JASMINE PLAYS ... by meico
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JASMINE PLAYS
… constantly. Yes, I know, as do all children at her age [4] But tonight - or, rather, between 2.00pm today and 4.00pm tomorrow - is different from the usual Friday routine. Jasmine is going to stay ALL NIGHT. The capitalisation reflects how she says it. Usually, Jasmine, her mum and dad and little sister come for tea on Friday - either a one-pot meal cooked by me [e.g. Hearty Chicken, recipe below] or Kentucky Fried Chicken. That’s a phrase I’ve never been able to say - it comes out as Kenchicky Tried F***en. My kids always tried to get me to say it - they thought it hilarious. I say KFC now [though my Bell’s Palsy - see inset - stops even that!].
But Jasmine plays
… from the minute she gets here to the minute she leaves. Few traditional girls’ games - we’ve covered The Three Musketeers, Zorro, and Robin Hood and now we’re on Pirates. Black ‘Tache [aka Gramps, aka Meico, aka me] is of course the villain. I couldn’t very well be Blackbeard, but I do have a black moustache despite my grey hair - though I can now see a few white hairs around the fringes [aargh!]. Jasmine thinks my distorted face is ‘more bad’ and therefore better. Be truly thankful I didn't smile in the photo - I look like Quasimodo and Medusa's love-child.
[Pause for an “awww!” for my poor face]
Jasmine plays
… outside when the weather is nice. We might even visit the Park tomorrow, or the Children’s Farm. But she will have started playing from around 5.30 am when she “Boos” me awake. She’s the only reason I own any pyjamas. A Gramps-in-the-buff is not a pretty sight for a very curious little girl - when she first saw her little boy cousin getting his nappy [diaper] changed she wanted to know “Why is his bottom broken?” I dread to think what she’d say …
Yes, Jasmine plays
… after she’s been with Gramps to get his newspaper, and from the baker's next door for her a curly-wurly Lincolnshire sausage barm-cake [like a burger bun without seeds], and a fancy cake. I won’t join her - I still have to drink through a straw, and eat my food cut into baby slices because of the BP.
Jasmine plays
… until the very moment she’s collected. Gramps, aka Black ‘Tache, on the other hand collapses on the couch, exhausted.
HEARTY CHICKEN POT
2 tbsp vegetable oil
450g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
250g Lincolnshire [pork and herb] sausages cut into short lengths
1 onion chopped finely
1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped finely
1 large potato diced
2 garlic cloves chopped very finely
1 or 2 fresh green chillies deseeded and chopped very finely
200g can chopped tomatoes
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
4 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
450ml chicken stock
In a large casserole, brown the chicken and sausage pieces remove and drain on absorbent paper. Heat the onion, pepper, garlic and chillies until a little softer. Add the drained meat and potatoes. Add the canned tomatoes, stock and all the other ingredients except the coriander. Cook slowly for at least an hour.
Serve garnished with the fresh coriander and crusty bread [for those with big appetites!]
Comments (28)
koosievantutte
she's a lovely little girl. enjoy her stay, which you will when i read the story. as for the food: i'm a bread and cheeseman, so the recipe is wasted on me :-)
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful and very creative realization Mike....!!!
AusPoet
Jasmine is quite obviously, utterly charming and gorgeous and intoxicating for you, or I don't imagine that you would continue to play with her for all those hours, Bell's Palsy (balls! that sucks!), or not.
Thanks for sharing this very smiley snippet of your world with us, my friend. It was great fun to join in for a wee bit.
algra
Great, that Jasmine, letn't loose her the pleasure of playing, you never know how she grows out! Formal training often is funest, but nescessary to become better. (Fun about that Kentucky joke, never heard it before although also here we have that chain.) Thanks for the series of photos.
