Today I made a real dinner. Not to say that Mac 'n Cheese isn't great, but sometimes it's nice to eat food that didn't come out of a box with a packet of powdered cheese.

My mom gave me a country-style cookbook that she didn't really want, and I was lured in by the Chicken Parmesan recipe. It was an easy way to make chicken irresistible! I also made Michael's mom's family rolls. I haven't quite mastered the aesthetic appeal of them yet, but they do taste good, so I think I win anyway.

While it is nice to have a home-cooked dish, I forgot how long it actually takes to do it! I really admire our moms for investing so much time and effort to feed their families throughout all these years.

Speaking of moms, I got a small taste of what it must be like to be one. On Friday night, Lelia and I were entrusted to keep an eye on the pregnant mares. We were up every couple of hours to check on them, so by the time I'd fall asleep, it was time to get up again. Exhausting, but worth it. We are still waiting on the foals to make their grand entrances!