As you read this, I am getting set to return from a fun filled weekend in Las Vegas with Sean. Actually, we’re at a veterinary conference getting our required hours of continuing education so we can keep our licenses. It marks the first time we’re leaving all the girls. Sam and Ella have slept over at Sean’s mom’s before, but that’s it. They have never been apart from us for 24 hours. Penelope has never slept without one of us home. My parents are staying at our house, watching the girls and taking them to school. When we first made [...] Read more »
Meatless Mondays: Mediterranean Chili
Happy Meatless Monday! We’re making Mediterranean Chili today. I did another vlog, for fun. Also, there are outtakes at the end. Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 zucchini, finely chopped 2 yellow summer squash, finely chopped 1 cup chopped onions 1 pack (12 oz) frozen veggie crumbles 1 pack taco or chili seasoning 2 cans kidney beans rinsed and drained 1 can diced tomatoes 2 c. vegetable broth 1/4 c. red wine vinegar Directions: Heat oil then sautee the zucchini, squash, and onions until soft. Stir in veggie crumbles and seasoning. Add beans, tomatoes, broth, and vinegar. [...] Read more »
Through Their Eyes
I’ve been feeling a little old and haggard lately. Not just fatigue and tired and busy mom of three kind of old and haggard, but the ugly, unattractive kind of old and haggard. I’m aging and I’m not very happy about it. It’s got me a little down. Here’s a recent pic as evidence. I have puffy bags under my eyes, my pores are too big, and my skin is pasty. I’m carrying an extra 10 pounds from the holidays. I hate those grooves forming between my nose and my too thin lips. And I am just so sick and [...] Read more »
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