<p>Just thought I’d stop in and say hello. I always envied those of you who participated in the other vigil thread, and never felt comfy enough to join in. I’m not going to make that mistake twice! So, here I am and I’m wishing all of you and your kids good luck with their decisions in the coming weeks. My youngest D (of 5) is now a college freshman so our house is ‘decision-free’ this year but I remember all too well how stressful it can be. </p>
<p>I’d like to contribute some berry scones from Whole Foods. I bought some this morning for a bookclub meeting later today. </p>
<p>It’s NEVER too early for thin mints! Oatmeal sounds delish too. Have you ever done a baked oatmeal with a sugar glaze (kind of like a creme brulee topping)? Also delish! </p>
<p>DD reports this morning she is 98% sure she is going to UVa. I think we’re waiting for Thursday to see where things stand. So maybe pass me some Maalox too.</p>
<p>Thanks for the welcome, crm. The book we’re discussing is The Condition by Jennifer Haigh. It’s one that I read a couple of months ago and I enjoyed it very much. We call our group a bookclub but it’s really more a group of old friends who get together, drink wine or coffee, eat some goodies, and talk about all kinds of things - our kids, husbands, politics, education, life, and also the book! :)</p>
<p>runnersmom, you might want to find last year’s vigil thread; we did some advanced eating on it!!</p>
<p>(Your upcoming dinner party… is it casual or not? Organized around a theme, whether cuisine, “something-I’m-making-for-the-first-time” dishes, or event?)</p>
<p>crm, as sabaray says, it’s never too early for chocolate!!</p>
<p>alwaysamom, welcome, and thanks for the scones! (Was I supposed to share those? If so… oops! )</p>
<p>welcome alwaysamom, and crm86 you are a contender for owlice in your hostessing!</p>
<p>here’s freshly prepared crisp salad, ripe tomato, avocado, yellow pepper and bright radishes with some lite italian dressing ~ yes the tuna is made with light mayo. fruit salad in abundance~careful to place items on separate table from the baked goods… its obvious its Monday and was a busy and food filled weekend</p>
<p>I loved our vigil last year. my kids made such fun of me for being a cc addict ~ they just didn’t get it. sabaray congrats to your d, my d is also 98% sure about her choice. but who knows right…,(love the recipe for the baked oatmeal)</p>
<p>Here’s a new one for me. All the kids on CC are talking about their emailed decisions from a school that DS has applied to. He just ran out the door to go to youth group and hasn’t checked his email…</p>
<p>Is there any alcohol in the lounge??? I need a drink!</p>
<p>owlice, memories of last year’s thread are what drew me to this new incarnation! Yummy spreads daily and lots of support for those waiting…for everything and anything! My dinner party is definitely casual, but I think we’ll go for more formal food. I do a traditional chili and football New Year’s Day so I think I’d like to serve something a little more sophisticated this time around. One guest needs gluten-free, but I already have that covered. I’ll do the entree and dessert and our friends will do appetizer, hors d’oeuvres etc. Time to break out the recipes and do some research.</p>
<p>And while you all wait, know that those who have been there are here to support you until the last deposit has been sent!</p>
<p>runnersmom: one of my twins is on a GF diet for celiac disease. Feel free to PM me if you want help with the gluten free stuff. It can be pretty tricky, especially tracking down barley (malt is in lots of stuff and not clearly labeled like wheat), and sneaky wheat like in soy sauce and jelly beans.</p>
<p>Ugh, 3 waitlists today, but still awaiting decision from favorite school. Thank God for safeties!!!</p>
<p>I am bringing a case of Trader Joe Dunkers, assorted flavors. I am also bringing a never-empty pitcher of Bellini’s I’ve made myself made from fresh peaches. Don’t ask me where I got fresh peaches–they are digital peaches.</p>
<p>Someone posted on the TraderJoe’s thread about windmill cookies! Can’t get to TJ’s for a few more weeks, but I’ll run out and get some Voortmans in the meantime. DSC- gotta love those oatmeal cranberry dunkers!</p>
<p>Got the acceptance D has been waiting for yesterday (with congratulatory call from the coach), but now the vigil for the FA letter begins!</p>
<p>Just visiting to lend some support for those of you still waiting - I’ll be in your position this time next year. Congrats to those of you receiving happy news. Hope there’s a lot more of that going around over the next few days.</p>
<p>Hi alwaysamom - so nice to see you here. :)</p>
<p>My house is lacking in the food department right now, but after I drop the kids off at school, I’ll stop and pick up something I can contribute. Any requests?</p>
<p>Congrats to your D, Rachacha! It’s a wonderful feeling when that letter comes. I haven’t bought those windmill cookies at Trader Joe’s (no Trader Joe’s in Toronto) but I have a Dutch friend who took me to a Dutch store nearby where they sell them, and then coincidentally, the following week I saw them at my regular grocery store. They’re called Speculaas and are part of a Canadian product line called President’s Choice.</p>
<p>The kettle is on for tea and I’d like to contribute a plate of Tastykakes, which are a Philadelphia-area tradition. I was travelling in that area last week and always bring some back with me for my girls. They remind me of my childhood in NJ. Hope everyone is waking to a nice sunny day today like we are in Toronto.</p>
<p>okay people, my first vigil thread D is first (3 more behind) waiting to hear from 9 schools between thurs and tues!! I started cooking this weekend and have not stopped! made homemade pizza, shrimp and arugula, meatball, grilled chick, basically anything I can throw on it. yesterday moved on to eggplant parm and sausage and onions! By tuesday I should have gained 10 pounds, oh and D she has not even been around to eat any of it so I keep dragging in 16 year old son and friends to eat. </p>
<p>I now sweat over seeing the mail lady! I think I have a problem, maybe just a small one.</p>
<p>My MIL brings Tastykakes whenever she comes to visit. H eats them up, but they don’t seem all that appealing to me. It must be a Jersey thing!</p>
<p>I’ll sweep up some crumbs and shake out the table linens.</p>
<p>Let’s add some bear claws, lemon poppyseed muffins, and fresh strawberries to the spread. We can get an omelet bar going: cheese, mushrooms, peppers, diced ham, salsa and guacamole. And, I’ll tuck the thin mints near the back of the buffet for those of you who are ready!</p>
<p>I’ll also add some fresh OJ. Do we need bloody marys this morning?</p>
<p>[DS finally strolled in last night and checked his email. Accepted at a top contender! He’s visiting next week. Still five schools to hear from… pass the thin mints, please!]</p>
<p>Congrats to S crm! Can I have some kettle 1 with that OJ? lets not even discuss the thin mints, had to stop myself from pulling over at the post office to buy my own box! as opposed to just eating them at board meetings. I am also a huge fan of tagalongs!</p>
So, here I am and I’m wishing all of you and your kids good luck with their decisions in the coming weeks. My youngest D (of 5) is now a college freshman so our house is ‘decision-free’ this year but I remember all too well how stressful it can be. </p>
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