I made a Leg of Lamb yesterday, and it came out pretty good. Madison helped me peel Potatoes, for 3 years old she is pretty good at working with sharp objects, and we made carrots & turnips as well. I even remembered to get Mint Jelly.
Lamb is not my favorite, but I do like it. Gabby really likes lamb, and so does my brother. Madison and I seasonmed the lamb, and then we put it in the oven. At about that time I called my brother, and I invited him over, mostly because I know he likes lamb. Of course, he was unable to join us. I wasn't surprised, James has very little time or patience when it comes to spending time with us, I don't usually feel bad about it any more, on a concious level, I realize that it's just who he is. But it bothered me yesterday.
I didn't call my Mom, though I usually do if I make something special, I just know she doesn't like lamb. Gabby thought about calling her parents, but she didn't feel like cleaning up after we ate, and decided she just wanted to relax. plus we both wanted to watch the John Adams mini-series on HBO, which by the way is very good, the book was excellent as well.
See, I like having people over for dinner, nothing fancy, just some talking and enjoyiong company. Perhaps some spirited debate, and, if I'm lucky a good cigar and a fire ion the backyard. However, a quite dinner can be just as good. A good program, a great book, a nice wine.
I just wish, sometimes, that my brother would be included in these times. But I suppose that won't really ever happen, I'll keep asking, but in the end, people have to want to be there.
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