Happy Halloween!I LOVE Halloween. I don't necessarily love it for the haunted houses or the sugar rush, but I do love it because it kicks off the Holiday season. This means that Thanksgiving is less than a month away, followed by Christmas, followed by New Years, One of the best times of the year in my book. Holidays always mean reuniting with family...
Have you ever seen Disney's "Tangled"? If you haven't, go watch it. Whether you're a mother of boys or girls, or not a mother at all and just looking for a sweet movie, it's wonderful.There's a song that Mother Gothel sings to Rapunzel. Here's just a glimpse of it: "Go ahead and leave me I deserve it.Let me die alone here, be my...
October is the time for soups! I'm sorry I failed to post the promised Bean & Bacon Soup (via Twitter). Michael would not let me take pictures. So, the next time I make it, I will take pictures and post the recipe!This soup is completely vegetarian/vegan friendly. Not to mention delicious. The last time black bean soup was made in our house, we...
It is natural for every mother to have doubts. Since I have only been a mother for six (almost seven!) weeks, I cannot pretend that I have as many as a mother of 30 years, give or take.However, at this stage I'm already beginning to wonder if I'm doing things right.Am I holding Michael enough?Am I checking/changing his diapers quick enough?Am I putting...
Yesterday we had perfect weather here in Western NC. Well, almost perfect. The wind had a mean streak up on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Other than that... perfect.So, the hubby, the baby and I seized the opportunity and went for a hike. Well, considering Michael is five weeks old and I am still recovering/getting back in shape, it was more of a nature...
I positively LOVE pie. Almost as much as I love muffins. I know... hard to believe!October and November are the months I take advantage of. Although thus far my pies have stuck to apple and pumpkin, I'm hoping to challenge myself this year. We'll explore that statement at a later date.Today, it's all about the Apple Pie!In the past I've been strict to...
Michael is one month old today!We've learned that he hates getting his diaper changed, his clothes changed, and baths. He loves his Fisher Price My Little Snugabunny Cradle n Swing , cuddling, loud music, and eating. Thus far his favorite book is Llama Llama Red Pajama and his favorite music is the Chris Tomlin Pandora station. I can't believe it's been a month...
For the past two weeks my mom was staying with us helping in whatever way she could. One of the main things she did was help me realize how much stuff we've had just lying around. With a new baby in the apartment, and everything that comes with him, this was not ok. So, we went on a trip to Target and a...
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