"Are you ready for school, buddy?" We were both ready. We looked at each other with excitement for very different reasons. I was ready to get things done while your brother napped in his crib...without feeling guilty for letting you play on your own. You were ready to play with that awesome train table in your teacher's classroom. We gleefully loaded in the car while you sang your Continue Reading

I cannot believe it's that time of year again...Christmastime! This year will be extremely special; my last Christmas with just one little one. I wanted to make this year pretty special for my little guy...and pour some much needed one-on-one time with him before all the craziness starts in January. I cannot believe I will be starting 2016 as a mother of two under two. Its exciting and Continue Reading

  Sometimes, a half of a mile can last forever. Especially when you're walking alongside a 20-month-old little boy when you're seven months pregnant. His little legs move at a snail's pace; and if that wasn't enough, our neighbors' yards and pine straw beds do very little to keep him focused on the task at hand...making our way 'ohm," as he calls it. We walk a couple of steps; Continue Reading

My son fell down and scraped his nose this week. This is in the wake of him tripping over my boot and chipping his front teeth at the grocery store the week before. If what 'they' say about boys is true, my son is certainly beginning to fit the stereotype. He is playful; he is active; and life is shaping up to be one scrape after another. The thing is, as heartbreaking as every abrasion Continue Reading

A word of caution; if you are on a budget, best to stay away from last week's menu. I spent WELL OVER my $100-125 budget. Having said that; however, the Zucchini noodle with bacon and scallops recipe courtesy of meatified was TO DIE FOR. Seriously. I am following her on Instagram for more delish recipes. The chicken avocado lime soup was good; efficient and easy. I would recommend this Continue Reading

Last week's menu gets an A+. I would highly recommend all three recipes. I spent most of the week lunching on the leftover roasted shrimp and spaghetti squash. In truth, we didn't have much leftover from the lettuce wraps or the carne asada steak with tomatillo and avocado salsa. Those were my husband's favorites of the week. As much as I detest this Whole 30 nonsense (there, I said it), it Continue Reading

Here's the truth: First--I procrastinated with meal planning. Yesterday was a busy...packed...fun...but really difficult day. Also, I planned this week's meals while chasing bouncy balls down our steep driveway. C'est la vie. Aaaaaanyway...here's some more truth: I busted my grocery budget last week. Whole30 never really promised a small grocery bill...especially when you're ONLY eating Continue Reading

Let's talk about the first 13. Those first 13 weeks of pregnancy, that is. Most every pregnant woman sees a positive pregnancy test somewhere between weeks three and four...that is if she is trying to conceive; any woman who has spent more than one month in this process understands what the abbreviations TTC; DPO; PPT; BBT; BFN; BFP mean. And let's be real, there is NOTHING more Continue Reading

Welcome to my new weekly feature--the weekly menu. I cannot tell you how long menu planning and grocery list making takes me each week. Its embarrassing. I am not a chef, and take all of my inspiration from the amazing chefs I have at my disposal, thanks to foodie bloggers. I want to make my blog more friendly for all mamas; especially those who'd admit that a little time saving could go a Continue Reading