It was a 2yo kind of a day

Charlie Brown was a bit attached today.  I knew it was going to be one of 'those' days when he brought me the sling and then curled up in it and went to sleep.  So I decided to let him tag along on my usual Tuesday afternoon adventures--taking Princess to Spanish and getting a few things done on the 'north end of town', which today meant the consignment store and Goodwill.

He was absolutely perfect at the consignment store--even enduring his mother trying on about a dozen tops before settling on one.  Then followed me cheerfully around Goodwill, so I let him keep the .49 Spiderman action figure.  It was worth it to hear him sing Twinkle, Twinkle to Spidey on the way home. lol

Then this evening CB was left home with me to fix dinner while the rest of the crew (sans Mr. Wonderful who just didn't get home from work in time) went caroling with a group from church.  So, he did--fix dinner, that is.  It's one of our favorite recipes and is easy enough for a 2yo to do it!

Creamy Potato Soup (with or without ham or bacon)

4 cups chicken or ham broth (I use water and ham soup base)
2 bricks of cream cheese
1 package cubed hash brown potatoes (not the shredded style)
ham or bacon (optional)
milk, as needed
cheese (optional)

Bring broth and cream cheese to boil.  Run a whisk through the cream cheese to break it up.  It will look a bit clumpy.  Add the potatoes and, if you're going to use it, the meat.  My meat is usually leftover ham that I've run through the food processor.  Let simmer for about 20 min.  I usually  need to add some milk to thin it some.  And on most days we garnish it with cheese, but today isn't most days--I forgot to pick up cheese on the way home.  It didn't seem to bother Charlie Brown, as you can see below.