I talked to DH last night for a long chat... that was nice. 10 minute calls during the week are all right, but it's much better having a chance to just kind of talk about the trivialities of life. And he had a chance to talk to C, too, which was good. She's missing him quite a lot lately and all she's talking about is moving to a new house with him, and what we're going to pack, and how she thinks our moving truck must be stuck in its garage somewhere. LOL



I have to say, crockpot oatmeal is REALLY convenient. It is nice to just come down stairs and grab bowls for breakfast, and still know it's healthy. Here's the recipe:

Apple Oatmeal with Wheat Berries

Ingredients:

1 and 1/2 cups steel-cut oats
1/2 cup wheat berries
2 apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla
3 1/2 cups water
1 cup cranberry or apple juice

First, grease the slow cooker stoneware with butter, margarine or oil. In the cooker, combine the steel-cut oats, wheat berries, apples, cinnamon and vanilla. Add water and juice. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or on Low for 8 hours or overnight. When ready to serve, stir well, spoon into bowls and top with fruit, nuts or sugar of your choice.