A few weekends ago Ami was in town so we got to visit her and Andre. I had already planned to go down to Liconia for my yearly eye appointment. We hung out at her parents and Gabe played in the sand/water table (he was not enjoying the big pool). He ate some sand. It was pretty hot out so we weren’t outside for long.
Then Ami Annie and I went to dinner to catch up while Gabe hung out with my parents. It was fun but wish we had more time. Move back Ami!! 😜
Yesterday we went to a graduation party in Belding. It was at an old museum and the second floor was a children’s museum. It was pretty cool. There was an old airplane and Gabe loved sitting in it. He was holding on to the steering wheel like he was driving it. There was a Native American room and Gabe was gnawing on the fake food. lol!
My baby turned six months yesterday! His six mo dr appointment is Friday. He is getting a third tooth, the bottom one right by his right middle tooth. Obviously he’s not going to be following the “normal” tooth appearance order. I think he’s going through a growth spurt because he’s been eating like a tank. Except for today, but I think it’s because his tooth is bothering him.
He loves going nuts in his Jumperoo and is getting good at sitting. He is also rolling everywhere and seems to be almost crawling. Time to start baby proofing. He is really good at grabbing things and putting them in his mouth. He’s also talking up a storm. I started baby food; so far I’ve given him carrots. He doesn’t seem too impressed with them but he eats it if I mix it in his cereal. He’s now in 9 month clothes and I’m hoping he doesn’t grow out of them too quick.
I will be starting to feed him in a high chair soon (have just been using a bouncer). Last night I spent my first night away from him and it wasn’t too bad. I went down to hang out with Nicki and have a much needed girls night. He did great with his dad. He seems like he learns something new everyday and I love him so much!
hangin with grandma
same outfit diff size
third tooth!
Gabe started his new daycare Monday, and he absolutely loves it. I took the day off and went with Josiah to drop him off at the normal time he goes and stayed and hung out with him for an hour and a half. Then I left and did some errands and picked him up about 1:30. He did great! He was barely put down all day.
He has adjusted really well and even took a two hour nap there the other day. I am so much more relaxed with him at this daycare because I know he’s getting the attention he needs and it’s like a second home. The owners treat their kids like family and all of the older kids have been there since infants. Plus i can text and get updates and pictures. We love it!
Women in today’s society are under a lot of pressure. One of those pressures is that we are expected to be fit, composed, and beautiful, all the time. Ugly women never seem to receive the same reverence, or even respect, that beautiful women do. Same goes for overweight women. It’s fine for men to pack on a few pounds (“husky” is not necessarily a “bad” physical trait for a man to have), but God forbid a woman gains even 5. She’s seen as lazy and overindulgent, when in reality it is in a woman’s genes to carry more fat (thus why we have babies). When did this happen? Just a few decades ago it was the exact opposite. If you looked like the models today, you were too thin, and not desirable. Look at these pictures below and tell me which you would prefer.
Or this?
This?
Or how about the famous Ralph Lauren photoshop scandal? I guess he figured women would want to look like a model that appears to be an emaciated alien.
WTF?
I don’t know about you, but models today are disgusting looking. They look like they’ll snap in half if you so much as touch them. Men, is that desirable to you? I sure as hell hope not. Here is some curvy inspiration to all you women out there who have some meat on your bones. Just some food for thought…now go eat a sandwich.
Scarlett Johansson
Jennifer Lopez
Christina Hendricks
For some reason I love cemeteries. Whenever I see one I have to drive or walk through it. There’s something interesting and relaxing about them. I love looking at the headstones, when people were born, when they died. I especially love old sprawling cemeteries with lots of unique, old headstones…there’s so much history. I just find them calming. Of course if I went at night I would psych myself out … I’ve never attempted going to one by myself after dark. I did once but turned back. Ha! I would love to go to La Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires. Some pics from Mt Hope Cemetery in Lansing:
This is the best tuna casserole recipe I’ve ever made. I’ve made it so much lately I’m getting sick of it and I’ve pretty much memorized the recipe. So good!
Ingredients:
· 2 cans tuna
· 8 ounces elbow macaroni (I use about 1.5 cups whole wheat elbow macaroni)
· 4 tablespoons butter
· 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
· 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
· 3/4 teaspoon salt or seasoned salt
· 1/8 teaspoon pepper
· 1 cup milk
· 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed (i use about 1 cup)
· 1 can cream of mushroom soup
· 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
· buttered soft bread crumbs (i just sprinkle normal breadcrumbs on it)
Preparation:
Cook macaroni in boiling water according to package directions until tender, drain and rinse.
Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; add chopped onionsand sauté over low heat for about 3 to 4 minutes, until tender. Add flour, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until smooth and bubbly. Add milk and mushroom soup and stir over low heat until smooth and thickened. Add cooked drained macaroni, flaked tuna, peas, and about half of the cheese to sauce mixture, stirring constantly. Pour the mixture into 2-quart buttered casserole; top with remaining cheese then buttered bread crumbs. Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes, or until nicely browned.
Tuna casserole serves 4 to 6.
Today I decided to take the day off from the gym. Surprisingly I didn’t even feel guilty! Last night my legs were so sore I was limping so I probably needed to take a break. I went to the mall, Toys R Us (yup), then got a delicious reuben from Lou & Harry’s. I’ve been craving a reuben for about a month and it was probably the highlight of my week.
Tastes almost like Carrabba’s! 🙂
Ingredients
· 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
· 1 large onion, chopped
· 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
· 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
· 1 lb dry lentils, rinsed (one bag)
· 1 cup shredded carrot
· 4ish cups of water
· 2 cans chicken broth
· 1 can diced tomatoes
· 1 can of RoTel tomatoes with green chilies
· 2 bay leaves
· Seasonings to taste- salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, basil, powdered mustard, red pepper flakes… whatever
· Fresh spinach
Directions
1. Throw everything in the crockpot and let cook on low for 6ish hours.
Easy!
Forgot to take a picture when it was done, but here ya go –
Here’s the recipe I tried tonight: soooooo good. Probably terrible for you, though. And it was pretty messy to make (or I’m just sloppy).
Ingredients-
Directions-
YUP!
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