Note to self

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Dear Self:

When you go to great lengths to prepare Overnight Apple Oatmeal.....when you dice season-fresh Gala apples in pieces small enough for your one-year-old son to enjoy with you and Ken....when you measure out the ingredients with precision.....when you splurge and use your 100% organic whole rolled oats AND your 100% organic cow's milk.....when you add a dash of nutmeg along with the usual cinnamon for an extra, spicy twist....when you carefully separate the raisins you add so as to not cause clumps which are hard to break up later.....when you even DREAM about how good that oatmeal will be in the morning, then awake to imagine how delicious it will be when you go in there and scoop out a bowlful.....

....just be sure you remember to turn on the power to your slow cooker. Otherwise, all of your efforts will be in vain and you will be terribly disappointed.

Sincerely,
Self

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