Steak Night

I have been watching my carbs lately.  I have not had a dessert, a grain of rice, piece of bread or pasta or anything that makes me feel alive since May.  Sure, I am losing weight...slowly but I guess that's how it goes in your 40's.  I don't have much to look forward to as far at meal times anymore but I was thinking that I do love a good skirt steak.  So, today I thought I'd treat myself.  A big juicy steak with some grilled zucchini.  All day I've had that bad boy marinating in my home made Cuban mojo seasoning.  Ohhh, this is gonna be gooood!  

It has been a busy day and I have spent it running around and driving in the rain.  My teenage daughter is out of town this week with family and I am alone with my 3 year old tasmanian devil.  Normally, she will watch him so I can do little things like bathing or peeing. Until you're a parent of a little one, you don't appreciate these things that now involve a strategic, perfectly executed plan.  I also depend on my dog Panchi to clean up BJ's food spills.   I'm working hard on teaching BJ table manners.  He has a habit of just "discarding" whatever he dislikes off of his plate and simply flinging it over his shoulder with this regal "be gone with you" expression.  It's kinda funny though I never let him see me smirk.  I pretend to be upset and then I call the dog.  She has proven to be a real time saver.   I'm thinking Roomba would have made a better name for her. 

Evening arrives and it's finally time to prepare our yummy dinner.  I'm a walking zombie today so I decide to also make a pot of coffee.  I plate and serve the steak and veggies the I have been fantasizing about all day, along with my cup o' joe.  As I am about to sit, BJ asks to go potty so I take him on the adventure.  When I return, I find that my dog-Roomba has sucked up all my steak and is now half way through my coffee.  I gave her the evil eye and briefly pictured her on a plate, disguised as sweet and sour "chicken".   Tomorrow is a new day.  For now, I will have a slice of ham and cheese and call it a day.  

Don't let the sweet face fool ya..