“You’re a Little Crazy…”

As any one with a grade school student these days knows, homework is the norm.   Back in the Dark Ages when I went to Kendall School, the only homework came in 4th or 5th grade with a book report, diorama,  or a subject report.  Now though, Jack has received a weekly packet of worksheets since kindergarten.  Ironically, the homework packet doesn’t seem to help the student expand his/her thinking skills but instead becomes the ultimate test of a parent’s perseverance and powers of persuasion.   (Say that ten times fast!)

Today, since Jack had cub scouts after dinner, I was determined to have him get a couple more of his pages done right after school, as the packet is due on Friday.  Having developed motivational techniques after many failed homework sessions, I was prepared with the high-fives, “way-to-go-buddy’s” and “you’re just about done for today’s.”   In quite an impromptu move, today I added a victory cheer and dance when our pages were finished in a timely, hassle-free manner.  It went kind of like “Yeah, eh, wahoo, you finished your homework” with an added upper arm and hip move timed to the lyrics.  He ignored my many  invitations to join in the celebration, but rather held his head in his hands.  When I asked if he thought I was crazy, he replied in a patient, quiet, kind voice: 

“You’re a little crazy, but I still love you.”

 

First day of 3rd grade

To celebrate, then, in a way that won’t embarrass my son, I decided to share with you one of his favorite recipes I make.  It’s a baked omelet that is great for breakfast, brunch or even dinner once in a while.  It’s perfect if you have some leftover ham to use up.  I should warn you, I omitted a called-for 3/4 tsp. salt since the ham and the cheeses leave it salty enough for our tastes.  Also, I halve the recipe for our family of three and bake it in a 8x8 pan for 40 minutes.  Enjoy, and wahoo to Jack today!

Church Breakfast Baked Omelet

1 dozen eggs

1 1/2 cups milk

1 lb diced ham

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

2 tbsp dried, minced onion

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease/spray 9x13 pan and set aside.

2. Beat together eggs and milk.  Add ham, cheeses and onion.  Pour into prepared pan.

3. Bake uncovered 55 minutes, remove and serve hot.