Cooking = Domestication

This week my husband has been working from 5AM - 12AM!! (19 hours a day!!!)  He works for Jason's Deli and is in the process of opening a new store in downtown Chicago.  I feel so bad for him!! 

So to show my support the past 2 days I have been cooking for him.  As a stay at home mom, some people might think that it is just expected that cooking for my hubby is "obviously" my wifely duty, but for me it has been a struggle.  I am literally afraid of the kitchen.  I feel totally overwhelmed and emotionally challenged standing in front of the stove.  Today was the first time in our marriage that I have cooked a full meal (a meat, starch and a veg.)

I was so proud of myself and think I might start making this a routine. 


By the way....

I honestly believe that by getting dressed with hair and make up done has been the motivating factor behind getting my house clean and cooking.  :)

I think I have the BEST husband in the WORLD!!!

I think I have the BEST husband in the WORLD!!!

After a long day at work and an hour (or more with Chicago traffic) drive home he comes home and cooks for me.

When I say cook....I don't mean hamburger helper.  I mean delicious special recipe pan fried chicken with asparagus and mushrooms with homemade mashed potatoes or eggplant Parmesan with sauteed mushrooms and onions and roasted potatoes.

Blake LOVES to cook and that is a good thing cause I am so intimidated by him.  I am afraid to cook because he is so good.  He can turn just about anything into a gourmet meal and all I know is the 3 meals my mom taught me...with no variations.  Oh well, I am eating good and he is happy making me happy so its a win win. :)