A Scorched Pan and Lots of Smoke

On Wednesday afternoon I had just settled down in the cozy to have a little break after a long day of work and before my presidency meeting. Whitney was all set up in the kitchen to make mostaccioli for dinner (which she has made before) so all was right with the world. I hadn't even opened my book yet because I was checking Instagram and playing Little Riddles (a fun game I like to think keeps me sharp) on my phone when I heard a weird noise and ran to the kitchen to see Whitney in a panic holding a very smokey saucepan. I told her to set it in the sink, and right as she did so it started sparking and sputtering with black smoke pouring out of it. Our smoke detector started beeping (what a lovely addition to the chaos) so we fanned it with a towel, then I grabbed the pan and took it outside where I dumped the remaining contents into the dirt.

It turns out that she had set the pan on the burner and turned it on, but then left to go to the bathroom so when she came back and put the 1/4 cup of butter in the very hot pan things got crazy! It was a like a science experiment of what not to do.

I opened all the windows in an attempt to vent out the smoke which was crazy thick. I took this picture (which doesn't do it justice at all) because it was not to be believed.

It all happened so fast and could have been so terrible if she had burned herself or put water in the pan or dropped it on the floor etc... I was also super relieved that I didn't freak out and scare her or me. I kept thinking that I didn't want this to keep her from wanting to cook again; that it was a learning experience and turned out fine.

Later she said, "I don't want this to be something we always tease me about." But then I reminded her that we still tease my sister Lori for throwing away the turkey drippings that were going to make our Thanksgiving gravy back in 1988! (Apparently my then 12 year old sister thought she was doing some pre-meal cleaning up so she dumped it down the disposal and we were gravy-less on Thanksgiving! It's family lore at this point.)

**Have you ever burned butter like this?

Would you have freaked out?**

Seven for Saturday--Does Anyone Read on the Weekend Edition?

Does anyone read blogs on the weekend or what? My comments always drop to like two and make me feel like my weekend posts are rubbish, so I'm doing a roll call. If you read my blog ever I need you to comment this time to let me know you're here. I'll send good mail to some random commenters if you do!

1. Whitney's art classes started up again on Wednesdays at 5:00, which is great because I didn't have anyplace I had shuttle her to that day so I was relieved we could fill that vacancy (heaven forbid I get to spend time at home after work). I am a seasoned pro at waiting that hour in my car, but I had to laugh at myself that I brought 4 books with me...that's a little ambitious don't you think? I actually ended up reviewing my Sunday School lesson, reading this week's RS lesson, and then read some of my novel until I got groggy. I wonder what the neighbors think when they peek out their windows and see me dozing in my car.

2. While at Landon's soccer game in Lehi this week we saw this strange sight. It looked like some sort of Divine communication was going on. My dad pointed out that it looked like it was in Eagle Mountain, but my mom clarified that it was actually Saratoga Springs. (They're always trying to sing Eagle Mountain's praises.)

3. We had Robyn's kids here one night and Landon made green waffles for our dinner.

Ashley helped.

4. I've got a banana graveyard happening on the top of my fridge! Ew! I think I've let the black ones go too long right?

5. Since my life has gotten so busy and since I'm not home to check my calendar I ended up creating a Google calendar that I can sync with my phone (how tech savvy is that?!). I'm hoping this will keep me from forgetting things or letting time get away from me too much.

6. Landon gave a Book of Mormon and a letter with his testimony in it to his friend Tony! Tony lives near us and sometimes goes to Scouts with the boys, but his family isn't active in the church. I thought it was incredibly sweet of Landon to do this (it was wrapped when he gave it to him) and Tony told Landon he'd read it!

7. In other news, I have given up my Sunday nap! It's a reluctant act of maturity on my part (I know, I know) but in an effort to stay on my 9-5:15 sleep schedule I am giving it up. Last Sunday was my first time and I did really well with it. I taught myself how to do Family History Indexing online and ended up doing 81 names! It's kind of cool actually and will probably become one of my nap-replacement activities. I am in mourning for my naps though because being in the cozy on a Sunday afternoon is one of my all-time favorite places to be!

**Do you bring books with you in the car?

Do you think some Divine communication was happening?

Ever had a green waffle?

Are those bananas too far gone?

Have you ever tried Indexing?**

Comment Window Tidbit: If any of you would like a Book of Mormon with my testimony in it I'll send you one for free! Just let me know.