Monday, September 17, 2012

Proud mom!


So proud.
I’m pretty proud of my little man. 
We had a really good day today so I’m enjoying it .. (over & over again)!
First - 
I was driving through the pick up line to get him today and I saw him sitting outside on the floor. This cute little girl next to him (that he had been talking to) got up to get into her car. Instead of getting in she ran back and gave Dylan a HUG then gladly got into her car. He saw me and started smiling so big his dimple came out .. and then he started shaking his head, as if he was telling me “Shut up mom. It was nothing.” BUT of course I had to ask! So I did! And he didn’t say much. Which didn’t surprise me. Haha. I’ll find out soon enough ;) 
Second - 
We had to stop at the store for some last minute dinner supplies. We were walking & talking when all of a sudden we hear “Dylan!” and a little boy waves. His mom gives us the cold shoulder but he was so cute. So Dylan quickly said “HI JOHN!” (“MOM - he’s in my class!!”). I told him he could go over and talk. He didn’t want to. I walked over, in hopes that his mom would say hi but she didn’t .. we said bye bye and walked on. 
Third - 
Going to sleep tonight was fairly easy and drama-less. Both babies were too tired I think. I started my computer so I could work on homework .. I got into PJs and all of a sudden Dylan’s in my room. He said “Sweet dreams mama” and I gave him a big bear hug. He happily walked off. 
Two minutes later and he’s back. Instead of sternly telling him to go to sleep, I invited the conversation and he went on talking about a little boy who peed his pants in class. Poor guy. And then he told me how his school is at dismissal time. We talked for a couple more minutes and then off to bed he went. For good this time. :) 
Today was an exceptional day.
And I made super yummy taquitos for dindin. (I’ll post a picture soon). 
Life is grand.
I’m grateful. So grateful.
I’m trying to live more in the moment and right now - right now, this moment .. it’s fabulous.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Here's a before and after picture of me!

Left: July 2009 (About 190 lbs)
Right: August 2012 (155 lbs)

I didn't start eating healthy till January of 2012 but Paleo has changed my life!!
Quick & easy dinner just for you viewers! (Ok, and everyone on my Tumblr page and all my friends and family on Facebook). Haha.

Brown one pound of ground beef.
Brown one package of mild Italian sausage.
Sauté a chopped up green pepper.
Mix together.
Add a can of Organic diced tomatoes and mix again.

Done!

Serve over a bed of cauliflower rice. If you don't know how to make that - keep reading!


I hope you enjoy this! Super easy & lots of leftovers for me :)

Cauliflower: Shred cauliflower in a cheese grater. Sauté in a pan with any seasonings you desire.
Takes like 10 minutes. It's awesome!