MaraP
Sweet collage!! Wonderful work!!
dhanco
What a gorgeous little girl she is, Mike and I can tell what a proud 'Gramps' you are. Thank you for sharing time spent with her. Enjoy, as I can tell you do, they grow up so fast. Also for the recipe, which I've saved. You look quite distinguished with your crooked face. :) Be well, my friend.
helanker
HAHAHAHA! How I recognize this "play" from my own gr.children. I am sure you are having a great time too. When I read the story I can tell you do. Jasmine looks like a wonderful little person, that you are very proud of and I say like dhanco. You look distinguished with your crooked face. Soon you will look like my brother again. Thank you for this wonderful and sweet peek into your life. And thanks for the exiting recipe.:)))
tizjezzme
Boy, your love for this little one sure shows here. What a beautiful little girl; lovely college, showing her so happy and playing, doing what she does best, I see :) I appreciate the recipe, too .. you've just inspired me to get off my duff and go down and cook something in the slow cooker. Ah, I will after a few more comments ;) lol have a good day.
42n8
Awww so sweet, what a wonderful POV and collage
lil_t
Jasmine is very beautiful Mike, I can tell by your words that you are very aware and proud too! Thanks for sharing a lovely collage, story and recipe!Have a wonderful weekend with the little ones, Gramps!
mansco
Thanks for your story.... Lovely and sweet collage ;O)
beachzz
Oh, how fun for both of you--her dear grampa just out there playing as though he was still about 4!! And, omg, I laughed out loud reading so much of this, you do that so often with your writing, tell a story and add these wonderful snippets of humor~~I love it!! And then, you throw in this recipe that has my mouth watering at 9am when I've not even finished my coffee, but who says breakfast has to be cereal or eggs????? My nephew eats whatever leftovers from dinner the night be fore for breakfast; my sister loves it; he keeps her fridge from getting overfull!!
Meisiekind
Oh Mike - what a beautiful collage and lovely narration. Jasmine is such a little princess. Have fun tonight - she sounds like a real handful!! Take care! Hugs, Carin xx
romanceworks
A grampa who plays the bad pirate and cooks and loves her to bits ... Sweet little Jasmine has hit the jackpot. They are such a joy. My granddaughter is 10 and writes me tiny story books full of wonderful words and pictures. I treasure every one. Also have a grandson 1 year old, another 6, and another 12. Really fascinating to watch them grow. CC
rocserum
I've a grandchild like Yasmine, and recognize how she behaves. Excellent collage and your explanation with it. RS
kansas
What a charming and sweet little girl. I'm sure she is the delight of your life. You look like a handsome pirate. Enjoy this child all you can because she will soon be grown.
leanndra
Mike, What a precious little doll Jasmine is! I am so glad you get the time to spend with her. This is really a lovely collage you have created! As for the pirate in the corner, I think he is more tender-hearted than piratical! ;) Granted, your face does look a little different from your avatar, but that is only temporary and we love you as you are, you have such beautiful insides! Lea
hipps13
Hi Mike So much sunshine and fun to read hope you have fun and have a great time wonderful capture warm hug, Linda
RobyHermida
Gorgeous ......... ROBY ;o)
MarciaGomes
MARAVILHOSAS FOTOS JASMINE É UMA MENINA ADORÁVEL,EU AMEI O SORISO DELA,VOCÊ ESTÁ PERFITO DE PIRATA.++++++++5 OBTRIGADO PELA RECEITA DEVE SER DELICIOSA.
novelist
Greetings, Jasmine! : ) Beautiful photos of a beautiful girl. Great introduction and even a recipe! Thanks!
tallpindo
I just got new pictures of my grandaughter. Because of my need to avoid any precept for revenge by their mother my son's have a distant relation with me and I only meet her when she comes to visit great grandfather. Then we have great times but always with her mom who is puzzled. I am the only grand father so I have a trick up my sleeve. Defense is that secret place where the robbers are chasing you and the cops are trying to expose you.
avalonfaayre
What a beautiful child. I agree with her. You make a rakish devil may care pirate! Thanks for the recipe. It looks delicious. What time is "tea"? Be right over...
busi2ness
I can see why Jasmine personifies "play"... I won't go into your success as a pirate, lol. I bet she stole your pirate heart.
auntietk
What a sweet child! My great-niece is 2-1/2, and is busy as a bee! I love your story, and the pictures are wonderful. Great presentation! I'll take some of your one-pot chicken without the sausage.
A_Sunbeam
A real charmer! Recipe noted and passed to Madam; she might try it out ...
amirapsp
FANTASTIC!!!
kelliandjay
Awww, this is so touching......I am imagining how your influences are coursing through her veins to eventually touch the world in as much as you have done. Wonderful Mike.