and I am hopeful they do)! Also, your mom is a firecracker... look at her! I love it! How fun! Miss you!
I'm a breather! Enjoying Nora Mair freshness!
In my book, your house always looks great. Unlike mine. I must not wear my glasses too often in the bathroom, for after you left I saw with new eyes the detailed condition in there. So sorry. I'm far from an all-door open policy. I can't even get past the front door most days!
Per your rolls, I really must have a tutorial. Your recipe tasted fabulous, but the shaped dough expanded sideways instead of rising. Texture suffered. I wonder if I didn't use enough flour? Any ideas? I'm so frustrated with the learning curve of the new mixer and bread that I'm willing to go back to the mess of all by hand.
I can't wait to see James in a lime green sweater.
(Sorry to clog your comments with what should have been a personal email. But I was here and seized the moment!)
Find the right coupons and the right sale and you can get a 10 pack of Chinet for .50. :)
yippee! ALL DOOR OPEN CLEAN?!!! How did you do it? Can you teach me how to do it at my house?
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