Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Spring like weather
Today was beautiful weather, the first in quite some time. I was on the road all day for work, but when I got home I threw on some workout clothes and hit the track. I am starting my interval training so that I can get my knee strong for the Crescent City Classic in April!!! I am hoping to get my time under an hour. I ran the 10k Turkey Trot in November in 1:04, but I was in major pain for 2 days..... Yuck!!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Valentine's
Today has been such a wonderful day. I had lunch with my very best friend (sushi) she has been a part of my life through the good and the bad and she is the reason I have Todd! After lunch I did some shopping and finally found shoes for our Mardi Gras ball and I love them!
I came home and dipped some fresh strawberries in chocolate and then went to pick Rowyn up from school. She came home to a surprise of her Valentine's day gift, which she loved! When Todd came home, we boiled shrimp, potatoes, corn and carrots. So yummy!! He also came home with roses and chocolates for me and a little bear and chocolates for Rowyn.
I just got a text from my sweet Suzy saying that she just got engaged... I am so excited for her!! She deserves so much happiness and love. She is such a wonderful woman and friend. What a great way to end my night knowing my friend got engaged!
I came home and dipped some fresh strawberries in chocolate and then went to pick Rowyn up from school. She came home to a surprise of her Valentine's day gift, which she loved! When Todd came home, we boiled shrimp, potatoes, corn and carrots. So yummy!! He also came home with roses and chocolates for me and a little bear and chocolates for Rowyn.
I just got a text from my sweet Suzy saying that she just got engaged... I am so excited for her!! She deserves so much happiness and love. She is such a wonderful woman and friend. What a great way to end my night knowing my friend got engaged!
Friday, February 11, 2011
What a great family night
Tonight Rowyn, Todd and I went to Mr. Gatti's for dinner and then took Rowyn to see 'Gnomeo and Juliet' in 3d!, it was such a fun movie and very family friendly.... I truly enjoy nights like this. We are all 3 cuddled in the big chair watching Yo Gabba Gabba. A great end to a really nice night.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Oh my silly girl
I am getting Rowyn ready for school this morning and she looks at me and says " can I have breakfast at home, school breakfast is disgusting!" I can see bag lunches in my future... Hahaha! I love that my sweet baby enjoys eating healthy food. Her breakfast this morning was a boiled egg, half a banana and grapes, this was her choice. This past weekend we were at a friends house and all the kids were eating cookies and Rowyn was given one also.... She looks at Todd ask if she could have a strawberry instead. I truly believe that if you start your kids early on a healthy diet, they will grow up appreciating healthy food and learn how to make healthy choices!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Time to get back in the swing of things
I have been away from my blog for a while trying to decide what I was going to do with it..... I have decided that I am going to use it as a journal of my days. I am going to talk about the trials and tribulations that comes with being a mommy and also as a woman. I will also post fun activities and recipes. I hope to gain more followers, but either way I am doing this for me as an outlet for my stress.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Potty Training!!!
Potty Prep
Is it Time to Try?
If you're not sure when to introduce the potty, consider more than your child's age. Watch for these six important signs, says Elissa Levine, MD, a pediatrician in Charlotte, North Carolina. (It may still help to know that girls are typically ready to start training at around 2 1/2 and boys at about 3.)
Your child shows an interest in the potty process. For instance, he follows you into the bathroom or wants to flush.
She tells you when she's about to poop or pee or you can see from her squatting, grunts, or facial expressions that she's about to go.
He wants to be changed after pooping.
She's not constipated.
You have a reasonable amount of time and energy to devote to this intensive, sometimes frustrating process.
There aren't any major events going on in the family, such as a new baby or a recent move.
Pre-Training Training
Before the "official" toilet training begins, warm him up to the idea with these tips from Parents advisor Ari Brown, MD, a pediatrician and coauthor of Toddler 411.
Explain the bathroom routine in positive, child-friendly terms. During a diaper change, you can say, "When we eat or drink, our body takes what it needs and then the rest gets turned into pee or poop. It's like our body's garbage."
Be a role model. Let your child watch you use the potty. Although it might seem strange, Dad may want to sit down while peeing at the beginning in order to simplify the process for your toddler.
Pretend that her doll or stuffed animal is using the potty. Seeing her "friend" go through the motions in a relaxed, playful setting can relieve any stress she may feel about graduating to the potty.
Practice sitting on it. Suggest visits to the potty first thing in the morning, before her bath, and before bedtime. Just don't expect success at this point. Getting her on a schedule early may save you from constantly asking her to go when the real training kicks in
Is it Time to Try?
If you're not sure when to introduce the potty, consider more than your child's age. Watch for these six important signs, says Elissa Levine, MD, a pediatrician in Charlotte, North Carolina. (It may still help to know that girls are typically ready to start training at around 2 1/2 and boys at about 3.)
Your child shows an interest in the potty process. For instance, he follows you into the bathroom or wants to flush.
She tells you when she's about to poop or pee or you can see from her squatting, grunts, or facial expressions that she's about to go.
He wants to be changed after pooping.
She's not constipated.
You have a reasonable amount of time and energy to devote to this intensive, sometimes frustrating process.
There aren't any major events going on in the family, such as a new baby or a recent move.
Pre-Training Training
Before the "official" toilet training begins, warm him up to the idea with these tips from Parents advisor Ari Brown, MD, a pediatrician and coauthor of Toddler 411.
Explain the bathroom routine in positive, child-friendly terms. During a diaper change, you can say, "When we eat or drink, our body takes what it needs and then the rest gets turned into pee or poop. It's like our body's garbage."
Be a role model. Let your child watch you use the potty. Although it might seem strange, Dad may want to sit down while peeing at the beginning in order to simplify the process for your toddler.
Pretend that her doll or stuffed animal is using the potty. Seeing her "friend" go through the motions in a relaxed, playful setting can relieve any stress she may feel about graduating to the potty.
Practice sitting on it. Suggest visits to the potty first thing in the morning, before her bath, and before bedtime. Just don't expect success at this point. Getting her on a schedule early may save you from constantly asking her to go when the real training kicks in
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Fast Chicken Meals Kids will Love
Ginger-Chicken Kabobs
Makes: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
Total Fat (g) 3
Carbohydrate (g) 8
Fiber (g) 1
Protein (g) 27
Calcium (DV%) 0
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 gloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup fresh pineapple cubes
1 medium red or green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
Directions
1. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Add cilantro, ginger, garlic, oil, coriander, cumin, salt, and nutmeg to bag. Seal bag and set in a shallow dish. Turn and press bag to coat chicken. Chill for at least 2 hours or up to 6 hours.
2. Heat grill or broiler. On eight 10- to 12-inch skewers, skewer chicken, pineapple and sweet pepper, leaving a 1/4-inch space between pieces.
3. Place kabobs on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium heat. Grill for 8 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally to brown evenly. To broil, place kabobs on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 8 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally to brown evenly.
Makes: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
Total Fat (g) 3
Carbohydrate (g) 8
Fiber (g) 1
Protein (g) 27
Calcium (DV%) 0
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 gloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup fresh pineapple cubes
1 medium red or green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
Directions
1. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Add cilantro, ginger, garlic, oil, coriander, cumin, salt, and nutmeg to bag. Seal bag and set in a shallow dish. Turn and press bag to coat chicken. Chill for at least 2 hours or up to 6 hours.
2. Heat grill or broiler. On eight 10- to 12-inch skewers, skewer chicken, pineapple and sweet pepper, leaving a 1/4-inch space between pieces.
3. Place kabobs on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium heat. Grill for 8 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally to brown evenly. To broil, place kabobs on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 8 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally to brown evenly.
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