Syrup/Brett

I got asked for the recipe for the syrup mentioned in the below post and am very embarrassed at just how easy it is to make this syrup and its 100% better than the bottled stuff. So here you go.

1 cup water- Bring to boil
Add 2 cups sugar to the boiling water.
1 cap full (probably a tsp) Vanilla extract
1 cap full (probably a tsp) Mapeline

Bring it all to a boil and remove from heat and viola your done. We usually make it and eat it nice and warm right away. Then just pour the extra into a plastic container and microwave it for about 30 seconds to heat it up each time. It stays good for a long time. Simple! I usually buy the mapleline in the blue and white box.

As for a Brett update- He is doing okay this week at school. They are trying something new with him. He is in the 4 year old class in the morning until 11 and then moves up to the kindergarten class for the afternoon. He is still struggling some at school but learning how to calm himself down without being destructive. The morning teacher just needs a little break. The good news for Brett is that he doesnt have to take a nap now!!!! He gets to play outside with the big kids instead. That might be a blessing or a problem for the teachers though as they have 2 extra hours with him awake- however...nap time was the worst time of day for him. Brett has been okay at night without a nap but is for sure ready to bed when we put him down at 8. He is still waking up around 7. With the bigger kids if he chooses to hit or kick one of them- they make sure he gets hit or kicked back harder. Its one of those lessons brett needs. So far he is doing well and holding his own. Instead of the complete and major break downs now he is crying instead and calms down faster. All in all its still a work in progress. Brett is also doing really well at home we have had a few normal 4 year old days but overall he is behaving well. Time out is no longer a struggle and usually with a little counting he provides the desired result. Brett is just a little to smart for his own britches- Hmmmm wonder where he gets that from. Brett also seems excited for the baby to come. 3 more months!

Justin picked up Brett early today and the power ended up being off from 1pm to 530 pm on a horribly cold day. They lasted until around 4 and then went shopping to get warm. I had to work a little late in Sandy and was able to meet them at TGIF's for dinner. Brett ate his favorite spinach dip, a bite of pizza and fries. I enjoyed my favorite pork chops, garlic potatoes and a yummy yummy ice cream and brownie! I must admit that sometimes splurging a little, having great food I didnt have to cook, and smiles on my boys faces is just the best way to come home for work! I am really lucky to have such a great family.