What age is grown up?

Today, my 18 year old son had a dentist appointment. I made the appointment, confirmed the appointment and made sure my son got up and dressed for the appointment. As I was shoving him out the door he asked me.."Aren't you coming". I responded, "yea, I'll be right there."
 OK!! Here is the deal!! When I was 18, my Mommy did not go to the dentist with me. Not only did I go with my son, but I sat in the exam room while he was being examined. DAMN!! Am I pathetic or what? Why didn't I push my son out the door and tell him he is a grown man now and can go to the dentist by himself? GEESH, No wonder I never get a break, I don't allow it.
 Anyways, at what age should kids go to appointments by themselves? I mean, lets face it kids are not growing up as fast as they used to. But at the same time, is that a good or bad thing?
Whatever!!I think I'll pour myself a beer and help my 7 year old do her homework. Hell, maybe I'll even do it for her.
Enough about that...here's another recipe. This time it is a cocktail. hope you enjoy!
                                                   Beach Dreaming                                    
       1oz coconut rum          
       1/2oz pomegranate juice
       3oz cranberry juice      
       3oz orange juice           
       1 lime wedge                             
        Fill glass with ice, add rum, pomegranate juice ,orange juice and cranberry juice then stir. Squeeze lime into drink and then enjoy!! Yummy, it'll take your troubles to the back burner, temporarily.   




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Kids, marriage, and cooking : New blog.

Kids, marriage, and cooking : New blog.:  Welcome to my blog.  I've been married to the love of my life for 24 years. We have 3 kids, ages 24, 18 and 7. We also have 2 grand ki...

New blog.

 Welcome to my blog.
 I've been married to the love of my life for 24 years. We have 3 kids, ages 24, 18 and 7. We also have 2 grand kids, age 4 and 2. 
Life is both fun and challenging. We have learned allot about life over the years and I hope my experiences can help others in some way. We've been thrown a few curve balls in the past and somehow have always been able to catch them and run  with it or throw it back. My philosophy is to deal with it the best you can. (if that doesn't help then grab a beer and come back to it tomorrow).
 To start this off I am sharing one of my family's favorite recipes. Please don't be offended by the name...my oldest child called it that when she was a young teen and it stuck. I came up with this very early in my marriage when money was almost non-existent. Hope y'all enjoy!!

                                              Ghetto Chicken Bake
   3 cups cooked rice
   2 cans of cooked chicken (5oz each) drained
   1 can mixed vegetables rinsed and drain
   1 can cream of (whatever you have) soup. I like cream of chicken or celery
   1 cup milk
   1 teaspoon garlic powder
   salt and pepper to taste
pre heat oven to 350
spray casserole dish with cooking spray
mix all ingredients and pour into casserole dish
bake uncovered 30 -35 minutes
optional : sprinkle bread crumbs on top for the last 5 minutes of cooking.