Chocolate and music are the Cure!
It seems like everywhere I turn and everyone I talk to is depressed right now! What a bummer.
Could it be the fact that everyday we hear how the world is going down the poop chute? Or is it that everyone (OK not “everyone” but a lot) thought Obama could and would change the world as soon as he was put in office? Let’s face it people it took years to get us where we are and one hopeful, optimistic president ain’t going to change what the past 100 year dingle berries in office have put us in. Don’t get me wrong I am just as inspired as the next Tom, Dick, and Harry at one of his inspiring speeches but there is a reality we have to face. I think now that he is in office and he can see the realities it might not seem as easy as he thought it would be. No this isn’t an Obama bash, I think he’s a great guy and will do what he can with the mess we are in. Let’s just not think he will be the one to save us.
Or could it be the headlines stating that another million people are jobless today? And the country is another billion dollars in debt to save sinking ships. Awesome!
Maybe its the email my mom sent me saying there will be a pandemic very soon that could kill millions! We will all be locked in our houses not allowed to leave. And to boot it said have guns to protect yourself because the people that are guarding our prisoners will be at home trying to stay alive which means, well you can figure it out. Bring on the birds baby!
Or the dirty groundhog that decided to see his shadow. It might just be the fact that we just had a massive snow storm in March that gave us another 3 feet of turdtastic snow! Who needs sunshine, happiness, and birds singing anyway!
Could it be we are all trying to be the “perfect” mom, wife, and friend. Who has the definition of perfect anyway? Seems like we are all trying to live up to an expectation that doesn’t exist. I would put a day of no make-up and jammies on my “perfect” list.
Oh boy I don’t know about you but after reading this I’m feeling fancy foot and free. This post wasn’t supposed to get you more depressed but to give you a cure even if its just for a moment. I decided I would share a few things that are always a sure pick me up when I’m not feeling so hot.
So ladies(because dudes don’t admit they are depressed) brownies and music are the cure! Right now life might not be so hot and there isn’t much hope and happiness floating around but nothing like a delicious warm chocolate brownies to cure you for a moment of blissful happiness, melted chocolate, and your house smelling like you are Betty Crocker. I found this easy recipe that is sinfully delicious. The first time we tried it Dan made it for me when I was in bed sick and we’ve made it too many times since.
Quick and easy brownies
* 2 cups white sugar
* 1 cup butter
* 1/2 cup cocoa powder
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 4 eggs
* 1 cup all-purpose flour (you can add another 1/2c if you like the cake kind)
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup walnut halves
DIRECTIONS
1. Melt the butter and mix all ingredients in the order given.
2. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes in a 9 x 13 inch greased pan.
We added frosting…yum! This makes a huge batch so unless you want a little extra to snack on I would take it down a notch.
* 2 cups butter (no substitutes), softened
* 9 cups confectioners’ sugar
* 2 1/2 cups baking cocoa
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 cup milk
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar, cocoa and vanilla. Add enough milk until frosting reaches spreading consistency.
Now the music to have blasting while making these awesome treats! I know its quite the mix but I like to be able to sing out loud. I also like power to the woman songs, happy songs 
so enjoy.
awesome post mc, didnt even realize it was you till you said dan made the brownies
. cant wait to make em! luckily its a sunny 60+ down here all week and last week so I cant say Im in the dumps, but being prego always makes me crave the sweets..so bring it on!
that’s my girl!! can’t get enough of you, however, you do have me freaked out now about a pandemic. i’m going to have to do a double check of my home storage water supply now. think i have plenty of ammo-husband closet redneck. love the tunes. keep posting baby mama.
Yep reading through that brownie recipe made my tummy RUMBLE (they do sound sinfully good and I am sure I will indulge soon enough!!).
Hey at least I can enjoy the MUSIC!
Addy and Preston were checking out your pictures from your trip and preston said “I love Joshua”. That sounds kinda weird but from a 4 year old innocent little boy it was so sweet.
We miss you guys.
Emily- these are the ultimate chocolate pregnancy treat…so enjoy!
Jamie- Tell me about it! Dan bought some extra ammo on his way home after I forwarded him the email. Who knows if the emails are ever right or if it will happen…guess that’s why the Prophet has been telling us forever to be ready
. You should be set being the food storage lady…I think we will plan on heading up to your house so make room.
Ali- That isn’t weird that is totally cute and it makes me happy that he still remembers us. We totally miss you guys too. Joshua will always think that’s Preston and Addy’s house…its so sad and lonely without you guys in it. We all just keep waiting for you guys to pop out of the door
. Hope your food adventure is still going well! Reward yourself with this recipe when you are done. BTW I’ve made it with wheat flour and they are still awesome. I haven’t tried the natural sugar but I will and let you know.
Just to free myself from any perception of survivalist shenanigans– I’ve been buying ammo for a year, just because it’s fun to shoot cans and pumpkins and have some on hand– you know, like batteries for a flashlight or chocolate chips for cookies. It wasn’t really worry about the next pandemic.
I am no longer depressed. I am coming home today! Well tomorrow actually, but I leave today.
Also, will you guys protect me with your automatic weapons? All we have is a lousy rifle and I think the barrel may be bent.
Good luck with the singing!
Well I haven’t gotten the email about needed guns (we got a different pandemic email), but Nate will be happy that he is prepared seeing that he bought a gun a couple months back. He doesn’t want anyone stealing our food!
Brownines sound yummy- wish Nate would eat chocolate so i am not eating a whole pan.
Apparently, Lady-Friend needs to post more often. This is the most comments in the shortest amount of time ever EVER.
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Dan I know you guys have a secret bunker in your basement where you hoard supplies, an extra TV, your video games, and all your outlawed junk food. I don’t judge. Much.
When all shiz hit’s the fan we’ll be heading to your house too.
And one more comment to set the record…..
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O.K. I’m done.