Adventures in (newly)Wedville

Monday, March 10, 2014

Mommy Monday-Pumpkin Parfait

A few weeks ago I bought a bunch of re-usable pouches for Charlie. The first time I used them I filled a few up with some melon Gazpacho I had made and she loved them. Since then I’ve been meaning to fill them up again.

When I cleaned out our pantry I found a can of pumpkin that wasn’t expired and I recalled a recipe I had found years ago in a light and fit article about a “pumpkin pie fix” treat. I thought to myself…”that might be good for Charlie in those pouches” So last week I whipped some up for her. The whole process took maybe 10 minutes. It is so simple and easy and the best part…the next morning I gave her one and she sucked it down!

So here you go:

1 can pumpkin

1 container of vanilla Greek yogurt

cinnamon/sugar (optional)

mix the first two together and throw in a dash of cinnamon sugar. fill up your pouches or serve with a spoon.

Done.

I was able to make 5 pouches for approximately $2.50. And canned pumpkin is sodium-free, rich in vitamin A and fiber with no sugar, flavors or preservatives added. It also contains no saturated fat or cholesterol. Greek yogurt is packed with protein and calcium and is also fat free! So there you go…a healthy easy treat for kids and adults alike!

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Songs

When Adam and I were planning our wedding (5 years ago!) we needed to pick out a song for our first dance. We didn’t have a “song” but there were certain songs that I had come up in our short 1.5yr relationship that would have worked. The first song that came to mind that I thought he’d be all over was You are the Best Thing by Ray LaMontagne, but he shot it down saying he’d heard it to much. (I guess I overplayed it oops) So I began searching the web for the perfect song to present to him.

Last week I came across the play list I had made. As I listened all those feelings that the songs evoked in me at that time of my life came rushing back. What you want in a life partner, what that person means to you, what defines the two of you. And one song, When You Love Someone, still resonates the most with me. (It was my top choice) I just love this song...It explains everything I felt and still feel about love. Bryan Adams…you nailed it.

When you love someone you'll do anything
You'll do all the crazy things that you can't explain
You'll shoot the moon, put out the sun
When you love someone
You'll deny the truth, believe a lie
There'll be times that you'll believe that you could really fly
But your lonely nights have just begun
When you love someone
When you love someone you'll feel it deep inside
And nothing else could ever change your mind
When you want someone, when you need someone
When you love someone...
When you love someone you'll sacrifice
Giving everything you got and you won't think twice
You'd risk it all no matter what may come
When you love someone.
Yeah
You'll shoot the moon, put out the sun
When you love someone

In the end we picked a remake of a classic. (I now wish we had just used the original, but we needed a longer/slower version.) We both love The Beatles, so In My Life was our final decision.

It’s our song, I smile every time I hear it. I am transported back to that beautiful September evening where we swirled in the middle of over 200 people and my husband sang the words I love you more in my ear.

Do you have a special song or songs. Music has always moved me…And it already moves Ms. Charlie. Sad face…start singing Wheels on the Bus…she can’t but smile and clap along!

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Humpday Photodump

It was a little light on phone pictures this past week…we had company so the real camera was brought out!

Charlie likes to go for rides in her push cart…

Due to company sleeping in her room Charlie was moved into ours and chose our bed for her nap instead of the pack n play Smile

My cutie

Getting smooches

Our first trip to the beach this year!

Being cute.

Charlie is teething-big time-so to curb her fussy pants we went for a walk. It worked…until we got back inside.

Monday, March 3, 2014

Mommy Monday-Episode

I had another “episode” Saturday evening. To be more specific…a panic/anxiety attack. But as much as those 2 hours sucked and freaked me out (why is this happening?? stop it! Stop it! RELAX!) I was able to pinpoint triggers and fixes. I journal about every episode so that I can recall when/what is going on. This was the first one since Charlie’s birthday. So I was thankful I got through 3 months without one!

First off, my main trigger: Charlie had a fever of 102.9. But I knew she was fine…and she’s teething. We had been out in the hot sun all day and she hadn’t had a decent nap. So why did it set me off?

1. I didn’t eat very well all day.

2. It was hot out/I was in the sun all day.

3. I hadn’t been sleeping well the last few night (Charlie was in our room due to guests in hers)

So what did I do to rectify it?

1. I laid on the bathroom floor to cool off with a cold rag until the shakes passed.

2. I did my breathing/focusing exercises

3. I prayed that I would get through it and told myself it would pass (positive thinking)

4. Finally I went for a walk outside (where it was much cooler)

5. Lastly I wrote about how what happened and what I did.

By the time Charlie and Adam woke up from their nap I was normal again. I did start to feel anxious Sunday morning before church…but I that was short lived and I got through it quickly. By the end of Sunday I was my normal self and was able to reflect back on what a great weekend we had with family.

And I always try to remind myself how lucky I am to have these two in my life. And that God has a plan and it will all work out how it’s meant to be.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Humpday Photodump!

I’ve been slacking on real updates lately. Sorry. I just haven’t been in the mood. But I am do look at Charlie and think…I need to write some stuff down. She’s growing and changing so much! Last night was the first night without a bottle and she was fine. Up next…the pacifier. Yesterday was the first time at daycare without it… and we talked potty training. oh my! I have a toddler. My baby has disappeared. Ok…here are the pictures…see for yourself!

This outfit kills me. Of course grandma bought the shirt.

She is really wanting to tackle the stairs…and sometimes I let her…but mostly I pick her up and she fusses as I haul her up.

She’s had her name in magnets on the fridge for a while and I finally decided she was done eating them so she could have the rest of the alphabet. she proceeded to put them all up and then put then all back.

85% of the time she’s a great eater. I find that if she’s not eating well give her fruit…then try the meat afterwards.

Working on a new sampler…

$7 tulips from Publix. My favorite.

Saturday fun at the library.

She LOVES to read.

I ended up buying books rather then lending…all this for $12!!

Saturdays task was to clean out the Pantry. I bought shelves for the door to make more room….and it was a great time to purge all the evaporated milk that was expired….4 cans!! why do I even have that?

Adams 5 jars of buffalo sauce…why??

Everything out!

The new shelves!

Done!!

First time using our reusable pouches. I made gazpacho and they worked great!

Good morning angel!

We’re back at on the Fresh20! Life is good and so is dinner!!!

My little toddler…

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Humpday Photodump

Hey! We just got back from NC yesterday morning-we had a great time-so there aren’t many phone pics to dump…but here’s what we got!

Happy Valentine’s Day from Charlie!

No Pictures mom, it’s too early!

Napping on my lap..she got really heavy!

Ya! North Carolina, we’re here!

Peyson giving her best “Elvis”

Charlie trying out chopsticks

Papa’s Pack…our attempt at getting all five in a picture!

Such a cute girl…and I never get tired of hearing that from strangers Smile

My sweet niece Zoe. She is such a joy!

Charlie LOVED climbing the stairs…and didn’t listen when we said no. She would just burst into tears and try to go up again. By the end of the weekend she was pretty fast!