Thursday, November 28, 2019
Who Is Cooking Your Turkey?
I leave it to the professional to do. Why mess with it? Are you cooking this Thanksgiving?
Cheers to Turning 11
You are my sunshine...you make me happy when skies are grey.
She made me a mom. 11 years ago. I wasn’t feeling so good after Thanksgiving dinner and took a nap. I woke up and my water broke. After an emergency csection she was brought to the NICU. I couldn’t be with her the first 24 hrs of her life. I had preeclampsia. I remember when I did hold her for the first time I was amazed to meet this little girl I spoke to for 9 months in my stomach. It was in the delivery room
her eyes were so big and I said nice to meet you. Sounds silly but all I could think about was how much she looked like my mother in law.
When I could finally be with her in my room I wanted to look at every part of her. Exam this amazing little baby who grew in my tummy. She became my best friend. I took her everywhere. We did everything together. She was fun and happy and loved trying different food and polite and kind and she’s all those things still. When I look at her I see this four year old little spunky kid. She’s never her age in my mind. She’s my little girl.
It doesn’t have to change. She can always be my four year old. She’s beyond smart. Loving. Reliable. Kind. Her laugh is contagious. She still hugs and kisses me at school drop off. She still wants me to lay with her when it’s time for bed.
Her silliness and sense of humor reminds me of me. I always say she has the best of me and her dad. She makes me proud in everything she does.
She’s always been my sunshine and always will be.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
What’s Your Turkey Come With?
I asked a friend what their favorite meal was for tomorrow. Besides the turkey. We both said the stuffing. My friend said mashed potatoes and broccoli rabe. I love the after thanksgiving sandwich. That’s were turkey and all the sides on top of toasted American bread...oh my!
What if you were to step out of the box and add a little fun into your Thanksgiving sides?
Here are some ridiculous looking side dishes that are far from your average holiday side dish.
*Picture from Popsugar
What Are You Thankful For?
I had a friend who was overly happy this week. When I asked why they said I am just grateful and thankful.
I appreciated that. We get caught up in life. Work. The rush and chaos that we should take a step back and remember all we are thankful for.
If you filled in the blank what would you say?
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Monday, November 25, 2019
Thanksgiving Desserts...More Than Just Pie
I love trying new recipes and I especially love when they are super creative. I came across this article. It’s filled with some easy yet delicious recipes that are sure to please everyone this Thanksgiving!
Sunday, November 24, 2019
Thanksgiving and Parenting Humor
Luckily I go to my Aunt’s house for Thanksgiving and don’t cook. Everyone brings a dessert. My mom brings the turkeys cooked and ready to go.
I love Thanksgiving. It’s a great holiday. Family and friends get together and you eat. No pressure for gifts. Just good company. Good food. Laughs. Cozy weather. Full bellies.
I hope as you prepare for this week you give Thanks for all you have. All the great people in your life. The beauty that life has given you.
I am Thankful for all my readers. All my family and friends and loved ones. Thankful for never really ever being alone or having to face anything alone.
Self-Discipline
Saw this and it made me think. As you can tell food is a part of my life. I love trying new restaurants. New food. Different cultures. Food is an emotional experience. We bond over food. Love over food. Talk over food.
Ok maybe I need to find a new source of fulfillment but when we are good to our bodies. We are good to our mind and soul. Take care of yourself.
Happy Sunday
Happy Sunday to all the nice hearts I have in my life. Thanks for making my heart happy too.
💗
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Malibu Taco in Fairfield
I have been wanting to come here since it opened. We popped in late night to grab a quick bite and drinks. I love the ambiance. Very cool inside. These tacos came on a pink corn tortilla. The pork belly was delicious. Crunchy, with a slightly sweet glaze. They were stuffed with a lot of meat. A really cool spot in Fairfield.
La Antigua in Norwalk
I love a good empanada. I was driving by with my little ones and spotted this place from the corner of my eye. We stopped in and grabbed some empanadas. It’s a Latin restaurant. The empanadas remind me of Colombian empanadas with the corn meal base outer shell. The meat empanada was like stew meat inside. Really good. My little one loved the chicken one.
This is located off Main Street in Norwalk.
We didn’t have a lot of time but I would like to go back and check out their menu more. There were a lot of customers inside. A lot of families ordering family style. A really simple place.
Friday, November 22, 2019
How Are You?
There aren’t problems. Just solutions.
I grew up with that imbedded into my mind. Doesn’t always feel that easy or simple. My mom repeated that phrase over and over.
So today a friend messaged me asking “How are you?”
I stopped myself before answering.
Should I be honest and say well this morning was a mini battle. Yesterday a friend triggered a past emotion last night I noticed someone lied to me about something. But instead I said I was ok because reality was all that other stuff can’t matter anymore.
See my kids are happy. Work is super busy. I had my daughter’s play to attend and life is this way. Up. Down. Good. Bad. Ok. Annoying.
A girlfriend messaged me and when I vented she said whatever happened to taking a break from that all. She was right. I need a break. I break from past mistakes that keep coming back. To focus on the solutions only. Solutions are look at the good, focus on that, let the rest go. Slip away. Fade in a distance.
No problems. Just solutions. Try it. I promise I will too.
The Best Yet Loudest Container
So funny and true. It’s the best for it’s first time use only. After it’s just too loud and frustrating to open and close and not wake up everyone in the house.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Take Your Space...Your Time
When you get out of situations it’s crazy how clear things seem. How obvious. How certain situations just ran it’s course and it’s time to move on to the next chapter of your life. Don’t fight the change. Embrace it.
Take the space and your time. You will realize a whole lot 💗
It’s Not What You Go Through
We all have a story. We all have a journey where obstacles got in the way. Ups and downs. Hardships. Medical conditions. Job loss. Failed relationships. It’s a part of life. Unfortunately we will have these situations. The difference is how you handle it. How you let it affect you. What you learn from it. How you grow. Let every situation make you a better person.
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