pantanks: an oliver lexicon

Like all toddlers, Olie has his own language that bears an increasing resemblance to English, but still requires careful interpretation from time to time.  A few of my favorite adaptations of his are:

• pantanks = pancakes
• olivia twuck = delivery truck
• too bus = school bus
• tweentoh, tweentoh = twinkle, twinkle little star
• dat dood, mommy? = is that good, mommy?
  

Additions to this list are encouraged!

And speaking of pantanks, Olie and I have a weekly tradition of making them on Saturday mornings.  This morning we made one of our favorite recipes that combines Olie's two loves:  oatmeal and pancakes.  It's such a good recipe that it's worth sharing--

"Hearty Oatmeal Pancakes"

from Simply in Season: a World Community Cookbook

2 c. rolled oats

2 c. buttermilk or plain yogurt

The night before using, mix together in a large bowl.  Cover and refrigerate overnight.

2 eggs (lightly beaten)

1/4 c. oil

In the morning, stir into oat mixture.

1/2 c. flour

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

Mix together in a small bowl.  Then add to batter and mix briefly.  Fry in a greased, cast-iron skillet on medium heat.

Our family loves eating them with cultured butter and honey, and it's about the only meal Olie will stuff himself silly on.  As a parent, there's really nothing so satisfying as watching your child eat well.

Cheers!

Jeni