I usually don't get appliances from infomercials, but late one night while nursing my little one, I saw an add for the Baby Bullet. I had been throwing around the idea of making my own baby food with this baby. So I went to the one person that buys everything from infomercials...my grandmother. I'm so thankful I can always count on her. She immediately knew what I was talking about and said I must have it. I now have it...and it's amazing! Not only will it make wonderful purees for my baby boy in a couple months, but it's also helping me stealthy disguise veggies into my three year old daughter's meals on a daily basis. I highly recommend this appliance to anyone with a picky eater. I have made carrot and zucchini purees this week and added them to sloppy joes and mini pizzas. She was none the wiser. I can't tell you how excited this makes me. I also made homemade applesauce...way better than store bought, and I made her a smoothie today that had carrot in it! I love this machine! I know, I know...I could just use a regular blender, but how cute is this one?!
It's in perfect sizing proportions and even has cute little smiley faces on everything.I even got this cool little cookbook that goes with it that has recipes for ages ranging from 4m to 3yrs. (It goes past 3 years.)
Seriously, if you have kids under 5...this machine is amazing. Can I give it more than two thumbs up? I can't wait til my little one starts on solid food!
today i had the most delightful mid-morning tea party with my daughter. we had tea with muffin slices and apple pie bites, which she would ask for in the cutest little lady voice with her arms out at her side trying to be dainty..."mommy, i would like some more apple pie bite please...thaaank you."..."mommy, would you like to have some more tea? here you are mommy...enjoy." so sweet. i may just have to make Tuesdays our tea day and make this a weekly thing.
every year when the summer rolls around, i get this feeling of relaxation ...almost. i say almost because it's too hot in Texas for true relaxation. but this feeling comes in the moments about mid to late afternoon, when the children are napping, the sound of the ceiling fan on high speed is the perfect calming hum, the sunlight peeks across the bed through the blinds, and my legs search for the cold spots on the bed while i take my precious time to just sit back and rest. this is when i find my summer picks. the things i enjoy in these quiet moments. so, without further adieu...here are a few of my summer picks. -personal bible study. spending personal time with Jesus keeps me at peace. He keeps my life balanced. -my kindle. the best part about this gadget is it allows me to read and flip pages one handed while i nurse. amazing! i am currently reading Water for Elephants and when that's done i will move on to Redeeming Love, then i'll just have to see. i am going to fill my summer with reading, i've missed reading. -dove ice cream miniatures. it's dove chocolate, ice cream with mini chocolate chips mixed in, all rolled into one little 70 calorie treat. need i say more? -at&t u-verse movies on demand. so much easier than hitting a redbox or blockbuster. -girly beauty products. hair, face, body...i've become obsessed. my new favorite is my nexxus shampoo/conditioner...not only does is moisturize and mend split ends, but it smells of coconut, just like my after sun body butter. a good shower and moisterizing session makes that afternoon nap all the more rejuvenating. my second favorite is my mint julep face mask...it leaves my face feeling cool and fresh. these are the things that make me forget about the awful Texas heat and make my summer all the more sweet. yep...that rhymed.
i'm so thankful for how well my kiddos are getting along. my daughter not only loves her little brother with all her heart, but she is so eager to teach him everything she knows. and he is all too ready to learn. he smiles every time he hears her voice and she of course takes that as a chance to get close to him. i spend more time telling her to get out of his face than anything else during the day. i will take that over other alternatives. i am so blessed that my children love each other so much. i just pray it lasts as they grow. the other day she was telling Jacob the "rules"...i'm not quite sure what the rules are and where they are derived from, but among these rules were, "always listen", "eat your food", "do everything you want to do", and "never cut your hair"...this leads me to believe she thinks she's never allowed to cut her hair since every time she asks we say no. that was a good laugh. she also told me she doesn't like little boys, but then proceeded to point at her brother and say, "but this little guy, i love him". so sweet. i am so blessed!
as you know, i've posted things in the past that my sweet little 3 year old has said...well, i think i'm going to start posting things she says on a weekly basis. i find such joy in the cute little things my daughter does. so, with that...
the other day i got pulled over and while i'm sitting there talking to the police officer, from the back seat comes a little voice saying, "that's a cool gun you got there!"...ya. the officer looked back at her puzzled and then smiled. he obviously found it amusing and i didn't get a ticket so... win win.
we paid my mom a visit at work the other day, at the office this nice gentleman opened the door for me and my daughter, she waltzes through holding her dress out a bit, complete with a smirk on her face, she says, "thank you...my name is Kailyn. the most beautiful girl in the town."...she's so modest. ha.
My name is Lauren. I feel so blessed to be married to the most wonderful man and I happily spend my days, as a stay-at-home mom, with my two beautiful children. I thank God for everyday I'm alive and for all the blessings within each day that I receive.
It's in perfect sizing proportions and even has cute little smiley faces on everything. I even got this cool little cookbook that goes with it that has recipes for ages ranging from 4m to 3yrs. (It goes past 3 years.)
Seriously, if you have kids under 5...this machine is amazing. Can I give it more than two thumbs up? I can't wait til my little one starts on solid food!
today i had the most delightful mid-morning tea party with my daughter. we had tea with muffin slices and apple pie bites, which she would ask for in the cutest little lady voice with her arms out at her side trying to be dainty..."mommy, i would like some more apple pie bite please...thaaank you."..."mommy, would you like to have some more tea? here you are mommy...enjoy." so sweet. i may just have to make Tuesdays our tea day and make this a weekly thing.
every year when the summer rolls around, i get this feeling of relaxation ...almost. i say almost because it's too hot in Texas for true relaxation. but this feeling comes in the moments about mid to late afternoon, when the children are napping, the sound of the ceiling fan on high speed is the perfect calming hum, the sunlight peeks across the bed through the blinds, and my legs search for the cold spots on the bed while i take my precious time to just sit back and rest. this is when i find my summer picks. the things i enjoy in these quiet moments. so, without further adieu...here are a few of my summer picks.
i'm so thankful for how well my kiddos are getting along. my daughter not only loves her little brother with all her heart, but she is so eager to teach him everything she knows. and he is all too ready to learn. he smiles every time he hears her voice and she of course takes that as a chance to get close to him. i spend more time telling her to get out of his face than anything else during the day. i will take that over other alternatives. i am so blessed that my children love each other so much. i just pray it lasts as they grow. the other day she was telling Jacob the "rules"...i'm not quite sure what the rules are and where they are derived from, but among these rules were, "always listen", "eat your food", "do everything you want to do", and "never cut your hair"...this leads me to believe she thinks she's never allowed to cut her hair since every time she asks we say no. that was a good laugh. she also told me she doesn't like little boys, but then proceeded to point at her brother and say, "but this little guy, i love him". so sweet. i am so blessed!
