Sunday, March 25, 2007
Dinner
The Thai chicken saute turned out not so good. It needs some sweetness and a bit of salt. I was pretty upset because it smelled so good and I was drooling while waiting to eat it. Oh well. I plan to re-try it this coming week.
I really need some great breakfast recipes. I'm growing tired of the same old thing.
I really need some great breakfast recipes. I'm growing tired of the same old thing.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Little Update
I have been so busy re-organizing my house and doing other day-to-day stuff that my blog has kind of taken a back seat. Now that my daughter has only been taking one nap a day for over a week now, I have to cram a lot in: unload dishwasher, re-load (stuff from breakfast), figure out and prep dinner, do or fold laundry, figure out lunch, pay bills...blah, blah, blah. In addition to that crap I have been trying to clear out clutter in our house like get rid of magazines that I was saving. I have been going through them and cutting out the useful stuff and throwing the rest away. Long process. The hard part is, daughter has only been napping AT MOST 2 hours so it's been a challenge. I was used to 4.5 hours!
It's been "Chefography Week" on Food Network. It's so interesting to learn how some of my favorite (and not-so-favorite) chefs got their start. I've learned to respect and actually kind of like a few of the chefs that used to bug me.
Hubby has been working SO MUCH lately. I'm trying to be a good wife and not complain but D A M N!!!!!!! He leaves when it's dark, gets home after dinner and often after I have fed, bathed and put daughter to sleep, and gets on his laptop to work some more before bed. I feel guilty for being annoyed b/c it's because of his hard work that I am able to stay home. I know our daughter misses him. We have good financial security but at what price? I sometimes feel like one of THOSE families you know? Hubby says it will slow down but frankly, he's been saying that for MONTHS and I'm starting to believe this is just my reality. I do know this, I highly doubt I can handle another child anytime soon if he continues to be so busy. I'm sick of the pressure from the grandparents too.
Trying a new recipe for dinner tonight: Thai chicken with basmati rice. I'm taking a recipe and changing it to my liking. I'll let you know how it turns out. The other night I made a sorry attempt at fish tacos. GROSS! I bought these great looking beer battered fillets and baked them, used corn tortillas, cabbage, sour cream, lime, and avocado. NOT good. I don't know why. How does Rubio's do it?
Upon getting out of the shower last night, I caught a glimpse of myself and decided I looked disgusting. I need to tone up and cut out the eating of sweets after dinner. I don't think anyone else can tell as the scale has not really changed. I am not fishing for compliments here either....trust me, my tummy and thighs ARE indeed inflated and if you saw me naked (which you will most likely NOT) you would agree.
It's been "Chefography Week" on Food Network. It's so interesting to learn how some of my favorite (and not-so-favorite) chefs got their start. I've learned to respect and actually kind of like a few of the chefs that used to bug me.
Hubby has been working SO MUCH lately. I'm trying to be a good wife and not complain but D A M N!!!!!!! He leaves when it's dark, gets home after dinner and often after I have fed, bathed and put daughter to sleep, and gets on his laptop to work some more before bed. I feel guilty for being annoyed b/c it's because of his hard work that I am able to stay home. I know our daughter misses him. We have good financial security but at what price? I sometimes feel like one of THOSE families you know? Hubby says it will slow down but frankly, he's been saying that for MONTHS and I'm starting to believe this is just my reality. I do know this, I highly doubt I can handle another child anytime soon if he continues to be so busy. I'm sick of the pressure from the grandparents too.
Trying a new recipe for dinner tonight: Thai chicken with basmati rice. I'm taking a recipe and changing it to my liking. I'll let you know how it turns out. The other night I made a sorry attempt at fish tacos. GROSS! I bought these great looking beer battered fillets and baked them, used corn tortillas, cabbage, sour cream, lime, and avocado. NOT good. I don't know why. How does Rubio's do it?
Upon getting out of the shower last night, I caught a glimpse of myself and decided I looked disgusting. I need to tone up and cut out the eating of sweets after dinner. I don't think anyone else can tell as the scale has not really changed. I am not fishing for compliments here either....trust me, my tummy and thighs ARE indeed inflated and if you saw me naked (which you will most likely NOT) you would agree.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Got Milk?
The strangest thing just happened. I swear I felt my milk let down! LOL! As far as I know, I have not been lactating for 6 months. It's such a distinct feeling though and I'm sure I felt it. What the...???????
Monday, March 5, 2007
Feels like summer!
It feels like summer here today! I found myself wishing I was still in school so I could ditch and hang out at the beach ;) I took my daughter out to lunch today. This is only the second time we have done this but it's kind of fun - besides, I had no idea what to give her. She hasn't been eating much but then I remembered her doc saying at this age, it's great if they get ONE good meal. She loves to drink milk and water though so that's good, especially in this heat.
I think our dishwasher eats my daughters baby spoons. WTF?? We started out with 5 and now we have 2! So annoying. I think it also ate my rice spoon. I had to take one from my mom. I LOVE rice spoons. I use them for many things.
Guess what? I am FINALLY planning a weekend away with one of my best friends! I am SO excited. It's long overdue. I'm nervous to leave my daughter but I know that I'll have fun and she will be just fine. I know Daddy is looking forward to the bonding time.
For some reason it seems like I have to wash my hair every day now. I usually don't. Every few years, my body seems to do this weird thing and my hair looks greasy after less than 24 hrs. after washing it. Weird.
We bought my daughter a swing and big playhouse that goes on the lawn. The house didn't fit in the car so my Dad is going to pick it up tonight in his big truck. Yay!
We are building out our kitchen island so we can eat at it! I'm so excited. My uncle is going to do it. It is nice to have handy men in the family :)
I convinced my husband to watch Oprah's Building a Dream show about her girls academy in Africa. He SO didn't want to. We were both in tears by the end. Pretty amazing. The girls are so smart, articulate and beautiful. Thank God for someone like Oprah to give them this opportunity. She also promised each one that she would be pay for them to go to college ANYwhere they choose in the WORLD!
That's all for now.
I think our dishwasher eats my daughters baby spoons. WTF?? We started out with 5 and now we have 2! So annoying. I think it also ate my rice spoon. I had to take one from my mom. I LOVE rice spoons. I use them for many things.
Guess what? I am FINALLY planning a weekend away with one of my best friends! I am SO excited. It's long overdue. I'm nervous to leave my daughter but I know that I'll have fun and she will be just fine. I know Daddy is looking forward to the bonding time.
For some reason it seems like I have to wash my hair every day now. I usually don't. Every few years, my body seems to do this weird thing and my hair looks greasy after less than 24 hrs. after washing it. Weird.
We bought my daughter a swing and big playhouse that goes on the lawn. The house didn't fit in the car so my Dad is going to pick it up tonight in his big truck. Yay!
We are building out our kitchen island so we can eat at it! I'm so excited. My uncle is going to do it. It is nice to have handy men in the family :)
I convinced my husband to watch Oprah's Building a Dream show about her girls academy in Africa. He SO didn't want to. We were both in tears by the end. Pretty amazing. The girls are so smart, articulate and beautiful. Thank God for someone like Oprah to give them this opportunity. She also promised each one that she would be pay for them to go to college ANYwhere they choose in the WORLD!
That's all for now.
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